Stupid questions about Naval Aviation (Pt 2)

[highside7r]

Prowler guys, just some basic ?'s:
Typical loadout, 2 tanks-3 pods?
Watching some vids around the boat, half flaps on the cat shot?
Are all stations "plumbed" for tanks?

Thanks

 

[nittany03]

Prowler guys, just some basic ?'s:
Typical loadout, 2 tanks-3 pods?

Depends. I don't know how much more detail would be unclassified WRT mission planning especially in today's environment. ECMOs? Anyhow, the RAG usually uses 2 pods, 3 drops.

Prowler guys, just some basic ?'s:
Watching some vids around the boat, half flaps on the cat shot?

Technically, there is no such animal as "half flaps." 20 degrees, 30 degrees, and up. But yes. 20 degrees on the cat and for landing at the boat. 30 degrees at the field unless the wind kicks up during FCLPs and Paddles tells everyone to go flaps 20.

Takeoff default is flaps 30. You can go to 20 if you want as long as certain SOP conditions are met regarding runway length, temperature, etc. Flaps 20 gives you better single engine performance should you lose one on rotation. Flaps 30 gives you better abort numbers. It's a standing debate in the community as to which is better and really devolves into how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. i.e. it's personal preference as long as you're within SOP and NATOPS and have an intelligent reason.

Are all stations "plumbed" for tanks?

Yes.

 

[nugget61]

Yeah, you can take the MEPS vision exam, but it's a bit more difficult...especially the part where they make you bend forward and look all the way up your own asshole. If you can see what you ate 3 days prior, you're good to go.

FWIW, the AF ain't gonna be any easier.

Thanks, I'm researching into that now. But I thought the AF is 20/70 uncorrected?

 

[Brett327]

Prowler guys, just some basic ?'s:
Typical loadout, 2 tanks-3 pods?
Watching some vids around the boat, half flaps on the cat shot?
Are all stations "plumbed" for tanks?

Thanks

"Typical" operational configuration is 3 pods, 2 drops, but you'll oftentimes trade one of those drops for a HARM or another pod - depends on mission requirements.

Brett

 

[Reb]

Where can I get a green O2 mask so I can look as cool as the AW logo dude...?

J/k

 

[nugget61]

I know this is an insanely noob question, but what do carrier pilots do (responsibilities) when they're not on a tour?

 

[OUSOONER]

I know this is an insanely noob question, but what do carrier pilots do (responsibilities) when they're not on a tour?

ride motorcycles, pump fists, nail blondes with antique cars, and gain carnal knowledge of ladies on the premises of wherever they are at.

 

[nugget61]

ride motorcycles, pump fists, nail blondes with antique cars, and gain carnal knowledge of ladies on the premises of wherever they are at.

No volleyball? Damnit.

In all seriousness though... what the hell do they have to do?

 

[Brett327]

ride motorcycles, pump fists, nail blondes with antique cars, and gain carnal knowledge of ladies on the premises of wherever they are at.

Yeah, right. Truthfully, most of them are utter and complete dorks who marry the first piece of ass who shows them their vagina, then pathetically phone musters every five minutes every second they're away from home. Result: bad divorce by age 28.

Brett

 

[BigIron]

^ Now that's funny right there.

 

[A4sForever]

..... Result: bad divorce by age 28....

Naaaaaaa ... the guys who are made of stouter stuff go to 29 years "total service" and endure until they're well into an airline pilot career -- you know; so they will have more community assets to divvie-up w/ the soon-to-be-former Mrs....

Believe it.

 

[MasterBates]

Yeah, right. Truthfully, most of them are utter and complete dorks who marry the first piece of ass who shows them their vagina, then pathetically phone musters every five minutes every second they're away from home. Result: bad divorce by age 28.

Brett

Apparently this applies to helo turned E2/C2 pilots as well.

Or is that just me?

 

[Scoob]

Apparently this applies to helo turned E2/C2 pilots as well.

Or is that just me?

For you, I think that description would be the Reader's Digest version of the Cliff's Notes of the Executive Summary of your marriage.

 

[eddie]

Stolen from other thread...

Nope, just an a no shit, actual Navy job on the forward end. DIFDEN, though.

"DIFDEN: Duty In A Flying Status Not Involving Flying"

What the hell does that mean?

 

[Scoob]

Stolen from other thread...



"DIFDEN: Duty In A Flying Status Not Involving Flying"

What the hell does that mean?

It means I will be fullfilling my duty which does not involve flying, while still remaining in a flying status.

(No flying, just flight pay....and lots of shoes bitching about it.)