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atpwannabe 03-21-2008 10:23 PM

Other than flying...
 
Other than flying for a living, the one other interest that I have is...Storm Chasing......that's right.....chasing tornadoes.

In addition to the scientific research that can come from the data that is collected and analyzed by storm chasing, I'm pulled in by the majestic & sequential dance that funnels or tornadoes exhibit.

Any other (wannabe) or actual storm chasers out there?

I know that I'm not alone.


atp

JayDee 03-22-2008 01:13 AM

Haha, I like storms, however, I tend to not *chase* them..

In my off time, I work as a rampie, and as an US Army Reservist. I am a Military Police Officer and a fully accredited Paramedic. Other than that, I am professional bar hopper. and Beer chugger.

atpwannabe 03-22-2008 04:27 AM


Originally Posted by JayDee (Post 345884)
Haha, I like storms, however, I tend to not *chase* them..

In my off time, I work as a rampie, and as an US Army Reservist. I am a Military Police Officer and a fully accredited Paramedic. Other than that, I am professional bar hopper. and Beer chugger.


I like Merlot & Pinot Grigio!!!:D


atp

kansas 03-22-2008 04:39 AM

Yeah, I'm a twister-chasing wannabe...we're heading into my favorite time of year for it, too!

ATP, have you looked into weather modification? Nothing beats flying right up next to a tornadic supercell in 1000+ fpm updrafts.

FlyJSH 03-22-2008 05:34 AM

Why chase them?? I always wanted to fly a hurricane hunter. Penetration is better than voyeurism.

N0315 03-22-2008 05:43 AM

Jaydee, even have duvel?

ce650 03-22-2008 06:08 AM

I would LOVE to chase tornadoes , if only you could make some money doing it.

Droog 03-22-2008 06:38 AM

I also like to head out to the Plains every May to chase storms. Even if the weather is "severe clear", I am not disappointed as I love to be on the open road. However, this spring I am staying local (Long Island) and concentrating on building my flying proficiency so that I can apply to the regionals before this hiring window of opportunity closes on me!

mcartier713 03-22-2008 07:20 AM

me and my stupid best friends used to try and chase storms back in highschool... we would take our cameras and drive into these huge storms hoping to find a tornado, we never did find one :(

rickair7777 03-22-2008 07:48 AM


Originally Posted by ce650 (Post 345958)
I would LOVE to chase tornadoes , if only you could make some money doing it.

NOAA maintains aircraft and pilots for storm research. The pilots are uniformed, so they get military-equivalent pay and bennies, and I assume navy flight training.


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