It appears as if the last F22 Raptor has been built for the US Air Force. December 13, 2011 marks a historic day in military aviation. The last F22, tail number 4195 is the last of the 187 F22s that have been produced, starting in 1997, at the Lockheed Martin production plant in Marietta, … [Read more...] about Final F22 Raptor Hits The Runway
The Art of War and How it Relates to Flying
The Art of War, written by Sun Tzu, is a book that has carried on quite the legacy throughout the years, and throughout all cultures. Sun Tzu was a strategic military general who wanted to simplify tactics of warfare. It has been translated and reworked all over the world. He must have been on to … [Read more...] about The Art of War and How it Relates to Flying
The Key To Pursuing Becoming A Fighter Pilot Or ANY Dream
EVERYONE operates from fear. Every single person. It’s about pushing through them. Easier said than done, right? Everyone creates excuses for why they can’t do certain things. I’m not smart enough, I’m too old, my family wouldn’t approve. It’s human nature. You have to dig deeper and get in … [Read more...] about The Key To Pursuing Becoming A Fighter Pilot Or ANY Dream
What is Situational Awareness (SA) and How Does it Affect You?
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?