I Always Wanted to Drive a
Convertible
By
1stLt. Timothy Humphreys, USMC
The student heard a noise he couldn’t describe accurately, but one
he’ll never forget; debris was everywhere.
Another View From the Convertible
By Lt. Bruce Marsack
The instructor tells the rest of the story of the topless Buckeye.
Nugget Test Pilot
By Lt. Anthony Farrugia
When something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
Between Lone Rock and a Hard
Place
By
Cdr. Doug Denneny
NATOPS states, "Do not lower the hook too early…" A Tomcat
pilot drags his hook down 10,000 of runway. Will the hook point hold?
The Blue North
By LCdr. Steve Ryan
The weather conditions were harsh in the Norwegian Sea, and the crew
had to think outside the box.
Mishap-Free Milestones
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When Is Bingo, Bingo?
By LCdr. Ken O’Donnell
Poor weather, low on fuel, and running out of options—don’t get
boxed in.
When I Was at Med-Cruise Camp…
By LCdr. Christopher B. Walker
Sooner or later, you will ignore or violate NATOPS. Is the author
right?
Things That Go Bump in the Night
By Cdr. Tom Lalor
The time was 10 years ago, the aircraft was
an A-6E, the damage to the aircraft was considerable, and the lessons
learned apply today.
CRM: It’s Getting Hot in Here
By Lt. Matt Renner
A Hornet pilot has hypoxia and heat stress, and learns the value of
teamwork while in a single-seat aircraft.
ORM Corner: Combat ORM
By LCdr. Jim Hawkins
A good debrief helps a crew review their decisions.
Bravo Zulu
Letter to the Editor
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Approach