Monthly Archives: February 2022

“It Cuts Down on the Overhead”

Posted on 24/02/2022 by Bobo

One night after night flying, I was heading back to the flight room from our Ops (Operations) Desk. The hallway was somewhat dark, but I could see someone standing just outside the Snackbar, with his arm “snaked” through the security … Continue reading →

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My Brains and Your Hands!

Posted on 24/02/2022 by Bobo

One afternoon JD came into the flight room, slammed his kneeboard and checklist down on the table, and exclaimed to his student, “I wish I had my brains and your hands!” This is the back story, provided by the student… … Continue reading →

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Now, That’s Something We Haven’t Seen Before…

Posted on 17/02/2022 by Bobo

So, one morning at Vance AFB, OK a 4-ship lined up on Rwy 17C for departure. Number 2 was on the left side of Lead with 3 and 4 on the right side. The formation was holding on the runway, … Continue reading →

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