Broadsword2004
Registered User
Hey, my OSO contacted me today, he said there are no ground slots available at this time, just ones for aviation (pilot and navigator). That just sounds so strange to me, anyone else have similar news?
chuck82 said:Broadsword,
My OSO sent me a powerpoint presentation about aviation side of the Marine Corps, and it said that there are 2.5 air officers (NA's or NFO's) for every ground officer in the Corps. That may be why there seems to be more air slots.
I also ask this because a lot of people say, "If I don't become a pilot, I will go for SEAL."
the engines on the F-14 Tomcat were placed far apart from each other so that if one got blown to smitherines somehow, the other engine would most likely remain undamaged.
I mean, say, during the times of when "all is well" (as in no major conflicts, etc...) and pilots more fly for pure practice and such, on average, how much time in the air would a fighter pilot or attack helicopter pilot (as I assume a cargo helicopter pilot or cargo plane would get more flight time since they are always needed regardless) get in the air per month?
And my personal favorite about a scene from "Behind Enemy Lines":I don't really even know right now what yaw is lol.
My question is, why wouldn't the plane turn if only a small part of the back of the plane that controls the up and down motion was missing partially, while the rudders were still fully intact?? Did the electronics controlling the flaps get messed up from that or something (since the F-18's controls aren't mechanically connected to the parts of the plane) or was that just Hollywood stuff; or did that small part getting knocked off still dramatically affect turning ability?
"Once, while casually discussing military history, one marine said to another marine, 'What is the favorite quote of the French military?' The other marine thought for a second, shrugged his shoulders, then said, 'I give up!' "
If there ever was such an intense dogfight and I was in Iceman's position, the only thing that would have kept me from clocking Maverick across the face was, well, the consequences for such actions.
My OSO sent me a powerpoint presentation about aviation side of the Marine Corps, and it said that there are 2.5 air officers (NA's or NFO's) for every ground officer in the Corps. That may be why there seems to be more air slots.
airgreg said:Broadsword,
I don't get off on busting new guys or anything, but you've got over 100 posts in about 2 weeks including some fairly asinine questions. I appreciate your enthusiasm but READ MORE, POST LESS. Either you're in 5th grade, or you're an IP sent by the devil to screw with us.
For example:
And my personal favorite about a scene from "Behind Enemy Lines":
Also, I'm pretty sure "marine" (in your tagline) is usually capitalized "Marine". Might wanna check that with a Gunny...
I'll be totally honest because I think it will help you in the future. If you showed up at a training squadron (or an OCS class), I think most people would agree that you're the one with a big "ATTRITE" stamp on your forehead. Reminds me of an old saying:
"Keep you're mouth shut and let people think you're an idiot, rather than opening it and proving them right."
And since I just opened my trap, I'll shut it now.
Edited to add my new favorite Broadsword quote: