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After an exhausting session with Victoria's Secret Police, BUFDRVR
blurted out: And while it may not technically be fun, there is a sense of accomplishment once your done. So is taking a HUGE dump. Juvat |
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After an exhausting session with Victoria's Secret Police, Pechs
blurted out: Had an exchange tour with the USAF..IP in 61st TFS and 13th TFTS..late 70's. Flew F-4D after the US Gov't gave all the MacDill -E models to Egypt. BUT my biggest gripe was when the Wing Commander didn't like it when I didn't have my scarf on, or when I rolled up my sleeves too high or when I had my brown boots on. In 1987 stationed at Kunsan, a new arrival was an AF type whose previous tour was an exchange with VF-2 (I think) aboard the Ranger...Bob "Motown" Records. When Motown showed up TDY at MacDill for F-16 RTU (that'd be the RAG for my naval brethren) from his exchange tour, he walked into the squadron in the finest of naval traditions...wearing a polo shirt under his bag, "Motown" name tag, a ratty hat stuffed in a pocket somewhere, boots that had been run through the garbage disposal, sleeves up above his elbows, collar turned up...your basic, one each, manly man doing manly things in a manly manner. The Wing King just happened to be flying with that squadron that day. Wing King noticed Motown, and greeted him and asked if he was a Navy exchange pilot. "Yes sir." Wing King asked how long Motown had been in the Navy. "Oh I'm not in the Navy, I'm an AF pilot on an exchange tour WITH the Navy." [pause for effect...] At this point the WK turned to the Sqdn CO and just nodded...the Sqdn CO nodded. Motown got "squared away" ASAP. Motown enjoyed his cruise on the Ranger. In fact at one point one guy borrowed Motown's "100 Traps on the Ranger" patch and had 24 made up that said, "I've Heard 100 Ranger Stories" For some strange reason Motown stopped talking about the boat when we started wearing our patches. Motown also loved to call the squadron commander "skipper." The chorus in response was usually, "Gilligan!" or "What is it little buddy?" Juvat |
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It is a power on approach, on speed angle of attack, constant attitude until
touchdown followed by full power at touchdown whether ya got a wire or not. That's what I thought. Thanks. I think the early jet, straight deck boys did a 'cut' pass-no? Don't know, but with a/c up ahead on the straight deck, I would guess so. With some of the centrifical type engines, like in the F-9, I'm sure it was 'interesting'. As you probably know, when Charleton Heston has a ramp strike in his SBD, in the movie "Midway," it was really an F9F. I''ve heard the pilot survived that, but I'm sure it was "interesting." vince norris |
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f4phantom- n 1987 stationed at Kunsan, a new arrival was an AF type whose
previous tour was an exchange with VF-2 (I think) aboard the Ranger...Bob "Motown" Records. BRBR Great story, too bad Motown was put thru the USAF 'shredder' so fast. Hopefully he didn't forget the good things he learned in the USN about how to fly. P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer |
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vpn- 1. Aren't all jet engines slow in responding when the throttle is
pushed forward? (Isn't that why full power is applied when hitting the deck?) Depends-Smaller diameter turbojet engines had very quick spool up. Not like a prop but fast. Bigger diameter engines and turbofans, VERY large diameter were definately slower, but you learned how to 'fly' the engine you had. 2. Is the engine idling when a jet approaches the ramp? I thought it was a powered approach. Would a prudent pilot cut the power to idle, if a little high, if the engines respond slowly? Seems to me if he were that high, it would be smart to start a go-round. It is a power on approach, on speed angle of attack, constant attitude until touchdown followed by full power at touchdown whether ya got a wire or not. I think the early jet, straight deck boys did a 'cut' pass-no? With some of the centrifical type engines, like in the F-9, I'm sure it was 'interesting'. vince norris BRBR P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer |
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"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message ink.net... "Pechs1" wrote in message ... I guess that's the other thing I remember about 'some' USAF types, their lack of a sense of humor. Oh, they have it, it's just more sophisticated. We've got a lot of USAF posters in the halls here at the Air Force Research Laboratory Rome Research Site (formerly Griffiss AFB). Many say "America's Air Force-No One Comes Close." When I asked a colonel if the last phrase was about their personal hygiene, he quickly replied that it referred to their bombing accuracy. Joe -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Speaking of the Air Force, I will never forget my AF captain neighbor at
grad school. Three rows of ribbons and he had never been outside CONUS. Whereas us Navy and Marine pukes were studying such exciting subjects as space flight, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, etc. he was immersed in MEDIEVAL history. And that's a fact! WDA end "Shaber CJ" wrote in message ... Only in Navy Air do you get a single last shot to come aboard a pitching, rolling carrier by flying under a steel cable into a nylon net strung above the deck. And survive to brag about it! (just remember to pull that parachute pack out of your puckered sphincter before you deplane. WDA CDR USN Gosh, that sounds fun for a while, but coming home to one's wife and kids nighly sounds even better than spending 6-9 months on a boat full of men. |
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And while it may not technically be fun, there is a sense of accomplishment
once your done. So is taking a HUGE dump. Hmmm, at least in the bomber community, taking a dump is not considered an accomplishment.....I always suspected it was in the fighter community though... BUFDRVR "Stay on the bomb run boys, I'm gonna get those bomb doors open if it harelips everyone on Bear Creek" |
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Hmmm, at least in the bomber community, taking a dump is not considered an
accomplishment.....I always suspected it was in the fighter community though... BUFDRVR Certainly in the airplane it is.... I've heard audio of that....didn't sound like either guy (F-15E or F-16D) thought it was an accomplishment BUFDRVR "Stay on the bomb run boys, I'm gonna get those bomb doors open if it harelips everyone on Bear Creek" |
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