F-16 Flameout Approach Video

Check out this compelling video of an F-16 performing a flameout approach and landing. All single engine fighter pilots in the Air Force practice and maintain proficiency in flameout approaches. But performing an "actual" one is very rare. The view is through the Heads UP Display (HUD). Watch how the pilot in the emergency aircraft and his wingman work together to get the aircraft safely on the ground. The wingman monitors his progress and approach, makes suggestions and all the radio calls to Air Traffic Control so the pilot in the emergency aircraft can concentrate on running checklists and flying his approach to the runway (no second chance without an engine). Notice how cool and calm both pilots remain throughout this incident. These two well trained, professional Air Force pilots did a superb job that saved a multimillion dollar aircraft and, probably, some lives, too!

F-16 Flameout Approach Video

[My thanks to Phil Upman for forwarding me this video]

Leave No One Behind: What Would You Do?

The latest MOAA newsletter contains a compelling case study about a rescue squadron's CO faced with a most difficult moral decision: How many healthy servicemembers will I risk to bring home one servicemember or a body? The author, Capt Rick Rubel, USN (Ret), a distinguished professor of ethics at the US Naval Academy, presents you with one of the most difficult moral decisions a commander can make. You will find yourself at the edge of your seat while reading the scenario, then reaching deeply into yourself to decide what you would do. THIS IS A MUST READ!

Leave No One Behind: What Would You Do?

Maxine's Solutions for America

Everyone concentrates on the problems we're having in this country lately.
1. Illegal Immigration
2. Hurricane Recovery
3. Alligator Attacks in Florida

Not me. I concentrate on solutions for the problems. It's a win-win situation.
1. Dig a moat the length of the Mexican Border.
2. Send the dirt to New Orleans to raise the level of the levies.
3. Put the Florida alligators in the moat along the Mexican border.

On singing OUR National Anthem in Spanish
I'm sorry, but after hearing they want to sing OUR National Anthem in Spanish - Enough is TOO much!

NEVER did they sing it in Italian, Japanese, Polish, Irish-Celtic, German, Portuguese, Greek, French or any other language because of immigration.

It was written by Francis Scott Key in English and should be sung word for word the way it was written.

The news broadcasts gave a translation that's NOT EVEN close.

Sorry if this offends anyone. THIS IS MY COUNTRY!

Would you allow me to come to your country and then allow me to demand that you sing your National Anthem in ENGLISH?

On Immigration in General
You are welcome here in my country; welcome to come through, that is, like everyone else has.
1. Get a Visa!
2. Get a sponsor!
3. Get a place to lay your head!
4. Get a job!
5. Live by OUR rules!
6. Pay YOUR taxes!
7. Learn the Language!
LIKE ALL OTHER IMMIGRANTS HAVE IN THE PAST!!!

And please don't demand that we hand over our lifetime savings of Social Security funds to you.

When will Americans STOP GIVING WAY THEIR RIGHTS?

We've gone so far the other way, bent over backwards not to offend anyone. But it seems no one cares about the AMERICAN that's being offended!

Well, it's MY COUNTRY and MY SOLUTIONS. If you don't like it, GO BACK WHERE YOU CAME FROM and HAVE YOUR COUNTRY DO WHAT YOU'RE ASKING MY COUNTRY TO DO!

[My thanks to Tom Nick for this]

Irena Sendler: WWII Heroine

Irena Sendler was credited with saving 3000 Jews during WWII. The heartwarming story about this heroine that recently died at age 98 is in Snopes.com. In 2007 Irena was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. She didn't get it. Check out who got it in her stead. Click on the link below.

Irena Sendler Story

AFA President Responds to AF Criticism

AFA President, Michael M. Dunn, just published a detailed response to a recent inundation of negative articles and accusations about the Air Force in the media. His article is insightful, forward thinking and right on the mark. He TELLS IT LIKE IT IS! If you want to get beyond the politics and know the true facts about the Air Force's performance of its mission as well as concern for its future viability, this is a MUST READ. We need to be very concerned about the capability of our armed forces to "fight the next war" because the Secretary of Defense is not!

The Pile On Effect - AFA President Response to AF Criticism

NFL Flyovers

This video documents military flyovers of NFL events. It's a fun video that shows the planning of these events and what they mean to the fans, players and coaches. Watch it and enjoy!

NFL Flyovers