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DCStoF4 (Standalone version) by SharkNoir
[March 17, 2024, 03:19:25 PM]

Author Topic: Go by Foghorn.  (Read 6359 times)

Offline Foghorn

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Go by Foghorn.
« on: January 21, 2021, 01:20:28 PM »
Hello all,

Retired USAF F-16 IP, now turned civilian-employee test pilot on the same airframe (and a few others).  I've been lurking the forums awhile before I now introduce myself.  Love the simpits I have found on here.  Very, very impressive work.

Yes, you may ask me questions.  I still have an active security clearance and work in that community, so please understand if I refuse to answer something.

Again, I'm very impressed with the simpits on here.  Love the attention to detail.


Foghorn
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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2021, 02:28:58 PM »
Welcome-welcome Foghorn!  You're certainly someone I'd like to have a beer with... :beer: ...maybe someday?
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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2021, 03:32:17 PM »
Greetings Foghorn!

Great to have a real F16 pilot on the forum.  Thanks for volunteering your expertise as well, I am sure you will get many questions.  :thumbsup:

I think it's safe to say that all of us would be interested to know more details of your career/background. 

Welcome....

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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2021, 03:51:08 PM »
Welcome Foghorn,

nice to see that a real world Viperdriver joined in.
Get prepared for the questions. On the other hand
don't hesitate to ask us all stuff pit building related
if interested.

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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2021, 03:59:47 PM »
Welcome Foghorn, always nice when the lurkers come out :)

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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2021, 04:34:09 PM »
Welcome Onboard Sir!  :)

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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2021, 05:51:48 PM »
Welcome to the group Foghorn. Great to have a Viper Driver on board.
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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2021, 01:43:41 AM »
Welcome on board  :vprules:

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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2021, 05:03:36 AM »
Hey Foghorn, and Welcome to VP.
Its always super cool to have real F-16 pilots joining us, and ofcause we all respect what you can and can not tell us, because as you have proberly always seen, many strive for realism in the F-16 cockpits.

So welcome to VP and injoy this side of the most famos Jet ever.

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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2021, 05:05:32 AM »
Cool to see the "real guys" pop in here  :thumbsup:
As you say, we care for the details, so don't hesitate to correct us on "mistakes"  :D
Needless to say you are most welcome here  :bounce2:

Are you planning to build a (desktop) pit ???

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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2021, 09:34:42 AM »
Welcome, sir.

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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2021, 09:46:22 AM »
Cool :beer2:

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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2021, 01:06:09 PM »
Oh wow.  Didn't expect this much response.  Thank you for the warm welcome! 

Yes, please feel free to ask questions.  More than happy to share (what I can).


Am I building a simpit?  -- Not really, just a generic desktop setup I can play multiple titles on.


My career in a nutshell:
27 years USAF, retired Colonel in 2017
2300 hours F16 Blocks 25/30/32/40/42/50 and 52 (majority in 50/52), also did the spin program at Edwards back in the day, so a 1.7 in the old Block 15 B-Model
77 Combat Missions
1300 hours T-37
800 hours T-38
1000 hours in various GA

Bases:  USAFA, Sheppard, Luke, Spangdahlem, Kunsan, Sheppard, Luke, Kunsan, Mountain Home, Kirtland, the Pentagram, HQ USCENTCOM (MacDill).

Married 26 years and counting, two sons grown and outta the house.  Retired in Tampa, cuz we love it here.


Nice to meet you.
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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2021, 02:29:57 PM »
Wow, that's quite the career..  I would almost call bullshit that is such an accomplishment!  I'm sure will gain much respect here and you already have mine.  :beer:
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Re: Go by Foghorn.
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2021, 02:31:29 PM »
So my first question is was "Foghorn" your official Callsign while operational?  If not what was it, and how did you earn it?   8)
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