Author Archives: Bobo

“…Take the Bus!”

Posted on 29/01/2019 by Bobo

Just after I upgraded to IP (instructor pilot) in the HC-130 I would be assigned to fly 4-hour ‘locals’ with various pilots requiring currency and the like. Often we would take off and fly to one of several other bases … Continue reading →

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King 21: 12 July 1974

Posted on 28/01/2019 by Bobo

In December 1973 I reported to the 56th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (ARRS) at Korat RTAFB, Thailand. I was assigned as an Aircraft Commander (AC) in the HC-130. Our primary mission was “Combat Rescue.” The Vietnam War was “essentially” … Continue reading →

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“Our Town,” My Town…

Posted on 25/01/2019 by Bobo
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Who Knew?

Posted on 24/01/2019 by Bobo

In the mid 1880’s a rather unknown Chinese laborer came to America to work on the transcontinental railroad. His name was ‘Won Dum Foc.’ When the task was completed, Mr. Foc settled in Utah, married and began a family. He … Continue reading →

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‘We Have to Start Going to Different Places’…

Posted on 23/12/2018 by Bobo

When we were still in training I overheard a T-38 Check Pilot once lament, ‘We have to start going to different places for our cross-country checks…’ “Well, that’s an interesting comment,” I thought to myself. “Wonder what brought that about?” … Continue reading →

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The “Boner” Board

Posted on 23/12/2018 by Bobo

When we went through UPT, they had “Boner Boards” in each of the Flight Rooms. A “boner” was a “screw-up,” typically called by an IP. Each “Boner” carried a $0.25 value and was collected by the IPs. The collection was … Continue reading →

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Buzzing Capt. C.

Posted on 23/12/2018 by Bobo

When we flew in the training command at the time, we operated off of both sides of the runway. Normally a runway has to be “clear” to land however we had a waiver that allowed us to operate with 3,000 … Continue reading →

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The Month Art “Frocked” Himself…

Posted on 20/12/2018 by Bobo

“In the United States military, frocking is the practice of a commissioned or non-commissioned officer selected for promotion wearing the insignia of the higher grade before the official date of promotion. An officer who has been selected for promotion may … Continue reading →

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The T-38 Follow-On Trainer…

Posted on 17/12/2018 by Bobo

The T-38A/C is getting old, and tired.  It entered service in 1961 and has served America well.  I had the privilege of flying it for 13 years on active duty – and I loved every moment of it!  But she … Continue reading →

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“Roger that, and you can pick up the squawk…”

Posted on 17/12/2018 by Bobo

Gary G. was a senior captain when I got to Vance in 1975.  He had been a Forward Air Controller (FAC) in Vietnam before becoming a T-38 IP.  Gary had kind of a ‘cynical demeanor’ but in a humorous way.  … Continue reading →

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