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Hello from Canada by ChrispyBiscuit99
[April 30, 2024, 06:49:56 AM]
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Offline FlyBoyd

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Hello
« on: October 10, 2019, 02:42:38 PM »
Hello all! 

I am excited to be a part of this forum and don't really think I've ever properly introduced myself. 

I am a prior USAF Pilot flying the Bone for a few years before moving to MQ-9s.  I chose MQ-9s for family reasons as it put me closer to my daughter.  I have now been flying the MQ-9 for 10 years.  I still fly as a member of the ANG in California and also fly as a contractor deploying to many locations around the globe. 

I have always been a fan of flight simulation and have been flying simulation for as long as I can remember.  It's part of the reason for joining the USAF to begin with.  I have seen the evolution of flight sims from solid colors and triangles to VR and photo-realistic terrain! 

I've always been a fan of the F-16 and have flown and loved BMS since the early days and now fly the Viper in DCS.  I have always wanted a pit and am now in the process of getting one made. 

Due to my deployment rotation I am in the process of creating some peripherals that are easy to take on the go aside from the pit.  I have browsed this forum for advice many times and love all the help.  I am glad to be a part of it and I hope I can contribute to this community as well.

Thanks!

Boyd "Panic" Smith
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Re: Hello
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2019, 02:49:02 PM »
Hey Boyd!
Nice introduction  :thumbsup: you and I have talked with each other, and I just want to formally WELCOME you to the NUT HOUSE  :harhar: :harhar: :harhar:

Always good to see a new member there is just as crazy as the rest of us.

Enjoy your journey here my friend, and once again Welcome

Kukki
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Re: Hello
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2019, 02:59:20 PM »
Welcome Boyd
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Re: Hello
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2019, 03:16:10 PM »
Greetings Boyd!

You are a lucky man flying the Bone.  There is not much like listening to the sound of that jewel taking off in burner.

Good luck on your pit and welcome!

Blaze
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Re: Hello
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2019, 03:21:02 PM »
Welcome and thank you for your service!
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Re: Hello
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2019, 03:41:18 PM »
Hi Boyd and welcome. Thank you for your service Sir.
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Re: Hello
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2019, 03:45:28 PM »
Welcome Boyd.

Great game last Saturday :)
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Re: Hello
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2019, 04:03:11 PM »
Welcome Boyd
It's great to have you here.
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Re: Hello
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2019, 08:04:43 PM »
Quote from: Kukki on October 10, 2019, 02:49:02 PM
Hey Boyd!
Nice introduction  :thumbsup: you and I have talked with each other, and I just want to formally WELCOME you to the NUT HOUSE  :harhar: :harhar: :harhar:

Always good to see a new member there is just as crazy as the rest of us.

Enjoy your journey here my friend, and once again Welcome

Thanks man!  Lots of great stuff on this site! 



Kukki
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Re: Hello
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2019, 04:03:53 AM »
Welcome aboard! How does it feel to fly a Reaper instead of being inside a plane?
My guess is that it would feel more like a simulator, but you know better.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Hello
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2019, 04:51:58 AM »
Welcome!
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Re: Hello
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2019, 11:04:01 PM »
Welcome...a good friend of mine is just off to start Bone training.

Expensive beastie, but I can suggest one of these for a suitcase-traveling setup -

https://xkeys.com/xk12joystick.html
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Re: Hello
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2019, 07:59:52 PM »
Quote from: Rufus on October 11, 2019, 11:04:01 PM
Welcome...a good friend of mine is just off to start Bone training.

Expensive beastie, but I can suggest one of these for a suitcase-traveling setup -

https://xkeys.com/xk12joystick.html

Well I wish him luck!  He's going to love it!

Thanks!
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Re: Hello
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2019, 08:25:54 PM »
...he went from an Lt in the USN to a Capt in the USAF...fastest rise to Capt in Navy history!
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Re: Hello
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2019, 11:23:36 PM »
Welcome to the freak show... :taz:
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