I had been unable to score an airline job after exiting the active duty USAF. Flying with the Connecticut ANG had been a fun way to keep current while I was looking for an aviation career job. But, I needed to get employment of some sort. So, while flying with the Air Guard around the … More Prologue #6
Contacting George AFB approach, we pulled into a normal traffic pattern, flew in close formation down the runway at 1500 feet AGL, pulled hard left at 2-3 g’s and configured our aircraft for landing. Making the turn to final, lining up on approach and finally flaring to touchdown. We rolled to the end of the … More Prologue #5
After emptying the gun of 30 mm on ground targets resembling tanks, and dropping live 500 pound bombs on dummy airfields, it was time to find the aircraft tanker and get a much needed fill up. Exiting the threat area, I scanned the sky and located my airborne gas station. Timing it for the thrill … More Prologue #4
Even though this was not combat, the simulated ‘feel’ of combat peaked your adrenaline. Flying at 300 feet above the ground was exhilarating and beyond thrilling. You absolutely cannot describe to anyone the feeling of speed, about 400 miles per hour, at that height. Constantly looking behind and ahead, staying oriented to the task of … More Prologue #3
Mostly, Red Flag missions had been flown out of Nellis AFB, Las Vegas Nevada. But, it had been such a huge exercise, that the USAF decided to deploy our unit in the high desert area to the west of the air combat training area of Area 51 in Nevada. Our airplane had become the darling … More Prologue #2
Prologue From G Suit & Helmet Not Required: “One day you will walk out to the airplane knowing it will be your last flight, or you will walk out and not know it is your last flight.” This had just happened to me. I did not realize that I had flown my last flight in … More Prologue
This book is dedicated to one of the most interesting and fun people I know. You are complimentary to my creations and always enjoy watching me in the kitchen. Thanks Mony, my dear sweet wife!!
Welcome to the man’s kitchen guide for men. I know that some of the readers might well be women, but you have snuck in. You really won’t like all the approaches, or maybe you will? But, be warned. Most of all, lets have some fun. Fun creating in a spirit of men, feeding themselves, … More Introduction
I am writing a new book. If you have been with me before, you will know that I published my previous blog as a book of the same name. ChangesTheBook is now available in print and on Kindle. This blog will have the name of the published work, Some Men Can Cook, Some Men Can Watch TV, Some … More Some Men Can Cook, Some Men Can Watch TV, Some Men Can Do Both – Secrets of the Fighter Pilot In The Kitchen
Crazy last couple of days. Really looking forward to hitting the end of the month, but still happy for the successes of this month. So, I must remember to stay in the game until the last second. Just again, do the basics. A really good movie for me was The Way Back. Wow, what a … More February 26, 2012
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