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Our squadron just did a deal with Citizen. We got the Skyhawk Ecodrive with our squadron logo on the back. Not quite as nice as the Blue Angel Ecodrive, but pretty nice none the less. Got them for around $225. Which isnt bad considering its normally about a $500 watch.

http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/ The great p-p-powerbook retaliation on a scammer.

Actually, the way the dome comes in and out, isnt an issue with performing many different missions. Heck, the point of just having 2 helos in the Navy is to be a "Jack of all trades." The Conus squadrons cant swap the dome that often and have it work, because they rarely use it. We use ours...

I concur with the above. It sounds like you are making matters worse on yourself with the stress. I know its hard for people to do, but you need to force yourself to relax. All that stress will make you sick on its own, much less when you throw in flights in a T-34. If you cant cope with the...

Actually, the Kilo can do NSW and CSAR and LOG runs. The can put up to 12 seats in the back, or completely remove them and have plenty of room for cargo or whatever you need. Plus the Sonar Dome isnt in the way. All of the ASE gear is on there. Plus they have the better engines and rotors to...

Actually the ideal would be a helo equivalent to the Japanese Kilo. That would cover the HSM and HSC worlds with 1 model. Completely plug-and-play configurable depending on the mission. A removable sonar transducer mounted in the transition section, (as opposed to taking up space in the...

If only they would cut the Romeo program and buy a real helo. Too bad the Sierra isnt all that great, even with the armed helo kit. Its sad how politics can screw things up.

Funny how these always turn into a "Mine is better than yours" thread.

Actually hooking into the overhead has its own issues with crewman being thrown out of the helo. The best place is on the aft bulkhead to the transition section. Luckily the AW's now have the option of the MARS system, which replaces the traditional gunners belt for a 5 point harness with a...

Lol, sorry if you think the Romeo and the Sierra are going to have all nice new gear. They are still stuffed with 70's and 80's technology. Think pneumatic sonobouy launcher... What a space wasting piece of junk... The company that makes them isnt even around anymore, they had to spend a...

As far as nice gear in Helos, the Japanese have our asses beat. Their new 60K model rocks. They have an auto approach capability that is amazing. They can select to either come into a normal SAR hover, do an auto approach to a hover over a small ship deck, do the approach and the landing...

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Exactly. Sure there were IA's in the past...of course they had a different name. But those lasted from a few weeks to maybe a few months. These new ones are a completely different thing. Also your "expertise" coming into play is mostly for show now. Most of the people I know pulled for IA's...

USAA rocks. I have had to use them twice for claims. Once where my car was totalled by a hit and run driver, and once for a windshield destroyed in a hail storm. Both times their service was amazing. Everything was taken care of quickly and with no hassle. GEICO actually used to be a...

Yeah, I love the idea that the Navy wasnt doing their fair share. I guess deployments and long periods at sea and away from home being part of the job doesnt count. Especially considering the real deployments for the Army and Air Force are a relatively recent thing. Just wait till they...

The same thing happened/is happening at places like the Citadel and VMI also. Sadly it is the Cadets and the Alumni who are pushing to keep some of the old ways and the Administration is pushing for a kinder, gentler, more politically correct school. I know of several people who quit because...

They do have a nice collection of first rate gear over here. Especially the new 60K they have. If only we were smart enough to make a helo like that and dump the Romeo and Sierra. That is one hot piece of gear.

Yeah, HSL-51 isnt sending a det out with us that I am aware of. You will probably be on shore with plenty of time to see the sights and a few flights. Thats how it worked when I did my aviation cruise with 51.

Actually, unless the Kitty breaks, CVW-5 will be underway forever.

I know some of the mids are coming to us in HS-14, so I'm sure they will get some flight time during cruise. Also there are no more S-3's out here. Though there are hornets, prowlers, P-3's and of course the helos... I actually did my aviation cruise with HSL-51 and loved it. If your friend...

Did your buddy get a specific squadron or just CVW5? Either way sounds like he will be joining us for our summer cruise.

We are supposed to have a few sets of Mids with us throughout our summer cruise. Two for each phase. Should be a good time. :)

Relations are already tense with all the crap going on. The sailors at Yokosuka just cant stay out of trouble, and everyone over here suffers, plus it makes things hard on the governments with plans like relocating an airwing.

If you get a chance to visit VMI, I would highly recommend it. There is just something about that place, and the bonds that you can see among the cadets that usually sell it. I know it worked for me, and as much as certain parts sucked, it was definately worth it.

Simple solution, make a modernized A-10 for the Marine Corps. Nothing beats one of those for CAS. Plus with the maneuverability it already has, Im sure you could do a few mods to help it with short field work.

The new -60S thats supposed to be coming online in the next year or so will supposedly be better suited for combat. ie more fuel, more weapons, etc. But the Navy has had helos over land for awhile now.

Sadly, I would rather do an IA tour than a disassociated if I were given the option...who wants to spend 3 years with the deployments, but without the flying. However we were informed that the IA tour would occur before the disassociated, not in place of...

When the Navy spends 2+ years, then the RAG and however much money to train an officer to be a pilot, it seems like a waste to send them off with the army for 18 or more months to do a ground job. I still dont see the point of the program other than that the Army cant cut it. Why would there...

Its all about disruption of airflow into the engines. Engines running at high power like to see a smooth straight flow of air. High angles of attack disrupt this and cause turbulence. However there are ways of altering the intake to account for changes in AoA. Some designs included variable...

Some of that is along the same lines as their "Cobra" maneuver. Sure it looks pretty at an airshow, however bleeding all your speed off in a single maneuver like that eliminates all your energy...which will get your killed very fast. I think the radius of turn on that plane is badass along...

Maybe they will be there to man the slots filled by pilots who decide civilian jobs are better than an IA tour? Sounds like 2 "iffy" programs are being run at once here.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3701021042638173366 http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-013106highspeed_lat,0,225415.story?coll=la-headlines-california Not sure if any of you have heard about this yet. When you watch the vid it sure looks like the cop was yelling at the guy to...

So far only 50,000 of 2 million documents (2.5%) from Saddam's regime have been translated and examined. In those the estimate is that Saddam trained over 8,000 terrorists. The rest of the eye opening story is here: http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/006/550kmbzd.asp

I cant help you on the VTCC thing. I have and have known people who snuck out of VMI for a few hours at certain times to keep our sanity. That can be a difficult task though. VMI values honor above anything, unfortunately sometimes the administration try to use that against you. If there is...

At VMI the beds are called "racks." They are all wood with legs that fold out. (Think a piece of plywood in the middle supported by 2x4's) The mattress is the same as you find in enlisted berthing on a ship. Every morning your roll your mattress up and stack it against a wall with your...

Market Street Square hands down. I have a SWO buddy living here, as well as a few other Officers I have seen walking around. Excellent location for anything you could want to do. Bars, clubs, shopping, surfing, etc. My reasoning was "How often do you have the chance to live in downtown San...

I wont say that I agree with the whole ideology of a UAV military, that is just how the Navy has been thinking lately. My feelings can pretty much be summed up along the lines of... Sometimes war is a necessary thing, however wars are fought for a reason/ideal, a reason that is so strong that...

When you look at how the Navy has been going towards saving money, reducing risks, downsizing, etc. it makes sense. (At least from their point of view.) They love the idea of ships that take fewer people to operate, technology that takes people out of harms way. Why risk losing a pilot and...

Jet guys look out, that will be taking your job. :)

I wish we could get the DAP version of the 60. From what I have been told, the "Armed Helo Kit" for the 60S is supposed to come online in Oct. 06. As of now it is supposed to include 2 internal aux tanks, capability to carry up to 8 hellfires or guided rockets in addition to the window mounted...

Yes HSL 41 is the LAMPS rag. HSL 51 is the Atsugi squadron in Japan. Perhaps he had a few numbers wrong there.

As of right now, HS squadrons are based off of the carrier. HSL squadrons are based off of destroyers, cruisers and frigates. HCS squadrons are more special missions currently and go out on special DET's. Although all of this is in the process of changing. Everything is supposed to merge...

Do what you want to do. Make sure you do your research on your chances, the jobs, etc. Luckily my parents think its the best job ever. I heard something on the radio the other day that puts things into perspective. Sadly, the majority of people in the US hate their jobs. I personally love...

Exactly, depends on how long ago it happened and why. As an officer you are supposed to set the example... ie be financially stable and responsible. You will have junior enlisted coming to you with their problems and you have to be an example and help set them on the right track. Finances...

Finally!! Although I will still have to do a few trips on the $#!%%y Kitty. Wonder which carrier will be sent. Would be nice if they get the brand new one when it comes online. I know this was a questionable area with the Kitty being decom'd.

Yeah, sounds like another group just trying to find any fault with the military. Especially with this aircraft, which seems to have its fair share or haters. Although flying into icing at 18k with no de-ice equipment would cause problems on any aircraft. I dont see too many of these flying at...

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There are 2 ECS ducts mounted in front of each pilots door next to their outside knee, and 2 ducts mounted overhead on either side of the engine control quadrant. Those would be the most likely to create the vapor. The ones overhead just between/behind the pilots that blow forward also create...

I think you are referring to the ECS air. It isnt smoke. Its usually moisture forming in the air coming out of the ECS ducts because it is so much colder than the ambient temps.

I personally wear the Citizen Blue Angel Eco-Drive. Does everything I need it to, never needs a battery, looks fancy, is lightweight, has zulu time, etc.