Originally Posted by
nwaf16dude
Could be, I just don't know. As a 14 year FO, I've never had the pleasure of flying with a new hire.
Fighter guys should show up with a clear understanding that rotation rates are variable depending on takeoff conditions. A clean F16 at sea level on a cold day vs a war load at bagram in July. Very different airplanes, very different takeoffs.
Guess you'll have to wait until you hold a Captain's seat and start flying with newhires! Great point about the F-16 load variations and airfield elevations.
The only B-1 that I've witnessed with tail damage was one that was refueled improperly causing it to fall back on its tail. Oh, and the one gear up landing we had overseas.