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Actually, and while this may be an issue of semantics at this point, simulations do indeed take into account the performance of an aircrew. Your post indeed identified some of the factors that affect the outcomes of a simulation between red and blue. The training the US receives in almost all...

Gator - I think we're talking about two different things, when I was talking about the gear down I was referring to the indicator on the dash. I think you're talking about the actual gauge in the panel, which works all the time. Either way, that doesn't really help him much since he's in the T-6...

Yeah, but I was thinking about the lighted indicator up on the dash and not the actual AOA on the panel. I don't think gear matters for that, or for the original post for that matter. I think, as A4's said, it's simply a matter of which is better, M/E or M/R, and where.

Well, I have no clue about the T-6 but here goes my interpretation. On the T-34 the AOA only gives proper indications if gear is down and flaps are either full up or full down. That would mean that there is an associated L/Dmax regarding those different configurations which in turn allows...

Being 6'4" can make it more difficult simply due to the mechanics of weight, distance moving the weight, etc. If you're heavier, or have to move the weight further, you'll have to do more work than a shorter, squatter person. That said, endurance can be built up and with the proper mindset it's...

I thought the same thing, especially on the accidents where you know the guys more than likely didn't make it. Interesting thing though, take a look at the lyrics to the song, it actually fits the video reasonably well, assuming that the dude who put the video together was going for that.

I was under the impression that the lower limits were simply there as the initial limit set when the card was issued. I.e, the admin officer or travel office (whoever has physical access to the GTCC admin website) can increase the limit based on what your going to be doing in the near future...

I really doubt that you'll get dropped for a tooth. Unless you have huge holes in your head or need something like a jaw replacement.....you should be good to go.

Is it green and a softcover book? If so, I used one just like it in college. It's not necessary, I never even opened it while I was in API. Bring it if you have room, especially if you like to have more info than you really need. Instead, go buy yourself an "I Believe Button", and use it...

What interests me more than the fact that the helo held together is the fact that the pilots were able to fly it home. Considering how many holes were in the helo, makes me wonder how many holes were in the pilots. Amazing.

Yup, when I went from NPS to API, we only had 7 days from graduation to report. Not a big deal as it only took 4 days drive. This was at the end of June. However, trying to get the date changed to the following month (wanted to take leave in route for a delayed honeymoon) was like asking the...

Yeah, the "fuzzy" part is what makes it nice. We were traveling TAD so much that we weren't by any means infrequent. I think it might also have to do with some people in the travel offices just realizing it makes it easier. Unless the entire DTS system has changed in the past five months...

It must be different at different squadrons/bases, but when I was in Monterey I did quite a bit of TAD travel to and from SE Asia. The whole sheebang (multiple trips, including hotel/air fare/anything else) went on my personal AmEx, just so I could rack up and reap the benefits of rewards...

9G-Plus, the only place I've seen it is at Wings in P-cola, but then again, that's the only place I've been to look for them. It was about $25.

Yeah, ditto on Marlow White, I got my sword (Navy) from there (through a distributor) and it's great. I know a few Marines I graduated with that got their's from them as well. Overall awesome quality and a heck of a lot cheaper than the exchange.

Well, if he's meeting with you to give you consolation then I guess the answer is no.....but, if you set up a consultation he might help you out....:icon_wink

I dunno about ROTC and OCS guys, but I doubt that the USNA guys will be doing IFS once they get to P-cola. There's such a huge load of SNA's all at once that it'd back up starting API pretty bad. Not to mention it'd f-over quite a few flight schools up there as we were a good part of their business.

Dental problems? Just expect to be a few teeth less after it then...... Actually, if the problem is correctable they generally tend to correct it.

Actually, it says eight years after commissioning, but only five of those years are on active duty. The rest are as a reservist (not sure if drilling or inactive), but the Navy can always make you active for the remaining three years. It may be a bit different due to commissioning source, but...

Yup, assuming you're right handed, bulk up the right bicep and forearm. That way you won't pull a muscle when you lift all of those beers while waiting for flight school to start. Seriously, just stay in shape, lift if you want, but unless you're as skinny as a rail, "bulking up" probably...

I'd say PS3, but I'd wait for a few months if possible. Main reason is that Sony had to rush to get it out for Christmas and the potential for programming bugs is great (similar to the original Xbox)

Ha, you know it's the best!! Seriously, I know it is a classic "so I heard" story, but regardless of the reasoning why it was delayed there's got to be a pretty good reason why the riggers are starting to ramp up wrt gear for the T-6.

Assuming your an ENS and that you have no warfare quals, the odds of you going on an IA are pretty small. I tried to volunteer for an IA billet between grad school and reporting to flight school and the detailer told me, and I quote, "you don't have a warfare qual so you can't go". Now, that...

Funny this question comes up. I just checked into VT-2 today and I actually asked the rigger fitting my vest the exact same question. Apparently Whiting was all set for to get the T-6 last year/ earlier this year but when Ivan came through all of the money earmarked for the planes got...

If you only put SNA down and nothing else, unless there is a requirement for more than one choice, I doubt they'll take it as undiplomatic. Instead, if you didn't get SNA then it'd essentially be free game for the happy detailer to put you wherever he wants to. So, work you a*s off for SNA, but...

Big, big misconception. It does vary depending on what state you live in, but the majority of the laws are worded such that forcible response is justified if attempting to stop a felony, not solely a physical harm crime. That doesn't take away the responsibility to use the weapon correctly...

Ever notice how Chops always seem to drive a Jag/BMW/really expensive car? Can't be too bad of a deal!

Everywhere I'm legally allowed to take it, condition 1. If I can't take it in with me the wonderful Florida laws let me toss it in the glove box and that's totally legal. It's not a paranoid/Joe Cool thing, I just think that it's pretty pointless to have a CCW and not carry (although the legal...

I'll chime in with much of the same-same. The one and only chop I personally know was one of the best officers I've met. A senior O-4, he has his dolphins, surface pin, and gold jump wings. Great guy and taught me a lot, being an admin/logistics ENS, had a lot of interaction with him. Two...

To build on that, I don't think you can apply directly to NAPS, only to USNA or USCGA and if they think you need the extra year then the admissions folks offer NAPS to you.

Yeah, that was the question I had, in the paper I saw he never specified if it was over just his career or if it included nowadays too. Unfortunately I can't find what I had read a few years ago so I Googled for it and this is the closest I can find...

My practicum prof (an O-4 NFO) at the Academy said that officer fatality rates for pilots/nfos are the highest out of all of the officers in the military. So, instead of just having a "he said so" reason, I looked up some numbers and Brig. Gen. Charles D. Youree Jr, USAF (ret) actually ran...

That was my point, people tend to look for the larger object because they know the larger object poses a bigger threat and just bypass the smaller objects.

Networking is the name of the game, in my experience it really is who you know (what you know is pretty important too). I think that the Academy exposes a person to more senior officers than other places which in the long run may pay off **caveat** I don't pretend to know what all goes on...

I agree, there are idiots who ride their scooters like morons and pretty much bring on their fate, but it's true that people don't look specifically for motorcycles, they'll look through the motorcycle to the car behind it. Plus, it's a lot easier and safer for a car not to signal or look twice...

I think I can see what he's saying, but the DI's have been around a lot longer and seen a lot more than some conniving candidate trying to sandbag the first run can pull off. We had similar groups at the Academy and the running instructors would actually make the fastest people in each group...

Yeah, ditto on that. While stupid drivers exist everywhere, I've yet to have a situation where I've locked up the rear or anything more drastic, and I've ridden for about as long as Brett. I think it's a big part of riding style and also looking for cars where cars might not normally be, and...

maybe, but I'm not for certain that slapping can be considered a manly method of fighting back....I'd recommend watching some boxing beforehand :D

Just get yourself a pair of Wiley-X sunglasses. They are all pretty cool looking and can stop *almost* anything. Plus, since they are actually issued you can wear them without worrying about getting yelled at (just make certain you get all black). This way, you can pretty much feel good about...

Exactly, I'm not going to forgo the enjoyment of riding my bike because of stupid people. It just means that I pay more attention to every car, intersection, and anything else while I'm on the road.

The best one I saw was a dude who actually shat himself and started crying while wrapped up in his sheet. And that was with Navy RDC's, I cringe to think what he would've done if those DI's got ahold of him.

prenup baby, prenup

No, but that was only because my RDC's at boot camp (and at USNA) were too short to stand that close to my head. Just not the same I suppose when the person getting yelled at has to look down at the yeller.

You should just dump the current g/f and get yourself a mail order bride, those chicks are so desperate that she'll just be happy you exist, and won't complain because she won't want you to boot her out on the curb. :D

I don't know how many of you guys ride motorcycles on here, but I've ridden my whole life and I thought this video pretty much hit the nail on the head.

I got all 9's b/c I made sexy time with the exam administrator.

You'll get the word when you do the NAMI Whammy. I highly doubt that you'll be able to just walk in (or get an appointment) and get a measurement done. I wouldn't put too much faith in the recruiters measurements. Unless they have an actual anthro chair the measurements will be more of a...

Wow, I can't believe people would get so bored as to want to willingly get shot at, wearing armor or not. I flip out if someone points an empty gun at me, I can't imagine facing the business end with a live round in the chamber.

True, pellet grouping is always going to be tight at cqb range, but there is some inherent spread, which is why shotguns make good riot control. Caveat, a 26 inch shotgun barrel with a full choke at cqb range is going to essentially behave like a solid shot, but a generality can be given to...

said shotgun can be used for pretty much whatever, just put a different choke tube in or change the barrel. I have a rifled slug barrel if I so desire to hunt deer or whatever (for example, in Ohio where rifle hunting of deer is not allowed). I can just pop that barrel off, put on a smooth bore...