An Apology

[marcelbrabson]

Yesterday I submitted a post to the forum that was totally out of line. I made some comments about F.O. and it's management that I should not have said. When other members of the forum response I said some things to them that I should not have said. I would like to apologize to Management and staff of F.O. and to all the members of the forum. I shot my mouth off without having all the facts and that's not like me. I broke one of my most sacred rules. Don't hate on the way another man makes his cheese (money). The way they are doing things does make sense to me now. We are all here for the same reason. A love of flying. I hope that through F.O. I can relive the fun and the challenges that I experienced at UPT. Again my apologies to anyone that I may have offended.

[Buckshot]

wow, a lot of respect to you for posting this. I didn't find your post overly offensive, I've seen a lot worse, but to come on here and make the above post after clearing up any misconceptions is very good of you and is much appreciated. Rep coming your way.

[Maple]

Thanks dude, means alot when someone takes the time and thinks about what we are doing, and what a work load it is. We are hard at work. See its 2am here right now and I going through T-38 Engine documentation reviewing and F-16 stuff. What units did you fly the Viper in?

[xhaos]

Just keep in mind, that when ever you say I'm A,B,C and all you X,Y,Z (include swearing here), you provide extreme disservice to all in A,B,C.

Cheers.

[A.S]

After reading this:

About marcelbrabson
Biography
Married, two kids, one granddaughter. Served as an Army Ranger then as a Air Force F-16 Pilot.
Location
Orlando, Fl.
Interests
Aviation, Computers, Old school hip-hop, & jazz
Occupation
Information Security Analyst.

i thought, this guy is just in very bad mood :rofl respect

[marcelbrabson]

After reading this:

About marcelbrabson
Biography
Married, two kids, one granddaughter. Served as an Army Ranger then as a Air Force F-16 Pilot.
Location
Orlando, Fl.
Interests
Aviation, Computers, Old school hip-hop, & jazz
Occupation
Information Security Analyst.

i thought, this guy is just in very bad mood :rofl respect
Thank you. I was. Mad stress on my chest.

[Cali]

The other members shouldn't have said some of the things also. It happens to the best of us...

[marcelbrabson]

Thanks dude, means alot when someone takes the time and thinks about what we are doing, and what a work load it is. We are hard at work. See its 2am here right now and I going through T-38 Engine documentation reviewing and F-16 stuff. What units did you fly the Viper in?

I flew with the 93rd FS Homestead ARB, Fl. F-16C

[snacker]

I'm curious, how does a US Army Ranger become an F-16 pilot? Did you feel safer up there than on the ground whe calling for air support?:wink2:

[marcelbrabson]

I'm curious, how does a US Army Ranger become an F-16 pilot? Did you feel safer up there than on the ground whe calling for air support?:wink2:

I became a Ranger first for the training and at that time in my life I liked to kick ass. But it was mostly for survival. Also the money to help pay for college (B.S. degree in Aeronautics). If I ever got shot down I would have a better than average chance of getting away and if I was to be captured I could endure a hell of a lot more than a pilot who just went through survival training. It was all part of a plan. Remember if you fail to plan. You plan to fail. One last thing. Fighter pilots make movies. Attack pilots make history. But Rangers lead the way!!!
PS. As far as feeling safer in the air than on the ground let me just say this. Death is everywhere. It can come from a snipers bullet or from a SU-37.