Over The Hill Gang , Old Farts with Young Cars

[02SS#214]

Originally Posted by With envy

When I think Navy, I don't think F-16s. Are they employed in the role of aggressors?

The F-16's are one of the aircraft used for the Topgun Pilots along with the F-18 Hornet and Super Hornet. The F-16's aren't used as advesary aircraft like the F-5's. This is the only navy outfit that I know that fly's the F-16, but we do train Navy, Marine as well as Airforce pilots.... so it's best that the best have the option of flying more than 1 type of aircraft for training.

[lightning]

Originally Posted by 02SS#214

The F-16's are one of the aircraft used for the Topgun Pilots along with the F-18 Hornet and Super Hornet. The F-16's aren't used as advesary aircraft like the F-5's. This is the only navy outfit that I know that fly's the F-16, but we do train Navy, Marine as well as Airforce pilots.... so it's best that the best have the option of flying more than 1 type of aircraft for training.

Love that signature picture!

[Dragonlady]

Originally Posted by lightning

Love that signature picture!

+1
Thanks for all that you do!

Happy Wednesday all! Not my hump day 9 more to go for me.
Have a great day everyone!

[SSBUSDRVR]

Happy Wednesday all! Not my hump day 9 more to go for me.
Have a great day everyone!

Same to you. Hope it goes easy for you.

Jay have fun with the Water Rockets. Man it has been many years but sure sounds like a lot of fun.

[hotrodsally]

Good Evening All. Two more days til a break.

Maggie, sorry that you have such a tough work schedule.

[Ladybugsmom]

During my lunchbreak, I went to get an official estimate on what the powdercoat and paint on my new wheels will be. Let's just say, unless Rob gets me that for my birthday in September, it's gonna be a little while longer before I have pics of the real thing...

[hotrodsally]

Maybe someone on here is "connected"

[Dragonlady]

Originally Posted by hotrodsally

Good Evening All. Two more days til a break.

Maggie, sorry that you have such a tough work schedule.

Awww! It's not as bad as it used to be. I just hate giving up my week ends. The OT helps with the mods or things like this

I have fallen in love with the designer Kate Spade

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

During my lunchbreak, I went to get an official estimate on what the powdercoat and paint on my new wheels will be. Let's just say, unless Rob gets me that for my birthday in September, it's gonna be a little while longer before I have pics of the real thing...

I hate waiting! It will awesome when it's done though.

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by hotrodsally

Maybe someone on here is "connected"

The price they quoted me is already wholesaler rates, since I'm such a good repeat customer Powdercoating alone is right in line with what other places charge, the price grows quite a bit when you add labor for painting the red parts over the powdercoat... That's OK, though, I don't mind waiting a little longer to get exactly what I want. Perfection has a price.

[RubyCamaro]

So now I guess we have to go on a spell of talking about our Camaro matching purses. That is a nice one Dragonlady. I have aaaaaaaaaaa let's see 4 of them now I think. Must get pics to post. Sorry guys. I finally got caught up with work stuff. I hate being behind & constantly in "hurry-up mode". It was a long day though & now I'm tired. Good night gang.

[With envy]

Originally Posted by monicatomokc

As Sgt. Schultz from "Hogans Heros" would say: "I know nut-ting...."

Then you're perfect for government work!

Originally Posted by 02SS#214

The F-16's are one of the aircraft used for the Topgun Pilots along with the F-18 Hornet and Super Hornet. The F-16's aren't used as advesary aircraft like the F-5's. This is the only navy outfit that I know that fly's the F-16, but we do train Navy, Marine as well as Airforce pilots.... so it's best that the best have the option of flying more than 1 type of aircraft for training.

Makes sense. Surprised to hear they're still using the F-5. I was at a ANG base in Michigan while the AF's Red Flag Group was there for war games. That was back during the cold war, and they were an interesting outfit. Lived the role of Russian pilots to great detail. The F-5 was chosen because it was a good analog to the MiG 21. But I'll bet you already knew that....!

Originally Posted by hotrodsally

Maybe someone on here is "connected"

I've been out of the powdercoating business too long to have any pull anymore. Anyway, it sounds like the painting is the expensive part. You should consider doing it yourself. You can do it. The prep work is what really counts in a job like this. If you take your time doing it, I'm sure you could get very satisfying results for a fraction of the cost. I know PNWCC did a painting workshop. (Rochelle went to it.) I can't remember offhand who conducted it, but I'm sure they'd be happy to help.

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by With envy

Then you're perfect for government work!



Makes sense. Surprised to hear they're still using the F-5. I was at a ANG base in Michigan while the AF's Red Flag Group was there for war games. That was back during the cold war, and they were an interesting outfit. Lived the role of Russian pilots to great detail. The F-5 was chosen because it was a good analog to the MiG 21. But I'll bet you already knew that....!



I've been out of the powdercoating business too long to have any pull anymore. Anyway, it sounds like the painting is the expensive part. You should consider doing it yourself. You can do it. The prep work is what really counts in a job like this. If you take your time doing it, I'm sure you could get very satisfying results for a fraction of the cost. I know PNWCC did a painting workshop. (Rochelle went to it.) I can't remember offhand who conducted it, but I'm sure they'd be happy to help.

They'll be doing the painting with the tires off, and baking it after so it will last... I don't have the right equipment. Then there's the mounting and balancing without scratching the paint and powdercoat - they have some guy that has special equipment for that too... AND, they back up their work, so touch ups will be cheap, if not free, if I need them.
I'll just save my pennies and have it done right! I don't mind waiting.

[RubyCamaro]

Yeah, that powdercoating ain't cheap. I was thrilled with my quarterly bonus this time because it paid off the rest of my wheels, tires & powdercoating & I had $300 left over. I already have a plan for spending it at the Fest! Woooooooo Hooooooooo! Good morning everyone. HAGD.

[Ladybugsmom]

It's been a while since I could say this....

It's my FRIDAY!! I hope it goes by quickly....