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Air-Minded: MIDAIRs & ZELLs & FOD, Oh My!

Posted on September 21, 2021January 30, 2023 by Paul Woodford

Am I the only person in the world who worries about shit like this? Probably.

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Posted in Air-Minded, Flying, History, Military, Motorcycling, Personal, Videoblogging, WordsTagged #ColdWarCraziness, #NearMisses, #WhatDoWordsMeanAnyway2 Comments on Air-Minded: MIDAIRs & ZELLs & FOD, Oh My!

Air-Minded: PASM Photoblog XXII

Posted on September 16, 2021January 30, 2023 by Paul Woodford

I made one of my periodic treks to Pima Air and Space Museum this morning, wanting to see if anything’s changed. The answer: not much.

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Posted in Air-Minded, Flying, History, Local Color, Military, PhotobloggingTagged #AircraftRestoration, #PimaAir&SpaceLeave a Comment on Air-Minded: PASM Photoblog XXII

Air-Minded: Tailhooks & Wing Landings (Updated 9/4/21)

Posted on September 4, 2021August 23, 2023 by Paul Woodford

A couple of recent stories in the news caught my eye and brought back memories.

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Posted in Air-Minded, Flying, MilitaryTagged #F-15_Eagle, #T-38_Talon, #Tailhook, #Wing_Landings1 Comment on Air-Minded: Tailhooks & Wing Landings (Updated 9/4/21)

Air-Minded: Doing More With Less

Posted on August 20, 2021January 30, 2023 by Paul Woodford

The Air Force wants to train more new pilots and pump them out quicker. To achieve this goal, it’s making changes to its pilot training program.

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Posted in Air-Minded, Flying, MilitaryTagged #PilotTraining, #UPT_2.5, #USAF2 Comments on Air-Minded: Doing More With Less

Le Mouton Volant

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 by Paul Woodford

The Afghan people could make a difference … if they wanted to. There comes a time to say fuck it and move on.

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Posted in Culture Wars, Current Events, Flying, WarTagged #Afghanistan, #Corruption, #Eggcorns, #NeedForSpeed, #Poseurs2 Comments on Le Mouton Volant

Air-Minded: Shirtsleeves … In Space!

Posted on July 12, 2021January 30, 2023 by Paul Woodford

As you know, whenever there’s more to say, as a blogger I’m contractually obligated to say it!

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Posted in Air-Minded, Consumerism, Current Events, Flying, MilitaryTagged #Branson, #F-15 Eagle, #Pressurization, #VirginGalactic1 Comment on Air-Minded: Shirtsleeves … In Space!

Air-Minded: Great Vid (Even if It Is French)

Posted on July 11, 2021January 30, 2023 by Paul Woodford

I don’t do boats. I didn’t fly the Rafale. I’m not French. But this has to be the coolest video I’ve seen in a long while, and I want to share it.

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Posted in Air-Minded, Flying, MilitaryTagged #AerialRefueling, #FormationFlyingLeave a Comment on Air-Minded: Great Vid (Even if It Is French)

(Don’t) Pass It On

Posted on July 3, 2021August 7, 2021 by Paul Woodford

I’m a blogger. I love to share, but I’ve learned to hold some things back.

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Posted in Critters, Culture Wars, Current Events, Flying, Local Color, PersonalTagged #Gossip, #IndependenceDay, #MoarDoggos, #Transair_Flt_8101 Comment on (Don’t) Pass It On

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