Husky
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Husky posted an update 5 weeks ago
When can I….
Candidates often have these great questions about timing of the major transition points in a career. I’ll talk about this in depth on 21 Aug, but let’s cover some wavetops now.
Things to keep in mind, UPT slots and upgrades (to instructor pilot, mission/aircraft commander, etc.) are the most precious thing a squadron can bestow. …
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Husky posted an update 5 weeks ago
5 weeks ago (edited)
Does it ever get old? Does it ever get easy?
No.
Flew the mighty Viper yesterday on a local single ship pilot proficiency and currencies flight – landings, off station approaches, IFR/VFR procedures. Sorties where it’s just you and the chariot is rare – most of our training focuses on employing the weapons system as a team – and so yesterday…
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Husky posted an update 6 weeks ago
6 weeks ago (edited)
I want to be at this naming so bad.
Broke the boom. Broke the boom OFF! Broke the tanker! Since everyone is safe….I hope the strike eagle had to land with half the boom sticking out of the jet – it’s the stuff of legendary callsigns.
Antler, Bull (charged the boom…too cool),…
theaviationist.com
KC-46 and F-15E Damaged After Air Refueling Mishap
The KC-46 was refueling F-15Es which were enforcing a Presidential Temporary Flight Restriction, with both aircraft involved in the mishap performing
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Husky posted an update 6 weeks ago
And now explosions (after all that math).
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Husky posted an update 6 weeks ago
Looks like Job security to me!
So I have an unhealthily love of graphs – and here’s an article that knows me. Aviation and Charts.
The author says the pilot shortage is shrinking but let’s look at Exhibit 2. The author makes some assumptions that I wouldn’t. Firstly, look at the mainline demand growth between 2023-2033 – while that…
oliverwyman.com
North American Pilot Shortage Shows 23% Smaller Gap In 2032
The North American pilot shortage shows the gap shrinking with more pilot certifications and less demand from regional carriers. Details in our 2023 report.
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Husky posted an update 6 weeks ago
A midnight pardon for the warthog!
It appears the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) has given the A-10 a stay of execution. This year’s original funding bill zeroed out the hawg in 2026, but the SASC has put the A-10 back in (along with some E-7 and F-35s).
FWIW this is part of the 15-year saga within the USAF. Do we keep the jets we have…
defensenews.com
Some A-10 Warthogs may dodge retirement under proposed Senate bill
The DOD's fiscal 2026 budget calls for the Air Force to retire its remaining 162 A-10 attack planes. The Senate's version would have the service keep 103.
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Reply to Will IPT replacing IFT change Guard/Reserve hiring?
I concur that PPL will still be an important discriminator in guard/reserve hiring. While not an outright requirement, the level of competition makes it tough (but not impossible) to be successful without.
Also, as a former squadron hiring guy, the PPL demonstrates that you can 1) solo and not hurt yourself 2) not get so airsick that you can’t…
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Husky posted an update 2 months ago
No context meme of the moment
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Living up to your call sign Husky, because that meme is “ruff” (jk, I got quite the chuckle out of the meme)
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Reply to Military letters of recommendation
Think about LORs as a way to brag on you in ways that are inappropriate in a resume or cover letter.
Think about all the things you want the board to know. Perhaps you had a good deployment. Maybe you saved a kitten from a tree. Maybe you got good grades in college.
Well, the grades part is verifiable from your resume so don’t waste LOR…
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Husky replied to the discussion Introduce Yourself in the forum General Discussion 2 months ago
Nick dude welcome to the platform. Your timing is really good. 1 year is about right to go from decision to onboarding with a ARC unit.
Lots of good airlift options out there. Are you targeting a specific region?
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