From: 905thARS@yahoogroups.com
To: 2ndACCS@yahoogroups.com, 905thARS@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 3/6/2018 11:07:06 AM Central Standard Time
Subject: [905thARS] EC-135 “Looking Glass” Restoration

This project has stalled out dollar wise, and they need all the help possible..

Boeing has not donated a dime or parts, and other corporations have donated few dollars, and some just parts or materials.
Any donations regardless of amount will be helpful.
Thanks from the Museum and the dedicated volunteers.

From: Nebraska Veterans Coalition <dkenkel@cox.net>
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Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2018 9:19 pm
Subject: EC-135 “Looking Glass” Restoration

Please consider donating to the Museum. Donations are tax deductible and can be made through our secure website www.SACMuseum.org

https://sacmuseum.org/ec-135-looking-glass-restoration/

EC-135 “Looking Glass” Restoration

EC-135 “Looking Glass:”

The Calling Card to the Cold War

The Strategic Air Command (SAC) Airborne Command Post was airborne 365/24/7.

The “Looking Glass” mission, to ensure Nuclear peace, was successfully completed for over 37 years.

PEACE WAS OUR PROFESSION

Serving the Mission

General John T. Chain Jr. landed the last mission on an EC-135 “Looking Glass” aircraft at Offutt AFB in 1990.

General Chain, Honorary Chair for this project said, “There was no other mission more important to the success of the United States winning the Cold War.”

Since 1993, EC-135 Looking Glass has been awaiting restoration.

The aircraft will be restored inside-and-out, to the configuration of that last mission in 1990. The Looking Glass aircraft display will feature exhibits with lessons in American history.

The lessons will include oral histories of the men and women who served, artifact displays, and lesson plans so the thousands of youth that visit the museum annually will learn about one of the most important missions in American history.

This will be the largest restoration project the Museum has taken on and we need support.

Restoration volunteers completed over 12,571 hours of work since 2015.

The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum is a registered 501I(3) non-profit organization and is home to over 40 air- and spacecraft that span 70-years of history.

The Museum is not funded by any government source and we rely on support from individuals and the community in order to preserve history and bring learning experiences to our local schools and the thousands of visitors from all over the United States that visit us each year.

Welcome to the EC-135 “Looking Glass” Restoration page!

The EC-135 Looking Glass is an icon of the Strategic Air Command and a credit to the nation it served for many years. Read a letter from Gen. John T. Chain (USAF, r.) here- detailing the role “Looking Glass” played in winning the Cold War and the value it adds to the SAC Aerospace Museum collection.

Click here to donate!

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The incredible story of a lucky SR-71 pilot who survived to a Blackbird disintegration at Mach 3+

From: lbrunasso@aol.com

Date: 2/26/2018 11:02:53 AM

To: marksztanyo

Subject: another pilot story

Another pilot story

https://theaviationist.com/2015/03/17/sr-71-mid-air-disintegration/

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Jobs Jobs out there for the youngsters!

CAE Parc Aviation

February 2018 Newsletter

Now Recruiting for Emirates Airline

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Emirates Airline.

Emirates Airline is one of the world’s leading airlines, operating to over 150 destinations around the globe. With the largest fleet of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, their pilots have the opportunity to fly the latest and most efficient widebody aircraft.

We are now recruiting for the following roles:

Rated & NTR A380 First Officers

Rated & NTR B777 First Officers

Rated & NTR B777 Captains

The airline is offering a very competitive pay and benefits package, including modern accommodation for you and your family in beautiful Dubai.

With the diverse range of the opportunities within the Emirates Group, you will have the opportunity to not only upgrade your career with the airline, but also to experience a whole new lifestyle for you and your family.

If you’re interested in finding out more about these roles, please contact Naomi Woods today.

Interview with Jetstar Pacific A320 FO Aleksei Toropov

We also recently spoke to one of our new First Officers at Jetstar Pacific, Aleksei Toropov, to find out about his experiences with the airline and the applications process.

How did you hear about CAE Parc Aviation?

My friend worked with CAE Parc Aviation at Jetstar Pacific Airlines. CAE Parc has very good reviews from all the staff. I think they are the best agency in Vietnam.

What was the application process with CAE Parc like and how did you find it?

I installed the app from Appstore to my Ipad, then I found the interesting job for me. I applied and in 2 hours I got the email message from agent. And just after 2 months, I have arrived to Jetstar Pacific for ground school. All the process takes 2 – 3 months.

Do you think it would have been more difficult to get a job with Jetstar Pacific if you didn’t go through CAE Parc?

Yes, of course. It will be more difficult with another agency. CAE Parc Aviation has the best support for pilots in Vietnam. Insurance and other interesting things.

How were the first couple of days in Saigon/Hanoi?

The first days were really interesting, I have visited Saigon. The company provides hotel for the first time. I had a good time in Saigon for ground school and then I arrived at my base in Hanoi. I like Hanoi.

How long was your training period?

About 6 weeks including ground school and line training.

What do you like about working with Jetstar Pacific?

I like international team. So many approaches, I can get a lot of experience in a short time. The Asian experience is very good for pilots. After 2 or 3 years here, you can join any airline.

How do you find living in Vietnam now? Thoughts on food, culture, people and life style?

I live very well now. I live with my family. I have a very good apartment here. There are lots of different restaurants here. I like Italian and Japan cuisine. People are very friendly. Life style here is different from my country of course, but it is nice also.

Have you had a chance to travel around Vietnam?

Yes. I have been to Phu Quoc island. Had an amazing vacation there. I also want to visit so many other places too.

If Jetstar Pacific sounds like the right move for you, we are currently hiring the following roles with the airline:

Rated A320 Captains

NTR A320 Captains

Senior A320 First Officers (Fast Upgrade)

If you are interested in more information about these roles or our other roles in Vietnam, please contact our Vietnam Office.

Interview with Small Planet Airlines’ pilots First Officer Doruk Erpeden and Captain Stavros Stylianou

This month we chatted to A320 Pilots – First Officer Doruk Erpeden and Captain Stavros Stylianou, both of whom we recently placed with Small Planet Airlines, to find out how they enjoying their time with their new airline.

How did you find the application process with CAE Parc Aviation?

Captain Stylianou:

The application process with CAE was very easy and straight forward especially with the help of Mr Brian O’ Farrell.

I think, yes, it would be more difficult to apply without CAE.

FO Erpeden: CAE Parc Aviation facilitated the initial communication process and explained my professional experience to the airline.

How was the assessment with Small Planet Airlines?

FO Erpeden:

The assessment was pretty fair: a proper presentation about the company and short self-introduction session was done. These were followed by a multiple-choice theoretical exam. After the required papers were filled out, a one-on-one oral technical exam was done by the Captain in charge of recruitment. Having finished this phase of the assessment; the simulator check was completed a couple of hours later in the same day. The curriculum was just a standard assessment session which took about 30 mins per candidate.

Captain Stylianou: Assessment with Small Planet Airlines was exactly as it should be an assessment for pilot recruitment

How were your first few days in Poland?

FO Erpeden: My first days, after all of the training had been done, consisted of looking for an apartment and doing basic shopping, visiting the city centre, etc. The company arranged hotel accommodation, enough to look for my own apartment. Some colleagues preferred to share one while some others chose to keep staying in hotels on their own payment. I found one flat for my own.

Captain Stylianou: My first days in Poland were good.

How long was the training period and please explain what it involved?

FO Erpeden: Following the first OPC which included raw data flying, single engine t/o, approach, ga and landing; as well as some medium-severity malfunctions like fuel leak, single hydraulic failures, etc. The line training was pretty constructive where the SOPs and some basic theoretical knowledge in addition to safe flying was observed.

Captain Stylianou:

The training period was around 2 months total with days off.

It started with crm dangerous goods AVSEC safety equipment simulator opc.

Was it difficult to find accommodation and is it situated close to your base?

FO Erpeden: It was easy for me. After a couple of walks around the neighborhoods and with some help of people living there already, I found a basic flat with minimal furniture next to my hotel. It’s in 15 minutes walking distance to the airport.

Captain Stylianou:

Accommodation was easy to find and the company also helps

Finally, how do you find the operation and what do you like about working for Small Planet? Can you see yourself becoming a Captain with the airline?

FO Erpeden: Operation is basically on charter leisure airline, where safety is never compromised. What I like most in Small Planet Airlines is the relaxed, supportive cockpit environment, namely good CRM. The management is I having non-punitive, constructive attitude through pilots, as I observed. I can very well think about becoming a captain in here.

Captain Stylianou:

Operation with Small Planet Airlines for me is a very good and safe company to work for it family wise environment from all colleagues and especially for a command upgrade is a good airline that promises and gives a lot of opportunities as long as you study and work enough and hard so as to get what you deserve

We are currently recruiting for A320 Captains and First Officers for Small Planet Airlines. If you are interested please follow the links below:

A320 Captains

A320 First Officers

Or get in touch with Brian O’Farrell today to discuss these roles.

Now recruiting Rated & NTR Captains & First Officers for CityJet at bases across Europe

We are currently seeking Rated and NTR First Officers and Captains for CityJet across their fleet for multiple bases in Europe. The airline accepts NTR pilots once you have an MTOW of 18 tonnes or more. Additionally, First Officers have a great chance to upgrade within 12-18 months! This is a great opportunity to get involved with a growing airline.

Our current open roles are as follows:

Rated & NTR CRJ900 Captains – ORY Base

Rated & NTR CR900 First Officers – ORY Base

Rated & NTR Avro RJ 85 Captains – DUB Base

Rated & NTR Avro RJ 85 First Officers – DUB Base

NTR Sukhoi Superjet 100 Captains – BRU Base

NTR Sukhoi Superjet 100 First Officers – BRU Base

If you’d like to hear more about our roles with CityJet, please contact Vikki Fitzpatrick for the roles in DUB and BRU, and Dominika Malcher for the ORY roles.

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