F22 Raptor in action.
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I think, since he just fcked that up...
He'll be flying a cargo plane full of rubber dog shit out of Hong Kong now
Also, I wanted to be a Naval Aviator. Then my dreams were crushed when I found out I couldn't be colorblind. While, you can be a naval aviator AND be color blind, it doesn't happen often, and you have to pass a night flying test, as well as distinguish between the colored shirts on the deck of the carriers.. and I couldn't/can't. Boo.
He'll be flying a cargo plane full of rubber dog shit out of Hong Kong now
Also, I wanted to be a Naval Aviator. Then my dreams were crushed when I found out I couldn't be colorblind. While, you can be a naval aviator AND be color blind, it doesn't happen often, and you have to pass a night flying test, as well as distinguish between the colored shirts on the deck of the carriers.. and I couldn't/can't. Boo.
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Originally Posted by rnye,Mar 25 2009, 02:28 PM
Understandable but isn't a big rule of thumb in ANYTHING you do, particularly things that require precision and focus - Racing, flying, etc - not to get cocky? I figure it leads to mistakes.
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Originally Posted by The Raptor,Mar 25 2009, 04:07 PM
You've been watching too much Topgun.
Talk to some maintainers - the guys you mentioned who keep these things running - and get their take. Im sure they'll echo the appreciation and respect given to them by their pilots..
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The pilots that I talked to at the shows don't seem to be all that cocky. Just professional. Maybe they know the ground crews can have a few loose bolts "by accident" if they don't like you 
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Originally Posted by rnye,Mar 25 2009, 02:21 PM
Never even seen the entire movie - just bits and pieces on TV.
Talk to some maintainers - the guys you mentioned who keep these things running - and get their take. Im sure they'll echo the appreciation and respect given to them by their pilots..
Talk to some maintainers - the guys you mentioned who keep these things running - and get their take. Im sure they'll echo the appreciation and respect given to them by their pilots..
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I worked with a guy who, in a former life, maintained fighter jets for the Marines. When one of the pilots had to use an ejection seat (successfully), a group of pilots bought a keg for a group of technicians to show their appreciation.
Now, the reason I USED TO work with this guy is that he was accepted into a pilot program with the Air Force. He got a BS in Aeronautical Engineering because he figured it would increase his chances of becoming a pilot.
Now, the reason I USED TO work with this guy is that he was accepted into a pilot program with the Air Force. He got a BS in Aeronautical Engineering because he figured it would increase his chances of becoming a pilot.
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Originally Posted by espelirS2K,Mar 25 2009, 04:26 PM
Maverick, take me to bed or lose me forever...
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Actually, when I was younger (around 7 or so) my friend and I would take binoculars to the sex scene between Maverick and Charlie and see if we could get a better glimpse. Never worked .
My SECOND favorite scene is defo when he's washing his face off after he kills goose though
.My SECOND favorite scene is defo when he's washing his face off after he kills goose though