Author Archives: Bobo

Extended Trail on a Qual Check

Posted on 20/01/2022 by Bobo

Just after Rick checked out as a T-38A Flight Examiner we had two Brits show up as Exchange Officers. Nick W. was being assigned to the Squadron, and Bill H. was going to Command. It turned out that they were … Continue reading →

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Requesting Honors

Posted on 20/01/2022 by Bobo

Our cross-country missions were typically scheduled to depart on Fridays. This way the jets could be used for local flying for the first 3 flying periods. To expedite our departures, we would often flight plan sometime during the day, then … Continue reading →

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“Sparking Down the Runway, Say Intentions”

Posted on 20/01/2022 by Bobo

“Snoopy” was the RSU Controller one night when a UPT student retracted the gear early on a T-38A touch and go, and the jet settled onto the runway before the IP could react. As he watched the jet slide to … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong?

Posted on 20/01/2022 by Bobo

One of the things we continually ‘hammered’ in UPT was radio discipline.  Keep unnecessary chatter off the radio.  So… JB was on a 2-ship ride with a Solo student.  The Solo was Lead.  Just as they lined up on 17R … Continue reading →

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2 V 1

Posted on 20/01/2022 by Bobo

One of the ‘classics’ – A planned 4-ship with 4 SMS (Special Monitoring Students).  The students were 2 Iranians, 2 US guys.  The Flight Commander had a lot of faith in “L,” the other IP, and me.  I lost my … Continue reading →

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Dollar Ride Bills? Really?

Posted on 10/01/2022 by Bobo

One of the additional duties we assigned the students was “Snack Bar Officer.” In this capacity, students manned our squadron snack bars for a period of 2 to 3 hours; manning the cash register, making coffee, stocking shelves and so … Continue reading →

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Those Deep Blue Eyes

Posted on 21/12/2021 by Bobo

Every now and then I hear a story that’s just too good not to include. This is one to them… Last week I was down to San Antonio, TX for a gathering of former ‘Cheetahs;’ members of the 560th Flying … Continue reading →

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Let’s Make This Look Good…

Posted on 05/12/2021 by Bobo

We were on a T-38A 2-ship formation approach to RWY 17R at Vance AFB, OK one afternoon. Geoff K. was the IP in the lead aircraft, flying with Marty C. I was on Geoff’s left wing with Steve S. The … Continue reading →

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Whoops!

Posted on 14/11/2021 by Bobo

(Submitted by Rat) We had a class graduating this one Friday evening. The featured speaker was a general of some description stationed at Maxwell AFB, AL. The squadron had been tasked to launch a T-38 to fetch him. The weather was … Continue reading →

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“The Patrick Eight”

Posted on 14/11/2021 by Bobo

(Submitted by Rat) The saga began with 8 IPs from an unnamed UPT base located in NE Mississippi hitting the road for the weekend on a T -38 four ship continuation training cross country. They launched out on a Friday … Continue reading →

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