Are Coast Guard Pilots Real Pilots?

[airgator]

Jay-
I'm sorry to hear about your son. This worked for a friend of mine who's son decided to go to the AF Academy:

http://www.jibjab.com/player/main.swf?jid=98464

 

[Occam's Razor]

jayman!

Funny post, bubba!

Keep up the good work!

If your boy has good grades...20/20 vision...and undergoes a sex-change...he can be a Thunderbird someday!

 

[CGHercster]

Whatever

1st of all, Jayman, Piss Off. Your righteous attitude stinks.
2nd of all, Jayman, congrats on your celebration of the AF 60 year anniversary!
What's the deal with all the same dense sense of AF humor (ExAF/Deuce 130)?
I'm glad your son is smart enough to venture out and realize opportunities beyond what "old paps" has to offer. I wish him the best. I guess Iron Eagle just didn't impress him much, big surprise.
Yeah, I went to CGA, but your son would become a CG helo pilot much quicker w/ your support, read ($). A nice college degree and top OCS performance would make it very easy.
The coolest AF pilots I know of were herk pilots. Sad how SOME of you heavy/jet(fighter) guys look down your collective noses at them and the rest of us. I'd say you're just jealous. Don't hate me because I'm beautiful!!!
Correction to Sar diddy's post: all CG pilots w/ exception of herk pilots go to Mobile, AL for transition training. Herk pilots go to Little Rock, AR w/ AF or Clearwater (Tampa), FL w/ CAE depending on timing. Another bonus, yearly Herk training is @ McChord AFB in the Beautiful NW versus Steaming, hot, sweaty, ********************ty Mobile, AL. CG Herk Pilots average 400-700 hours per year. Stay away from the cutters (fly HH-60s), believe me!

 

[pkober]

I can't believe you would trash the USAF.

We have really cool PT uniforms that glow in the dark. Don't forget our never ending quest to find the perfect disco belt. Let's face it, you can't fight a war without a disco belt. We are the PC braanch of the military. Thank God I'm in the ANG and don't have to put up with there crap 24/7.

Good post Jayman. You may want to talk to your son about why he is watching Kevin Consner movies.

 

[popgoesbubble]

I'm still waiting for Instructordude to say something Intelligent like the Coast Guard fly's the Most advanced models of the F-16/F-18 off there Cutters.

Or the Coast Guards Primary Mission is to gain Air Superiority over the Battlefield so the Air force and Navy can then fly in and put Bombs on target.

 

[sardaddy]

So how does OCS get a flight candidate into the cockpit quicker?

The coolest AF pilots I know of were herk pilots.

Isn't it ironic then that the biggest jerks I have ever met in Coast Guard aviation are Herc pilots? They look down their collective noses at the rest of us.

Why would one want to stay away from cutters? It is the Coast Guard after all and a good time can be had on the AVDET.

 

[Rusty Nail]

Off the point, but my buddy said the CG was getting S-3 Vikings from the Navy. Anyone hear this?

 

[sardaddy]

We just got the skinny on that last week. It is just an offer/proposal.

The CG was offered the whole package. Aircraft and pilots from the Navy to fly the S-3 for an interim surveillance package as we transition from one fixed wing airframe to another (Falcon Jet to Casa).

However, it is unlikely to happen as it is hard to justify that you need more money for more aircraft when you just doled out millions to pay for a "loan" of aircraft and crew for something you don't really have to have.

 

[Rusty Nail]

Thnks Sar. I thought it sounded a little expensive for their mission.

 

[ExAF]

Get One

What's the deal with all the same dense sense of AF humor (ExAF/Deuce 130)?

The deal is we HAVE a sense of humor. Guess the CG didn't issue you one. You should try one out sometime. You're welcome to borrow mine any time.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Wow... even the USAF guys are jealous of the USCG aviators..... I guess I would be too since the Coasties earn Navy Wings of Gold......

 

[pkober]

And your wings are made of what?

 

[ExAF]

Wow... even the USAF guys are jealous of the USCG aviators..... I guess I would be too since the Coasties earn Navy Wings of Gold......

Yeah...Jealous...That's it...I'll bet your wings are brown.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Naw... I just got that silly green card with the old dudes on the back... its nothing compared to USAF wings and an ascot....



Nothing as cool as Navy Wings of Gold....

Let's look at the order..

1. Navy
2. USMC
3. Coastie
4. Army
5. DoD
6. Civilian
7. Any foreign gov't armed service UN member(except France)
8. Plastic Air Line Kiddie Wings given out in post BK
9. Cereal Wings from Kellogs
10. USAF



(in commming!!!!)


Just kidding.... man.. you non CQ guys are sensitive... The Guardian.... wow... have you shown him Iron Eagle? Oh wait..never mind...


you USAF guys are all right... I mean.. when the Navy folks wanted a clean ramp, good food and a bed less than 50 years old they just stopped at an AF base...

Just joking!!

Seriously.... I am just joking...

ExAF- The F-4 is one bad ass jet... it makes the F-14 look like a kids toy....

 

[pkober]

Ascot ! It's a scarf, man. It's as cool as those way cool "2500", "3000" hr. etc.. patches the dorks at AMC headquaters wear.:laugh:

Silver or gold. It doesn't matter. You either have em or you don't.