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Hell yeah! Time to have some fun in rotorland. Just had my last X yesterday.

It was only a matter of time before the subject reared its ugly head, AGAIN.

And all were deserved. Why don't you go play with bensgouge.com that'll calculate NSS perfectly.....

Don't be a douche-bag and try and "game" it. NSS/Selection is what it is and everyone has to deal with it. You aren't entitled to anything, so STFU and deal.

That's a crazy drop. The helo spots are representative, but I guess they needed P-3 guys.....

I love the comments from the forum "that's not going to buff out"

To echo that, I bought a brand new Browning Buckmark (.22lr) this summer for $270 out the door. Good deals to be had out there. But if you're still looking into a more serious caliber in that range...used Glock, Ruger etc.

Holy thread resurrection!!!! I'm thinking of making a drive up to Anniston soon to pick out my very own M1 Carbine! I think it'd make a nice winging gift to myself...just need to get permission...

I love this arguement/statement, what the hell for? A 9mm with the high quality JHPs that are out there will do the job just as well. If he was using FMJ, then you'd have an arguement. I like this approach. If you are going to spend in the 400-500 range, go with a high quality used...

hmmm saving face vs. admitting defeat....what should I do???;)

I think I just saw a bit on "Future Weapons" about the 57mm that the Brits are producing. It looks pretty badass, especially w/ the different shells it can shoot. The spin on the TV show is that it's meant to be used against small boats and shore targets. In the context of LCS, it seems to...

This is what I have on the wall of my office. Gramps gave it to me some years back after 50+ years of sitting on HIS wall. Remington 1858 .44. I presume it was Army issue. But I submit I don't know for sure.

What Bates said. We don't yaw when we lose an engine, just die.

I must have glossed over this one earlier... WTF, man, why can't helo guys teach engines??? Last I checked, we use jet engines also. A turboshaft isn't a helluva lot different than a turbofan conceptually. I'm also fairly certain that helo guys fly with enlisted flight crewman....i.e...

Man, our break in the TH-57 is more agressive than that....and we're only slowing by 30 KIAS!

Eh, go helos or go home.

I had an agenda, that was the best way to work it in! FLYTPAY has a good point, I bet they were listening to Queen's "One Vision" during the flyover... but seriously, these guys had to be lower http://www.cbsnews.com/elements/2006...17_photo.shtml...

Wow, that formation looked AWESOME.... methinks these guys were just a BIT lower 2 years ago... http://www.cbsnews.com/elements/2006/04/03/in_depth_us/photoessay1466557_0_17_photo.shtml http://youtube.com/watch?v=pM-KyoFTpAM&feature=related But then again, I'm a White Sox fan....but these...

Don't waste your money. As long as you're not an idiot, the IFS program will give you a descent intro to flying without costing you a dime (besides the travel part...). .....but statistically speaking, 73.4% of jet guys had previous flight time that they paid out of pocket for....

I'm about to take the test on Saturday, will report!

https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/ Start here. This will explain basic things like eligibility and the application process. Bottom line is that you have to get accepted by both the college AND earn the NROTC scholarship to the same program. If you don't get the scholarship, you can still do NROTC...

As i recall, NROTC and USNA mids pick out of different pots when it comes to SWO selection. I loved watching them play "fantasy fleet", good times.

My bust, I responded without first reading the ENTIRE thread. Rookie mistake.

Check your facts about Catholicism. I stood up in my friend's Catholic wedding after he had a JOP wedding 1 year prior. It's not that big a deal, especially why the Priest understands (and suggests it!) the hassles of getting married in the military.

Honestly, in the aviation side the only time we mention where we went to college is when we're sh*t talking about sports. Oh, and funny drinking stories, every commissioning source/college has its own adventure and I enjoy hearing stories from my academy buds and I like sharing mine as well...

The M11 is actually a Sig P228, the compact version of the 226. And I dont think the 226 "chassis" is able to be converted to .45.....Sig just designed the single-stacked P220 instead. Nittany pointed that one out, P220 compacts would be a nice addition to the flight gear. Too bad the AF is...

You can keep your finger off the trigger, right? That's why Glock is "Safe Action". All the safeties are buily into the trigger, the most effective being the one between your ears.

I've got some questions on Kalifornia M4's. I read the law that Squid posted earlier in the thread and it makes it sound like AR-15s in general are not allowed in California. Exactly what parts are you using to get around this? I dont really understand the "off-list" lower or the magazine...

This one time, at a normal college w/ NROTC, I woke up at 10am....during the school week! Doing NROTC at a state university gives you the opportunity to be pretty flexible with your life. There is plenty of time to fulfill your NROTC obligations, do school work (depending on major), and join...

One word: TIMS

arming Osrprey If they put forward firing weapons on the V-22, it'll look even more like..... I'd hate to be around when the machines become self aware.

......forgive me for being too general.... For all intents and purposes, Chicago is VERY similar to D.C. It will be interesting to see that if the pro-gun side is successful in D.C. attention may be directed towards Chicago. But here is the article I was referring to in regards to...

Don't think that the article is too pro-2nd amendment. If you click throught the 44 or so pictures you will get a different spin on it. A few have a caption about how Euros don't understand why Americans love guns so much when there are 84 gun deaths a day, with ~30 being homicides. Talk...

obviously didn't get the sarcasm......chill

Looks like my winging class is getting pushed back. There goes the pipe dream of being a winged ensign!

You answered your own question! When the IP rolls the twist grip to flight idle while in a hover/hover taxi, we recover by using the remaining inertia in the rotor. The rotor will still provide enough lift as the RPM decays to soften the landing. It's almost easier to have a soft landing from...

What whalepelt said. Get it in as soon as you can and be professional. They should be able to accomodate you. I changed my first choice school during the fall of my senior year after I already had the scholarship. It wasn't even a reason as legit as yours, I decided that I didn't want to...

money Seriously, major in what you enjoy, especially if you can get some sort of aviation contract where your major doesn't play a factor. I'd say it's more important to do well in major you enjoy vs. pursuing one that may "help" you career-wise. No, it wont help you get jets, but...

Bunk, I think you misread my statement. I know that the Navy G-limits their aircraft like the Prowler and T-34 (4.5???). My question was whether or not the AF puts some limitations on F-16s and F-15s to make their airframes last longer.

Gasp, the AF might not get EXACTLY what it wants. I also found it interesting that the article mentioned corrosion etc playing a role in the aging of their aircraft. Funny how their aircraft are disintegrating after 20 years of being LAND BASED and the Navy/Marines can keep 20+ year jets...

Wow, didn't know that one happened. Definitely the most beautiful fighter ever built.

Don't get too caught up in the 100% selection rate. Everyone who I went to school with that put down pilot #1 got it. It has NOTHING to do w/ your school, it's all about credentials. Get good grades, you'll get SNA. It's as simple as that. Oh, and major in whatever the hell you want...

Seriously, go to a real university!!! I have a few friends who did the flight program at Purdue and have been smoking flight school.

Don't worry about seasonal allergies, you'll be fine.

I had some pretty finicky sinuses for the whole year prior to flight school. I was treated for infections and bronchitis, both using antibiotics. A doc finally treated it as an allergy and gave me flonase/claritin which took care of the problem. I was referred to the ENT at NOMI who gave me...

I'd say you're a pretty solid candidate. Good balance of athletics, activities and leadership. Combo of sports and JROTC is also a good thing....at least it was in 2001 when I applied! Knock 'em dead in the interview and you have a great chance.

I bet the picture was taken just before the NASA-droid-thingy was disabled..... Now it's moisture farmer on Mars. At least that's the opinion of this Star Wars geek.....

I helped out w/ these type of interviews last summer when I was stashed at NRD Chicago. All the previous advice is outstanding. Do your best to look smart. Be confident in your responses. They aren't trying to grill you about anything, but to get an idea of your background. Answer smartly...

Wait, are you guys saying it would happen like in "Red Storm Rising"? Damn, and I thought Tom had it right..... But I think I would have rather been a cold warrior;)

Don't plan on being able to take an "fly days" off. This means Mon-Fri your ass is theirs. If you want to leave town for a weekend, plan leaving after last military obligation on Friday and back by Sunday night. Just the way it is.