navychief

Thank you all for your kind comments. I am still in a kind of shock, I suppose. Several times each day, I think I see glimpses of Armand walking in our house, but realize it is one of our other cats. I love them all, but Armand was something special. He was my buddy; my best friend. Thanks again. Pete Ward, aka Navychief

Outstanding, Raptor! I started taking lessons early this year, but had to quit abruptly, because I found out I owed the IRS Commies too much money. If it works out that I can afford it, I plan to resume lessons. Quite an achievement, Raptor! Navychief

I was just thinking how great it would be, if and when Carrier OPs become a reality. Just imagine it, the entire aft end of the flight deck, covered with aircraft, turning and burnin' getting ready to launch. One by one, they taxi to the cats. The JBDs go up, the jets go to AB, and launch from the bow and waist cats. Awesome! And then there's the recovery. F-4s in the pattern, with their telltale smoke trails; in the "groove", coming in for a trap. A-7s, F-8s, RA-5Cs......all the powerful, yet beautiful USN/USMC warbirds from the Vietnam era, coming back to the deck. Perhaps this will never become a reality, but I sure can think about it. Carrier-based missions would be such a thrill, don't you agree? Carry on, shipmates! Have a Great Navy/Marine Corps Day! Navychief

I went to AVSIM to download the Taiwan terrain, but could not find it posted there. Am I looking in the wrong location? Navychief

Hey, I look at it this way. Think of computer games from ten years ago. Would you have imagined that they would have evolved to the state they are presently in? The graphics are so intense, and the realism is amazing!!!! No matter how long it takes, I am confident that my idea of Carrier OPs will become a reality for SFP1. This is a GREAT SIM!!! Thank you modders.......thank you from the bottom of my heart! Navychief

I agree with Posting Freak. The list of recently added messages was a great feature. I miss it too. Navychief

I agree, Redburn; this sim is great, even in its present state. The aircraft are beautiful, they handle great, and this sim is a lot of fun to play, period. And all the modders, with all of their talent, keep making in better all the time. I thank you all. Navychief

If the US Navy didn't teach me anything else, it DID teach me how to be patient. Years and years of waiting in line tends to teach one that it does no good to get upset, because the line didn't move any faster as a result. For those who are upset at waiting for The Patch; well, I put my trust in the talented people who say it will get here. Good things come to those who wait. Navychief

Hey FE You made a brief appearance a few weeks ago, and then vanished again. Just wondering if you are still around. Navychief contact me at: retnavycpo@hotmail.com

Congratuations, shipmate! And welcome back, even if but for a short time period, eh? NC

I finally found an aircraft I have been looking for; a US Navy Aries EP-3! It was made for FS2002, and I figured it would work ok in FS9. Wrong. Oh, it installed ok, but the landing gear are invisible. Great looking aircraft, otherwise, and the panel is good too. Can anyone tell me if there is a fix for this? Should be. Everything else looks fine. Main reason I wanted this particular aircraft, is because VQ-1 is the squadron I retired from, and this aircraft is modeled after the one that the Chinese brought down a couple years ago. I didn't actually fly in that aircraft, but my division took care of maintaining it! Navychief

Hey Dagger Do you know anything about Project AI? http://projectai.flight1.net/default.htm From what I saw on their website, it is a collection of free addons for FS9. The thing is, there is so much available, and I do not know where to begin. I downloaded the installer program, but have no clue what files to start with. Have you seen this site? If so, have you installed any of their addons? Let me know if you can help. I like the idea of adding a bunch of aircraft traffic to the airports. It is eerie at the airports when there are no other aircraft there. Navychief

Thanks, Dagger; I will be waiting to hear what you think! NC

No kidding, Beer, we really ARE looking forward to your next music video. The first one was a hit!!!! Navychief

I have a USB CH Pro Combatstick 568. Love it. Also, the CH Pro Pedals, and Throttle are great! Navychief

AD, Your work is simply supberb! The IC-2 ESCAPAC seat was so simple to work on, and it was a proven performer. Removing the seat for maintenance took no time at all. What took the most time was disconnecting the canopy actuator, to allow the canopy to be raised straight up so the seat would clear the cockpit. Thanks AD. You are definitely bringing back memories. NC

Hey MJ I agree with Scout51 about wanting to contribute. I too, don't have much use for PayPal, but the money order route would be fine, if credit card payment is not available through some other avenue. I visit your site many times a day, and I really enjoy the atmosphere on it. So many knowledgeable, and friendly folks! I have nothing but good things to say about Bio Hazard Central! I have learned a great deal about flight simming from your site, and I will be more than happy to contribute to it. Navychief

Well, I can sort of identify with your "not knowing how you got there" feeling. I was on liberty in Antalya, Turkey. I had made friends with a taxi driver who could not speak English, but knew German. I knew enough German to get my point across, and I told him I wanted to visit some local bars. I offered him a zippo lighter from my squadron, and that is like gold to them. He not only took me to his favorite bar, but paid for all my drinks. The next morning, I woke up in my rack aboard the USS Saratoga, and had no idea how I got there. To make matters worse, my wallet was missing! I panicked. I immediately got dressed (with head hurting worse than I had ever felt), and began looking for the squadron Master Chief to tell him my wallet, including my ID card, was missing. Not a good thing. While stumbling down the passageway, one of my fellow CPOs met me, and said, "Hey Pete, do you want your wallet back now? You gave it to me for safekeeping last night." Talk about relief! I never got drunk like that ever again. That scared me. Anyway. Enjoy the partying, but try to protect yourself too. Once you start drinking heavily, all your common sense takes a hike. Navychief

I like it, Dagger. I like it a lot! It'll be a blast to soar through those clouds. Should get some great screenshots. Thanks. Navychief

Rule number one around pools: Do NOT RUN. Navychief

Hey Snapple Yep, I too, am waiting for the infamous Patch #2 to come out, and then I plan on a lot of flying in this sim. I have received a couple of messages from folks, wanting to join the squadron. I haven't responded to the most recent one. No sense in doing any more, until the patch is released. How is school going, by the way? Enjoy the partying now. Real life has a way of taming ya. Navychief

I was on the way back from the dry cleaners with my Khaki CPO uniform. I am retired, but my soon-to-be wife wanted me to be in uniform for our wedding, the next day. As a result of the events of 911, we were'nt certain that the local courthouse was going to be open for business on the 12th! As it turned out, it was, thank goodness. At first, I thought (as did most people) that it was just an accident. And then the second plane hit. I don't care how long it takes, but terrorists must be made to understand that they will NOT win their war against the West. There will always be people who dislike our way of life. Fine. I can accept that. But killing innocent people is NOT the way to express such disdain. Personally, I wish they would dispense with capturing the terrorists, and simply shoot them on sight. Maybe THAT would send a message to the idiots that we are not going to put up with them. Navychief

Hey MrMudd I have the same Nvidia card as you, and the overclocking sounds great; except which file do I download? There seemed to be more than one, and also, is it necessary to buy a new fan or leave the cover off? I have a lot of cats, and the amount of dust/hair is bothersome. I try to keep the case clear of it. Navychief

Anyone have experience with this flight sim network? Please let me know. I just joined it, along with the Vitual US Navy Aviation network. Talk about serious flight simming! Whew! Anyway, I would appreciate any tips. FS2004 is definitely going to provide me with a platform for learning a LOT more about piloting. Navychief P.S. My wife and I are celebrating our "big" 2nd wedding anniversary this coming Friday.

Hey shipmates. I contacted the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola. One of the library researchers was kind enough to scan some pictures for me. This is the first of two posts, as I can only post 3 at a time. Sorry they are not in color. Both VA-83 pictures were from 1971-72. Navychief