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With patches being talked about, how did they come about being called zaps?

It's an old designation dating back to the days of blimps. The Navy operated both blimps and fixed wing aircraft, so the "V" was used to designate fixed wing squadrons. I can't remember off of the top of my head what was used to designate blimp squadrons though, nor can I remember why they used...

Does FedEx work?

I'll definitely look the book up. I still need to finish Black Hawk Down right now.

Yes, I've seen it. Good movie, and the first time I ever saw Dress Khakis. Even at such a young age, I knew Dress Khakis were the sh!t.:D

The former, most definitely the former.

Also, I don't believe the Air Force "dips" either. I think it's strictly a Navy thing. But I might be wrong.

I say this is all a conspiracy. It's obviously the government's plan to control our minds, man. ;)

How so? I just think going low and fast is cool.

I just figured, you know, you got your flightsuit on, and those are sort of pants-like. It's a turn of phrase, dammit. :)

So, does the Navy still let y'all do that? I'd love to be able to, just once, before I die. That's just gotta be the most fun you can have with your pants on. :)

Very cool. What kind of helo is that? It looks familiar.

That looks like a lot of fun.

Awesome video.

Awesome video. Anyone see this picture: http://www.patricksaviation.com/photos/Guest/1077/

I would.

Bunk, awesome pictures, sir. If you don't mind, I'm going to snag that one on final to the carrier and use it as my desktop pic. Best of luck to you as an IP, sir.

But unfortunately we are not all Chuck Norris, nor do we have the abilities or status of Chuck Norris, except for A4s.

I just got back from PT and clicked on that. Funny as hell. :icon_lol:

Me neither. ;) Let alone that the GREAT, the LEGENDARY, A4s would fly with him. :D

That is one badass helo. Quick question for y'all. Being an unwashed, wet behind the ears college student, I don't undertsand all these things. Does it really make that much of a difference having the drop tanks on, performance and aerodynamics-wise?

That's hilarious.

So if they're so useful, then why is it against regs to carry them?

That's great news.

So have you ever had to perform maintenance in-flight with it?

Where do I get mine? And is there even a gun capable of firing one of these?

That's hilarious.

How so?

That is really cool.

So, are driven to squeeze limes yet, A4s? Or are you just weeping for the future of Naval Aviation? :D

That looks pretty good. Definitely going to have to watch it when it comes out on DVD. Too bad I won't be able to watch it in theaters. Damn Ratline.

Thta's a cool video.

Wow, that's pretty rough. :eek:

How about we call it the Mustang v2.0. That has a badass ring to it. . . . . Or just call it the Durka Duster. :D

Just my $0.00000000000000000000002 cents as a newbie/noob/young'n, but I think that Dress Khakis were badass. Just throwin' that out there, crawling back into my hole to study my Rat Bible now.:)

Hey, what happened to the wonderful new style? Did it get cut out or is my Firefox on the fritz? I liked the tan and blue, it looked sexy. High speed, low drag, all that good stuff.

I can put them up on Google Video for you; or I can give you an account. PM me if you're interested.

Alright, just making sure it wasn't a bug. Thanks for all your hard work keeping this forum up and running.

I just had a whole bunch of threads show up with stickies and I couldn't open a single one. I got the "No Specific Thread verified" error, or something along those lines. The post without stickies worked, but no the sticky ones. Weird. Oh, I'm running Firefox on a Mac if that has anything to do...

Wasn't there a HUD picture a few weeks back that was of an F-22 in the sights of a Rhino?

How about we give them some spam or MREs with pork products?

Wow, that was awesome. I second FLYNAVY's call to save it to YouTube or Google Video.

Perhaps while your squeezing limes you could tell all of us young'ns a sea story? :)

I apologize A4s. I am a regular reader at Captain Lex's blog and happened across the picture. I noticed the watch, did a double take, and said to myself "Hey that's a rolex, who else do I know that swears by Rolexes and is desperately trying to convert the unbelievers? Oh yeah, A4s." So I posted...

For all those who need to still compare watches, here is a picture of the former aviator, current Navy O-6, and blogger extraordinaire, Neptunus Lex. Notice the watch.

Dan, in case you're reading this. Remember, don't piss off the prior-enlisted upperclassman, who sees himself in you, and then proceeds to show you tough love by punishing you extra every time you mess-up. Oh, and remember to stay away from the hotty upperclass(wo)men who have a thing for the...

And perhaps, if you are lucky, you get a hot female instructor, to help you with your "handicap." I need to take up golf. I need to have some sport to play when my football days are over.

Best of luck to you. Hope to see you in P'Cola.

Dayum!:eek: That airline pilot pay must be pretty sweet.

I would hope so.