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From: Joel Payne
Date: 2/13/2017 1:15:31 PM
Subject: The Good Old Days... Buzzing the Capitol and
Inventing the Famous Mile H...
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Mark;
Tried posting this to the PCN, but all the pictures came out in code instead. Maybe you know away around that. Hope it's not too long or "racy". Always wondered about the origin of the "Mile High Club"-
Joel Payne
Tried posting this to the PCN, but all the pictures came out in code instead. Maybe you know away around that. Hope it's not too long or "racy". Always wondered about the origin of the "Mile High Club"-
Joel Payne
B767A [ret.]
The
Good Old Days... Buzzing the Capitol and Inventing the Famous Mile High Club
A
floatplane takes off from the Reflecting Pool, headed directly toward the
Lincoln Memorial in 1923. (Library
of Congress)
What
is the best weather for a takeoff on the Reflecting Pool? Great question. A
headwind is helpful for maximum lift, and calm water is necessary for a smooth
takeoff. It also really helps if the weather cooperates as occurred back in
1923. We don’t recommend trying it now.
A
century ago, Washington was targeted by aviators and stunt pilots at the dawn
of the golden
age of aviation.
The Reflecting Pool takeoff was one of the more interesting stunts performed in
1923. Given the waves in the photo, it appears there was indeed a good headwind
to help with lift. After the floatplane rose above the Reflecting Pool, the
pilot maneuvered the airplane around the Lincoln Memorial. The stunt was
successful.
Preparing
for takeoff on the Reflecting Pool in 1923. The floatplane had the entire
length of the Reflecting Pool for liftoff before needing to dodge the Lincoln
Memorial.
(Library
of Congress)
The
1923 takeoff may have been inspired by the stunts of Lawrence
Sperry,
inventor and aviation pioneer, a year earlier. On March 22, 1922, less than two
months after the Knickerbocker Snowstorm buried the District with 28 inches of
snow, Sperry buzzed the Capitol dome with an airplane and then landed it next
to the Capitol steps. He was immediately greeted by police and government
officials who shook his hand and posed for photographs that were shot by
photographers who were in the vicinity. That certainly wouldn’t be the outcome
today. [Gyrocopter pilot who
landed at U.S. Capitol sentenced to 4 months in prison]
Sperry
was allowed to take off from the Capitol, and he flew west to the Lincoln
Memorial, where he landed again. He posed for more photos. Sperry took off one
more time and landed near the U.S. Treasury Department building, where he asked
for prompt payment for a contract that he previously worked with the U.S. Navy.
Lawrence
Sperry buzzed
the U.S. Capitol and then landed next to the Capitol steps on March 22, 1922,
in his Sperry “Fliver.” He was warmly greeted by police and government
officials.
(Library
of Congress)
The
100-year anniversary of the “mile-high club”
Sperry
is considered a founding member of the “mile-high
club,”
although he was only 500 or 600 feet in the air at the time.
In
1912, Sperry had invented and patented the first autopilot, which he often used
and demonstrated in flight. On Nov. 21, 1916, Sperry was flying a "flying
boat" with a student and friend, Dorothy Rice Pierce, above the coast of
Long Island when he accidentally bumped the autopilot device and disengaged it.
With
the autopilot disengaged, the airplane crashed into Great
South Bay,
and Sperry and Pierce were both rescued from the water nude. After the rescue,
Sperry said it was the impact of the water that “divested” them of their
clothing. No one believed Sperry’s story about how they lost their clothes, and
at least one New York tabloid had fun with a headline at
their expense.
Pierce,
who was married at the time, divorced her husband 11
months later.
She met another man, Hal Sims, on a chartered flight, and they married. Dorothy
Rice Sims went
on to become an accomplished pilot, motorcycle racer, bridge player,
sportswoman, journalist and political correspondent. She lived 70 years and
died on March 24, 1960.
Dorothy
Rice Pierce, left, and Lawrence Sperry, right, are
thought to be the founding members of the “mile-high club” during a flight on
Nov. 21, 1916.
(Library
of Congress)
Most
early pilots feared flying in the fog, but not Sperry. By the end of 1923,
Sperry had logged more than 4,000 hours of flight time and he was very
comfortable flying with newly invented instruments in his airplane that helped
navigate during poor visibility. Unfortunately, poor visibility is what would
eventually kill him.
On
Dec. 13, 1923, Sperry took off from England for a short flight to France
despite heavy fog over the English Channel. He never arrived. His body was
later found in the Channel on Jan. 11, 1924. Sperry was only 30 at the time of
his death.
During
his short lifetime, Sperry held 24 patents and is credited with inventing the
autopilot, the turn-and-slip indicator,
retractable landing gear and an effective aerial torpedo. The name, Sperry, and Sperry Corp.,
which was founded by Elmer Ambrose Sperry,
the father of Lawrence Sperry, continue to be well-known today in the world of
aviation and manufacturing.
Lawrence
Sperry climbs out of his airplane after landing near the Capitol steps.
(Library
of Congress)
A
crowd gathers around Lawrence Sperry after he landed next to the Capitol steps
on March 22, 1922.
(Library
of Congress)
Lawrence
Sperry lands near the Lincoln Memorial after buzzing the Capitol dome
and
landing at the Capitol steps on March 22, 1922. (Library of Congress)
Lawrence Sperry sits in his airplane
near the Lincoln Memorial. He touted that his airplane, the Sperry “Fliver,”
could fly 100 miles per hour.
(Library of Congress)
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From: wmkerschner88@gmail.com
Sent: 2/8/2017 12:38:13 P.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: F-35 Dominates At Red Flag With 15:1 Kill Rate
Sent: 2/8/2017 12:38:13 P.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: F-35 Dominates At Red Flag With 15:1 Kill Rate
FOR CHARLIE
Remember:
these F-35’s are the “Very Early” Lots…and “without” the “all dancing”
Helmet!
F-35 Dominates At Red Flag With
15:1 Kill Rate
F-35A at Red Flag in January: USAF
The U.S. Air Force’s F-35A made its debut at the toughest Red Flag yet, and not only
dominated the air space but made the legacy aircraft in the force package even
deadlier, according to pilots.
The F-35’s participation in the
Air Force’s capstone training event at Nellis AFB, Nevada, which is known as
one of the world’s most realistic and challenging air-to-air combat exercises,
marked a crucial test for the fifth-generation fighter. This year, pilots went
up against the most aggressive threat laydown ever seen at a Red Flag: more
surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), more jamming, and more red air, said Lt. Col.
George Watkins, 34th Fighter Squadron commander.
The exercise began Jan. 23 and will continue until Feb. 10.
The exercise began Jan. 23 and will continue until Feb. 10.
Despite the stepped up threat,
pilots lost only one F-35 to every 15 aggressors killed in action—an impressive
kill ratio for an aircraft that is not designed as an air-to-air fighter.
Where before an F-16 would not even see the advanced threat on the battlespace—the blue forces would take them out ahead of time with standoff weapons—now with the F-35 added to the mix, pilots can detect and pinpoint multiple threats at once, Watkins said.
Where before an F-16 would not even see the advanced threat on the battlespace—the blue forces would take them out ahead of time with standoff weapons—now with the F-35 added to the mix, pilots can detect and pinpoint multiple threats at once, Watkins said.
Faced with three or four
different advanced SAMs in one scenario, F-35 pilots gather and fuse data from
a multitude of sources. Then the stealthy aircraft slips undetected within
range and takes out the threat. If the F-35 runs out of munitions, F-22 and
fourth-generation pilots still want the aircraft to stay in the vicinity,
vacuuming up targeting information and transferring it to the rest of the
force.
“Before where we would have one advanced threat and we would put everything we had—F-16s, F-15s, F-18s, missiles, we would shoot everything we had at that one threat just to take it out—now we are seeing three or four of those threats at a time,” Watkins said. “Just between [the F-35] and the [F-22] Raptor we are able to geo-locate them, precision-target them, and then we are able to bring the fourth-generation assets in behind us after those threats are neutralized. It’s a whole different world out there for us now.”
“Before where we would have one advanced threat and we would put everything we had—F-16s, F-15s, F-18s, missiles, we would shoot everything we had at that one threat just to take it out—now we are seeing three or four of those threats at a time,” Watkins said. “Just between [the F-35] and the [F-22] Raptor we are able to geo-locate them, precision-target them, and then we are able to bring the fourth-generation assets in behind us after those threats are neutralized. It’s a whole different world out there for us now.”
The F-35 and the air
superiority F-22, in particular, make a deadly team, the pilots said.
“When you pair the F-22and the F-35 like together with the fourth-generation strikers behind us, we’re really able to dominate the air space over the Nellis test and training range,” Watkins said.
“When you pair the F-22and the F-35 like together with the fourth-generation strikers behind us, we’re really able to dominate the air space over the Nellis test and training range,” Watkins said.
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F35
Fair and Balanced. There are some
skeptical views as well:
From: dbina@comcast.net
To: DWSkjerven@aol.com
Sent: 2/14/2017 12:10:47 P.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: F-35 Dominates At Red Flag With 15:1 Kill Rate
To: DWSkjerven@aol.com
Sent: 2/14/2017 12:10:47 P.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: F-35 Dominates At Red Flag With 15:1 Kill Rate
--I along with several
others question the ROEs for the match. Were the Aggressors
unleashed to do anything to kill the F-35s. I wonder and am
skeptical. Remember they are trying to sell the F-35 and would NOT
ANY tolerate negative press.
--remember a few months
ago, a TEST pilot wrote an accurate report about F-35 and the F-16 which stated
the F-35 was not very good against it (I heard the F-16 had two bags on
it too). Well it caused an uproar and the politicians got into it,
the test community got spanked I am sure and the USAF wanted NOTHING but
glowing positive reports. You can read a bunch of articles on it
and draw your own conclusions.
the F-35 will never be
able to support our ground troops, they probably will never be tasked to do
such unless really needed and as a preplanned mission. It is
dreadfully sad as we need to protect our ground troops. The F-22
and the f-35 will never generate the sortie rates to do such
things. Search around as see how many flight hours a F-22
pilot gets…..NOT many and the airplane is always in repair and not
available. Sure, when it able to go, it is great machine.
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Hey…….. still have a few years left
and want to try someplace new?
Date: 2/22/2017 5:39:49 PM
To: marksztanyo
Subject: B-767 Captain Rated & Non-Rated SF Express
Airlines
B-767 Captain Rated & Non-Rated SF Express Airlines
Airline Profile
Established in December of 2009, SF Airlines is affiliated to SF Express, headquarter in Bao'an Airport Shenzhen. As the first domestic express airlines company, SF airlines has been developing very rapidly. There are 30 aircrafts so far and plan for introducing five each year continuously. Currently we are recruiting B737EFIS/NG Captains.
Captain Package
Contract Choices: Residence Package or Commuting Package
Approximate NET compensation per month:
Not including the prorated amounts for the annual bonus and contract completion bonus, the basic guaranteed salary is approximately:
$22,100 per month (Residents)
$19,435 per month (Commuter)
• Base Salary (minimum guarantee): $13,532/mo.
• Annual Bonus (before tax): $8,130/yr
• Contract Completion Bonus (before tax): $40,705 paid at the end of the 5 year contract.
The contract is based on a 50 hour minimum guarantee. Fight hours above 50 hours are calculated using $322/hour overtime rate.
Requirements & Qualifications:
500 hours PIC time on type (for candidates who are current within 12-24 months)
Type rated Captains should have one year PIC experience
Total time 4000 hours
Aircraft type: B737EFIS and NG, B757/767.
For non-rated pilots, B747/B777/A320/A330/EMB145-195/CRJ200-1000 type experience will be accepted for transition training (Airbus Captains must have some Boeing experience)
For B737/757/767 Captains who are not current, 800 hours of PIC time on Boeing types will be required. - Last flight on type must be within 24 months.
CAAC LICENSE HOLDERS: If you have a CAAC license you may be eligible for a transition program.
Valid ATP license, valid passport, Class A Medical
At least Category 1 Instrument Rating
Must be from a country with diplomatic ties to China
No incidents or accidents, no license limitations
-CAO English proficiency level 4
Age 54 maximum for rated Captains
Age 53 maximum for non-rated Captains
Domicile: Shenzhen, China
Contract Term: 5 years, renewable
Resident Package:
Days off: 4 consecutive days/month (average 10-12 days off per mo)
Annual leave: 25 days
Housing allowance: $2,230/month (reimbursement)
Residence allowance: $1,628/month, added to your base salary. OR Tuition Support for
dependents attending school in China up to $1,628/month (reimbursement).
Relocation fee: up to 3,257USD for extra luggage (reimbursement)
Annual ticket allowance: $11,400/year (reimbursement...Can be shared by the family of the
resident pilot)
Insurance Allowance: For payment of medical, dental or loss of license insurance: $8,143/year,
reimbursable. Additional allowance of up to $814/year for one family member, $1,628 for two family members.
Annual bonus: up to $8,140/year (subject to the annual performance evaluation)
Safety Bonus: $30/hr (based on annual flight hours) With no accident or incident, you could expect
around $18,000. (600 hours x $30)
Contract completion bonus: $40,705 (Paid at the completion of contract, with no incident or accident)
Commuting Package:
Days off: 10 consecutive days per month or 4 weeks on 2 weeks off
Annual leave: no annual leave on commuting program
Housing allowance: $1,490/month (reimbursement)
Residence allowance: no allowance. However, up to $1,628 reimbursement/month with receipt,
if dependents are educated in China. This reimbursement shall be deemed to be a part of the
basic salary before tax.
Relocation fee: up to $814 for extra luggage (reimbursement)
Annual ticket allowance: $11,400/year (for pilot only) (reimbursement)
Insurance Allowance: $8,143/year, reimbursable. (for pilot only)
Per diem: $5.00/hour (After Tax) (based on duty time, not flight hours).
Seniority pay: increased by $195/month per year of service maximum 15 years (Before Tax)
Transportation allowance: $570/mo (AFTER tax)
Annual bonus: up to $8,140/year (subject to the annual performance evaluation)
Contract completion bonus: $40,705 (Paid at the completion of contract, with no incident or accident)
For both Resident and Commuting Packages
Monthly guaranteed flight hours payment: 50 hours
Training pay:
Ground training: about 2-3 months, $9,502/month
Line training: about 1-2 months, $14,003/month
Sick leave: up to 10 days/year with basic salary
Medical treatment period: maximum of 6 month’s pay protection. The first month of the case
will be paid with full basic salary and seniority pay plus 50% guaranteed flight allowance, then
paid with full basic salary and seniority pay
Optional global medical/dental health plan (for pilot and family) through www.pilotifs.com will cover you and your family anywhere in the world. Loss of CAAC Medical License Insurance exclusively for foreign pilots in China is available at www.PilotIFs.com
Apartment rental assistance provided
Chinese income taxes will be paid by SF Express.
Please send your updated resume to: recruiting@paramounarg.com
Airline Profile
Established in December of 2009, SF Airlines is affiliated to SF Express, headquarter in Bao'an Airport Shenzhen. As the first domestic express airlines company, SF airlines has been developing very rapidly. There are 30 aircrafts so far and plan for introducing five each year continuously. Currently we are recruiting B737EFIS/NG Captains.
Captain Package
Contract Choices: Residence Package or Commuting Package
Approximate NET compensation per month:
Not including the prorated amounts for the annual bonus and contract completion bonus, the basic guaranteed salary is approximately:
$22,100 per month (Residents)
$19,435 per month (Commuter)
• Base Salary (minimum guarantee): $13,532/mo.
• Annual Bonus (before tax): $8,130/yr
• Contract Completion Bonus (before tax): $40,705 paid at the end of the 5 year contract.
The contract is based on a 50 hour minimum guarantee. Fight hours above 50 hours are calculated using $322/hour overtime rate.
Requirements & Qualifications:
500 hours PIC time on type (for candidates who are current within 12-24 months)
Type rated Captains should have one year PIC experience
Total time 4000 hours
Aircraft type: B737EFIS and NG, B757/767.
For non-rated pilots, B747/B777/A320/A330/EMB145-195/CRJ200-1000 type experience will be accepted for transition training (Airbus Captains must have some Boeing experience)
For B737/757/767 Captains who are not current, 800 hours of PIC time on Boeing types will be required. - Last flight on type must be within 24 months.
CAAC LICENSE HOLDERS: If you have a CAAC license you may be eligible for a transition program.
Valid ATP license, valid passport, Class A Medical
At least Category 1 Instrument Rating
Must be from a country with diplomatic ties to China
No incidents or accidents, no license limitations
-CAO English proficiency level 4
Age 54 maximum for rated Captains
Age 53 maximum for non-rated Captains
Domicile: Shenzhen, China
Contract Term: 5 years, renewable
Resident Package:
Days off: 4 consecutive days/month (average 10-12 days off per mo)
Annual leave: 25 days
Housing allowance: $2,230/month (reimbursement)
Residence allowance: $1,628/month, added to your base salary. OR Tuition Support for
dependents attending school in China up to $1,628/month (reimbursement).
Relocation fee: up to 3,257USD for extra luggage (reimbursement)
Annual ticket allowance: $11,400/year (reimbursement...Can be shared by the family of the
resident pilot)
Insurance Allowance: For payment of medical, dental or loss of license insurance: $8,143/year,
reimbursable. Additional allowance of up to $814/year for one family member, $1,628 for two family members.
Annual bonus: up to $8,140/year (subject to the annual performance evaluation)
Safety Bonus: $30/hr (based on annual flight hours) With no accident or incident, you could expect
around $18,000. (600 hours x $30)
Contract completion bonus: $40,705 (Paid at the completion of contract, with no incident or accident)
Commuting Package:
Days off: 10 consecutive days per month or 4 weeks on 2 weeks off
Annual leave: no annual leave on commuting program
Housing allowance: $1,490/month (reimbursement)
Residence allowance: no allowance. However, up to $1,628 reimbursement/month with receipt,
if dependents are educated in China. This reimbursement shall be deemed to be a part of the
basic salary before tax.
Relocation fee: up to $814 for extra luggage (reimbursement)
Annual ticket allowance: $11,400/year (for pilot only) (reimbursement)
Insurance Allowance: $8,143/year, reimbursable. (for pilot only)
Per diem: $5.00/hour (After Tax) (based on duty time, not flight hours).
Seniority pay: increased by $195/month per year of service maximum 15 years (Before Tax)
Transportation allowance: $570/mo (AFTER tax)
Annual bonus: up to $8,140/year (subject to the annual performance evaluation)
Contract completion bonus: $40,705 (Paid at the completion of contract, with no incident or accident)
For both Resident and Commuting Packages
Monthly guaranteed flight hours payment: 50 hours
Training pay:
Ground training: about 2-3 months, $9,502/month
Line training: about 1-2 months, $14,003/month
Sick leave: up to 10 days/year with basic salary
Medical treatment period: maximum of 6 month’s pay protection. The first month of the case
will be paid with full basic salary and seniority pay plus 50% guaranteed flight allowance, then
paid with full basic salary and seniority pay
Optional global medical/dental health plan (for pilot and family) through www.pilotifs.com will cover you and your family anywhere in the world. Loss of CAAC Medical License Insurance exclusively for foreign pilots in China is available at www.PilotIFs.com
Apartment rental assistance provided
Chinese income taxes will be paid by SF Express.
Please send your updated resume to: recruiting@paramounarg.com
800.620.7130
540.737.4603
www.Paramountarg.com
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