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  1. MarkPDX

    MarkPDX F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    Not sure how I ended up getting this thing in the mail today but received a certificate and lapel pin from Lockheed for 1000 hours in the C-130. It's a little out of date because I have more than 2000 hours but I still thought it was kinda neat.

    Anybody else have something like this? I'm guessing Lockheed must do this for other aircraft... anybody know if the other manufactures do anything similar?
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  2. BubblesQuah

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    That's cool - even if a little late.

    What "privileges are occasioned by same"?
     
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    Congrats!

    Probably the "privilege" of posting that in public :)
     
  4. MarkPDX

    MarkPDX F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    I have no idea...... it's pretty loud inside. Maybe a discount rate on hearing aids? All the old timers seem to be deaf.
     
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    WHAT? SPEAK UP, SON!
     
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    Hey! I mean, HEY! THAT'S MY LINE!

    Nice avatar, Cap'n. You earned it.

    Now, go getcha some!
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    I have one like that for 1000 and 2000 hours in the F-111, but it would take me a long time to find them. The 500, 1000, and 2000 hour patches are a lot easier to find.

    I still have a box of Classic Ear Plugs sitting right above my monitor. Old habits are hard to break.

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  8. MarkPDX

    MarkPDX F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    No kidding...... Even when I'm flying commercial I get a quick urge to turn the radar stabilization off just before touchdown.

    I have the 1500 hour patch someplace but never have worn it. Highest one I have ever seen was a 10,000 hour on a C-5 guy.
     
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    well done mate ...
     
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    How come Cessna did not send me one on the 172?
     
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    Bell and Sikorsky have similar programs for aircrew who fly their aircraft. They are technically safety certificates, so your hours have to be 'accident-free'. Bell and Sikorsky also have rescue certificates, since their products are often used for SAR and MEDEVAC. Aircrew can apply for a certificate (and cool tie tack) for each rescue, but typically they just apply for a certificate commemorating their first 'save'. You can only wear so many tie tacks....
     
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  13. MarkPDX

    MarkPDX F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    That's true they are for accident free hours...... Gotta wonder though what their criteria for accidents might be. A couple of my buddies have involved in Class A accidents in the last few years though both have been entirely the result of maintenance issues.
     

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