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Fearless Tower

Fearless Tower

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Well, after 5 years in the beautiful weather of San Diego, I figured my time was up.....just got word from the detailer that I'll be heading to Norfolk, VA in September as the Navigator on USS WASP. I'll have a front row seat to watch the JSF testing.

Now time to start planning the x-country trip in the 170......at 95 kts....ouch.
 
Fearless Tower said:
Well, after 5 years in the beautiful weather of San Diego, I figured my time was up.....just got word from the detailer that I'll be heading to Norfolk, VA in September as the Navigator on USS WASP. I'll have a front row seat to watch the JSF testing.

Now time to start planning the x-country trip in the 170......at 95 kts....ouch.
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I'm a San Diegan who is now on the East Coast... it's not bad. The wx is a little different though. :yesnod:

But it sounds like it's going to take you a while to get here (at 95 kts) so you've got time to get used to the idea!
 
Fearless Tower said:
Well, after 5 years in the beautiful weather of San Diego, I figured my time was up.....just got word from the detailer that I'll be heading to Norfolk, VA in September as the Navigator on USS WASP. I'll have a front row seat to watch the JSF testing.

Now time to start planning the x-country trip in the 170......at 95 kts....ouch.
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Thank you for your service. :D

I lived in SD for 4.2 years while I was active duty. Beautiful city. CC in a 170 would be fun. Take your time!
 
Oh yes, I'm sorry, I forgot: Thank you for your service. And thank your family too.
 
Your detailer must hate you.. need some one to re-position you 170? :idea:

I remember the days of "sailors and dogs stay off the grass"
 
Fearless Tower said:
Well, after 5 years in the beautiful weather of San Diego, I figured my time was up.....just got word from the detailer that I'll be heading to Norfolk, VA in September as the Navigator on USS WASP. I'll have a front row seat to watch the JSF testing.

Now time to start planning the x-country trip in the 170......at 95 kts....ouch.
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Thanks for your service.......... As for the 170.. at least you are going west to east... Pick a few days were there is a killer tailwind and let er rip.... :idea:
 
Fearless Tower said:
Well, after 5 years in the beautiful weather of San Diego, I figured my time was up.....just got word from the detailer that I'll be heading to Norfolk, VA in September as the Navigator on USS WASP. I'll have a front row seat to watch the JSF testing.

Now time to start planning the x-country trip in the 170......at 95 kts....ouch.
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Don't look at it as only 95 kts as compared to what a Navy jet can do. Compare it to driving a car where you have to follow highways instead of straight lines, and you always have someone tailgating you or passing you or slowing you down. And you don't have to deal with speed traps or pieces of blown tractor tires or traffic jams. Remember, 95kts is about 110mph. Try THAT in a car for any length of time.

I had the pleasure of taking a tour on a different USS Wasp (CVS 18) just before my Father deployed to Gitmo when I was in the 10th grade. (1968 I think). I believe that was when I fell in love with flying.

Along with everyone else, I salute your service, and I salute your family for putting up with it. You make us proud.
 
JOhnH said:
Don't look at it as only 95 kts as compared to what a Navy jet can do. Compare it to driving a car where you have to follow highways instead of straight lines, and you always have someone tailgating you or passing you or slowing you down. And you don't have to deal with speed traps or pieces of blown tractor tires or traffic jams. Remember, 95kts is about 110mph. Try THAT in a car for any length of time.

I had the pleasure of taking a tour on a different USS Wasp (CVS 18) just before my Father deployed to Gitmo when I was in the 10th grade. (1968 I think). I believe that was when I fell in love with flying.

Along with everyone else, I salute your service, and I salute your family for putting up with it. You make us proud.
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And the scenery is beautiful. And the folks are great.
 
Tough move, but at least you'll still be near a beach. How does it work if you own a plane in active millitary? Are you allowed to keep your 170 on base (Oceana NAS I assume)? Or do you have to keep it at a normal airport.
 
Drop by if you're in the Dallas area. We can take a picture of your 170 and my 180 at the local marina grass strip and the cheapest gas in the area is only 10 miles away.
 
I remember reading once, when I lived on my sailboat, that sailing is not about getting anyplace, it's about sailing. So if your cruising, you never set yourself up with deadlines that could ruin your sailing adventure, like agreeing to meet someone at a particular port during a particular week or month. What if the winds favored another, better, destination?

The same philosophy should apply to small airplanes, it's about flying, not eating a hamburger, believe it or not.

Give yourself as much time as you can, so you enjoy your trip. What if you fly over some small town that looks like you'd want to visit for a day or so, but you don't have the time?

Times have changed, people do appreciate those who serve their country now. Your lucky.

John
 
Fearless Tower said:
Well, after 5 years in the beautiful weather of San Diego, I figured my time was up.....just got word from the detailer that I'll be heading to Norfolk, VA in September as the Navigator on USS WASP. I'll have a front row seat to watch the JSF testing.

Now time to start planning the x-country trip in the 170......at 95 kts....ouch.
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If you haven't been to Norfolk yet, I'd bet you will like it. I used to go to marine biology camp with my cousin in VA Beach (my Uncle was stationed there). Lots to do, and nice weather to boot.
 
Thanks all! Should be great tour and the good part is that my wife and I actually like Norfolk (I spent my first 5 years in the Navy based there).

Just not exactly looking forward to the move itself....this will be our first move with kids.

Tom, I'll keep you in mind if my schedule gets tight and I need to ferry it.....but right now I am really looking forward to the flight. Haven't decided which route yet.


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John Baker said:
The same philosophy should apply to small airplanes, it's about flying, not eating a hamburger, believe it or not.
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But the hamburger tastes soooo much better if you flew there to eat it.

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Fearless Tower said:
Well, after 5 years in the beautiful weather of San Diego, I figured my time was up.....just got word from the detailer that I'll be heading to Norfolk, VA in September as the Navigator on USS WASP. I'll have a front row seat to watch the JSF testing.

Now time to start planning the x-country trip in the 170......at 95 kts....ouch.
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Point east till you hit the big water, turn left until you get to the bridge with a gap in it, turn around and look down around 2 O-clock, you should see the runway for Norfolk International.
 
denverpilot said:
Dad did the opposite direction move when I was a tot... Norfolk to SD. The kiddos will be fine. Just look at how I turned out! :rofl:

Similar type ships...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Inchon_(LPH-12)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Wasp_(LHD-1)

Thanks for your service.
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What do you mean by similar type ships? As in their fate? My unlce's last sea deployment was air boss on LPH-12. She was unique for her class, but beyond a visual difference in the island, I cannot remember what else there was...
 
Bah. Norfolk to SF. Not SD.

Been sick all weekend. Acronyms are a little beyond where my brain wants to be right now. Sigh.

Ah well. Port's a port. :)
 
airbornejohnny said:
What do you mean by similar type ships? As in their fate? My unlce's last sea deployment was air boss on LPH-12. She was unique for her class, but beyond a visual difference in the island, I cannot remember what else there was...
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Oh I just meant deck size (e.g. not a "full sized" carrier) and typical aviation type toys landing on 'em. (First sea landings of the Harrier were on Inchon, I believe...)

New generation, now we'll see the F-35 VTOL landing on a similar deck...

The more things change, the more they stay the same as they say. ;)

I wouldn't wish Inchon's fate on his nice new ship! She's at the bottom of the Atlantic, used for target practice.
 
denverpilot said:
I wouldn't wish Inchon's fate on his nice new ship! She's at the bottom of the Atlantic, used for target practice.
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INCHON was definitely ready to go when they got rid of her. She was still active when I came in (she was based in Corpus/Ingleside as the Mine Warfare command ship). She could barely get underway and when she did...she killed people with steam leaks and such.
 
Fearless Tower said:
INCHON was definitely ready to go when they got rid of her. She was still active when I came in (she was based in Corpus/Ingleside as the Mine Warfare command ship). She could barely get underway and when she did...she killed people with steam leaks and such.
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Hmmm.. I am guessing navy ships don't have to adhere to OSHA specs :dunno::dunno:..

Burning by a steam leak seems barbaric to me..:yesnod::yesnod::yikes::sad:
 
Please accept another evident display of gratitude for your service to our great nation. Careful around the mountains, they make weather and eat airplanes. Enjoy the trip. Remember, in the East we have weather.
 
Thank you for your service. That looks like quite an interesting ship you'll be joining.

I've spent some time in Norfolk, and I like it (and Virginia in general) quite a bit. It's certainly hard to beat as far as scenic beauty is concerned. The ocean, the mountains, the forests... even the cities are prettier than most.

In fact, if my whole family (especially my elderly parents) didn't live up here in the Northeast, I'd be looking for a place in Virginia. It really is a beautiful state.

-Rich
 
Fearless Tower said:
INCHON was definitely ready to go when they got rid of her. She was still active when I came in (she was based in Corpus/Ingleside as the Mine Warfare command ship). She could barely get underway and when she did...she killed people with steam leaks and such.
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Yeah, so I've read. Sad those guys killed in that accident.

She was gettin' long in the tooth before they re-designated her an MCS.

Here's wishing you good sailing weather aboard your new ride!

Steer around the Typhoons, ok? Easier on the undercarriage and you won't have to take her to dry dock for new shocks and a front-end alignment. ;)
 
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