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They go to quite some means to get this in the public view...most of VA Beach is against them (quote the "5K supporters" to the total population of 425,257 (2000 census) or approx. 1.1% of the population that's actualy cares enough to join this committee...) So I saw that 2 of their board...

I've heard a few different things...the MH-60S is set up identically on either side with the exception of the rotor brake (which I imagine all Navy H-60s are the same...it's on the right)... Part of the reason that it's never mattered in the HC community is during a VERTREP, you'll switch...

We called that officially joining the Square Root Club (where the square root of your GPA was higher than your...well...GPA) I wasn't a Annapolis Sailing Club grad, but I did stand in front of the man, day before commissioning hearing about how I can't show up late in the aviation community...

I'd imagine that the only people that would wear it AND get away with it would be those in terminal jobs (about to retire) or those actually retired...I was 13 at the time...and a helo bubba anyway...small deck centurian. No hooks, no wires. ;)

Congrats...as for hearing from them, I got my scholarship in '96 and was "wait-listed"...part of the acceptance is also what school you want to go to... For instance, my first choice was Georgia Tech, an out-of-state cost ~11K/year. If I put Notre Dame or Colorado first, (upwards of...

You are all getting helos. I just heard I'm going to HTs...God help us...everyone. ;)

"You can't be told no unless you ask." Apply for the thing. Especially since there are requirements for everything...read them, and if it doesn't say: "Tech. degree required" than apply. If you are looking for an excuse to get a tech degree, then do it and then apply... There are more...

I'm not going to steal the thunder of the first proud PHROG to tell you how it works...they get so excited when they talk about the "good ole days" ;) I was there for the transition of 46s to 60s and it was a lot like the new class at the end of "Officer and a Gentleman..." ~D

That is correct sir! ~Ed McMann Blades work in same manner for cyclic/collective movement (with 90 deg phase lag) and opposite each other for the pedals movement. Having the dual rotor system is amazing for powered limited situations/wind considerations...still you have to trust TWO...

Gator, I'd say if you are part of your homeguard (deployable, but not deployed) AND you don't suck, then you should wear it with pride...as you are ACTUALLY serving your deployed DETs...and if you do suck, you should reread the squadron's mission statement on your latest FITREP. Wow...I...

I'm just a monkey doing what I'm told... ;) Some clips from our MDG (Manuever Description Guide at the FRS) and NATOPS: ~D

I'm proud of my fellow HSC bubbas in the mix, but I'll tell you it's a totally different world than the maritime environment...We just got our 2 helos back from the Himalayan mountains for Pakistan Relief and the mindshift from Naval support to Inland support is something that took our guys a...

Well, yeah it can take a lot of beating...but the few mishaps from the tail strut breaking through the top of the cowling and severely damaging the #6 tail drive shaft directly above it have scared all of us into HATING tail strikes... And the gear is indeed like the 60A, L, K, etc...

I guess that I'm not doing it right then, and the RAG guys are not teaching it right...the initial flare may be a max of 30 degrees, but the finish takes the pitch to 50-60 degrees of pitch easy every time. It could also be because of or rather severe aft CG compared to the H,F,B bubbas...

Not sure if anyone brought this up, but I've seen some people nailed on NATOPS checks for wearing them...100% cotton is only "approved" flight undershirt...something about fire in cockpit, blah blah blah... ~That guy...D

HAL's a good sport...what? O4s play volleyball...what's so offensive??? :icon_smil D

Piss him off...he'll lift your house...I love that patch.

Well, loss of tail rotor drive, yes you'd auto unless altitude/airspeed not enough to auto. Loss of T/R control, you're just looking for mom, Kuwait or Bahrain...anything with a runway - a "coordinated effort between the flying pilot on the collective and non-flying pilot on the PCLs to keep...

No - One of our 4 prohibited NATOPS manuvers. Again the 45-60 degrees pitch is never fun for PRACTICE...let alone knowing that the engines aren't going to help you.

I live 1.3 Mi off the Approach of 14 and love the jet noise...despite being a helo bubba ;) My mother sits on the patio of our condo and watches them ALL DAMN DAY when she visits. Now, if only the massive cockroaches climbing out of the Lynnhaven river would hate the noise and move, I'd be...

One piece of advice...make sure that he grabs a ASTB (Aviation Selection Test Battery) study guide (availible in all bookstores) as well in case the intel falls through (which I've heard is a very competative billet now-a-days). If he speaks a foreign language, I've heard that helps immensly...

Yeah, but then you get into the whole 2500'/min descent and 100% Nr represents Potential energy which is converted to kinetic energy on the "rock and pull" and that's where I like to press the "I BELIEVE" button. :sleep_125 I STILL suck at 60 autos...I thought we weren't allowed to do...

Oh the pride... ;) ~D

HSC-25 is there flying the MH-60S. The facilities on base (Anderson Air Force) are apparently very nice...It was my first choice and the slots are as random as HC-4's...but I have heard the flying is to die for and you get a lot of SAR calls since you act solely as the SAR asset. Pags, as...

So what the hell did you get?! ...and if you didn't get Jets...get rid of that historic picture...what is that? An A4? I think I saw one in the Aviation museum...:icon_wink ~D

The Helo goes up and down....and around...it's circular...circular. The easiest way I've ever heard it explained is putting a fan in a window...then shutting off the fan. On a breezy day, the fan will continue turning as the air flow hits the blades causing just the slightest amount of wind...

Again, I don't get anything from it, but it's a GREAT result of a collabrative effort of Air Warrior Members... http://www.shirtsandshades.com/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=130

Hit "Automatic Approach" to a hover 50' above the deck...then dial it down...Easy! ;) ~D

Just a heads up too... Montgomery GI bill is signed away by Middies...whether they are ROTC or Academy... I don't know if I'd agree about the first 4 weeks being the toughest, but then again, I didn't have IFS...so Fam 0 (both times) and Fams 1-8 and then my 4390 was the roughest time for me...

2 key differences Wow...you can "Win" a scholarship...I didn't get that scratch card... ;) Not sure if you've gotten the chance to see the difference between the 2 programs, but they result in the same commission with a very slight advantage going to the USNA studs (namely higher lineal...

The PRs will usually do a command/squadron thing if the CO wants uniformity with something...like my skipper did with lightning bolts (the Chargers), but then the CO changes and some of the newbies don't get the bolts, etc...also with the 2-helo detachments we do, people usually put their...

Don't even start with me Pags...I've never...ever been late for a brief. D

Yeah, the Corps' is quite a bit more than the Navy's...but they are bad a$$... The Air Force has a similar tradition for their officers...cross pens. No mother-of-pearl though... ;) D

An idiom (I think that's what it's called) that I like to think of...especially since it sounds like you are in 10th grade and have plenty of time to lock down, avoid drugs like a lot of your friends won't do, and get As and Bs in honor classes (weighted GPA)...goes: "You can't be told NO unless...

I have no idea, but I believe my father used his...he was MSC...

Actually...peanut butter has a pretty long shelf life... :p and whatever...the dog loves it! LOL...just playin. Sorry, on detachment with very few americans to entertain myself with...I'll try to be more prudent. ~D

JOPA Tee Came up with this...do you think it'd sell ;) I'd buy about 10 myself.

You must have one for your formal full mess dress...but usually the only time you'll have to use it is in a change-of-command or the like where you are leading a large group of as part of a formal honor guard (like a Navy wedding). No, they are not issued and rather expensive. The officers...

Fly, Were you a logic major? The last time I used a ">" or "<" signal...well, was right now...but b4 it was on my SATs. Another comparison... The runs > Bahrain > Hell ~D

You have plenty of time. Get your 4 year degree and you'll be in PCola by 27...no age waiver req'd...Poly Sci to fly baby... Ironic that this was posted right b4 you: http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13755 You can go jets if you want, but helos are the greatest machines...

Bahrain is GREAT this time of year...and guarefvckin'tee that it won't rain!

Lots of people go to school for 7 years... <---- Standing be4 the man, day b4 commissioning promising that I wouldn't sleep through any official Navy functions (especially flight briefs) once I was commissioned. 5 YEAR scholarship (sic) baby...God bless the 5th year benefits. MIDN 1/C+...

Ok, to keep THAT close of a track on members...someone has WAY too much time! :sly_125:

Squadron mates... I'll tell you that a number of people own dogs in my squadron...Once deployed they either have a "go-to" person who can adopt them for 6 months or they've given them to their parents. I completely understand as I looked into this option before I married the greatest woman...