Today I got treated to one of the most amazing experiences of my life...flying in a jet. It is every Airman's dream to fly I think...you can't really help it. The most amazing thing is that you spend every day of your career supporting these aircraft, either directly or indirectly, and having the honor of flying in one was amazing. My aircraft was a T-38B...basically a trainer jet. The Air Force uses these jets to
keep pilots proficient and as a little lower cost alternative for flying hours to the bigger jets. You may recognize it as the "aggresor" jet in the movie Top Gun that Tom Cruise fights against! It was a TRIP!!! I loved every 
second of it and it definitely gave me a healthy respect for our pilots and what they do every day. It is exhausting flying and pulling G's. Every time you do your entire body clenches up to try and keep from blacking out or getting "tunnel vision"...and no, I did not throw up! I am so proud to have done it and very thankful to my awesome squadron for giving me the opportunity!
second of it and it definitely gave me a healthy respect for our pilots and what they do every day. It is exhausting flying and pulling G's. Every time you do your entire body clenches up to try and keep from blacking out or getting "tunnel vision"...and no, I did not throw up! I am so proud to have done it and very thankful to my awesome squadron for giving me the opportunity!
3 comments:
WOW! That is awesome, Son. I know you have wanted this for a long time. CONGRATS!!
It was really amazing...an experience I won't soon forget, that's for sure!
So were you actually piloting the plane? Pretty impressive!
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