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The T-38 Stall Ride: Part II – Development

Posted on 28/01/2012 by Bobo

Once I became convinced that we could teach T-38 stall and sink-rate recognition and recovery procedures better than we were, I began to dig deeper into things – and I made some interesting discoveries.  I was able to access the … Continue reading →

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The T-38A Stall Ride: Part 1 – The Concept

Posted on 28/01/2012 by Bobo

In the spring of 1985 I was the 12th Flying Training Wing (FTW) Chief of Stan Eval at Randolph Field, TX when HQ/ATC (Air Training Command) convened a ‘risk-assessment’ conference on all aspects of our flying operations.  It probably wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Freedom 165

Posted on 26/01/2012 by Bobo

In the Spring of 1988 I had the honor, and privilege of flying with Col. Fred V. Cherry.  Col. Cherry had been a POW in North Vietnam from October 1965 to January 1973.  He had been a member of my … Continue reading →

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Observation: Pilot Training

Posted on 26/01/2012 by Bobo

The only difference between a UPT (Undergraduate Pilot Training) student, and a North Vietnamese gunner is – on graduation day, the student ‘thinks’ he likes you….

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Observation: Government Regulations

Posted on 23/01/2012 by Bobo

Whether they be local, state or federal, common sense and/or good judgement are poor substitutes for government regulations…

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Arthritis

Posted on 12/01/2012 by Bobo

To quote a very dear friend, ‘arthritis’ sucks canal water! Last Dec. I went to my family physician for back pain.  It has been with me for some time now – what, maybe 3-4 years?  I have always thought it … Continue reading →

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Where Have All the Fighter Pilots Gone?

Posted on 08/01/2012 by Bobo

This came “off the net.” I took it, and have added my ‘twist.’ Where Have All The Fighter Pilots Gone?  ( Reality) We used to go to the Officers Club or NCO Club Stag Bar on Friday afternoons to drink, smoke … Continue reading →

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Kidney Stones..

Posted on 08/01/2012 by Bobo

Okay; ‘kidney stones.’  Yep, had one last Dec.  When I first went to the urologist’s, I had to look twice at the office marquee – at first I thought I had inadvertently stumbled into a conference room at the United … Continue reading →

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A Follow-up to, “The Time To Say Goodbye…”

Posted on 06/01/2012 by Bobo

I wrote a post a couple days ago, “The Time to Say Goodbye,” knowing I had a follow-up to publish.  Now it’s that time… I have collected little bits of “wisdom” for many years now.  One that has resonated deep … Continue reading →

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Busting Across Seguin…

Posted on 03/01/2012 by Bobo

There are some things I did while flying the ’38 that were almost “not quite legal;” I don’t know why?  Perhaps because I could?  ‘Busting across Seguin’ one day was one of them… I was going somewhere the other day … Continue reading →

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