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  1. helolumpy

    For my rotor bretheren

    Any landing you can walk away from is a good one. Any land where you can use the aircraft again is a great one!
  2. helolumpy

    For my rotor bretheren

    Acronym check on aisle four: RVL?
  3. helolumpy

    For my rotor bretheren

    The GAU-17 may be authorized in the HH, but I've never heard of an AC squadron having one. So if the active squadrons can't get their hands on the weapon, why would Big Navy pay to get the flight clearance for the weapon for the Sierra? I think the -17 is the perfect weapon to counter the...
  4. helolumpy

    Best and worst experiences with flight instructors

    It's not a flight school related event, but we had a student call and say he was going to miss class because he ran over the family cat and had to deal with that issue first.
  5. helolumpy

    For my rotor bretheren

    The author does make a point that military rotorcraft does not have a champion. I've felt for years that the Navy needed to have a 1-star who's job title was "head rotorhead". He (or She) would answer to the Air Boss about all things helos; this person would be the sole voice of the Navy's...
  6. helolumpy

    Your major and career

    One of the first things the Navy will look at are your grades in school. Generally people get better grades in classes they are interested in, therefore major in what you think is the most interesting course. Also remember that you will leave the Navy at some point, whether it's in 7 years or...
  7. helolumpy

    VADM William P. Lawrence

    It's nice to hear when the Navy names a ship after a heroic naval officer, or other heroic military member (e.g. USNS SHUGARTT and GORDON). As opposed to some other silliness that has been discussed on this forum previously.
  8. helolumpy

    HCS-5 Re-established

    Actually it wasn't a money issue per se, it was a 'what gets the squadron operational fastest' decision. If they waited for Block 3 SIERRAs, then it will impact the fleet transition or 85 goes to war without Block 3's. If they get the HOTELs that the active duty fleet was no longer needing...
  9. helolumpy

    HCS-5 Re-established

    Unless HIRSS means something different to you, how is infrared suppression of engine exhaust a bad thing? Last I heard it was the single most effective tool againt IR MANPAD and it doesn't break like the ALQ or flare ejection systems. Yeah it takes away about 2.5% tq available but I would...
  10. helolumpy

    HCS-5 Re-established

    They have redundancy aircraft-wise with HSC-84 who is doing the same mission. That will make rotational dets with the sister squadron more manageable from a parts perspective. Due to the transition of HS squadrons there are a lot of HOTELs available while the Block 3 SIERRAs are all...
  11. helolumpy

    HCS-5 Re-established

    They picked up the CSAR/NSW mission that HCS-5 had and HSC-84 has. New mission, new call sign, but keeping the same "number". I am curious is they will adopt the HCS-5 squadron lineage or keep the HC-85 / HSC-85 history or both...
  12. helolumpy

    West Point Cadet jumped twice: Once by thugs, once by the Army

    The old guard on here like A-4's, HAL Pilot and Catmando are now rolling around in the fetal position wondering what the hell has happened to the great institution that was Naval Aviation.
  13. helolumpy

    H-60 HA/DR capability question

    Operational Neccessity is defined in doctrine: a mission associated with war or peacetime operations in which the consequences of an action justify the risk of loss of aircraft and crew. Your decision to violate NATOPS or 3710 by taking more people than you have seats is not Operation...
  14. helolumpy

    USS Constitution under sail for commemoration of War of 1812?

    Got a great picture in my house of Constitution under sail in Marblehead, MA harbor in 1997. Flying over her is the Blue Angles and behind is USS RAMAGE. It was a great birthday present.
  15. helolumpy

    H-60 HA/DR capability question

    For FHA, the Ambassador needs to send a request to DOS requesting DOD support. SECSTATE and SECDEF coord the details from there with POTUS approval. At the same time, Local military commanders have the authority to act autonomously to "save lives". In the real world while the DOS/DOD formal...
  16. helolumpy

    H-60 HA/DR capability question

    For official definitions for all the different missions, may I recommend for your casual reading; http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/jp1_02.pdf
  17. helolumpy

    H-60 HA/DR capability question

    I can pretty much only speak for the FOXTROT and HOTEL: Note: Both airframes only have a cabin door on the starboard side. Both aircraft have hydraulic winches (600 lb limit). FOXTROT Most of the ASW gear is removeable to become a "Truck". (The ASO gear (port side) is pretty much never...
  18. helolumpy

    Protecting Your Eyes

    You can trust K-Bay on this one, he's a Level V, patch-wearer on this subject! Otto of course bitched that there may be some tactics involved in this mission though...
  19. helolumpy

    Authentic eating options in SoCal vs Taco Bell (and In n Out)

    How did we get from NWU's to flight suits to Taco Bell to Double-Doubles? What a long strange trip (or thread) this has been...
  20. helolumpy

    Anyone ever heard of a wardroom flag or a "green jacket"?

    Learned something new today... Thanks!
  21. helolumpy

    Anyone ever heard of a wardroom flag or a "green jacket"?

    The wardroom flag is probably a flag with your squadron insignia on it. You'll hang it up during squadron events and in the Ready Room on the boat. You can find a local company that makes flags pretty easily. Having done this, get an idea of your budget from the front office, custom flags are...
  22. helolumpy

    Anyone out there who can tutor for API?

    You would have got jets? (sarcasm...)
  23. helolumpy

    JOs vs Aquaflage (standing duty in NWU)

    I've tried to find the message (came out around 1999-2000) about the patches that were authorized on the flight suit. It went into a long litany of the patches that were authorized. For the name tag it was to be first, last names, rank & USN/R only (or you could have CO/XO in lieu of rank &...
  24. helolumpy

    Officer Interviews

    Have the interview as it's own thread? Let all O-4 and above ask questions like a live chat?
  25. helolumpy

    the seal who shot bin ladin

    I'm curious if this would withstand a court challenge since the Stolen Valor Act was deemed unconstitutional. If you can pretend to be a war hero, why can't you dress like one?
  26. helolumpy

    B-17G Liberty Belle (SN 44-85734) destroyed at air show

    The reports say everyone got out OK with no injuries, which is good, but the aircraft is destroyed. http://www.examiner.com/general-aviation-in-chicago/liberty-foundation-b-17-crashes-shortly-after-takeoff-from-aurora-municipal This website says there are (were) 15 B-17's left that are...
  27. helolumpy

    the seal who shot bin ladin

    I guess that pretty much explains the TV show JAG.
  28. helolumpy

    NKO must die!

    It doesn't matter if YOU actually learn anything, all that matters is: 1. That I can show my ISIC that I am in compliance with HHQ instructions 2. That as a leader, I need to ensure that training is understandable by the least common denominator/ statistical outlier on the IQ scale to ensure...
  29. helolumpy

    It's not just about the $....

    I will only believe that manned helos will go the way of the dinosaur when I see a FO/GO ride a UAV helo when they need to go somewhere!
  30. helolumpy

    Don’t ever trust a man who doesn’t like john wayne.... how the duke saved the corps

    How can no one bring up Flying Leathernecks? The Duke flying a fighter at Guadalcanal... he was an Air Warrior in that movie! I'd also throw a 'half-vote' to Flying Tigers, more so because I just love the P-40 with that paint scheme!
  31. helolumpy

    Really stupid questions about life as a SWO and anything else not aviation related [mod dog wuz hərə]

    2000-2001. When there were no HSL guys wanting the job, they needed a helo guy, this guy volunteered. Funniest part was he was one of my old Dept Heads during my first tour and then he ends up Sort of working for me...
  32. helolumpy

    Really stupid questions about life as a SWO and anything else not aviation related [mod dog wuz hərə]

    When I did a CARGRU tour the DESRON helo guy was a FOS'd for O-5 HS guy. Never, say never, but most DESRON helo reps are not the fast track guys in their community
  33. helolumpy

    More Upcoming Uniform Changes

    No JPME credit until you capture this thought in a 14-17 page paper with footnotes!
  34. helolumpy

    The Great, Constantly Changing Picture Gallery

    As long as he briefed it and filled out his ORM card, I don't see anything wrong with it...
  35. helolumpy

    More Upcoming Uniform Changes

    Looks like the Army is looking for a new camo pattern and they've investigated removing the EGA from the MARPAT uniform and using that... http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/06/07/army-backs-off-talk-using-marine-camouflage-pattern/
  36. helolumpy

    attn bzb...cubi cat (long)

    Yes. I was at Cubi in 09, it was a sh!thole. FedEx had a presence there and while diving with a couple of their pilots they said the company was pulling out of the PI and moving into the PRC. Shit river is still... Shitty. Most of the bars right outside the gate are closed. Barrio Barretta...
  37. helolumpy

    Congrats to all the FY12 DH selectees!!

    Even before there was a DH board, there was a screening process for DH slots. But now with the board the Navy actually looks at who is going to the VT/HT, the RAG and the fleet squadrons. It allows the Navy to have a screen board prior to ACSB. IMO regardless of the number of folks who...
  38. helolumpy

    69 years ago this weekend . . .

    The book Shattered Sword is a great book from the Japanese perspective. http://www.shatteredswordbook.com/
  39. helolumpy

    69 years ago this weekend . . .

    We had Midway ceremony here in Newport. Our Info Pros took great pride in Midway, claiming (tongue in cheek) that the Cryppies won that battle!!
  40. helolumpy

    More Upcoming Uniform Changes

    Only person I've seen sporting them in ADM Mullen & ADM Roughhead (but the CNO only seems to wear them publicly when he's with the Chaiman...)
  41. helolumpy

    CORTRAMID West T-34 flight

    They were originally designed to act as RMC/RESCORT for CSAR training. We could have a WTI in the T-34 over head as a role player and actually run the scenario like an RMC would do in real life. They would do stuff like pass the 9-line, call out Ex-check code words, etc. This way the...
  42. helolumpy

    Pilot to Med Corps

    The only pilot who I know that transferred over to Med Corps had to redesignate. (He also got the Navy to pay for Med School). The only way you could probably stay in aviation and do some av phys type work would be to either become a test pilot or maybe get a job at the Safety Center and get...
  43. helolumpy

    The Great, Constantly Changing Picture Gallery

    One of the funniest stories I have from flight school was during the Air Nav sim after selecting helos. The sim instructor was "Ace" Eastman and he asked me what I selected. (At the time if you selected helo or P-3's you stayed in your primary squadron for intermediates; I have no idea is that...
  44. helolumpy

    Hey buddy, can you spare a P-3???

    While not debating your other points, you could argue that because we have a permanent seat on the UNSC, we can veto their foreign policy through UNSCR. Granted Great Britian and France can return the favor, but it would make for an interest Security Council meeting if this were to happen...
  45. helolumpy

    Fleet Week NY 2011

    VMFA-312 is an 'embarked squadron', it's part of CAG -3. All CAG-3 aircraft have AC as tail codes. I can't explain the DR though... http://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/cvw3/Pages/default.aspx http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndMAW/mag31/vmfa312/Pages/default.aspx
  46. helolumpy

    What to send a deployed spouse?

    We did back in Mid-90s. The XO was very strict and it was noted that our front office was like Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock.
  47. helolumpy

    A Class Act - Blues' Skipper Steps down.

    http://www.check-six.com/Crash_Sites/Thunderbirds-Diamond_Crash.htm
  48. helolumpy

    What to send a deployed spouse?

    Good coffee if he drinks it. If he's partial to a particular brand of toothpaste, deodorant, etc, that always makes for a good think to get. Photos of family were good Chewing tobacco is a great commodity to trade with, even if he doesn't "dip" If he likes any particular show, a box set of...
  49. helolumpy

    Heavy Metal (of the rotary kind)

    At NHA in 2009 the NAVAIR rep on the Flag Panel stated that in 2012 the Navy has to decide if the 60S can take over the AMCM mission or not. If no, then the Navy has to look into buy a replacement for the H-53 for that role. The 2012 date is based on the current 53E's reaching the end of their...
  50. helolumpy

    Heavy Metal (of the rotary kind)

    So, if the 60S mine sweep equipment doesn't pan out, is this what the Navy's going to get to replace our 53E's that about to turn into pumpkins?
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