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There is nothing wrong with a little "hubbly-bubbly"...and I wasn't lecturing...mearly hoping that CNN wouldn't quote an anonamous "official" that we penetrated, deeply and forcefully, Iranian Airspace. :)

Negative...path in black, below...at least...officially. Be careful what you "hear" and then later print. That's how rumors get started...

Oh yeah... So both are helos which means they're fun. There is a little creedence to the BMW v. Suburban comment above, as the 53 lumbers a lot like a large aircraft should/does...so it can't have as tight of a pattern as the 60, but again, when we got called to help in Pakistan from...

DAMN BEAT ME TO IT! Rep pts again for thinking like me. ~D

I'm sorry...I've just been told by one too many HS O4s while on the deck of the Carrier that "you can't fly the aircraft that way. It's against NATOPS." or "You're begging to lose tail-rotor effectiveness flying like that" or (and this one is kinda true) "you shouldn't fly in the CAUTION/AVOID...

"Leaders win through logistics. Vision, sure. Strategy, yes. But when you go to war, you need to have both toilet paper and bullets at the right place at the right time. In other words, you must win through superior logistics." --Tom Peters-Rule #3: Leadership Is Confusing As Hell, Fast...

I'll be happy to Pags. You guys are wrong. Y? Because 1) I have 700 hrs in the 60S, 2) about 150 FCFing them 3) 100 figuring out that to get your vibes in on the 140KIAS run, you have to hold your breath and 4) have been to the Sikorsky plant (which includes the 2hr engineering...

Tailwheel AND bifilars for Block 1 60S and Block 2 60S NOT THE SAME. 29' footprint means that our tail wheel is located 16 ft further aft than yours... The blackhawk frame of the 60S worked for the Blackhawk. It does NOT work for the additional weight on the head for folding hardware...

Actual swearing is unnecessary...just add things like look like the letters you need... Besides TLAs (three letter acronyms) said phonetically are very common in the workplace as you don't want the O4s getting their panties in a bunch when you say $hit or @$$hole or Fvck around the...

Do you drive your car at 160MPH? (MH-60S max doable) I don't...especially not at 200'... ;) Also the FAR/AIM goes into the "unique handling characteristics" of a helo, allowing us additional maneuverability in instrument conditions... It's a good book, that crazy FAR/AIM. Check it out. ;)

DUDE...if you don't put your packet in with those scores...you'll kick yourself in the nut$ later...do it. IF you can take it again, do so, if not the Navy NEEDS NFOs. At least last time I heard they do. They may take ya...only one way to find out. ~D

Yeah, you use more on takeoff than we do in a 2 hr flight ;) It's a ba$terdized Block 2...has 4th hyd system (utility only, not part of flight controls) for "sled towing" and whatnot...tests show that we are definitely not even close to making that happen, so they are continuing with the...

I feel sorry for their loss...but I am afraid...another possible left wing campaign to show how we are failing to properly train Iraqis??? Ugh...I hate politix.

I'll take "Reasons to fly helos" for $1000. Alright, the answer is: "This is a great reason to fly helos"... Cicco rings in first... "What is we never talk about AOA in helos." Correct!

60S has 2400 lbs. About 2 hrs. Aux tank on block 2 A/C adds 1200# for another hr or so. ~D

UGH...I wince at the thought of griding, scraping OR sanding...

I did something like that...but it was more in an email format...nothing too fancy like using actual snail mail. You could also include your next duty station? Reception to follow at the Dock? etc... ~D

IYAAOYAS. ;) I loved being a WEPSO. ~D

SO THAT'S WHY MY VONAGE IPO STOCK TANKED?! DAMN IT! ;)

The sad, sad part is that you just quoted 2 Georgia Tech studs...you are definitly in trouble if you use them to promote "Enjoying College" JK...really there were times that I would have rather paid for school than to put up with NROTC...but in the end...it makes us what we, in the Navy, are...

Learn it, use it, love it The sooner the better...just believe.

One of the scariest lines I've ever heard in my life. Almost as scary as "Hey, watch this..."

Fezz...join a fraternity. Get drunk on Tuesday night. Enjoy the ratio. 'nuff said.

Yep, the common, multi-mission cockpit of the Sierra and Romeo... 4 steam gauges...Backup Altimeter, A/S, Attitude indicator, and stabilator position indicator. Everything else comes from ADC 1 and 2 (air data computer...takes the pitot static/GPS info and converts to 1s and 0s including...

Ask this guy... hehe...he's posted in the HT-18 spaces...

Love it...LOVE IT!!!! Nr is the middle of 3 indicators (showing 100) on the left.

Every generation thinks that the current SNL sucks worse than when they were "younger"...welcome aboard. ~D

Exact same question that I asked the CO at the AOM...Rep pts for thinking like me...you are well on your way to an MP. He said it's going to be worse at the VTs. To the point that they are worried about said pool but even more worried about flying a stud no more than once or twice a week...

Cut and paste right from sailorbob.com's FAQ!

Negative pts to FLYMARINES for blasphemy...better hope that Chuck isn't an airwarrior.

Everyone knows where the helo is right??? ;) Hint...you're "on" it

Nah, CNATRA is an NFO. (not that he's the problem) ~D edit: for politix

I've been all about pictures summing up my feelings lately. In regards to the last 10 posts...first it started like this: Then: Finally: I LOVE NAVAL AVIATION!

I totally forgot to post this the other day... Just to let some people who didn't know know...the Navy has finally realized that Training money is money that can be used else where. We had an AOM on Friday that the CO explained that there is going to be a hold up in the pipeline...even so...

No matter where you go...you have a GREAT chance of getting Jets. ~D

Ahhhh... The greatest mission a helo can do...well, more accurately, the greatest mission a helo pilot can fly...well, more accurately, possibly the greatest POTENTIAL for living in the AVOID region of the HV diagram and loving every freakin' second of it...well, more accurately...Greatest...

And (speaking as a taxpayer) it was worth every penny. [/sarcasm] edit: 1) for clarification. I actually read my quote AFTER I was sober. 2) for splelling

Fly Navy moonlighting...

If you can afford school...enjoy that...talk to a Military recruiter your senior year. Save your GI Bill (you lose that if you do NROTC or BDCP) for "follow-on training." I enjoyed NROTC, but it closes some doors down the line and makes you decide NOT to throw down on Sunday night because of...

YEAH...that quickstop was more my cup-o-tea~ Good to see that afterwards, however, they have the aerodynamics of an autorotation (fling yourself towards hell at 3000'/min to scare the devil into giving you a chance). ~D

"My advice to you...is to begin drinking heavily" No really, it looks great. You can't be told no until you ask. And then you can ask again after a first rejection... Come to think of it, that's how sex works when you are married... ~D

Retread's new Patch:

Ever been on the deck of the carrier during night ops? No hooks required on a 12,000' long runway...that'd be my guess. ~D

Wow...is that really the name of the place? lol. ~D

Ouch.

Average height of men: 5'10". You'll be good to go...any weird measurements you'll find out what you "can't" fly later. From taking penicillan (hehe...you said penice) First piece of advice: Don't live your life for someone else...do what you think you'll enjoy doing. The answer to the...

Not an expert... but anything "orange" in color coming from your engines is bad.

Yeah, I think I concur with Steve. The response is probably going to be the same as it was here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/01/AR2006020102465.html ~Great an F'n cartoonist is trying to make an impact. Sad state of the world.

HAHAHA! I wasn't privy to knowing of this cat until checking the website...nestled in the "XO's Bio" is the following: "developmental work on a new fighter the VF-1D(N)." IS THAT N FOR NUCLEAR?! LMFAO! ~D

Or even worse...DUDE, STFU...what does this have to do with selection? ;)