so you want to be a military pilot?
03-12-2010, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bunk22
I think I'll like it just fine 
I flew the COD for so long, 8+ years straight that I was so tired of the POS. When I became a T-34C pilot, it was like driving around in a go-kart, granted, a very, very slow go-kart. I think that it was great just not being a C-2A. From what I hear, everyone loves the T-45 so I don't think there will be any complaints from me. It was that or the T-6A but I think I made the right decision.
I flew the COD for so long, 8+ years straight that I was so tired of the POS. When I became a T-34C pilot, it was like driving around in a go-kart, granted, a very, very slow go-kart. I think that it was great just not being a C-2A. From what I hear, everyone loves the T-45 so I don't think there will be any complaints from me. It was that or the T-6A but I think I made the right decision.I hope you'll share the stories when you get to Meridian or Kingsville.
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03-12-2010, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
The T-6 looks like a great airplane, but I agree - you won't regret your choice.
I hope you'll share the stories when you get to Meridian or Kingsville.
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I hope you'll share the stories when you get to Meridian or Kingsville.
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He is coming this way. Some of his COD brudas are waiting and they love his calendar
03-13-2010, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bunk22
I think I'll like it just fine I flew the COD for so long, 8+ years straight that I was so tired of the POS. When I became a T-34C pilot, it was like driving around in a go-kart, granted, a very, very slow go-kart. I think that it was great just not being a C-2A. From what I hear, everyone loves the T-45 so I don't think there will be any complaints from me. It was that or the T-6A but I think I made the right decision.
I flew the COD for so long, 8+ years straight that I was so tired of the POS. When I became a T-34C pilot, it was like driving around in a go-kart, granted, a very, very slow go-kart. I think that it was great just not being a C-2A. From what I hear, everyone loves the T-45 so I don't think there will be any complaints from me. It was that or the T-6A but I think I made the right decision.
Cool plane. Cool job.
03-13-2010, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyBoyd
He is coming this way. Some of his COD brudas are waiting and they love his calendar
03-13-2010, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
The T-6 looks like a great airplane, but I agree - you won't regret your choice.
I hope you'll share the stories when you get to Meridian or Kingsville.
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I hope you'll share the stories when you get to Meridian or Kingsville.
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03-13-2010, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bunk22
Ah, the Bunk calendar will live on forever I think... My old COD helmet is in the USS Midway E-2/C-2 ready room museum and I think perhaps my calendar should too!
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03-13-2010, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bunk22
I will have been a primary IP, an advanced IP and an FRS IP. Good comparison. So far, the primary IP job was way, way better than the FRS gig.
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03-13-2010, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
I'm taking my son to the USS Midway this next week sometime I think and I DON'T want him to see the Bunk Calendar thank you very much!!!!
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03-13-2010, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
I'm sure that each phase has its' own goods and others; and within the FRSs I'm sure there is a huge difference too!
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