FA-18 smokin carrier break, HUD and over the shoulder video

Sea of Japan, VFA 192 Golden Dragons, my last tour.

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[d260]

If I may ask, how was the quality of life during the 13 years as a Naval Aviator? Also curious about QOL as an airline pilot. Both were something I was interested in doing as a career when I got out of college.

[WhiskyRomeo2]

@d260 In general I'm glad I did the Navy but I would never trade my current Airline Pilot life for the previous Navy life. The military does a good job of taking care of its officers with regards to benefits and pay, however there is a very high QOL price to pay for that. Months at a time away from the family, constant moves every 3 years and always subject to the needs of the navy. As an airline pilot I work 3-4 days a week, home the rest. I rarely miss my kids ballgames, much better for me.

[WhiskyRomeo2]

@d260 There is no way to adequately answer that question in the short amount of characters allowed here on Youtube comments page, but I'll give you the short answer in another reply.

[jayjaykewl727]

@WhiskyRomeo2 I know the chances are extremely low but I always wanted to fly jets, F-18's in particular. How did you get into the navy's flight school, were your grades outstanding or did you just happen to get lucky? Lastly do you have any tips on how to further increase my chances of flying for the Navy or air force someday? I am in my last year of high school and I am 17.

[WhiskyRomeo2]

@jayjaykewl727 Minimums are a college degree of any kind, good grades help. Then take and do well on the Navy Aviation Aptitude test, its half aviation material and half SAT like material. Pass an indepth physical, eyesight requirements used to be 20/20 minimum but that may have changed since LASIK has become a common practice. Pilot slots available and number of applicants will determine how competitve it will be to get in, that is allways changing depending on who's in the white house.

[f2ddoyle]

Upgrade? The pass looked pretty good without it. SSHWFGD BBSOB

[WhiskyRomeo2]

@f2ddoyle Thanks for the comment. Really liked your New Guy vid from VFA-192, LMAO. Stiffy McWherter and I were next door neighbors back in our TOPGUN days, that looked like classic Stiffy.

[WhiskyRomeo2]

@trechan 250 is not standard. 350 is standard pattern speed, military has waiver from 250 below 10k FAA rules. At sea there is no FAA and no speed restriction, I'm going fast becouse I can and its fun.

[WhiskyRomeo2]

@Rockguitarist4  Idle power, speed brakes out ,max G pull to bleed airspeed, drop the gear and flaps at the max speed limit and hope for the best. Actually getting slowed down is not that hard, having the proper interval on the guy in front of you in the pattern is the hard part.

[thybigballs]

@WhiskyRomeo2 I was an aviation ordnanceman with this squadron in the late 80's-early 90's on the USS Midway up till Desert Storm. I agree with your QOL sentiments, especially for the family life aspect. Many, many divorces and such. We just were never home enough. However, I wouldn't trade the memories for anything. We worked hard, but played even harder! Luckily, I still get to play with the stuff I did while serving, but as a Navy civilian now. SSHWFGD!

[Lear23Driver]

@WR2 - Nice break, sailor. Ditto Civilian QOL vs. Mil, no compare (USAF).

[jayjaykewl727]

@WhiskyRomeo2 Thank you so much for the info and for fighting for our country. I have so much respect for those in service and veterans.