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Appropriate Winging Gift
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I'm all about flinging crap at others. But your post did not come across as teasing.batman527 said:
Even though you are now accepted, you are still a wanna-be that has yet to prove himself with anyone on this site. I find it very presumptuous for a wanna-be to call a winged Navy pilot a dork because he flies helos. Save the inter-service and aircraft rivalry for those that have earned it.
Although your profile says "I WILL get jets", since you are trying to be a Marine the truth is that you have a better chance of getting helos assuming you make it that far.
I'm all about "teasing" and sling crap at others, but know your limitations. A wanna-be slinging crap at a military pilot for flying helos is like me as a P-3 NFO telling an LSO how to wave aircraft aboard the carrier.
Now if I had posted about rainbows and you replied with a smart a$$ remark, that would have be different. You also need to learn to use the smilies to effectively convey humor, sarcasm, etc.
BTW congrats on being accepted - I know it IS a big deal and an important first step toward your goals. Many apply and many are rejected. You have been accepted - make the most of the opportunity and in a few years after you get winged, you can call my beloved P-3 a skypig or make fun of my 2 anchors and we'll have a good laugh.
Well you just learned one of your first military lessons: there are no hard and fast rules......batman527 said:
This is my particular pet peeve. Some may think it is bull$hit and an over-reaction. But military lesson number 2: the senior officer makes the rules - and his rules are usually a moving target.
(but wait, I thought lesson 1 said.....)A "thick skin" is a must in the military, especially in aviation. Don't sweat it. And if I ever do claim to like rainbows - I'll expect to see your crap flying my way.
(BTW I am a moderator and sometimes I am at a lost over what is acceptable too. Some of my stuff probably stretches the limits.... )
To Breitling or not to Breitling...
I'd wait on a Breitling...many squadrons are doing their own Brietling orders and that would mean more later...unless you want to drop $1500 x2
NavyWife2001 said:My hubby said to get him a Breitling.Every Aviator "needs" one! (or so HE says!!!!)
I'd wait on a Breitling...many squadrons are doing their own Brietling orders and that would mean more later...unless you want to drop $1500 x2
heyjoe said:
That's one badass watch. I like the Tomcat logo. Man I wish they weren't being retired.
SamTheEagle
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I second the watch idea. It's really useful to a pilot. The only thing is, its not cheap. A nice one will cost several hundred dollars. Don't get a cheap one...they're not worth it.
batman527 said:
Stop. Threadjacking.
on topic: Pretty much any "----- of the Month" is awesome. I always ask for people to suprise me with stuff like that when they ask what I want for Xmas/birthday. Beer, steaks, scotch, bacon (yes bacon). Nick-knacks are cool, and I know people want to get something aviation related, but something that will actually be used and appreciated on a regular basis shows creativity and will be remembered.
Asian imports makes a great display showcasing any number of aircraft you desire. I would love to be given a display like this, with all of the birds I've driven on my way to winging day:
Here's the link to their page:
https://www.asianimportsinc.com/prod_list_th.asp?pl=np
Here's the link to their page:
https://www.asianimportsinc.com/prod_list_th.asp?pl=np
NavyWife2001
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heyjoe said:
That is awesome, I didn't know that. How much do they get them for? The only ones I find that he likes are the $5,000. That is crazy, my engagement ring didn't even cost that much!
