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Good evening everyone, at least, that's what it is my time, so you may take it as a good morning, a good afternoon, or perhaps a goodnight. Every single day I wake up with one thing on my mind, the first thing I ever think about, and the main thing I ever dream about; flying an A10. I'm 16 years old, but for nigh on a year now, I've done nothing but dredge up everything about A10s I could find anywhere I could look. I was wondering if there are any pilots of A10s who perhaps happen upon this post, and wouldn't mind talking to me a bit about their profession, I would be very appreciative. Though, it is completely understandable if you deem that speaking with me would be a complete and utter waste of time, as I know many kids my age seem to be these days.

-Nor law, nor duty bade me fight, nor public men, nor cheering crowds, a lonely impulse of delight drove to this tumult in the clouds. - William Butler Yeats





Edited by - m21 sniper on Aug 18 2003 11:45 PM

search around Thumper, there are LOTS of pilot accounts here of various experiances, as well as a few threads on what it takes to qualify as a Hog driver.

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The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.

See the thread in general chat for information about becoming a pilot. The way to get there is almost identical for heavies and fighters, it just splits half way through UPT. If you want to ask the pilots about what flying an A-10 is like, most the of the guys here like talking about it, but everyone operational is pretty busy right now. If you'd like, I saved a narrative that a guy going through upgrade training posted and I could send it to you or repost it. He does a pretty darn good job of explaining the whole flight, although much of it is pilot-speak.


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"We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would harm us". George Orwell

Fighting For Justice With Brains Of Steel !
<img src="http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/atengun2X.GIF" border=0>

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The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.

It's great to see a teenager who has it together...

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