Hurricane Hunters overseas?

[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!