T-44/TC-12 Flight Gear

[Snacks]

What flight gear is mandatory for the T-44/TC-12? Do we get to shed the God-awful vests from Primary or do we still get to be laden down with them?

 

[Fly Navy]

What flight gear is mandatory for the T-44/TC-12? Do we get to shed the God-awful vests from Primary or do we still get to be laden down with them?

You don't know what flight gear is until you've strapped into a jet...

I'd imagine you still where SV-2/Airsaves... I think that's why my buddies in P-3s told me.

 

[A4sForever]

What flight gear is mandatory for the T-44/TC-12?.....

C-12 used to require a clean flight suit and clean underwear --- mandatory. Not much else.



"They" tried to get me to fly it --- "they" thought an O-5 should not be doing Adversary -- not dignified. "They" wanted me to do VIP stuff --- for the Admiral in New Orleans and "heavies" in Dallas. I logged some time in it and went back to the A-4 --- and changed my BVD's (?).

 

[NavyLonghorn]

The only time you will wear a vest is on your O-nav hop when we are trucking around 500 feet from the water.

Other then that, youll get a head-set, and get some sun glasses.

Be SURE to go VT-35. Trust me.

A4's: Thank god they didnt put you in a C-12. That poor T-tail couldnt take what youd want to do to it in the break. The E2/C2 guys are bad enough with it allready.

 

[Fly Navy]

Other then that, youll get a head-set, and get some sun glasses.

Damn, talk about comfy.

 

[NavyLonghorn]

Damn, talk about comfy.

Some guys even wear a ball cap.

 

[heynowlookout]

Be SURE to go VT-35. Trust me.

Care to elaborate. I'm mildly interested since I'm starting in a couple weeks.

 

[Snacks]

Thanks NavyVance, and yes, please expound on going to -35.

 

[NavyLonghorn]

VT - 35 is a smaller squadron, has rock solid instructors, and an awsome skipper.

Its a fun time, and very laid back.

VT-31, from all accounts, is not as fun.

Even 31 guys agree 35 is the way to go. I dont wanna go that far in depth in a public forum, feel free to pm.

Also, the C-12 is faster/bigger/nicer.

 

[Harrier Dude]

Are we about to spin off into a "How can I scam myself ino a particular VT" debate again?

 

[NavyLonghorn]

They ask you which one you want alot of the time. If their is a VT-35 slot, you can ask for it, and its all up on the white board right infront of you. Sooooo, not much of a conversation to be had.

Sorry to dissapoint.

 

[Piperdriver]

They ask you which one you want alot of the time. If their is a VT-35 slot, you can ask for it, and its all up on the white board right infront of you. Sooooo, not much of a conversation to be had.

Sorry to dissapoint.

Unless you are an E2/C2 guy, then you have to go to VT-31.

 

[zippy]

Or a Marine C130 guy

 

[zippy]

But yes, right now 35 is the place to be- that may change in a few months or so though... know your **** and don't suck and don't bring any sort of unwanted attention to yourself and you'll be fine either way.

 

[PropStop]

Other gear to have, a cool pair of Oakleys.