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That sounds like an extra 300 lbs of gadgetry we'll carry, which equals one less "customer."

Corey; reach back with your dirty little sandwhich clamps, grasp the yellow handles, pull and eject...eject...eject! You had the distinct possibility of developing some very good mentors on here, but I'm afraid you've chosen poorly.

Oh yeah Corey...and shut your whiny man-pleaser while you're at it. The above is about as nice a warning as you'll ever receive should you pursue a military career. And that says alot coming from Brett...

If they could just shed those homo ascots...

The quality of your back enders can make or break your flight. Some are so intuitive that every action of the crew is seemless. There others that make it a pain in the ass from start up to shut down. Of course, they probably say the same about us.

I had an HGU-55 helmet built up by Flight Suits Ltd in El Cajon, CA around 99' and when I picked mine up, they were just finishing Cruise's custom helmet, painted traditional Pitts red with white stripes to match his S-2B. You'd think a guy like that would at least be able to keep the helmet...

As Joe said, there are true two-seat, dual control/instrumented TF-51s, with an enlarged canopy so you can sit upright. Most P-51s now days are unmodified, but have a second jump seat jammed in with no instruments, just a stick and rudder pedals. The back is very uncomfortable, and after about...

Tom Cruise has never soloed either of his P-51's. Nor will his studio contract allow him to. I have an aquaintence named Matt out of Van Nuys who has given him all his dual and backseats with him whenever he flies. Matts' made a career of flying other people's high performance aircraft. He flies...

Actually, I think a soothing massage with my 3,000 psi pressure washer would be appropriate. Then when they start jack-hammering, and/ or bleeding, maybe a trip to the big powder coating oven. Sorry, I got carried away...it's the training...maybe this should be moved to the "torture" thread.

Let me phrase it this way. The only reason I'm an Army Aviator is I was too old for Navy and Air Force flight training (in that order) when I finally got released by the SEAL Teams. The Army's admission criteria is somewhat more flexible than its sister-services.

The fine print that is usually glossed over during the euphoria of the thought of going to flight school; 1. Investigate, but don't count on the WOFT bonus. Army funding changes by the month. Don't delay submitting your application looking for the bonusm you're just losing time-in-grade...

I can assure you, if selected for WOFT, you are guaranteed to fly. In fact, in your first 15 mos after graduation from flight school, you'll probably log between 500-700 hours...in OIF/OEF. If you truly want to learn to fly helicopters, an Army Warrant Officer Aviator is one of the best deals...

I'm not so sure the orange suit has the apeal it once did. Our standard E&E briefing concludes with..."Lastly, if Hajii hands you an orange jumpsuit, refuse to put it on."

That's the departure out of Bagram, around 5,500' MSL, mid-day, during the summer...alot of that stuff going around.

I think what she meant to say was; In addition to NASNI Flying Club, you might want to look at Gillespie Field (SEE) and Montgomery Field (MYF) as well. Both have two or three reputable flying clubs with a variety of aircraft on the line. Find the airport closest to your house and go wander...

We had ADM Olson come to the team to present a couple of guys their Tridents. He, his aid and the NSWG-1 Command Master Chief were all in khakis with ribbons. Once the presentation was complete, the recipients were directed to the obligatory wet & sandy treatment. As they started over the berm...

Firehawk, Not trying to be an OPSEC Nazi, but locations dates, units, and specific types and numbers of aircraft all in the same paragraph is not good business. Especially when referring to spec-ops units. quote no longer needed

It's SOP for 160th to fly with cockpit doors removed. MH-47s have even had them off for certain missions. (They're a pain in th ass to re-install) Certain WX conditions make it impractical to fly with them off though. When you spend as much time as we do hovering over a bridge wing, staring at a...

The military makes the helo-borne sniper work. Our targets are more defined. Law enforcement has some great shooters, and pilots, but there's liability issues that no govt, local or federal is willing to underwrite. What if your helicopter catches the slightest updraft, your shooter out on the...

Skeet/Skeeterman is a bonified hosebag and poser. I know CPTAUSRET personnally however, and he is the real deal and a confirmed gun-ship killer. Mike-

JJH, Each SEAL Team has one LT SUPPO, as well as a few at the group lvel. Our supply officer was in better shape than most of the Team guys. They had tons of time to work out if they chose to "assimiliate." They(along with all support techs) are alllowed to participate in training evolutions...

I believe I fairly stated each service had it's detractors, but the AF appears more so. Possibly because as previously indicated, there's just more command oversight, whereas in the Navy junior enlisted and officers are given more responsibility to make sound decisions. I know as an E-6 I was...

I couldn't be more serious when I tell you that I was standing in the ticket line of a mid-eastern country's airline awaiting a flight back to the U.S. When an AF officer in civilian attire caught my eye. His carry-on luggage consisted of his helmet bag adorned with C-130 patches (and his...

Not to mention I have yet to discover an Air Force pilot that didn't refer to a reg in detail to explain exactly why he couldn't accomplish the mission, rather than looking for the one that allowed him to accomplish the mission. Even Army aviators realize the Air Force is at best, a corporate...

That story is indicative of a Chief (Who may very well be nothing more than an E-7), who earns no respect from his peers or subordinates, and saw the ENS as an opportunity to exhibit his power (perceived). Typical lunch money victim progression. Unfortunately, while behind closed doors, the...

True, there are athletes and coaches who have used barefoot training. However, the big difference between those disciplines and what we're discussing here, is that military running isn't generally professionally coached, nor is it conducted for a singular purpose as it would be by an athlete...

There's a fine line between hard and stupid. Wear shoes, or you can choose to pay for your out-of-the-box thinking when your 40. I learned the hard way two rules of running: wear proper footwear, and never run on sand unless you're forced to. It does allows horrible torsion movements of your...

Unfortunately I'm going to have to agree with A-4. While it would be convenient for a perspective Army Aviator to get comparative information on a Naval Aviation forum, it would probably be doinghim/her a dis-service. The 4 or five of us on AW probably can't provide a wide enough spectrum of...

I just hang out here cuz' I'm a Naval Aviator groupie...

Believe me, it's been said many times by us knuckle-draggers that it would be ideal if NAVAIR would allow a contingent of Navy 60's to assimilate into SOCOM and partake of the funding/training. It would greatly relieve the demand on our airframes and crews. The AF is next to useless in that...

Not in the black bus, sit back and watch the fully coupled autopilot bring you down on the ILS, while simultaneously decelling and terminate to a 40' hover at the approach end of the runway. It'll spoil you big time!

Coincidentally, I just helped a couple of AWs down in Pensacola with their warrant applications but provided the following guidance to fore warn them before they submitted their applications; Before you commit yourself enter Army Aviation you have to understand there is a cultural difference...

Why in the hell would people be panicked about the sound of a jet over the city? He wasn't at 100' AGL, and the last time I checked, even the common mouth breather hasn't heard on CNN about a rash of Hajii-crewed Sukois' swooping over America's population centers. They make it sound like the...

Holiday, I didn't get accepted into Army flight school until I was 30. Oddly enough, I went the other way...Navy to Army.

Navy: San Diego, Pensacola, Hawaii, JAX, Whidbey Island, Norfolk, VA, Japan Army: Ft Bragg NC, Ft Campbell KY, Ft Polk LA, FT Riley KS, Ft Drum NY, Ft Hood TX, ROK etc.

Food for thought, 2 of the 4 guys in that MD-530 are no longer alive...

That race was 4 years ago. Would you believe I was the right seater on the Chinook? Our C.O at the time was a huge NASCAR fan. We've invaded continents with a less comprehensive risk assessment matrix and rehearsal. By the way, I'm currently down here in P-Cola for a week of Navy training, any...

Well, when I told one of their recruiters I was considering staying in because I was eligible for the 25K/yr bonus, he told me "Dude, you'll make more than that on per diem in a year." There is a base salary, with incremental increases contingent on how much you spend OCONUS. They have no (or...

And do forget, in addition to those benefits, you can get left on an angry street to die at the hands of a Hajii mob, or stranded on top of a windswept mountain range with no hope of any vehicle or American flag on their shoulder to back you up. Every time you think how cool flying for a...

Powerful image. The maintenance effort required to facilitate that formation take off probably sent a hundred enlisted wrench-turners to the looney bin...

Brett, Always the pessimist of the forum...its supposed to make you want to join the Army!

Actually, I think the Guard and Army Reserves are the biggest screw job going these days. The guard used to be the best deal going before 9-11. Now, they deploy as much (or more),are expected to accomplish the same taskings with habitually less training and resources than their AD counter...

The Army is a great opportunity to fly for those who might not be otherwise be eligible for military wings. However, the Army gets their pound of flesh in that most (if not all) Army duty stations are located in the armpits of the country, and the multiple year(plus) OCONUS deployments make even...

Badger, It appears to me what you want to do is 1. build (logbook) time, and 2. improve your aeronautical decision making/experience. Aircraft type is irrelevant. If you're looking for a plane that will most closely replicate a 34C, ou're wasting your time, unless you have well over $100/hr...

What, that's alll you're limiting yourself to? You've got a little time left in that schedule, maybe you can get BUD/s knocked out enroute to Pensacola?

I guess if you get C-130s, you're screwed...

Inverted, You must be a product of Fred Zolts and the crew at March. I have a couple hundred hours in 55ZZ, and instructed for some time in NASNI's -34Bs. If you choose to spend money on a Navy Flying Club -34B, you'll be severely shocked at the material condition compared to what you've been...

That's what alternate LZs are for...