Author Archives: Bobo

AA: “The Troop Who Rides One In”

Posted on 25/01/2013 by Bobo

The Troop Who Rides One In “We should all bear one thing in mind when we talk about a troop who rode one in. He called upon the sum of all his knowledge and judgement. He believed in it so … Continue reading →

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A View from the Back Seat

Posted on 24/01/2013 by Bobo

I had a great T-38 IP (instructor pilot) in pilot training – Capt. Rick Vaile.  One day I asked him if he would take my picture on final, from the back seat.  It was towards the end of the program; … Continue reading →

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K2Bs?

Posted on 24/01/2013 by Bobo

I hadn’t heard of”K2B’s” either, until I entered pilot training in 1970.  This was the designation of our flight suits at the time.  They were sage green, made of poplin; lightweight and comfortable. These K2Bs weren’t the most ‘stylish,’ but … Continue reading →

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“…Back on, at FL 430…”

Posted on 23/01/2013 by Bobo

In the late ’70’s we were experiencing a high T-38 engine flame-out incident rate – higher than normal.  (Essentially a ‘flame-out’ is when a jet engine quits, for one of many reasons.)  When we looked at the data, we saw … Continue reading →

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Observation: Flying Fast Movers

Posted on 23/01/2013 by Bobo

You can’t fly a high-performance jet with a low-performance attitude…  

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Observation: The Difference Between a Fairy Tale, and a War Story…

Posted on 23/01/2013 by Bobo

A Fairy Tale begins with: “Once upon a time…” and, a War Story begins with: “Now this ain’t no bullshit…”  

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Angels Walking Through My Life

Posted on 23/01/2013 by Bobo

Angels have walked through my life, all my life.   They have always been here.  However, when I was running ‘Bob’s’ life, I was just too busy to notice; too self-centered to care or hear their quiet, soft messages for me.  … Continue reading →

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AA – Intentions

Posted on 22/01/2013 by Bobo

“I didn’t mean to hurt her, Beverley,” I lamented as I reflected upon my last conversation with my former wife. “Bob,” replied Beverley, “it’s not our intentions that are important; it’s our actions.” Intentions vs. Actions – I suppose I … Continue reading →

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Back to Work Conditions

Posted on 22/01/2013 by Bobo

When I called Northwest Airlines and asked for help with my drinking, I didn’t care if I ever got into another cockpit ever again.   I was told that if I “come forward,” and asked for help, there was a chance … Continue reading →

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“AA” – A New Thread….

Posted on 21/01/2013 by Bobo

If you have spent any time on my blog here, you would know that I am a recovering “alcoholic.”  At least, today I am…  AA is ‘Alcoholics Anonymous;’ yet I am about as ‘anonymous’ as Coca Cola!  I appreciate and … Continue reading →

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