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by Metro
Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rememberence. Honor those. Pass the word. Please!
Replies: 11
Views: 6813

Rememberence. Honor those. Pass the word. Please!

A 23 year veteran buddy of mine in the Airforce sent this to me via e-mail which made me feel very unappreciated as a vet. You guys here are keeping the honor alive and well. Please keep the faith and support of our men and women in harms way. Here is his e-mail to me. Subject: Air Force Complaint L...
by Metro
Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:40 am
Forum: Pilot's Lounge
Topic: Great military aviation Video!
Replies: 0
Views: 1563

Great military aviation Video!

If you haven't seen this. Enjoy. A day in the life of a Naval Aviator. :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqaWdkdFb3Y
by Metro
Thu Jul 12, 2007 12:41 am
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: USAF Thunderbirds Andrews AFB '97
Replies: 12
Views: 6875

Hi Guys, I can tell that you won't get just "yelled at" for crossing P-56. At a minimum, you will get legally violated if not shot down. Emergency aircraft or not. I fly out of DCA all the time. Altitude restrictions for the airspace reaches to 18000' MSL. LD, correct me if I am wrong, TB's do not p...
by Metro
Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:06 am
Forum: Pit Builders & Game Controllers
Topic: A.C.E.S. Flight simulator in Minneapolis
Replies: 8
Views: 8749

Oh by the way, my roomate in Va Beach was a "Tomcatter". He was a RIO. We cruise together in Forrestal Battle group 89-90. Told him about your site but have not spoke with him in a couple of weeks to see what he thought. I sure he will like it.
by Metro
Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:01 am
Forum: Pit Builders & Game Controllers
Topic: A.C.E.S. Flight simulator in Minneapolis
Replies: 8
Views: 8749

I think It cost me 49.00 or so for a half hour session. You have different increments of payment for the amount of time you spend in it. The start you off with a breif and you have a couple of choices of aircraft. F-18 was one of them. They also have WW II aircraft. Depending on the level of flying,...
by Metro
Wed Jul 04, 2007 4:37 pm
Forum: Pit Builders & Game Controllers
Topic: A.C.E.S. Flight simulator in Minneapolis
Replies: 8
Views: 8749

A.C.E.S. Flight simulator in Minneapolis

I found this interesting and if this has been talked about in a previous thread, my apology. I was at the Mall of America and found a store that has a pretty neat flight simulators. The web site address below is an interview with the individual who designed the visual dome for the simulator. It is a...
by Metro
Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello!!! From New Member
Replies: 1
Views: 1993

Hello!!! From New Member

Hello everyone. Just want to say say as a military vet. and aviator, Hats off to those involved with this tribute. Great stuff and as a Navy Pilot, "Go Navy" To the Virtual blues. Of course, I still have a heart for the Thunderbirds as well, since my father was 22 years Air Force Vet. I grew up watc...