Have you ever heard of the term Situational Awareness or “SA”? Pilots tend to use this term when describing their orientation to the world as they are flying. So the definition seems easy enough, right? Situational awareness involves being aware of what is happening around you, which includes your … [Read more...] about What is Situational Awareness (SA) and How Does it Affect You?
Is The Air National Guard Right For You?
In the midst of asking questions on the Afterburner Club Forum and on Facebook, people have expressed some interest in learning more about the reserves. I was fortunate to meet some F-16 guys based out of Fresno recently, who all spoke highly of their experience with the Air National Guard with the … [Read more...] about Is The Air National Guard Right For You?
Fighter Pilots Network – You In?
Networking: Getting in touch with people in military aviation. 1. Military Air Shows I go to as many air shows as I can every year, and I can't tell you how many people I've met. I'd say 95% of the pilots love to talk about their experience, and are more than happy to dish what really happens in … [Read more...] about Fighter Pilots Network – You In?
Tuskegee Airman: A Lesson In Overcoming Barriers
So I had heard about the Tuskegee Airman, being the air show buff that I am. But who were they? I had the pleasure of meeting one of these legends at Nellis Air Force base at an air show in 2009. His name was "Wild" Bill Holloman. "Wild" Bill was sitting at a table, laughing and telling lies, … [Read more...] about Tuskegee Airman: A Lesson In Overcoming Barriers
The Top Ten Characteristics That Every Good Fighter Pilot Emanates
#1. They Are Motivated Plain and simple fighter pilots have a level of drive that the average person does not. I mean really, who gets an F-18 slot after screwing off in flight school and not studying? No one, that’s who! The people that get these selective positions know what they want and … [Read more...] about The Top Ten Characteristics That Every Good Fighter Pilot Emanates