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  1. observor 69

    You Want To Be A Pilot : 2018 - present

    Thanks for the report Mr.Smith. Nice to read of your experience. Best of luck as you move forward towards your goal.
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    What are you listening to/fav type of music

    Approximately Jane Twitter ‏Following @sgtjanedoe Maroon 5 hooks all so bland and yet stuck in my subconscious I start humming along 30 seconds before I even recognize what song it's supposed to be. Girls like you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBVGlBWQzuc ‏
  3. observor 69

    F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)

    This Aircraft recommended by Supersonic Max : Re: The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement) « Reply #2380 on: December 22, 2018, 20:47:29 » Quote The F-15E (or one of its upgraded versions) has always been my #1 choice.  Long legs, lots of weapons, good EA/EP.  Good for both NORAD...
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    Canadian soldiers suffer frostbite during winter training

    I thought "Maj. Kevin Wong" did a good job addressing the incident while saying nothing that would answer the obvious questions ref equipment and training. See video at link. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/canadian-soldiers-suffer-frostbite-during-winter-training-1.4994767
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    RCMP raids in Kingston part of national security investigation

    Well done update and summary of the situation by CBC. "What we know and don't know about the alleged Kingston terrorist plot 1 Ontario youth charged with a terrorism-related offence" https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-arrests-security-kingston-what-we-know-1.4994339
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    AVS or ATIS

    I am a retired AVS tech. During my career I worked on SAR aircraft, CF-104, CF-101 and taught POET. As an aviation enthusiast I remustered to AVS from another aircraft trade and enjoyed most of my career. I found the people in the aviation community and the exposure to the world of military...
  7. observor 69

    The US Presidency 2019

    Or an autocrat !  ;)
  8. observor 69

    Study on training injuries reveals patterns among recruits and officer cadets

    I am a regular swimmer and the natural bent is to try to get better at your athletic activity. This also means being aware of how the body is responding to the extra pressure on your body parts. I know swimmers have issues with their shoulder and upper arm. I would expect other activities have...
  9. observor 69

    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    I was in Bagotville in the 1970's when one of the hot off the press F-15's flew in. Over the top impressive, particularly for that point in aviation. Intakes covered to protect their secret design we were told. A beautiful aircraft with a large "Wow" factor.  :christmas happy:
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    CH-146 Griffon incident, Cold Lake 13 Dec 18

    Royal Canadian Air Force 1 hr · We can confirm no personnel were injured during the incident landing this afternoon. All those involved were safely transported back to 4 Wing. As a precautionary measure, medical staff were on hand to greet the crew. It is too early to determine the exact cause...
  11. observor 69

    New Canadian Shipbuilding Strategy

    I met a retired Egyptian naval officer at our local rec center a while ago. As it goes we exchanged stories of our previous working life. He spoke of how much he enjoyed his career in the Navy. Egypt has a strong Navy for all the reasons mentioned by Eye In The Sky. His son is completing a...
  12. observor 69

    George Bush, 41st President - Comparisons and other discussion...

    You did watch the service I assume  :(
  13. observor 69

    USMC KC-130 Crash

    Wow that's some video! Thanks for that Dolphin_Hunter. Been around aircraft a while but I have never seen anything like that.
  14. observor 69

    George Bush, 41st President, Dies at 94 - Thoughts and Prayers Thread

    He urged Americans to be a “thousand points of light.” When fighting an election, he promised, “read my lips — no new taxes.” And once in office, he put his foot down: there would be no more broccoli for President George H.W. Bush. The former U.S. president, vice-president, ambassador...
  15. observor 69

    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    Fighter jet delays fuelling exodus of pilots from Air Force, insiders say By BRUCE CAMPION-SMITHOttawa Bureau Sat., Nov. 24, 2018 https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2018/11/24/fighter-jet-delays-fuelling-exodus-of-pilots-from-air-force-insiders-say.html "In response to the auditor...
  16. observor 69

    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    "They say several factors are at play in the exodus of pilots. These include exasperation over the delayed purchase of replacement jets that are now not expected for a decade or more, as well as a desire for better quality of life away from the two main fighter bases in Cold Lake, Alta., and...
  17. observor 69

    The US Presidency 2018

    For those of us without a Washington Post subscription http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/nov/20/wesley-k-clark-i-served-under-8-commanders-in-chie/
  18. observor 69

    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    I thought with his background we would be getting something different. Nope, just another politician.
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    Aircrew DUI

    There was this example: "In one of these cases, a pilot who flies the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft with Trenton-based 426 Squadron was stopped by Ontario Provincial Police officers. The pilot is reported to have failed a roadside sobriety test."
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    Aircrew DUI

    "After a fighter pilot was charged with drunk driving, Air Force commander wondered if incident was part of a bigger problem" In the days after a Canadian fighter pilot was charged with drunk driving upon his arrival at a San Diego air base, the commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force sent an...
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