I've Got Wings Of Gold!

willc · September 25th, 2006, 18:05

I got those coveted wings of gold! I just finished my last graded event last week and was winged on Friday. What a blast I have had this weekend. In about a month I am off for some training in SoCal and then to Whidbey Island, Wa to train in the EA-6B Prowler.

pilot602 · September 25th, 2006, 18:10

Grats!

H46Bubba · September 25th, 2006, 20:31

Congrats! That's one of those most outstading memorable moments in life. First Solo flight is also another of those moments. Good luck in Whidby. Keep us posted.

ERJ-135 · September 25th, 2006, 20:47

Way to go. You'll love Whidbey until the winter rains move in. Been there, done that back in 70-72....oops, I should have read your bio, your from that area and know it well.

JEP · September 25th, 2006, 20:58

Outstanding and Congrats from a former carrier sailor.

MikeD · September 25th, 2006, 21:03

You're now officially a double-anchor bi%$h!

Congrats.

Aero_Engineer · September 26th, 2006, 01:07

Congrats man! Best of luck to you.

frog_flyer · September 26th, 2006, 01:16

congrats!

we all know silver wings are cooler tho

Minnesota_Flyer · September 26th, 2006, 10:26

Congratulations!! That's got to be a GREAT feeling.

C-130avi · September 26th, 2006, 10:40

congratulations!! wish you the best

CaptainMatt · September 26th, 2006, 12:53

Is there some kind of weird initiation that people do with pilot wings. Like take turns pushing them into each other without the protectors for the barbs.

I only ask this because I saw that something where paratroopers?? do that., or did that.

bwade210 · September 26th, 2006, 12:56

Congratulations my friend!

MikeD · September 26th, 2006, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainMatt

Is there some kind of weird initiation that people do with pilot wings. Like take turns pushing them into each other without the protectors for the barbs.

I only ask this because I saw that something where paratroopers?? do that., or did that.

Jump wings.....common haze practice.

willc · September 26th, 2006, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainMatt

Is there some kind of weird initiation that people do with pilot wings. Like take turns pushing them into each other without the protectors for the barbs.

I only ask this because I saw that something where paratroopers?? do that., or did that.

Well it is 'Tradition' that when you get your soft wings, everyone else who has wings is allowed to give you a hearty punch on the wings. You got to be careful with traditions like that because of the paratroopers incident some years ago. As for the hard wings with no backings on them, those were not punched into the chest. I was in dress whites and that might get messy.

Bandit_Driver · September 26th, 2006, 20:28

Congrats on getting your wings

aren't the prowlers being phased out and the role being handed over to the F-18's?

adreamer · September 27th, 2006, 08:43

Congratulations. and Thanks for your service to this great country

September 25th, 2006, 18:05	#1
willc Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Fl Posts: 74	I've Got Wings Of Gold! I got those coveted wings of gold! I just finished my last graded event last week and was winged on Friday. What a blast I have had this weekend. In about a month I am off for some training in SoCal and then to Whidbey Island, Wa to train in the EA-6B Prowler. __________________ "These naval airmen, bold fellows, always on for an adventurous attack..." Sir Ian Hamilton

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