In the Navy and the Marines, there’s no question that flying fighter off of carriers out in the salty seas has a pretty big impact on the plane’s ability in remain operational. We usually think that Air Force planes have it pretty easy by comparison. Not so in the current war in Afghanistan. In … [Read more...] about Afghan War Taking Toll on USAF Planes
Tuesday’s Call – Where Were You?
If you were listening in on October's Afterburner Club call last Tuesday, then you already know what a great time we had with our special guest, Bob “Stambo” Stambovsky. If you’re an Afterburner Club member and missed the call, don’t worry, because the MP3 is up in the members area and don't … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Call – Where Were You?
Vietnam/Flight Test Veteran On Next Call
This month on our Afterburner Club call I have a very special guest. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 19th at 4pm for an amazing call with an amazing guest: Lt. Col. Robert "Stambo" Stambovsky. Col. Stambovsky is a former Marine aviator with 39 years experience in wartime and in flight … [Read more...] about Vietnam/Flight Test Veteran On Next Call
“Gathering of Eagles” Touches Down at Maxwell AFB
You may find yourself in uniform, wondering if an idea is really going to work for the next operation, and the sortie that has you looking at a boatload of anti-aircraft operations. "It came from higher up," your commanding officer might tell you. If you're looking into joining the Air Force, that … [Read more...] about “Gathering of Eagles” Touches Down at Maxwell AFB
The Signs and Crews That Help Keep Fighter Pilots Aloft
When you look at a fighter jet up in the air, it may seem like it's just one man (or woman!) working to move the plane through the jetstream, twisting and turning through the air. It's not true, and knowing that will help you in your quest to become a fighter pilot. Each pilot is part of a team, … [Read more...] about The Signs and Crews That Help Keep Fighter Pilots Aloft