millertime24 8 #51 January 3, 2009 Quote No probs, if i see any around i'll PM you. I look forward to flying HP canopies one day. Canopy Piloting is something that really interests me Me too. Although I think of them as "wings" instead of canopies. I want to see what I can do with one that has a bit of performance vs. the student crap I'm used to flying.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spindlee 0 #52 January 3, 2009 I think even sabre 2's have a LOT of difference in performance compared to a student canopy. I think i will demo a SB2 150 and see the difference compared to a 170. Then plan on staying on that wing for a good few hundred jumps etc then downsize to a 135. Even at that size i'm not loading it high at all but i still like to have more material over my head If in doubt, whip it out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #53 January 3, 2009 Quotei still like to have more material over my head And there is nothing EVER wrong with that. Cheers man I'm out.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #54 January 3, 2009 May 12, 2007, millertime24 and I were coming back from my commissioning ceremony. I was feeling pretty good about being a brand new 2Lt in the Air Force. We stopped to fill up my gas tank, and an elderly woman approached us and not only thanked us, but we got hugged as well! She asked how long we had been serving. Imagine how awkward it was for me to tell her "Errrrrm, about 2 hours, ma'am!" The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #55 January 3, 2009 haha... yeah, thats a bit akward ive just about hit my 4 year mark... and i never had been good at people thanking me I also dont wear my uniform unless absolutely necessary and there are NO markings on my truck other than the DoD decal. which is so far down the windshield that you cant really see it unless your trying to"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martlet 0 #56 January 3, 2009 QuoteOk, so, anybody thats in the military has had this come up atleast once: What do YOU say when people thank you for doing what you're doing... for being in the military, or depoying?? Im not the best at accepting thanks or gifts in the first place... and I have absolutely no clue what an appropriate responce is. I always say "thanks for the paycheck". I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve my country. I work for them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #57 January 3, 2009 haha"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #58 January 5, 2009 I had always said, "Thank You, it is my Pleasure and Honor". Now I say, "Thank You, it was my Pleasure and Honor". To the Vets who would thank me I would add: "I hope I lived up to Your Standards". Keep your eyes open, head down and when you move, move fast. Best of luck. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #59 January 6, 2009 Or you could join the Air Force, just be careful you don't lose an eye in an office paper clip fight. The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #60 January 6, 2009 funny story about the airforce somehow my plane has managed to break down 3 times in 2 days... 2 of which were here in germany, i think the crew just wants to go get smashed here instead of back home... long long story..."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #61 January 6, 2009 Quote funny story about the airforce somehow my plane has managed to break down 3 times in 2 days... 2 of which were here in germany, i think the crew just wants to go get smashed here instead of back home... long long story... That happens more than you would know......err or so I hear. I hear that planes frequently break down in HI or Spain. Sometimes it takes weeks for replacement parts to be sent in leaving the poor pilots and crew stranded at exotic locations for extended periods of time. Like I said though this is nothing more than hearsay.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #62 January 6, 2009 Quote Quote funny story about the airforce somehow my plane has managed to break down 3 times in 2 days... 2 of which were here in germany, i think the crew just wants to go get smashed here instead of back home... long long story... That happens more than you would know......err or so I hear. I hear that planes frequently break down in HI or Spain. Sometimes it takes weeks for replacement parts to be sent in leaving the poor pilots and crew stranded at exotic locations for extended periods of time. Like I said though this is nothing more than hearsay. oh, i know all about how that works, ive been stuck in spain and germany a number of times but the point is this... if you are gonna get us stuck in germany, dont let it be the little ass airbase in the middle of nowhere on monday/tuesday if i was at a diffrent place... it would be a diffrent story"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #63 January 6, 2009 I just retired after nearly 25 years as a soldier. In all that time, I could not begin to count the amount of times I have been thanked for my service. Happily, I can say that I have never had anyone say anything negative about it (many of the Vietnam veterans I served with had very different experiences). My reply was always, "Thanks - that means a lot." It was a very honest answer, and is even more so now that I have shifted gears. I have always done the same as well. I will go out of my way to say hello to veterans. I have met some very interesting people that way. I met a man in his 80's at the Wal Mart checkout several years ago, sitting in one of those scooter shopping carts. He had a hat on with a set of jump wings adorned with 4 combat jump stars. I have only met three people in my life with that may combat jumps. You can really meet some amazing people.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #64 January 6, 2009 Quote Quote funny story about the airforce somehow my plane has managed to break down 3 times in 2 days... 2 of which were here in germany, i think the crew just wants to go get smashed here instead of back home... long long story... That happens more than you would know......err or so I hear. I hear that planes frequently break down in HI or Spain. Sometimes it takes weeks for replacement parts to be sent in leaving the poor pilots and crew stranded at exotic locations for extended periods of time. Like I said though this is nothing more than hearsay. hA! We broke our MC-130 @ Alconbury so we could spend another night! Luvin me some British womens! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #65 January 8, 2009 so, funny story for those who care (and yes, even for the ones that dont) I was sleeping in the PAX terminal here where we have been waiting for our plane to fly out for the past 4 days. Sleeping upstairs (and dispite the loud ass airforce guys playing dominos next to me) actually out. Well, a girl wakes me up, shes in civilian clothes, hands me a little gift bag (candies and cookies) and says we thank you for your service. I was still sleeping, but i remember parts, i just said huh? what happened? and she told me to go back to sleep apparently the guy im flying with got a package and she asked if he had anybody else with him, he pointed her my way and said wake me up... ass, he thought it was funny... i swear, they always catch me when i least expect it"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #66 January 8, 2009 Having started out in the Army in 75, I remember on more than one occasion hearing snide remarks etc.. usualy at the airport. Its much different now. When people thank me for my service I always thank them back. Personaly I feel that just being polite and decent to an active duty soldier or veteran can go a long way in their re-intergration to civillian life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
