Hurricane Hunters overseas?

[Tweetdrvr]

So if Warren or Nicole are on camera that morning, and are AF meterologists, can I just put their initials on the 175 to say that was my verbal?

Their info seems more accurate than what you get from the hub centers in their dark holes.

 

[bssthound]

can I just put their initials on the 175 to say that was my verbal?

Funny you should mention. They are part of a new telephone service that just started. You can call 1-(800)-WARRIOR for your wx brief. Each incoming call's area code and exchange are picked up by the computer; if you're using a cell phone the computer detects the tower where the call is originating. It then either gives you current conditions/forecast for the closest airfield to the call's origination, or, if there's more than one airfield from where you're calling it allows you to chose from a list of fields. If your airfield isn't there you simply hit the pound sign and enter the three letter identifier. Pretty nifty!!

Try it out, it really works well for something as new as it is!!

Anyone here part of the crew that spends alot of time in St. Croix?

Just about everyone in the unit deploys down there for storms. We rotate people in and out; we're really only down there when we're tasked to fly storms or to drop off/pick up equipment at the beginning and end of the season.

 

[MarineGrunt]

Funny you should mention. They are part of a new telephone service that just started. You can call 1-(800)-WARRIOR for your wx brief.

Oh, aren't you funny.






Yeah, you got me, you f^%&er! :laugh:

 

[yeahguy]

bssthound,

I just got back in town and finally got a chance to check out your website. Thanks for the link.

Somebody has a lot of time on his hands, must be a reservist , but I'm glad because that's a pretty neat website. Amazing pictures.

You guys fly safe out there.

P.S. I remember his name, but I won't dime him out: one of your buds was seen dancing at Harpoon Harry's in Punta Gorda. Alcohol was probably a factor, but nevertheless, he needs lessons!

 

[KCPilot]

Oh really?
I heard they were interviewing in January for pilots; do you know if there is going to be another selection board meeting in 2006? Also, I read that you were supposed to start flight school by your 27th birthday or something like that; do you know if that's accurate? (I'm 26 and 4 months.) Thanks so much.

The age was changed to 30 in 1999. I went right after it was changed at 29 and was the old guy LOL!

 

[bssthound]

yeahguy says:

I remember his name, but I won't dime him out: one of your buds was seen dancing at Harpoon Harry's in Punta Gorda. Alcohol was probably a factor, but nevertheless, he needs lessons!

Don't worry, you just did. If it's who I'm positive it is, he, as we say here in Miss'ippi, "ain't scared of a cold beer."

The crew that went down there had a blast. I'd have liked to have gone but my airshow days are just about behind me. Though I've never popped a pill in my life I know exactly what Hank Jr. meant when he said "Cornbread and ice tea have took the place of pills and 90 proof!"

I guess I could say that "Myoplex and multivitamins have took the place of Erdinger and Cruzan rum!!"

 

[yeahguy]

Concur with all.

It's tough getting old, and like your shipmate, yours truly "ain't scared of a cold beer" neither.

 

[SmellsLikeAvGas]

KCPilot, Are you out of Keesler?
I was wondering if the age 30 rule was pretty much across the board in the AF and AF Reserves, or if maybe the Hurricane Hunters had their own (lower) age limit? (The HH website says you must be 27.5 yrs old or less when you start flight school, but I was hoping that was old info.) Thanks!

 

[slacker]

That's old info, the age is the same as the rest of the AF, now 30 (unless it's changed, then ignore what I said). The Hurricane Hunters aren't actually sending newbies to UPT anymore. As a newbie you'll go to the 815th to gain "experience".

 

[big_al]

Id join just to work with Nicole

 

[McGillicutty]

Yes, he is an awesome dude. His dad was a pilot in our sqdn for 25 or 30 years, just retired. Also, a great guy. Brandon actually interviewed with us; the General sent him to the TAC sqdn, like all the other new UPT returnees, upon his return to BIX, like dtfl pointed out earlier.

Good to hear he's doing ok. He was in my baby-flight during OTS; the dude works hard.

 

[KCPilot]

KCPilot, Are you out of Keesler?
I was wondering if the age 30 rule was pretty much across the board in the AF and AF Reserves, or if maybe the Hurricane Hunters had their own (lower) age limit? (The HH website says you must be 27.5 yrs old or less when you start flight school, but I was hoping that was old info.) Thanks!

That is old info. The ago 30 is AF wide. I'd say apply and keep bugging them if that is where you'd like to go. I think they have a slot or two the last time I checked, but as a new guy (2Lt) you would not count against the manning for 5 yrs.

Good Luck!