Daily Archives: 16/01/2013

A Retiree’s Last trip to Kroger’s… (J)

Posted on 16/01/2013 by Bobo

Yesterday I was at my local Kroger’s Store buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Jake, the Wonder Dog.  I was in the check-out line when a woman behind me asked if I had a … Continue reading →

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Flight Pay

Posted on 16/01/2013 by Bobo

I have often said, “I didn’t join the Air Force to get rich, and they saw to it that I didn’t!”  LOL… Early in my flying career our flight pay was $400 per month.  Okay, file this for a second, … Continue reading →

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Grading Practices

Posted on 16/01/2013 by Bobo

At various points in UPT we had to take Check Rides for progress checks.  Quality control, if you will.  Check pilots were selected based on their skill sets, maturity and experience.  On occasion a ‘moron’ would slip through the system … Continue reading →

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