blackwater

[stearmann4]

I was interested in flying the CASA for them; that sounds like an adrenaline rush.

A rush huh? I wonder how much of a rush the 4 CASA crew from BW were having as they sat around wounded at their crash sight in the Hindu Kush mountains for three days, eventually freezing to death because red tape and WX prevented their recovery.

A large majority of the the jobs that look like "Cool flying" really aren't Just as there is much suspect about "spooky" transports, when in reality, there really are just moving cargo. Spooks need logistics supplies and R&R too.

Lastly, a wise pilot told me once to stay clear of any organization that isn't backed by the flag. Business is business, and while you may get paid well for your services, never forget there's an endless of guys behind you waiting for you job when it's your turn to freeze in the mountains.

 

[fxbat]

sat around wounded at their crash sight in the Hindu Kush mountains for three days, eventually freezing to death because red tape and WX prevented their recovery.

Dam I didn’t know that was how it went down. I have a friend that flew the little bird for one rotation. Grabbed his cash and ran.

 

[Pistlpetet]

A rush huh? I wonder how much of a rush the 4 CASA crew from BW were having as they sat around wounded at their crash sight in the Hindu Kush mountains for three days, eventually freezing to death because red tape and WX prevented their recovery.
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Where did you get that bit of information? I believe it was a bit quicker then that.

There were two AD military guys (One Field Grade) who died on that aircraft. That would cut through any SAR red tape quickly.

 

[UHBlackhawk]

While we're at it... Anyone know what's up at the Y-12 nuclear weapons plant at Oak Ridge, specifically the storage of nuclear weapons triggers and timers, and the quantity of enriched uranium and Pu-239 on site? I know it's top secret. I think I know but just was trying to confirm.

I to is very interested in said information. Also, to please tell of security details, phone numbers of security details and there addresses? Do thye have children or loved ones? How do I find about there finances? Do have coordinates of location so we can see on Google Map? Be praised for such information.

 

[Andy]

A rush huh? I wonder how much of a rush the 4 CASA crew from BW were having as they sat around wounded at their crash sight in the Hindu Kush mountains for three days, eventually freezing to death because red tape and WX prevented their recovery.

A large majority of the the jobs that look like "Cool flying" really aren't Just as there is much suspect about "spooky" transports, when in reality, there really are just moving cargo. Spooks need logistics supplies and R&R too.

Lastly, a wise pilot told me once to stay clear of any organization that isn't backed by the flag. Business is business, and while you may get paid well for your services, never forget there's an endless of guys behind you waiting for you job when it's your turn to freeze in the mountains.

Yeah, that type of flying sounds like a rush to me. It has a bit more of an edge to it than the LGA expressway visual to Rwy 31 or even the dreaded LAX ILS 25L.

Here's an account of the accident: http://www.newtimesbpb.com/Issues/2005-10-27/news/news.html

 

[pilotyip]

Blackwater is advertizing for pilots on climbto350 or jsfirm, can't remember exactlly right now, CASA pilots I believe is what they are looking for.

 

[Steve]

Any idea what kind of background the killed blackwater pilots had? I'm guessing they may be prior military?

 

[Andy]

Any idea what kind of background the killed blackwater pilots had? I'm guessing they may be prior military?

I don't think that either had military background. This article talks about them a bit more; never mentioned military service:
http://www.defendamerica.mil/articles/Dec2004/a120604e.html

 

[avbug]

JSFirm presently has the ads up, and they're looking for Dash 8 pilots and a Caravan pilot.

I don't think that either had military background. This article talks about them a bit more; never mentioned military service:

The article states that Melvin Rowe was "a former UH-60 crew chief with the 101st Infantry."

 

[bama*pilot]

do they hire people that are non military?