The Hornet has one, but I don't think it gets used much. Not sure if that was supposed to be a slam, but... Yes, we do have one, with various modes. Nothing terribly sophisticated, but it gets 'er done. Attitude hold, altitude (baro and radalt) hold, heading hold, and auto throttles. The only times...

Most of what we're training to now in the Canadian Hornet community is CAS. We've put a huge emPHAsis on it since that is one of the roles that we could see ourselves in, in the future. As for locating difficult targets at 420kts, such as the tank behind the 3rd building on the right, its very do-ab...

Not sure if you're looking for an origin of the word, or what it implies. I don't really know why the word BINGO is used, but it holds a very important meaning in military aviation. In general, its a pre-briefed amount of fuel that, when reached, you need to go home. For example, in the hornet world...

23 Sqn St Catharines

No courses

Doin' what I love.. Gunnin' the tats off Cone at every chance i get (see ya at Flag)

Yup you got that right.. I just get to work in the morning, jump in my airplane, flick the switch and she does all of the work magically. I don't even have to watch the fuel or know where I'm going. I just kind of hang on while the over powered GE404s do all the work. Glad I have all those people an...

This morning, woke up on my friend's couch... honestly don't remember getting there.

Found my way back home. Making some coffee. Should be good.

Thought I'd share that with you.

Thursday, the new Friday

...although, it would be kinda cool to fly with the canopy open...

The issue here isn't what a fighter pilot thinks money should be spent on, or what an airshow pilot thinks money should be spent on. If you understood what we as an airforce, and specifically a fighter force are mandated to do at the moment, I.E. NORAD number one pri, then everything else, you'd see...

1) Canada doesn't establish air superiority. Other countries do. Absolutely correct. I don't think the issue is us establishing air superiority, rather having the ability to defend ourselves in a hostile environment IF we were ever deployed there. Also, the point has been made numerous times, we ha...

You ever see an F-18 at an uncontrolled airport? I have but not often and it is always embarassing for the CF!

Explain.

Skosh

Dude you hit the nail on the head.

Even with amraam, you may need to hit the merge and visually identify some dude simply because he COULD be friendly.

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Well, my thoughts on this issue

When the pigs try to get at you, park it like its hot.

In general when it comes to fuel, It always behooves (??) the pilot in command to manage fuel properly, but arriving at your destination with extra gas is actually viewed as a good thing. Now, how you bring yourself down to a safe landing weight is generally up to you, whether its in the form of mul...

Cause the ladies love it?

Of course, common sense applies.. Heading into YYZ I wouldn't ever expect to do an overhead break or any pattern work. When possible (read when allowed,) and when common sense dictates, I will do an overhead break to a stop (and if traffic permits, a couple closed patters to burn down some gas) for ...

For the record Overhead breaks aren't stunts. In the hornet and any other fast jet, the safest and quickest way we can get to an airport and land is the overhead break. Especially for airplanes with one engine (tutor, hawk, harvard II) in the event of a bird strike or any big emergency leading to an...

Do you like camping? Ya? How about long walks in the woods?? Ya, don't get suckered into signing on any dotted lines unless you're sure you want to do the job you're signing for. I've seen a few people get screwed thinking that way. At the same time, I've seen people get what they've wanted.. but yo...

Cold Lake is english, yes. If you only speak french, you're going to have a tough go. Bagotville is mostly french. If you make the effort to speak french, usually conversations degenerate to english rapidly. The daily operating language is english everywhere. ATC in Bagotville, much like anywhere in...

It is a very broad topic. And I agree with all of you in that airforce life is a very important aspect, and it isn't discussed much. I'll throw some brief points out there... Starting off with relocating/living in remote areas. Myself, I'm relatively new. I've been relocated 4 times, and its been pr...