Author Archives: Bobo

Tommy and the Stan/Eval Nazi

Posted on 20/09/2011 by Bobo

Tommy was a young FAIP who worked for me in the early ’80s as a T-38 Check Pilot in the 56oth FTS at Randolph Field, TX.  He was a good kid; highly motivated, talented and with a great career ahead … Continue reading →

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David A. Maass, square black nails, and Joe

Posted on 18/09/2011 by Bobo

I wouldn’t have a clue who David A. Maass is – but he sure as hell puts out a great can!  I have 3 of his cans, with pheasants on them.  The pheasants are in early flight, with an old … Continue reading →

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Exactly …

Posted on 18/09/2011 by Bobo

This is the true joy of life, the being used for a purpose— recognized by yourself as the mighty one. The being a force of nature, instead of a feverish,selfish little clod of ailments and grievances— complaining that the worldwill … Continue reading →

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“FAIPs” – First Assignment Instructor Pilots

Posted on 16/09/2011 by Bobo

Air Training Command (ATC) tended to “eat it’s young.” We would bring back a certain number of recent UPT grads as instructor pilots (IPs). There was both ‘good,’ and bad’ with this practice. We used to refer to these guys … Continue reading →

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Air Training Command Check Rides

Posted on 16/09/2011 by Bobo

In Air Training Command (ATC) we didn’t put ‘bombs on target.’ We didn’t do any aerial refueling. We didn’t haul any stinking cargo – but we did take check rides! Gawd, did we ever! By regulation, we were required to … Continue reading →

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“My fine friend; my good friend…”

Posted on 08/09/2011 by Bobo

There’s a scene from “Lonesome Dove” where Gus, played by Robert Duvall, is saying goodbye to the Xavier, the local saloon keeper.  Gus and the boys are about to set off on a cattle drive from South Texas to Montana.  … Continue reading →

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Ever Wonder What a Chicken Thinks?

Posted on 07/09/2011 by Bobo

I built a chicken coop when I retired.  I typically have between 8 and 10 hens out there at any given time. I enjoy sitting out there, with my coffee, just watching them… Someone once saw one of my chickens … Continue reading →

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Philosophy 101

Posted on 06/09/2011 by Bobo

(This category, “Philosophy,” is one that I am going to use to share the philosophies that have guided my life.  I have quite a few of them that I have acquired over the years; that have “guided” me on my … Continue reading →

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Proud of Your Kids? Tell them…

Posted on 06/09/2011 by Bobo

I grew up continually seeking “approval” from ‘Dear Ole Dad.’  It seems I could never do enough.  I would work my ass off for hours on end, just hoping for a small nod of approval.  Never came.  Didn’t stop me … Continue reading →

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Kihelakayo

Posted on 05/09/2011 by Bobo
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