Sure...make your excuses...
hmmm saving face vs. admitting defeat....what should I do???
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hmmm saving face vs. admitting defeat....what should I do???
I've heard of it happening in the past. Don't know if they do it these days...any luck with your attempt?
MasterBates
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I was told "not possible, Jet VTs won't take a helo guy as an IP" by the detailer. However, my signature may be more appropriate than normal for this..
I bet if someone volunteers for an IA the detailer might all of a sudden find that it’s possible. Funny how that works.
MasterBates
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I tried that avenue. Ended up getting picked up for a transition instead.
One way or another, the Tailhook CQ will be MINE!
One way or another, the Tailhook CQ will be MINE!
It means the E-6 has 4 jet engines, hence it's a jet. Last I looked the P-3 was a turboprop. I don't consider either of them similar in operation.
I'm sure navigating the jet airways is a whole lot tougher when you're going twice as fast. I mean, your GPS has to work QUICK to keep you on profile!
I don't know for sure, but I'd be willing to bet 200FT flying is a lot harder than FL200 flying.
Who cares what they call it. You fly a turbofan, not a jet, anyway.FLY_USMC said:It has props, nough said. Do people refer to the T-34 as a jet? I'm not arguing or spouting, I'm just saying......and yes....I did sleep through API. Minus the part when they told the Navy guys not to pick P-3s.
I'm sure navigating the jet airways is a whole lot tougher when you're going twice as fast. I mean, your GPS has to work QUICK to keep you on profile!
I don't know for sure, but I'd be willing to bet 200FT flying is a lot harder than FL200 flying.
Who cares what they call it. You fly a turbofan, not a jet, anyway.
I would argue with you about how much cooler the E-6 is than the P-3, but it would be like two fat kids arguing over who's Sith Lord costume is cooler...it just doesn't matter.
Don't hate, bruddah! I am flying a prop right now and loving every minute of it. I am not going to argue the merits of flying the E-6. It is kind of like the war pig...beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
Dude, I totally have my hand crafted double-ended blade lightsaber with extra force powers...
No hate, man. Not saying your aircraft's easy to fly. Just responding to the assumption that one large multiengine aircraft makes a better T-45 pilot than another.
Raptor2216
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Hey now, it's an honest question.I am generally curious since it does seem like quite a difference, especially since P-3 guys don't land on carriers and CQs are a fairly important part of the syllabus. There really are a lot of opportunities in the navy that you don't realize it seems like. When does someone get assigned a detailer?
Its your lucky day because I was having a conversation with a P3 IP here in Meridian just last week about this sort of thing. He had to complete about half of the student syllabus and he just began instructing about a month ago. For now, he can only do FAM's, BI's and RI's but as time goes, he said he'll be able to get more quals.
As far as assignment goes, he said he just got lucky. He did a couple of tours in P3 land and I believe he was out there for about 3-4 years. He said it was the worst 4 years of his life. Anyway, when time came for orders, he simply asked his detailer if he could go T-45's and sure enough, they had something open for him. He doesn't want to go back to P3's after this but he'll be here for another 2 years. I hope this has answered some of your questions.