redpatcher Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 We've all overcome a lot of adversity and hurdles to get our packages done. If you havent watched this movie yet, its worth the 1 1/2 hours it is. Its called Speed and Angels. I believe its free on Hulu right now. Its about 2 pilots who were told they'd never fly, but got the chance to fly the F-14 and fulfill their dream as Naval Aviators. Trust me, you'll feel motivated when its over. 4 Quote
PhrogGuy Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Hmm, I have been stuck on "Major Dad" (Don't judge me. It is much funnier 20 years later with kids and a military career of my own) but I will mos def check it out. Quote
redpatcher Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 Maj Dad is always a classic. However, I think most people here will relate to this movie a lot. Quote
Flying Pig Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Darn, I thought this was going to be a discussion about Firebirds Ya'll can thank me later http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G85RB3NIfMA Quote
redpatcher Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 Darn, I thought this was going to be a discussion about Firebirds Ya'll can thank me later http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G85RB3NIfMAIm probably going to be laughed at for saying this.. but I cant say I've ever heard of this movie.. Is it a Topgun knock off with Nick Cage? lol Quote
PhrogGuy Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Im probably going to be laughed at for saying this.. but I cant say I've ever heard of this movie.. Is it a Topgun knock off with Nick Cage? lolHow do you know about "Speed and Angels" and not "Firebirds"?? "Lean forward and choke yourself!!" Yes it is a Topgun knock-off. A very cheesy Topgun knock-off but worth it. You can probably google Firebirds panty periscope scene and will laugh your butt off. Quote
redpatcher Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 Im watching it now.. Im writing it off as helicopter knowledge studying. Quote
Flying Pig Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Its got great helicopter porn...... acting? Don't set your sights much above a high school play. How this movie didn't destroy Cage is beyond me! Quote
Lindsey Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Its got great helicopter porn...... acting? Don't set your sights much above a high school play. How this movie didn't destroy Cage is beyond me!That's because Cage destroyed himself. Can't stand him. 1 Quote
PhrogGuy Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 That's because Cage destroyed himself. Can't stand him.I sense a disturbance in the force. Some enmity, mayhaps?? Quote
redpatcher Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 Hm.. If I ever become an Apache driver, I'll have to yell random things in the cockpit like Cage... But, regardless, watch Speed and Angels. It'll change your life. For serious. Quote
Ardo09203 Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 Hm.. If I ever become an Apache driver, I'll have to yell random things in the cockpit like Cage... But, regardless, watch Speed and Angels. It'll change your life. For serious."I AM THE GREATEST!!!" 1 Quote
SemperGumby Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 There's a movie poster in 3rd Platoon's class room over in Hanchey. The Rucker "flying carrot" patch is even in the movie. Bring strawberry gum to the flight line. Quote
wopilot Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 Hm.. If I ever become an Apache driver, I'll have to yell random things in the cockpit like Cage... But, regardless, watch Speed and Angels. It'll change your life. For serious.We do this anyway Quote
Cantankerously Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 This does it for me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7HkG6OSo3E 1 Quote
smalltownguy Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 hahaha Archer... that's great, just great... nice one Cantankeroulsy 1 Quote
smalltownguy Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 I finally tracked down Speed & Angels and yeah it was a pretty good movie. Navy looks like they do some fun flying but doesn't seem like they see as much action as the rest. Plus I found it kinda funny how much they hated being on the boat when its only six months "deployed" and while they are still away from family, etc they dont take incoming so it cant be all that bad! Quote
PhrogGuy Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Sorry brother, a 6 month deployment is still a 6 month deployment. And. . . I will take getting shot at over the boat any day of the week. Trust me, it blows. Troof. 1 Quote
redpatcher Posted October 28, 2013 Author Posted October 28, 2013 Sorry brother, a 6 month deployment is still a 6 month deployment. And. . . I will take getting shot at over the boat any day of the week. Trust me, it blows. Troof. Im going to second what Phrog said, yall Army folk have it easy. Boats suck. A lot. Quote
smalltownguy Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 haha i feel a cliche coming on.... "grass is always greener on the other side"... anyone? Idk guys, I'm sure it sucks and there are plenty of other ways to die out there... however at least your showers don't freeze in the winter. I can't speak for it though since I havent been on the boat for a deployment. I could see being at a nice BIG base may be better than the boat, even with incoming. FOB/COP life though is way worse than any boat I've ever seen, heck if you are on a carrier like the pilots from speed & angels you would even have more open space to roam than some places ive seen. Oh well, it all sucks im sure. Quote
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