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Originally Posted by gatotom
throwing in my 2 cents..... my son who is soon starting his 3rd yr at USNA told me while at home during his summer leave, no, I don't want to fly jets, anyone can fly planes. Helos is were it's at.
After watching that show, Carrier, on pbs and watching the hassle of the jets landing on a pitching deck in 30' seas, Jet pilots have a very dangerous job, their timing and reflexes have to be unbelievable.
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Nothing again the carrier folks, but do a search on LAMPS MKIII and see what it's like to land on a frigate in 30' seas
I have been fortunate to fly every type of plane. They all have their merits. BTW, a good friend of mine has a son entering his third year at USNA!