Comments for Into the Danger Zone.

Into the Danger Zone.

2009-02-18T14:41:50Z

Bill has spent a year in Iraq as a contractor, helping to establish the rotary-wing side of the Iraqi Air Force flight school. Ground school is over, the simulators are dark. It's time to fly

Well done, Bill.

Comment from BillT on 2009-02-20

2009-02-20T14:10:45Z

I can't imagine what an O-7 would be like...

Heh. He knows his limitations, HF6.

He said, "Teach me enough so that I won't embarass myself the next time I climb into one."

Comment from BillT on 2009-02-19

2009-02-19T16:58:25Z

Geez, all that adulation is liable to give my extreme modesty and insuperable shyness a kick right in the 27-inch zipper...

Heh. Thanks, kids!

'Nother post to follow tomorrow, because today got more jammed than we'd planned.

Comment from MaryAnn on 2009-02-19

2009-02-19T11:57:48Z

Oh, man. That brought tears to my eyes. So proud of you and your guys, Bill. Well done - and thank you.

Comment from Josh on 2009-02-18

2009-02-19T02:43:32Z

Stop corrupting my leadership with your rotary-wing heresy! Haha congratulations Bill, you should be proud. Breeding another generation of aviators is a noble pursuit even if they are helo pilots...

Comment from HomefrontSix on 2009-02-18

2009-02-19T01:56:23Z

Good God, no. That's all the aviation world needs is a freaking O-7 in the freaking cockpit. I swear some of the O-6s here drive the short bus to work. I can't imagine what an O-7 would be like...

Comment from San Antonio Rose on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T23:15:55Z

HUZZAH! Great job, Bill!

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T20:28:06Z

BTW, everybody - the server's full, I'm too cheap to pay $100 a month, so the time outs are going to be a problem for a while.

That said - your comments post 95% of the time, the first time, even when you get the error message.

Honest.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T20:25:04Z

Oh, Bill? Well done, man! Just in case ya didn't catch that.

8^D

Comment from Argent on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T20:06:02Z

Bah. One more time with feeling.

Well done Bill.

Comment from Argent on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T20:01:22Z

Well done Bill.

Comment from Cricket on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T19:44:35Z

Now the CLUs want flying lessons.

Ya did good.

Comment from Grumpy on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T19:31:44Z

BillT, WELL DONE! You probably feel like you're walking on the clouds. Note, this comment is not a reflection on Cassandra's "Thongmaster" comment. Remember, if it can be taken wrongly, it will be.

Armorer, BillT, Cassandra, THANK YOU! Laugh and enjoy, its the best medicine and you don't need some dang doctor to write a prescription.

As always,
Grumpy

Comment from BillT on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T19:28:54Z

Ummmmm -- PG-17d is looking kinda poleaxed...

Comment from Cassandra on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T17:00:17Z

They don't call him the Thongmaster for nuttin'

Comment from Pogue on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T16:52:52Z

"Over the past couple of weeks, I helped a USAF O-7 discover his inner Hoverbug..." Bwa-ha-ha-ha, I see your plot to convert plank drivers to the dark side is progressing smoothly... Seriously, great job. You must be really proud of your guys.

Comment from AFSister on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T16:23:38Z

ME TOO, FUZZY!
*sniffle.. SMILE... sniffle*

Comment from olga on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T16:13:45Z

Bill,
This is awesome!!!
Congratulations to you, the Teacher, and to your students!!
Thank you!

Comment from GaMongrel on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T16:02:37Z

Just can't help but smile. Can only imagine their elation at being let loose!

Good job and thanks!

Comment from BillT on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T15:57:08Z

Thanks, FuzzBee!

Uhhhhh -- kindly bear that in mind when you see my comment at Cassie's place...

Comment from BillT on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T15:53:32Z

Almost forgot -- the sims are *not* dark. The *cadets* are in the Real Deal, but the sims are helping turn some skeptical DVs into some very partisan supporters.

Over the past couple of weeks, I helped a USAF O-7 discover his inner Hoverbug...

Comment from Boquisucio on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T15:47:44Z

*Sigh* More 27" Zippered Ones to contend with. Proud day for Unka Bill.

Comment from FbL on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T15:36:02Z

Dammit. Now I'm grinning and crying at the same time.

I'm so proud of you, BIll! And your students, too. *hugs*

Comment from BillT on 2009-02-18

2009-02-18T15:34:55Z

*grin*

Stay tuned for an update tomorrow...