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Oh, I've got those too, Ryan. And for you Naval types, until about 15 years ago, the manual had the carrier pattern procedures depicted in it.

No NATOPS changes in it: it is an original "Change 0" manual. I don't know about "douchey", slick. I DO know that I used to collect flight manuals for some time. I've decided to sell off the collection slowly. It's hard to say what it's worth: as was posted above, it's worth what...

I didn't turn my computer on the entire time there. Too bad, as I saw the P-3 in the break, and came by your aircraft later. I also couldn't find NavAir. I did get to talk to CNATRA for about 15 minutes on Monday night.

We do. But, I guarantee you you won't need a G-suit the way we do it.

I've flown the T-38 into Oshkosh in '97, '99, and 2002-2010 (save for 2007, when I flew the U-2 in; and 2008 when I flew the U-2 back to Beale... joined up on a Cessna on that one, and made the cover of Flying Magazine, March 2009). We always get an "IFR slot time". Despite that,... it can...

NavAir: pm on the way shortly.

NavAir: when will you be there? The very first year I was there, I stayed the first night in the dorms, with a room mate. I realized that wasn't "the Oshkosh Experience" I was expecting. The volunteer that was working with us had offered to let me stay in his tent on the field, since he lived...

The AF takes a few jabs here at AW... deservedly so, in most cases. The whole "ironing our flightsuits" is one that is pretty funny,... but primarily an urban legend (as best as I can tell). HOWEVER,... I have come across a pilot/aviator that irons his flightsuits, and admits it to the media...

THAT's funny. You can't win 'em all.

Valid. And unique. Hard to think of a good comeback or argument. <object style="height: 390px; width: 640px"><param name="movie" value=""><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true">

Excuses...

Bump... New year, same good ol' Oshkosh. Who's going?

No bites at $275, so I'm dropping it to $195. Slow down!! I can't answer all of the phone calls at this price!! Cheap bastards....

Really?

What exactly is an "admin"?

It's original, dated 1 May 1973, and in the blue plastic cover that those manuals came in. It looks like it never got used, and is completely pristine, except for the edge of the pages which have yellowed slightly. $275 + shipping. Nice piece of history. PM me with your phone number, and I'll be...

Interesting thread. Being "an Air Force guy" means I've never heard of a "KB"... but being a lefty, here's my solution for single-pilot-type aircraft with a G-suit. - I put an elastic strap (about 1" wide) on both G-suit thighs. Our "chute shop" ("PR shop" in the Navy, right?) will sew them on...

This year will be the first time since 2002 that I've missed Oshkosh. But I'll look for your video.

On the subject of the Minimus,... I was in a New Balance outlet store, and the gal there told me that new version of the Minimus is coming out around October, and it will be more of a "cross trainer" version of the shoe. Also, they will add 2E widths to their Minimus line... the lack of the...

Huh?

Nah, you didn't offend me. I re-read my post, and I do sound a bit "hurt" by it. Anyways,... :icon_zbee

With the exception of the Whidbey Growler out there flying in a Centennial scheme, I'm told they are. The Growler, though, was done by the squadron folks.

Flaps, Something tells me you actually believe that story about Wayne saving the Marines. Really? And taking a dig at Gen Doolittle is uncalled for too. He certainly cared a great deal about Naval Aviation.

Probably not very accurate. The average AF Wing has 5-6 O-6's: the Wing Commander can be an O-6 or O-7, and is in charge of the entire base/wing. The Vice Wing Commander is an O-6. Beneath them, there are four Groups, each run by an O-6: the Ops (airplanes), Maintenance, Support and Medical...

There are a whole bunch of T-34's getting ready to go unemployed in NAVAIR, n'est pas? I wonder where they will all go....

I've never seen a TFR go uncharted on this website: tfr.faa.gov It is the only one I use for TFR info.

I remember when this happened,... it's been a while, probably '95-'96 time frame IIRC. Pretty sure that landing occurred at Whiteman AFB, MO. As Hacker alluded to, there was so much that was done wrong on this accident,... by both the pilot and wingman,... that it is an often used case study...

Wow, that is a significant number. Is it fair to assume that the E-2's engines are run a lot harder than their cousins on the Herc?

At 0:31 in the video, there is what sounds like a female voice. They let girls go to the Academy??

Had you been to CoNA in San Diego in Feb, you would have learned this from the announcer... :icon_wink As for the engine out issue: how often do you have engine failures/shutdowns these days? Fairly rare, isn't it?

I'd love to be there, but not this year. Enjoy!

Ahh soo... and copy all. Thanks for all the advice... and the education. That's a very interesting fact.

Word.

Moonie pistol? You lost me. And I'm all ears if you have a pistol you prefer. In this case, I'm looking for a pocket pistol, probably in .45. What do you carry?

I'm giving a lot of thought to getting a Kahr. The P45 has my attention right now. I know CAMike likes the P40 or PM9, but wanted to see if anyone owned the P45. Many reviews I've seen were some critical of the PM9 for jamming. And while it's a chunk of cash,... this article has me...

Thanks for clarifying, Bio. So, I'm hearing that today is the 25th anniversary of the movie? It apparently has a cult following. Who'd have thunk it?? Not sure where Motown is these days. I ran into him in San Antonio in 2001. Good shit,... good pilot.

Does that thing have "Burt Rutan-inspired" written all over it, or what?

KBayDog, Does it really matter?? I'll drink with you whenever you say go. Cheers.

Good stuff! Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll see a Winging before I leave Meridian.

Thanks. I thought "on wing" only referred to IP that does your formation solo, but now I gather it is basically your "assigned IP". What's the tie cutting ritual in primary?

So, apparently there was a Winging last night at Meridian. I found out due to a visit to the liquor store to pick up supplies for Cinco de Drinko. The guys at the store said they had a big sales day. I got the impression that the SNA's were getting their IP's bottles of whatever they liked...

Just realize... a pilot would never have those symptoms.

I doubt there has been and F-15C Program Office in some time. The F-15C is dying quickly.

1700 sq ft for $197K? Wow, Meridian prices are much steeper than I thought.

Did MasterBates get ahold of your login and make this post??

Post of the week.

Should it matter what color boots you wear?

A shame. I met Murph at CoNA at NASNI in Feb. Great guy. The handful of Prowler guys that I know from Whidbey speak highly of him too. I hope he beats the charge. In an incident around a year ago, and AF Wing Commander (O-6) was fired,... and one of the "bad" things he did was go pick up some...

OK, you guys are KILLING me. Went to the rodeo tonight in Lauderdale. Arrived,... parked on the highway... got in.... realized they don't sell beer at these events. No biggie. It was Southern Americana at its finest. 15 minutes of respect to The Flag, plus some local patriotism,... then we...

I'm in Meridian for a few days. Any recommendations? Probably going to the rodeo tonight. I heard about a large crawdad festival Saturday (9 Apr) at 1400, but can't find details. Small fly-in at Vaiden Field on 16 April. Any other ideas?