I started out flying SH-60B's and then got to move over to E-2's, so it can be done but takes a.) kick-a$$ fitreps (to touch the door) and b.) deft timing (for it to be open)...actually, deft timing is an essential for a "good" military career.

While nothing was better than day traps (I didn't mind night ones and a Case 3 approach was easier than chasing everyone around Case 1), day to day the helo was way more fun to fly. Flying the Hawkeye was like driving a truck after 1500 hours in it...flying the H-60 was like walking after 300 hours. Just an extension of your brain you didn't think about. Which is good when shooting a TACAN approach to a flight deck 15' off the water with a wall at the far end. At night. Without NVG's.

I got to go from the E-2 straight to a 747!

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