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04-15-2006, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 98LS-WON
Just left the A-10 community to instruct new guys in the Mighty Tweet. Who knows what I'll fly when this tour is up.
04-15-2006, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by yobabiesdaddy2001
I am a E-5, that has got accepted to WOCS, cant wait to go, and I will probaly be flying Blackhawks.
04-16-2006, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Compstall
Hey John, I'm coming up there in June through the 4th of July. You gonna be around? Would love to stop in while I'm there, since the primary reason for the visit is for the wife's family but I ain't got nothin' to do while I'm there.
Originally Posted by 1313of1600
I cant touch that but 1500 hours in 3 years on a KC 135 and over 75 combat sorties, and 250 combat hours, you name it in the AF and i've refueled it, and i agree with roadrage1 not one pilot can get anywhere without a 135 or 10 dragging them along, N.K.A.W.T.G (no-one kicks *** without tanker gas) dont forget it.
04-16-2006, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JJKJ
Hey Brent, how's it going? I'm not up at McChord anymore. We left there a couple weeks ago. My activation is complete so I'm back to being a part-timer, and moved back home to Iowa. Just trying to get settled in back here. While I was up at McChord, I did get to see a lot of the guys from the old list. It was kind of cool seeing everyone again.
No offense but you're not familiar then with the C-17 with extended range tanks. Frankfurt direct McChord AFB, almost 13 hours straight without a gas stop or refueling. I love air-refueling and appreciate what you guys do, but to say we can't get somewhere without air-refueling isn't completely accurate.
No offense but you're not familiar then with the C-17 with extended range tanks. Frankfurt direct McChord AFB, almost 13 hours straight without a gas stop or refueling. I love air-refueling and appreciate what you guys do, but to say we can't get somewhere without air-refueling isn't completely accurate.
And yeah, thank God for Block 12 C-17's! Done that ride before (Frankfurt to McChord). Had a 25" T.V. strapped to the floor w/ an X-box....13 hrs of Halo baby..
04-18-2006, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 98LS-WON
Just left the A-10 community to instruct new guys in the Mighty Tweet. Who knows what I'll fly when this tour is up.
04-18-2006, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by RamAiry
Im out of Pope afb, NC. but i know a bunch of IL ANG guys I have even flown with some in the desert. They are pretty cool. I will ether transfer to Peoria or just get out havnt decided yet.
04-18-2006, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by StoleIt
I thought they were retiring the t-37?
04-28-2006, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by yobabiesdaddy2001
I am a E-5, that has got accepted to WOCS, cant wait to go, and I will probaly be flying Blackhawks.
Seriously, I went through WOCS in ummmm 98 I think? It was fun then 
I did hear phase inspections are out, disiplined dining is done too and your room inspections are done by students now not TACs wtf? Good luck brother!!!Dave
05-03-2006, 12:20 PM
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No offense but you're not familiar then with the C-17 with extended range tanks. Frankfurt direct McChord AFB, almost 13 hours straight without a gas stop or refueling. I love air-refueling and appreciate what you guys do, but to say we can't get somewhere without air-refueling isn't completely accurate.
05-28-2006, 02:37 PM
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I'm still in high school but I would sure as hell sign up if I could fly an F-15 or F-22 
BTW could someone give me some info on that? Like if I were to sign up would I know for sure that I could fly those?
BTW could someone give me some info on that? Like if I were to sign up would I know for sure that I could fly those?
05-28-2006, 06:06 PM
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05-29-2006, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by fire_boy06
I'm still in high school but I would sure as hell sign up if I could fly an F-15 or F-22
BTW could someone give me some info on that? Like if I were to sign up would I know for sure that I could fly those?
BTW could someone give me some info on that? Like if I were to sign up would I know for sure that I could fly those?
First you will need to get a commission (unless you go army since they have Warrent Officer pilots). Next you need to get a flight billet, including passing all medical, academic and physical tests. After that, you will have to pass Primary flight training where (using AF as an example) you will select a platform, either fighter/bomber, heavies, props or helos. Following track selection you will have to pass advanced where you will select an aircraft. Assuming through all that you get fighters and F-15Cs (I haven't heard/seen anyone get Raptors out of flight school yet) you will go to Introductory Fighter Fundamentals, where you will have to learn the basics of air to air and what not for the type of mission you will perform. Finally you will go to the Replacement Training Unit, where you will train to fly the aircraft. Each step you can fail out of and through most of it the is the job of the instructors is to weed out the herd. It's a lot of work and a ton of studying. If it's what you want, good luck and study hard. Any other questions, or if you want some specifics guidance on where to start, send a shout out. Hope this was helpful.
PS. You can always talk to an officer recruiter.
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