https://www.downwindbeachhouse.com/post/t-7-red-hawk-an-update-for-current-air-force-pilots

I’m sure everyone is aware of the UPT pipeline issues, if you’re unaware here is an article about the T-7 which is supposed to replace the T-38. Once this eventually makes its way into the USAF inventory you can expect big changes to what UPT looks like.

downwindbeachhouse.com

T-7 Red Hawk: An Update for Current Air Force Pilots

IntroductionThe T-7 Red Hawk program, an innovative next-generation trainer aircraft designed to replace the venerable T-38 Talon, has experienced significant developments over the past few years. This blog post aims to provide current Air Force pilots with the latest updates … Continue reading

Preach on Gen Moseley!

https://www.airforcetimes.com/opinion/2024/10/31/fighters-and-bombers-are-what-america-needs-to-win-not-quadcopters/

airforcetimes.com

Fighters and bombers are what America needs to win — not quadcopters

Opinion: Neglecting to build America's fighters and bombers arsenal will put its ability to win future conflicts at risk, writes retired Gen. T. Michael Moseley.

November’s live group coaching schedule (all sessions start at 8pm ET):

Nov 7th – AF Pilot Open Office Q&A w/ @CHAOS
Nov 12th – Pilot Webinar – “How to Find the Perfect Squadron for You” w/ @D.J. 📽
Nov 13th – Military Test Prep Open Office Q&A w/ @Tutor-Gunboss
Nov 19th – Mock Interview Prep w/ @SLAP
Nov 20th – Military Test Prep – “Math Story…

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If you’re an Academy member and missed @Husky & @SIC ‘s webinar about dealing with blunders on your record, it is now live in the Video Library. Check it out! 📽🍿

The BogiDope Team is expanding. Help us welcome @CAGE (Travis “CAGE” Dancer) to the BogiDope coaching staff. Cage is a former enlisted mechanic turned ANG F-16 instructor pilot. He’s sat on numerous UPT hiring boards and brings a wealth of wisdom regarding the hiring process to the BogiDope community. Most importantly, he’s passionate…

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By popular demand, join me and Sic as we talk about handling negative information during the interview. Felon flight, check-in.

Handling Negative Information with Husky and Sic

Time: Tue, Oct 29, 8PM Eastern

Join the meeting:

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Dial in (audio only): ‪(US) +1 414-909-4392‬ PIN: ‪536 697 800#‬

Other numbers:…

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Join me and Sic tonight for office hours. New format, more stories less briefing lots of Q and A.

8PM eastern

Kyle Martin has invited you to join a video meeting on Google Meet.

Name: Office Hours with Husky and Sic!

Time: Thu, Oct 24, 5:00 – 6:00 PM Pacific

Kyle Martin has invited you to join a video meeting on Google Meet.

Name: Office Hours with…

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One for our C-5 Selects @nichole-riebe @Nelly19

The Century Buff,

If you are worried that they’ll retire the B-52 before you’d get your chance, fear not. It will be on the watch long after we’ve retired.

defensenews.com

The new B-52: How the Air Force is prepping to fly century-old bombers

A $48.6 billion overhaul of the B-52 is intended to keep it flying until about 2060, and part of a two-bomber fleet with the B-21.

Boss C-130 Low Level video.

There so much to love about this video.

First off looks like there’s doing about 300’ through the Alaskan Mountain. I also love that this is and old school H model with and outrageous number of round dials.

But my favorite part is this young captain just hand flying that thing through the mountains – no auto pilot,…

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Twin Wins at Travis!

Congratulations to Nichole and Evan – two Bogidopers who both just got hired and will be squadron mates at the 312th AS at Travis!

Awesome work! And a shout-out to @Sharky for the coaching!

Sunday is Reset Day:

BogiDope,

Sunday’s are reset days and you should start off by making your bed. Sunday is your day to reset yourself spiritually, mentally and physically. It is your day for laundry, groceries, meal prep, church, gym or windy walks. Whatever helps you reset your body and your mind to prep for another week of work, school…

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First TX F-35 tail.

Great to see the iron flowing! Looks like there’s a spot for your name on the canopy rail.

theaviationist.com

First F-35 For The 301st Fighter Wing Sporting the 'TX' Tail Code Has Flown

The jet with the TX tail code will soon join the fleet of the "Spads" as part of the first stand-alone F-35 Air Force Reserve Wing. The F-35A Lightning II

Give ‘em the Gun!

Much respect to the A-10’s 30mm. But check out this video from an F-16 range day. That gun makes a hateful sound (~15 second in).

Hot Take: Introductory Pilot Training (IPT)

Air Education and Training Command (AETC) owns most of the pilot training pipeline and appears to be pretty far along to its next evolution of the process: IPT. I attached a solicitation for bids that is available in the public domain (eg google).

Husky’s Take: They’re clearly pretty far along in…

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I’m sometimes asked by non-military clients during Interview Prep about how to answer possible questions about UPT commitment when the candidate has a spouse, significant other, or a larger family with children. The concern is that they somehow feel like the need to bring their family to UPT would somehow be seen as a hindrance during the…

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aetc.af.mil

Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 25-01

Seventeen U.S. Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held Oct. 11, 2024. Undergraduate Pilot Training