Long time no...see?

Mikey_G · November 3rd, 2009, 14:49

Don't know if any of you even remember me around here, I took a year or so flying hiatus to concentrate on my new job and family. In 2007 I moved from Japan - Arkansas to cross-train from fixing helo's to flying slick C-130's (guess I should change my screen name). I absolutely love the job (hated Arkansas), saw lots of the country and the world. I recently got orders to England to fly on the MC's out there, so I am out in NM right now for additional training. Unfortunately I have had no time or $$$ to finish my PPL at the moment, hopefully I'll save enough dough in England to finish it when I get back.

I'll try and pop in every now and again to give some advice about my world.

falconvalley · November 3rd, 2009, 15:39

I remember you. Welcome back!

MikeD · November 3rd, 2009, 16:04

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Originally Posted by HH-60CC

Don't know if any of you even remember me around here, I took a year or so flying hiatus to concentrate on my new job and family. In 2007 I moved from Japan - Arkansas to cross-train from fixing helo's to flying slick C-130's (guess I should change my screen name). I absolutely love the job (hated Arkansas), saw lots of the country and the world. I recently got orders to England to fly on the MC's out there, so I am out in NM right now for additional training. Unfortunately I have had no time or $$$ to finish my PPL at the moment, hopefully I'll save enough dough in England to finish it when I get back.

I'll try and pop in every now and again to give some advice about my world.

Helo TO fixed wing.......Ewww!

Mikey_G · November 3rd, 2009, 16:17

Thanks falcon

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Originally Posted by MikeD

Helo TO fixed wing.......Ewww!

I caught a lot of crap from some of my buddies, but I gotta admit, I love the job.

MikeD · November 3rd, 2009, 16:18

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Originally Posted by HH-60CC

Thanks falcon

I caught a lot of from some of my buddies, but I gotta admit, I love the job.

Good thing is, you're doing what you like! Thats what counts.

Mikey_G · November 3rd, 2009, 16:27

Come on, who WOULDN'T love to have an office @ 17,500 ft?

MikeD · November 3rd, 2009, 16:29

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Originally Posted by HH-60CC

Come on, who WOULDN'T love to have an office @ 17,500 ft?

You didn't like your former office at 300 AGL?

Mikey_G · November 3rd, 2009, 16:33

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Originally Posted by MikeD

You didn't like your former office at 300 AGL?

Or 0 ft AGL, Air Force helicopter crew chiefs fly, but only on FCF's or taking the aircraft TDY. I knew that my ass belonged in the air, so I did something to improve that situation.

MikeD · November 3rd, 2009, 16:37

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Originally Posted by HH-60CC

Or 0 ft AGL, Air Force helicopter crew chiefs fly, but only on FCF's or taking the aircraft TDY. I knew that my ass belonged in the air, so I did something to improve that situation.

Or my bad.....I read your profile wrong. When it said "H-60 Crew Chief", I was reading as "H-60 FE / Gunner".

Now it all makes sense!

Mikey_G · November 3rd, 2009, 16:41

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Originally Posted by MikeD

Or my bad.....I read your profile wrong. When it said "H-60 Crew Chief", I was reading as "H-60 FE / Gunner".

Now it all makes sense!

You know its funny though, I went through the exact same school the Army does (Ft Eustis), but their CC's fly. It's to my understanding that they need to prove themselves on the ground before being able to fly.

upup89 · November 3rd, 2009, 17:24

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Originally Posted by HH-60CC

Don't know if any of you even remember me around here, I took a year or so flying hiatus to concentrate on my new job and family. In 2007 I moved from Japan - Arkansas to cross-train from fixing helo's to flying slick C-130's (guess I should change my screen name). I absolutely love the job (hated Arkansas), saw lots of the country and the world. I recently got orders to England to fly on the MC's out there, so I am out in NM right now for additional training. Unfortunately I have had no time or $$$ to finish my PPL at the moment, hopefully I'll save enough dough in England to finish it when I get back.

I'll try and pop in every now and again to give some advice about my world.

That's awesome. One of my past students was a loadmaster on the C-130.

falconvalley · November 4th, 2009, 14:38

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Originally Posted by HH-60CC

Or 0 ft AGL, Air Force helicopter crew chiefs fly, but only on FCF's or taking the aircraft TDY. I knew that my ass belonged in the air, so I did something to improve that situation.

Yuck. The only flying you got to do was a FCF in a helo?? No wonder you switched over...

Mikey_G · November 4th, 2009, 15:10

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Originally Posted by falconvalley

Yuck. The only flying you got to do was a FCF in a helo?? No wonder you switched over...

Yeah, it was always "fun" taking a -60 out after we completely tore it down and built it back up again.

NotCoolEnufToFly · November 4th, 2009, 21:37

You hated Arkansas?????? How???? It doesn't seem like it was that long ago that you moved there but I guess it was. I got married, moved to New Orleans, had a kid and now we're living in New Jersey. I remember you though. Good to see you're doing well!

t-cart · November 4th, 2009, 22:07

Pam, your baby is really growing!

Mikey_G · November 4th, 2009, 22:12

Perhaps hate is a strong word. I met some great people out here, but if I didn't act, I knew I was going to get stuck there. The wife wasn't really adjusting either. Making the move to MC's afforded me the opportunity to get on an awesome mission and as an added bonus, I'll be able to move back to her home country some day.

NotCoolEnufToFly · November 6th, 2009, 07:43

T-cart: and that pic isn't even recent. He is getting to be a little boy now and not a baby! Do you have facebook?

Well, I'm glad you didn't hate Arkansas. I know it's kind of a slower state but there's not much to hate, people aren't rude, crime isn't exceptionally high, prices aren't exceptionally high, it's not dirty...I love Arkansas!

But I'm glad you guys moved on and hopfully found something better suited for you! How's that lil girl of yours? Any recent pics for us? I always wondered what the heck happened to you. It's good to see you atound!

t-cart · November 6th, 2009, 09:43

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Originally Posted by NotCoolEnufToFly

T-cart: and that pic isn't even recent. He is getting to be a little boy now and not a baby! Do you have facebook?

Well, I'm glad you didn't hate Arkansas. I know it's kind of a slower state but there's not much to hate, people aren't rude, crime isn't exceptionally high, prices aren't exceptionally high, it's not dirty...I love Arkansas!

But I'm glad you guys moved on and hopfully found something better suited for you! How's that lil girl of yours? Any recent pics for us? I always wondered what the heck happened to you. It's good to see you atound!

HaHa, You are right, that is a "growing" boy.

No, I don't have facebook. I barely know how to get on JC.

Mikey_G · November 6th, 2009, 10:33

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Originally Posted by NotCoolEnufToFly

T-cart: and that pic isn't even recent. He is getting to be a little boy now and not a baby! Do you have facebook?

Well, I'm glad you didn't hate Arkansas. I know it's kind of a slower state but there's not much to hate, people aren't rude, crime isn't exceptionally high, prices aren't exceptionally high, it's not dirty...I love Arkansas!

But I'm glad you guys moved on and hopfully found something better suited for you! How's that lil girl of yours? Any recent pics for us? I always wondered what the heck happened to you. It's good to see you atound!

You're right, the prices weren't high but holy crap the taxes were! I usually did my food/booze shopping on base to keep the costs down.

I think the last pictures of Kira I posted on here are when we went to Tokyo, IIRC she was still 1 at the time. She is almost 4 now, here is a recent pic:

NotCoolEnufToFly · November 6th, 2009, 12:16

Wow, she's gorgeous!

adreamer · November 7th, 2009, 21:31

HH, why do you have to marry a Asian lady? No wonder, I had a hard time to find a girlfriend over there.

I guess I return a favor.

good looking kid though

Mikey_G · November 8th, 2009, 00:43

What can I say, I'm a sucker for the Asians. For the record I met her through a mutual friend and not at a juicy bar

. It's worked out for the best though, she's a great gal and her parents love me.

November 3rd, 2009, 14:49	#1
Mikey_G Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nuevo Mehhico Posts: 591	Long time no...see? Don't know if any of you even remember me around here, I took a year or so flying hiatus to concentrate on my new job and family. In 2007 I moved from Japan - Arkansas to cross-train from fixing helo's to flying slick C-130's (guess I should change my screen name). I absolutely love the job (hated Arkansas), saw lots of the country and the world. I recently got orders to England to fly on the MC's out there, so I am out in NM right now for additional training. Unfortunately I have had no time or $$$ to finish my PPL at the moment, hopefully I'll save enough dough in England to finish it when I get back. I'll try and pop in every now and again to give some advice about my world. __________________ C-130 Loadmaster HH-60G Crew Chief (former) - Mike (former nick HH-60CC) Last edited by Mikey_G; November 3rd, 2009 at 15:46.

November 3rd, 2009, 15:39	#2
falconvalley Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KMKE Posts: 2,822	Re: Long time no...see? I remember you. Welcome back! __________________ British Airways flight asks for push back clearance from terminal. Control Tower replies: "And where is the world's most experienced airline going today without filing a flight plan?"

November 3rd, 2009, 16:27	#6
Mikey_G Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nuevo Mehhico Posts: 591	Re: Long time no...see? Come on, who WOULDN'T love to have an office @ 17,500 ft? __________________ C-130 Loadmaster HH-60G Crew Chief (former) - Mike (former nick HH-60CC)

November 4th, 2009, 21:37	#14
NotCoolEnufToFly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gretna, LA Posts: 3,121	Re: Long time no...see? You hated Arkansas?????? How???? It doesn't seem like it was that long ago that you moved there but I guess it was. I got married, moved to New Orleans, had a kid and now we're living in New Jersey. I remember you though. Good to see you're doing well! __________________ Papa Alpha Mike

November 4th, 2009, 22:07	#15
t-cart Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: I want to fly jets! Posts: 1,906	Re: Long time no...see? Pam, your baby is really growing! __________________

November 4th, 2009, 22:12	#16
Mikey_G Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nuevo Mehhico Posts: 591	Re: Long time no...see? Perhaps hate is a strong word. I met some great people out here, but if I didn't act, I knew I was going to get stuck there. The wife wasn't really adjusting either. Making the move to MC's afforded me the opportunity to get on an awesome mission and as an added bonus, I'll be able to move back to her home country some day. __________________ C-130 Loadmaster HH-60G Crew Chief (former) - Mike (former nick HH-60CC)

November 6th, 2009, 07:43	#17
NotCoolEnufToFly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gretna, LA Posts: 3,121	Re: Long time no...see? T-cart: and that pic isn't even recent. He is getting to be a little boy now and not a baby! Do you have facebook? Well, I'm glad you didn't hate Arkansas. I know it's kind of a slower state but there's not much to hate, people aren't rude, crime isn't exceptionally high, prices aren't exceptionally high, it's not dirty...I love Arkansas! But I'm glad you guys moved on and hopfully found something better suited for you! How's that lil girl of yours? Any recent pics for us? I always wondered what the heck happened to you. It's good to see you atound! __________________ Papa Alpha Mike

November 6th, 2009, 12:16	#20
NotCoolEnufToFly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gretna, LA Posts: 3,121	Re: Long time no...see? Wow, she's gorgeous! __________________ Papa Alpha Mike Last edited by NotCoolEnufToFly; November 6th, 2009 at 12:18.

November 7th, 2009, 21:31	#21
adreamer Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: AZO Posts: 1,727	Re: Long time no...see? HH, why do you have to marry a Asian lady? No wonder, I had a hard time to find a girlfriend over there. I guess I return a favor. good looking kid though __________________ CFI/CFII/MEI/Right seat

November 8th, 2009, 00:43	#22
Mikey_G Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nuevo Mehhico Posts: 591	Re: Long time no...see? What can I say, I'm a sucker for the Asians. For the record I met her through a mutual friend and not at a juicy bar . It's worked out for the best though, she's a great gal and her parents love me. __________________ C-130 Loadmaster HH-60G Crew Chief (former) - Mike (former nick HH-60CC)

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