supldys Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 For those of you who don't know I've been in Air Force pilot training in OK for the past two years. Thursday morning I had my last checkride (Formation low-level = sweet) and I just got my assignment Friday night. I'm going to be flying the C-5 Galaxy out at Dover AFB,DE Pinning the wings on April 8th, not sure when I'm heading to the C-5 training yet, but hopefully soon. http://www.nosoloviajeros.com/imagenes/eeuu/amarc.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 geez.. congrats man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Congrats on your accomplishment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 That's a big freaking plane. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Impressive. How many years will you get to do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Awesome Congratulations. That would be a fun job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Congrats Jono, that's much bigger than a stoned goat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitamincj Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I was thinking you had bought a Corvette but this is cool too. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentStateTsi Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Congrats man! I still hate when these things rattle my tent though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Nice now you can fly a buch of us and our cars to Mexico for an evening of fun. Friday night meets at Rickenbacker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thats awesome, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Was the C-5 your choice? No fighter slots? Either way, awesome accomplishment. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Was the C-5 your choice? No fighter slots? Either way, awesome accomplishment. Congrats! Unfortunately I went the T-1 side of training. So the only thing I could fly with a gun would be the AC-130, and there were no slots available for our class (I checked). This assignment should probably be 3 years, so not sure what I'll do from there, gotta see how I like this one. It was my #1 choice for the planes available, so I got pretty lucky there, not many people get their top choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Unfortunately I went the T-1 side of training. So the only thing I could fly with a gun would be the AC-130, and there were no slots available for our class (I checked). This assignment should probably be 3 years, so not sure what I'll do from there, gotta see how I like this one. It was my #1 choice for the planes available, so I got pretty lucky there, not many people get their top choice. What other options did you have? Figured you would have gone C17 (if it were avail). C5 is still a good gig if you plan to get out and fly civilian later. Are you still on for a 10-year total flight hook with the AF these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthmonkey Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Holy Crap that is flipping Awesome! Post some pics of your pining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Congratulations, Jono! My biggest regret in life was not being a military aviator. BTW, most of CR will see your thread title and assume you bought a newer Corvette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 You could not have found a bigger plane? How many tanks does that hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Fucking rad, How long can those stay in the air?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Nice. Congrats man. 80 more pounds and I'll be in. Not as a pilot though. Good luck and keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpyro2 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Congrats man, look forward to many red balls because of that huge fuck breaking and leaking shit all over the ramp lol You could not have found a bigger plane? How many tanks does that hold? 2 Abrams Fucking rad, How long can those stay in the air?.. Forever with a kc 135 :bangbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Wow, I was thinking a vette, but that is cool. I would love to fly but its not the right time for me to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 The C17 is a sweet plane but I dont like how they manage it. Its overmanned, and you're basically a greyhound bus driver. Plus the C5 is getting the glass cockpit and engine upgrades which will only make it that much better. There were some specops options I would have gone for in a second if I didnt have the family, but I just couldnt pull myself to leave the wife and kids in Clovis, NM for half a year alone. I might try to work my way in to something at hurlburt later if I can. and its still a 10year commitment right now, but they've been looking for people getting close to that to take some seperation pay, so we'll see where they're at when I get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Congrats. My only advice to you is no matter how long your TDY is planned in that thing pack for twice as long because you will break, it's the nature of the beast it's a VERY complicated and maintenance intensive aircraft. The landing gear alone is an amazing piece of engineering, lots of stuff going on in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Holy Crap Jono! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_golf Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 very cool i got to check one of those out at the dayton air show a few years back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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