Bushmaster Posted November 13, 2007 Author Posted November 13, 2007 I haven't yet. I've only been in the Apache course about, well...two or three months, but only flying the past month. I've got a whopping 13.6 hours as of right now, by the end of today I should have 14.7, and be way to close to my first check ride for comfort. I'll then start the bag. I know where i'd like to go, but uncle same always has his way of ensuring you go elsewhere (least that's what i've learned in my short time in the Army). Brad Let me guess... You want to go to Korea... LOL!!! Hopefully you get where you want, I would want to come back to Savannah because I hate cold places, and anywhere you get Apache it gets darn cold, even TX. My wife complains about that. I would just be darn glad to get the 64, and that is enough for me, first things first, get the 64, then I wouldn't even mind Riley. Though, if they say your entire class is going Hooks, I think I would be pretty upset, anything other than 64, this person is definitely taking the fixed wing when time comes. / Army Strong! MY RIG
AlphaOneSix Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 If I had the chance for a do-over, I'd kill for a Black Hawk or Chinook slot (I applied for WOFT but backed out because most* pilots are jackasses, and I began to despise most* of them over time...plus I was getting disenchanted with the whole Army thing anyway). Sure, Hooks and Hawks are less glamorous, but you get so many more hours it's not even funny. *Most, not all. Very important to point that out.
Fitz Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 If I had the chance for a do-over, I'd kill for a Black Hawk or Chinook slot (I applied for WOFT but backed out because most* pilots are jackasses, and I began to despise most* of them over time...plus I was getting disenchanted with the whole Army thing anyway). Sure, Hooks and Hawks are less glamorous, but you get so many more hours it's not even funny. *Most, not all. Very important to point that out. I would say some, not most. Anyways, if you're all about the hours, go scouts. We get the most hours out of the big four.
bradmick Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Sure, Hooks and Hawks are less glamorous, but you get so many more hours it's not even funny. That's not really true right now actually though, during the peacetime, sure they get more hours. I was talking to a couple buddies of mine over there, and the hooks and hawks are complaining right now about how they're not getting anywhere near enough hours, while Apache guys are being run ragged with 100 hours minimum a month. Now, admittedly, we're also wicked understrength, as opposed to the hooks and hawks who are like...200 and 300% overstrength respectively. And, honestly Bushmaster, you'd think that now, but once you get towards the end of IERW you're whole mindset changes to 'Well, this is what I really want, but if I can just keep flying...i'll fly anything!' But, if you want a true challenge, then Apaches is the way to go. It's not bragging, its not just gung ho talk (well, maybe a little ;)) but, no other airframe comes close to putting the really insane stresses on a pilot like the Apache does. Not only do you have to fly the aircraft, you have to maintain your airspace surveillance, keep track of the battlespace, be fully aware of all the random what nots your weapons can do, you're calling for fire, you're id'ing enemie positions and relaying them, and about 9,000 other tasks all at once. It's sick. I love it, and i'm definately glad i'm not just picking my bird up to a hover and hitting the autopilot for four hours and taking back over once its reached its intended destination. Brad
Flyby Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 well, no matter what... I appreciate you real rotorhead guys and your service. Be careful, and have safe tours. I'm not a fan of why the U.S in in Iraq, but I still want the troops to get through, and rotate home safely (not to politicise this this thread). So, no offense, just be safe, and WELCOME!! to our forums.:thumbup: Flyby The U.S. Congress is the best governing body that BIG money can buy. :cry:
Fitz Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 It's not bragging, its not just gung ho talk (well, maybe a little ;)) but, no other airframe comes close to putting the really insane stresses on a pilot like the Apache does. Disagree
bradmick Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Suppose a Jet dwarfs a helicopters workload, well, yeah, it does. But as far as Helos go, I don't think a hawk or hook comes close. A 58 does. Brad
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