-
av8jake joined the group
a year agoMilitary Test Prep a year ago -
JSampson joined the group
a year agoMilitary Test Prep a year ago -
tobias-witt joined the group
a year agoMilitary Test Prep a year ago -
Jappers replied to the discussion Rated Heavy Pilot to fighter/bomber in the forum Air Force a year ago
Reply to Rated Heavy Pilot to fighter/bomber
Hey, I looked into this as a C-130 pilot. A T-38 transition course does exist for those that flew T-1s. However from what I found the only way you’re getting a guard or reserve unit to sponsor you through that training is if you’re real close with a commander type in the squadron. That person would also have to really want you to come fly…
Kratos, Allen and C.J. -
Husky replied to the discussion Rated Heavy Pilot to fighter/bomber in the forum Air Force a year ago
Reply to Rated Heavy Pilot to fighter/bomber
Pile-on there’s also an age component in the transition. Flying fighters, especially when you are learning, is super physical. Pilots who are converting tend to be a bit older which just makes it harder.
While you never want to move your head under G. Doing so when you are 22 is okay. At 32 it might put you out for a week. When you’re 42…well…
Kratos, Allen and C.J. -
Unit of the moment: 130th Rescue Squadron.
Live in San Francisco, Fly awesome rescue C-130s, and Save lives.
Now hiring!
The 130th sister squadrons are one of the few guard helo wings. So while they aren’t hiring help drivers they know the POC who is. @Centrifuge
-
Husky posted an update a year ago
Cool audio on this video. You can here the voice message system (aka Betty) calling out altitude and pullup warnings. Also it’s hilarious how nonchalant the pilot is about 630 knots.
-
Husky posted an update a year ago
Did you know the USAF flies Boeing 737s? The DC NG flies them as VIP special air missions. The jet is known in the USAF as the C-40 and is kitted out in an all business class set up.
Joining the fleet soon will be the E-7 wedgetail. No news on where it will be based yet.
Serve your country and get your type rating!
theaviationist.com
Boeing To Rapid Prototype E-7A Wedgetail For The U.S. Air Force
After the start of the E-7A Rapid Prototype program in 2023, the Air Force has now ordered the first two aircraft that will be produced as part of the
-
BogiDope replied to the discussion Rated Heavy Pilot to fighter/bomber in the forum Air Force a year ago
Reply to Rated Heavy Pilot to fighter/bomber
@NJCS13 In our experience, what you’ve previously heard is accurate: fighter pilots can transfer to heavies easily, but not the other way around. There’s no rule precluding heavy pilots from becoming fighter pilots, and there are (very rare) examples of it happening, but it’s uncommon due to the amount of retraining (ie time and money) a…
Allen and Husky -
For anyone prepping for the AFOQT, @Tutor-Gunboss breaks down a couple of recent changes to be aware of. Check out more AFOQT tips and tricks in the Video Library. 📽🍿
- Load More
