May Have to Retire.....

[Ken 01-Cobra]

Originally posted by smashedheadcat
At 800ft, that doesn't give ya much time to deploy the chute does it? Did you guys use the static lines?? I've always wanted to jump once or twice, but it'll probably never happen. The whole grunt thing is just our way of livening up our day. Flying gets very boring after awhile ya know. So if we have people that kinda get scared when an engine goes out..... there's just too much temptation to push it to the next level and get some humor out of it. This doesn't work on all grunts, just some.

Heheh...yeah, the ones already scared to death of flying in a machine serviced by 19 and 20 year olds! Times haven't changed much. We used to pull the same tricks...but it only worked on the newbies.

[BadMoFo]

what we do is have the pilot jiggle the aircraft and drop the back a little, we jump up and run to the back and start pumping the handle like we are going to die if we dont do it fast enough(doenst do anything while in flight) well we have the pilot correct. Then he waits and we do the whole thing over again, maybe two more times. Then we do it one more time and we just throw our hands up and doent go to the pump handle and act like we are praying, then you see the funniest sh*t, there is always one grunt who jumps up and starts pumping on the handle, you just start dying laughing.

You are definatly missing out on the shooting part!

[smashedheadcat]

Originally posted by Ken 01-Cobra
Heheh...yeah, the ones already scared to death of flying in a machine serviced by 19 and 20 year olds! Times haven't changed much. We used to pull the same tricks...but it only worked on the newbies.

Times haven't changed much at all then. It still only works on the newbies, but it's still worth the laugh every time.

[smashedheadcat]

Originally posted by BadMoFo
what we do is have the pilot jiggle the aircraft and drop the back a little, we jump up and run to the back and start pumping the handle like we are going to die if we dont do it fast enough(doenst do anything while in flight) well we have the pilot correct. Then he waits and we do the whole thing over again, maybe two more times. Then we do it one more time and we just throw our hands up and doent go to the pump handle and act like we are praying, then you see the funniest sh*t, there is always one grunt who jumps up and starts pumping on the handle, you just start dying laughing.

You are definatly missing out on the shooting part!

I can imagine how funny that'd be. That's definately high quality prankster stuff there.

I'd like to shoot stuff, but i feel safer in the Herc.

[Ken 01-Cobra]

Originally posted by smashedheadcat
Times haven't changed much at all then. It still only works on the newbies, but it's still worth the laugh every time.

yeah, and it is sort of a rite of passage for the guys that have been there before. They KNOW the newbie is gonna fall for it, but they play along too.

[smashedheadcat]

Originally posted by Ken 01-Cobra
yeah, and it is sort of a rite of passage for the guys that have been there before. They KNOW the newbie is gonna fall for it, but they play along too.

Little stuff like that just makes everyone's day a little more fun ya know. The new guys probably feel stupid when all's said and done, but it lets them know that even SSGTs and Gunnys aren't always serious. Speaking of which, i think i'm getting promoted DEC 1st

[smashedheadcat]

**UPDATE**

When i look at my hands..... they are definatley scratched up. A good long hard afternoon of work on the cobra (which drifted way off into the night hours) the engine has finally made it's way outta the car. I've taken some pictures of the removal, and they are all getting developed as I type this. I'll pick them up after work tomarrow, and i'll post'em. I'll prolly start a new thread. Anyway, i've learned a few things from working on this beast. First thing, long tubes are definately "time consuming" but over all not that hard to do. You'll definately have your fair share of scratched up hands though. Second thing is..... there is a ton of things attached to that dang motor. And the final thing is...... it'll definately be a chore to put it back in. But, i'm not by any means a professional mechanic, but just a young guy with a love for cars and a ton of determination. I'd tackle this job again if the situation calls for it, but hopefully it never does. So..... the first part of my battle with this thing is complete.

[Ken 01-Cobra]

Originally posted by smashedheadcat
Little stuff like that just makes everyone's day a little more fun ya know. The new guys probably feel stupid when all's said and done, but it lets them know that even SSGTs and Gunnys aren't always serious. Speaking of which, i think i'm getting promoted DEC 1st

Hey, I know about thinking you're getting promoted. I had 28 months time in grade as an E-3. (maybe I shouldn't have made so much fun of military intelligence... ) So I will wait until you get it to congratulate you, but good luck!

[Ken 01-Cobra]

Originally posted by smashedheadcat
**UPDATE**

When i look at my hands..... they are definatley scratched up. A good long hard afternoon of work on the cobra (which drifted way off into the night hours) the engine has finally made it's way outta the car. I've taken some pictures of the removal, and they are all getting developed as I type this. I'll pick them up after work tomarrow, and i'll post'em. I'll prolly start a new thread. Anyway, i've learned a few things from working on this beast. First thing, long tubes are definately "time consuming" but over all not that hard to do. You'll definately have your fair share of scratched up hands though. Second thing is..... there is a ton of things attached to that dang motor. And the final thing is...... it'll definately be a chore to put it back in. But, i'm not by any means a professional mechanic, but just a young guy with a love for cars and a ton of determination. I'd tackle this job again if the situation calls for it, but hopefully it never does. So..... the first part of my battle with this thing is complete.

Cool man! So is it off to see the wizards this week?

[BadMoFo]

was wondering where you were sat, now I know. sounds like you were busy. glad to here things are coming along, hopefully you will have her done by the next cruise time.

[smashedheadcat]

I'll try to answer everything on this one post......... here goes. Turns out that i just got promoted today. so a sgt i am!! so sweet!! Josh.... sorry about saturday, it was totally dedicated to the car. i honestly forgot all about the cruise in. i'd a went if i'd remembered. i'll go to the next one for sure. So the motor's out, and i honestly won't get the motor up to true blue til next week i'm affraid. unless i can scam outta work and find someone with a truck that'll bring me up there. i've got a few friends with trucks, but we work in the same shop so it's tough for the both of us to take the same day off of work. but, it'll get up there very soon. This weekend is being claimed by my wonderful girlfriend. i'm going to the marine corps ball in dc with her.

[Ken 01-Cobra]

Congratulations Sergeant Josh! Way to go man!

Ar-oh...girlfriend? Do you know how EXPENSIVE those are? They make cars look absolutely tame by comparison!

[smashedheadcat]

Originally posted by Ken 01-Cobra
Congratulations Sergeant Josh! Way to go man!

Ar-oh...girlfriend? Do you know how EXPENSIVE those are? They make cars look absolutely tame by comparison!

Thanks for the congrats. I'm pretty proud. The girlfriend is definately worth the $$. But however, she's pretty much self dependant. She's a corvette girl, cuz daddy made her that way. But he did say my cobra earned a spot in his driveway, so that's cool. My girlfriend hates mustangs, but i never let her see the car until Labor day. She says she'll make an exception for mine because of it's incredible beauty and speed. ha ha ha. She shows support in my love of cars, and also said if we get married, then she won't make me get a minivan. So that in my book, is a keeper. Also, she's 5ft 3 and weighs 107lbs. can't go wrong there either.

[Ken 01-Cobra]

Dang boy...just look at what you just typed! AHEM, some day when we're at the same event or something, I'll have the chat with you just to be SURE you know what you're getting into!

[smashedheadcat]

Originally posted by Ken 01-Cobra
Dang boy...just look at what you just typed! AHEM, some day when we're at the same event or something, I'll have the chat with you just to be SURE you know what you're getting into!

I'd honestly give everything i've ever owned to keep this girl in my life. But, she has zero problems with me and my love for cars. She loves going to the drag strip, and ya just can't beat that.