Air-Minded: Speedbrake Chaff
We made do with what we had and improvised when we could. So do Russian pilots, apparently.
My Bot’s Bot
Russian bot accounts are a standing joke on Twitter. Turns out I may have one among my followers.
Air-Minded: the Last Step’s a Doozy
The two times I pressed it and landed with emergency fuel, I noticed right away how high the jet rode while taxiing back to parking.
Air-Minded: Tailhooks & Wing Landings (Updated 9/4/21)
A couple of recent stories in the news caught my eye and brought back memories.
Air-Minded: F-15 JFS Airstarts (Updated)
When I flew the F-15 Eagle, I occasionally wrote articles for USAF publications.
Air-Minded: For Eagle Drivers Only
During my days flying the F-15 Eagle at various stateside and overseas locations, I occasionally wrote articles for various USAF publications.
Air-Minded: Give Me Some Incentive, Part I
When I flew for the US Air Force, the incentive ride nightmare scenario was that a passenger along for the ride would (intentionally or unintentionally) pull the handle and punch out.