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  1. Birdstrike

    GEN Mattis: Military Should Rely Less On Technology

    NavyTimes.com May 13, 2010 Mattis: Military Should Rely Less On Technology By Christopher P. Cavas, Staff writer VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The military relies too much on technology, and soldiers need to practice more “with the radios turned off,” a key general said. “We must be able to...
  2. Birdstrike

    Gates Plan Moves C-27Js From ARNG to USAF

    http://thehill.com/business--lobby/gates-could-shortchange-army-on-cargo-aircraft-2009-04-21.html First cuts in FCS and now potentially losing another theater avn proponency fight. Army appears to be resuming its traditional position in OSD: behind the USAF. Proposed cut from 78 to 38...
  3. Birdstrike

    An Example To Follow

    For those who may have missed it...a great piece this week by Peggy Noonan ref the Miramar F/A-18 investigation results. http://www.peggynoonan.com/
  4. Birdstrike

    So Much For Global Warming

    Current top four hyperlinks on drudgereport right now: Vegas: Biggest Snow in 30 Years... Spokane Shut Down By Snowstorm... WATCH: NYC May Get 6 inches tomorrow... Chicago: One Foot... FREAK: SNOW IN MALIBU... Major Winter Storm Parade... This is now into Leno territory. Global warming my...
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    Lariam and Flight Status

    Does anyone have any experience with this drug and flight status? My son took three doses to prevent malaria in prep for Rwandan volunteer med service and it made him quite ill with the side effects. He's a May '08 ROTC grad, slated for UPT in late FY09. Once he discloses he's had a neg reaction...
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    Principal Cancels High School Veteran's Event: Too Political

    Principal Cancels High School Veterans Event: Too Political If you care to send this prick an email, like I did, he can be reached at [email protected] ------------------------------ Forest Lake Event Canceled; Too Political Forest Lake High's principal said the decision was...
  8. Birdstrike

    Garmin 96 Series GPS Opinions

    I'd appreciate any opinions on using the Garmin 96 or 96c handheld GPS for VFR flying club flights. The planes at this club are steam gauge vintage 172s so a handheld would be helpful but the 1 x 2 screen on the 96 series makes me wonder if I should wait until I can spring for the more expensive...
  9. Birdstrike

    Fighter Disputes

    Memo to USAF: Though it's obvious the decision to build more Raptors will be revisited after Gates leaves office in less than a year, it's probably not the best strategy to rub it in the Administration's face... Got PR? ************** Los Angeles Times February 15, 2008 Fighter Dispute...
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    Yale Law Yields On Military Recruiters

    They could always turn down the money and do what they want. But I guess $300 million overrules any pesky uncompromising convictions at Yale. -------------------------------- Los Angeles Times September 20, 2007 Yale Law Yields On Military Recruiters Faced with the threat of losing...
  11. Birdstrike

    R/C Airshow Clip- B29 Dropping Bell X1

    This is pretty cool. Oh to have such time available. http://users.skynet.be/fa926657/files/B29.wmv
  13. Birdstrike

    Warren Grove Gunnery Range

    12000 acres burned in 1999 by the PA ANG. Then in 2001 the NJ ANG's 177th burned another 1500 acres. In 2004 an F-16 out of Andrews put 25 rounds of cannon fire into the roof of a vacant school in Little Egg Harbor Township. And now the 177th just ignited another 17000 acres including homes this...
  14. Birdstrike

    Downed CH-37 In Iraq

    Downed CH-46 In Iraq Doubt it's a CH-47, fuselage looks too narrow. Tough to tell (and watch). So Mohmar has figured out how these work. Hit occurs 1:25 in. Hard landing at 2:25. Appears to be a small flare prior to ground contact but hard to tell, he's all on fire. NVGs or no fly...
  15. Birdstrike

    OV-10s in Iraq

    No mention of UAVs as an alternative. ----------------------------------------- Jane's Defence Weekly April 12, 2006 USMC Looks To Revive OV-10s For Use In Iraq By Joshua Kucera, JDW Staff Reporter, Washington, DC The US Marine Corps is looking at the possibility of reviving the retired...
  16. Birdstrike

    $125K Navy Pilot Bonus

    Here's a problem most of us never had to worry about in the Army. So the deal offered is eight years owed out of flight school, then five more for an extra $25K per year. By then it's the 13 year point, at least, and I guess the thinking is they have you then for the duration? What are you guys...
  17. Birdstrike

    Betraying Our Troops

    I've always enjoyed Ralph Peters' writing and the way he makes you think. He was a grunt and has maintained a grunt's perspective. I wish he was on Rumsfeld's staff instead of writing for the NY Post. Here's his most recent piece. --------------------------------------- BETRAYING OUR TROOPS By...
  19. Birdstrike

    A Super Hornet's Nest

    Anyone familiar with this incident? 500 kts at 100' in Class D on an unauthorized fly-by seems like you've just sealed your own fate...but there's always two sides to every story. Are the facts related in this story accurate? ------------ Los Angeles Times October 19, 2005 Pg. 1 A...
  20. Birdstrike

    Aviation "Journalism"

    How many errors can you spot in this "article". I stopped counting after the first 20. If you want a job that can change the world--and you are able to write as well as you fly--then try to get a job as an aviation correspondent somewhere. Your skills are desperately needed as illustrated by the...
  21. Birdstrike

    Navy Pilots Who Rescued Victims Are Reprimanded

    From today's Early Bird...First time I've ever read a NY Times article supporting something the military did. But then again, why do I suspect that their motive is only to embarrass the Navy in this case? Can't say I wouldn't have done the same thing in this crews' shoes. There's always hell...
  22. Birdstrike

    Logging Shuttle Time

    Anyone know how NASA shuttle pilots log shuttle mission time? Does Eileen Collins log PC time during the entire mission? Would seem appropriate. How about when they're docked to the space station?
  23. Birdstrike

    Tilly's Flight

    Tilly's a golden eagle with two minature cameras mounted upon her. Awesome footage courtesy of Animal Planet. http://media.animal.discovery.com/convergence/spyonthewild/birdtech/birdtech.html?ct=1329.15073148073
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