"Fuzzy Footie" wrote in message
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Kevin Brooks wrote:

"Fuzzy Footie" wrote in message
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BamaJohn wrote:


Anyone have any information on how they feel Fort Rucker will fare in
the next round of Base Realignment and Closure. What are its strenths
and what are in weaknesses, and what are its major threats? Any
information is appreciated.

Fort Rucker will probably survive this round due to politics. (Yes, I
know the BRAC is supposed to be non-political.)

If the location of the Army Flight Training Center were to be made on a
strictly military needs basis, the Aviation Center would be moved to
Fort Irwin. Between the NTC and Edwards AFB, there are about 950,000
acres of desert and mountains for maneuver.


Is putting new trainee pilots into a high/hot situation from the outset
really advisable? Not to mention the folks running the NTC would
probably
just as soon not have to worry about all of those TH-67's whirling
around
while they are trying to do serious work like running a BLUEFOR BCT
through
the wringer...

Brooks


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Fuzz


Hey! Evolution in action. While Fort Irwin is probably not the best
climate or altitude to learn, for the foreseeable future that's the
climate they will be flying in. There is enough acreage that they could
keep to propeller heads away from the maneuver forces.

Of course, Forts Campbell, Bragg or Benning have much more 'back' post
area for flight training without flying trainees over civilian
neighborhoods.

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Fuzz




I see you've never been trained as a pilot. Hell, Texas ain't big enough to
train pilots in! Been there and done that, got the T-shirt, and wore it out
completely!