View Full Version : AH-6 "Little Bird" Selection--HOW?
mgreco4343
07 Oct 08, 15:56
How does one go about becoming a Little Bird (AH-6) pilot? I know it isn't an option out of flight school (at least I never heard of it) so how does one become one? Do you need to log a certain # of hours as a pilot and then put in a packet to receive the training? Any particular helicopter experience favored?
Also, I know it is used mainly for Special Ops so I would guess it isn't easy to get a training slot. I was told these are most predominantly used by the 160th SOAR. Haven't been able to find ANY information AT ALL on this subject. ANY info someone could give me would be appreciated!!!
if they tell you, they would have to cut your head off and put it in the safe.
If you are in flight school, then I would suggest worry about graduating, going to your first unit getting some experience, then you can figure out how to apply, and figure out what you would be getting yourself into.
Great... You just earned "double secret" probation with your first post.
Bruce West
07 Oct 08, 17:22
I was told these are most predominantly used by the 160th SOAR. Haven't been able to find ANY information AT ALL on this subject.
Obviously you don't have the ability to type "www.google.com" into your browser address bar....
Bruce West
07 Oct 08, 17:24
I know it isn't an option out of flight school (at least I never heard of it)
Correct...Churck Norris was the only one to do this option
jimbobjones
07 Oct 08, 17:32
Is that Chuck's evil twin? I betcha Churck got picked on a lot as a kid.
As previously stated you can find 99% of all you need via google. Secondly, nothing you do now will make or break future dreams...so graduate and people at your next unit will gladly fill you in. This way you're not wasting braincells on pointless worries and more importantly discussing opsec on an open net.
Varangian
07 Oct 08, 18:14
I'm late to the party...
yes you can find the SOAR website via google.......however it like everything else in the Army has an application process...you can apply anytime...or when you receive the email saying that the SOAR is looking for pilots..... however prior to applying you would probably want oh lets say above 1000 hrs total time and above 300 PC hours...little birds are hard to get..depending on if you want lift little birds or attack little birds..
How does one go about becoming a Little Bird (AH-6) pilot? I know it isn't an option out of flight school (at least I never heard of it) so how does one become one? Do you need to log a certain # of hours as a pilot and then put in a packet to receive the training? Any particular helicopter experience favored?
Also, I know it is used mainly for Special Ops so I would guess it isn't easy to get a training slot. I was told these are most predominantly used by the 160th SOAR. Haven't been able to find ANY information AT ALL on this subject. ANY info someone could give me would be appreciated!!!
I think this is just a lazy reporter. Put a little effort in to it! Geeezzzusss CCChristttt!
As said before, you need to graduate, get some experience, maybe a rotation or two, then look into it. A few thousand hours, lots of goggle time and a never say die attitude will go a long way, but there are no guarantees, ever. You will earn your spot.
TheHarryMan
07 Oct 08, 21:52
Start by eating Wheaties...
dirtyharry71
08 Oct 08, 07:14
As you drive to the PX, there is a huge white bear on your right. Go behind the bear and check in his crack. There are 3X5 cards there and instructions how and where to send the cards. You will need a DNA sample, touch it in designated places with designated fingers, and hold it to your retna for 30 seconds. But that is all there is. Good luck. Take the blue pill!
As you drive to the PX, there is a huge white bear on your right. Go behind the bear and check in his crack. There are 3X5 cards there and instructions how and where to send the cards. You will need a DNA sample, touch it in designated places with designated fingers, and hold it to your retna for 30 seconds. But that is all there is. Good luck. Take the blue pill!
you forgot to mention your post will self destruct in 30 seconds
LMFAO! DH, I spit bagel all over my laptop.....haha
Weekend Warrior
08 Oct 08, 10:57
Mother may I dog face to the bananna patch?
Since we are obliviously just logging on and blurting out whatever the first question comes to mind without doing ANY reasearch or putting forth ANY effort before hand.
And if you can tell me who said the first sentence in my post, you win absolutely nothing.
Mother may I dog face to the bananna patch?
Since we are obliviously just logging on and blurting out whatever the first question comes to mind without doing ANY reasearch or putting forth ANY effort before hand.
And if you can tell me who said the first sentence in my post, you win absolutely nothing.
Steve Martin
Combat Dan
08 Oct 08, 12:35
Start by eating Wheaties...
Or your Mom. . . . .
mattmanly
08 Oct 08, 14:24
They moved the bear. He was replaced by a UAV on a stick. And it has teeth. The bear resides kitty corner to 5700, opposite the museum. I have been told that the 3x5 cards are still available.
TheHarryMan
08 Oct 08, 15:31
Or your Mom. . . . .
Hey!!! I don’t have a Mom, me and my dad share yours...
Or your Mom. . . . .
Your Mom has no nutritional value... but she's a superfreak!
Varangian
08 Oct 08, 18:41
Mother may I dog face to the bananna patch?
Precision, please....
May I mambo dogface to the banana patch?
dirtyharry71
08 Oct 08, 20:24
Oh, I forgot, if the bears crack isn't open, fondle the balls.
Combat Dan
08 Oct 08, 22:14
Hey!!! I don’t have a Mom, me and my dad share yours...
A little Eiffle Tower action going on? Thats awesome, take pictures!
TheHarryMan
08 Oct 08, 22:19
A little Eiffle Tower action going on? Thats awesome, take pictures!
I can’t have pictures like that floating around when I run for public office…
Combat Dan
08 Oct 08, 22:20
I can’t have pictures like that floating around when I run for public office…
Yeah, that too. Dont forget those hours of tape where you and Chris Hanson talked about why you were visiting that 12 year old on To Catch a Predator.
TheHarryMan
08 Oct 08, 22:26
Yeah, that too. Dont forget those hours of tape where you and Chris Hanson talked about why you were visiting that 12 year old on To Catch a Predator.
Ya that’s the last time I agree to run your collection route. I don’t care how much that little bastard owed you.
Combat Dan
08 Oct 08, 22:29
Ya that’s the last time I agree to run your collection route. I don’t care how much that little bastard owed you.
Hey, I only had you swing in there to get money from the dad. I didnt tell you to bring those condoms and the bottle of whiskey.
TheHarryMan
08 Oct 08, 22:35
Hey, I only had you swing in there to get money from the dad. I didnt tell you to bring those condoms and the bottle of whiskey.
I can’t help it if I am always prepared. You never know when you may run into some college girls majoring in Bisexual Asian Studies.
Combat Dan
08 Oct 08, 22:38
I can’t help it if I am always prepared. You never know when you may run into some college girls majoring in Bisexual Asian Studies.
Oh yeah, I forgot, you always roll around Corvallis with that stuff in your back pack. Thats just a shitty coincidence. Good thing you left out the ruphies though, that would have been a tough one to play off.
TheHarryMan
08 Oct 08, 22:45
Your Mom goes to College
Combat Dan
08 Oct 08, 22:47
Yeah, she went to college with your Mom, an still has those pictures of your mom grinding on FDR.
TheHarryMan
08 Oct 08, 22:50
Yeah, she went to college with your Mom, an still has those pictures of your mom grinding on FDR.
That wasn't my Mom...it was my grandma
Combat Dan
08 Oct 08, 22:54
No, Im sure it was her, because he introduced his New Deal to your Mom's Tennessee Valley Authority.
TheHarryMan
08 Oct 08, 22:56
Well, it was either my Mom’s TVA or your Mom’s Great Depression…
Combat Dan
08 Oct 08, 23:03
I could see how you got confused between your mom and grandma. Your grandma is the reason Teddy Roosevelt spoke softly and carried a big stick.
TheHarryMan
08 Oct 08, 23:07
Well because of your Mom he was know as a “Rough Rider”
Combat Dan
08 Oct 08, 23:13
No no no, he got that name from the condoms he used that your mom always carried around.
TheHarryMan
08 Oct 08, 23:15
It figures that your Mom wouldn’t carry condoms…
Combat Dan
08 Oct 08, 23:18
She didnt need to. She wasnt a dirty old whore. For all you know, your dad could be Walter Mondale.
TheHarryMan
08 Oct 08, 23:22
She didnt need to. She wasnt a dirty old whore. For all you know, your dad could be Walter Mondale.
Well, if he’s my Dad, he’s better than your Dad…Geraldine Ferraro
Ah, Combat Dan and TheHarryMan. . . . Can't you just feel the love!?! :bravo:
lowlvlhell
11 Oct 08, 08:09
If Mike "Goomba" Greco started this I think he was fucking with everybody. Gay ass lift pilots. You got stuck in the wrong aircraft Goomba.
Warriorip
11 Oct 08, 08:49
lowlvlhell,
I take offence to the Gay ass lift pilot comment. ha!!
Andy,
We were in the FARP the other morning between missions when you guys were flying around and taking pics of various things on the airfield, and I thought I heard you on the radio. I tried to get you to come over to say hi, but I am guessing that wasn't you.
Hope all is well...should be leaving soon, huh?
DB
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