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While at Tucson, saw lotsa coupes and family models do low-approaches (execute a go-around at ~ 10' - 15' AGL) rather than actual T&G's. How are LA's scored in relation to landing currency? Does each pass count as a "landing" even tho ya don't touch? Shrug

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When I instructed at TUS, all T&G's were done at Tucson IAP with the exception of an occasional approach at DM, trying not to run over A-10's.

When I went thru the 16 course in the 80's, T&G's were done at Fort Huachuca, with a planned full-stop only back at TUS (but at least they still did allow overheads at TUS).

I'm not sure why they would be doing low approaches at TUS unless a particular instrument approach wasn't available at the Army field. You got me, I thought Fort Huachuca had everything needed for training.

Low approaches don't count as landings for currency. Conversely a bounce does not count as 2 landings.

I also think DOD provided a lot of money to 'P' fields for upkeep. Maybe the Guard struck an agreement with the city and airport authority to minimize wear & tear on the runway surface for 'less rent'. Very Happy

Any more news on the F-22?

Any more news on the F-22, it can be repaired or not?
what's the tail code?

I think this was the belly landed one whose accident report was released this week.

I think this was the belly landed one whose accident report was released this week.

Lightndattic wrote:

I think this was the belly landed one whose accident report was released this week.

Did they release the actual report? The USAF statements suggest they haven't and that a FOIA request is pending.

neurotech wrote:

Lightndattic wrote:

I think this was the belly landed one whose accident report was released this week.

Did they release the actual report? The USAF statements suggest they haven't and that a FOIA request is pending.

Its in the other crash thread.

neurotech wrote:

Lightndattic wrote:

I think this was the belly landed one whose accident report was released this week.

Did they release the actual report? The USAF statements suggest they haven't and that a FOIA request is pending.

Its in the other crash thread.

Lightndattic wrote:

neurotech wrote:

Lightndattic wrote:

I think this was the belly landed one whose accident report was released this week.

Did they release the actual report? The USAF statements suggest they haven't and that a FOIA request is pending.

Its in the other crash thread.

http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2012/ ... ort-111512
They released a statement regarding the mishap. I didn't see the actual AIB report, and the Air Force Times reports a FOIA request is pending.

You're right, it was just a press statement, but it's still pretty definitive.

http://www.airforce-magazine.com/SiteCo ... elease.pdf

Anyone know if the pilot was a new b-courser or if he was an IP? I figure a mistake like this would come from a dude with only a few hours in the jet, but you never know. This seemingly minor mistake cost the AF $35 million and most likely the pilot's wings, what with the modern "one mistake air force" of today and all.

[quote="sketch22"]Anyone know if the pilot was a new b-courser or if he was an IP? I figure a mistake like this would come from a dude with only a few hours in the jet, but you never know. This seemingly minor mistake cost the AF $35 million and most likely the pilotThe pilot was a LtCol transitioning to the F-22 from, I believe, vipers. He was back in the cockpit not long after the mishap, although I don't know what his current status is.

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Raptor scraped up at Tyndall