Looking for gouge? Ask your Stupid Questions about Naval Aviation here (Part 1)

[Hoorah26]

Once the p-8 comes online, what is the Navy going to do with t-44/c-12's since they aren't jet aircraft? I know they can't just send all the studs to Enid for t-1's. Though I would enjoy the company.

 

[MasterBates]

While the critical engine dealie is not there in a jet, I think there is a lot of training to be had in the T-44 that would carry over to the 737.

 

[zippy]

With the upgrade of the T-44's from A's to C's, they will probably be around for a while. Also, its not just Navy SNA's that get trained on the T-44/C-12: Most of the AF C-130, along with all of the Marine Herk and tilt-rotor studs use them as well.

 

[MasterBates]

Don't forget the Tailhook guys that go E2C2 as well.

 

[SlickAg]

TC-12s and VT-35 is supposed to be going away as soon as the T-44s all get upgraded to a glass cockpit.

 

[e6bflyer]

While the critical engine dealie is not there in a jet, I think there is a lot of training to be had in the T-44 that would carry over to the 737.

Agreed. I think the training pipeline won't change a bit. We had a few T-44/C-12 trained guys in the E-6 community, and they did just fine.

Besides, the 737 is a REALLY easy airplane to fly and land. It is a blast to fly. I mean, I want to be friends with that thing.

 

[BACONATOR]

TC-12s and VT-35 is supposed to be going away as soon as the T-44s all get upgraded to a glass cockpit.

Awesome. There goes your type-rating.....

 

[zab1001]

Awesome. There goes your type-rating.....

yeah, because SO MANY VT-35 guys made use of that...blah blah blah

 

[Hoorah26]

Agreed. I think the training pipeline won't change a bit. We had a few T-44/C-12 trained guys in the E-6 community, and they did just fine.

Then why the hell am I in Enid. Not that it's bad or anything :icon_tong

 

[nugget81]

Then why the hell am I in Enid. Not that it's bad or anything :icon_tong

Because even though you're in the Navy, now you're working for the enemy....the chair force!!

 

[HuggyU2]

Re: the expression "Bravo Zulu". I understand that it means "kudos" or "well done". But where did it originate? Anyone up on their Naval etymology?

 

[Gatordev]

Re: the expression "Bravo Zulu". I understand that it means "kudos" or "well done". But where did it originate? Anyone up on their Naval etymology?

I don't know specifically where it came from, but it's along the lines of the basic comm codes the shoes use, specifically w/ flags, but by other means as well. For example, "BREAK" is BT, "THIS" (as in "R8J, this is J8J...") is DE, etc.

In short, it's shoe speak but is also part of the naval heritage carried over to Aviation.

 

[HeyJoe]

I don't know specifically where it came from, but it's along the lines of the basic comm codes the shoes use, specifically w/ flags, but by other means as well. For example, "BREAK" is BT, "THIS" (as in "R8J, this is J8J...") is DE, etc.

In short, it's shoe speak but is also part of the naval heritage carried over to Aviation.

Thanks to Wikipedia, here's the lore on its origin.

 

[phrogdriver]

I liked the "NEGAT Bravo Zulu." That's just harsh.

 

[HeyJoe]

I liked the "NEGAT Bravo Zulu." That's just harsh.

In days of Lord Nelson and Trafalgar came the phrase "Your Number is Up" which meant CO was to report aboard flagship. Getting a NEGAT Bravo Zulu would mean your number was indeed up in negative facetime terms!