I was just wondering if it's possible for a pilot, in any branch of the military, to give a civilian a ride? Specifically on a helicopter?
2007-10-21 16:41:58 · 3 answers · asked by Krissy J 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes it is possible. It takes a lot of paperwork but it can be done. Go to the Information Officer at the base you want the flight to be taken from. Ask them what is needed. If you watch Orange County Choppers Vinny and Rick got rides in F16s. I was a pilot on a B52 and gave maybe 5 or six rides.
2007-10-21 18:10:43 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Unless you are in need of being rescued from the roof of your truck after trying to cross a river or some other natural event.
I know a guy that was on the USS Connie to work on the ATM. It was a day cruise out of Pearl. Anyhow they were redirected to the coast of Honduras. They would not let him go even on the mail plane because he was a lowly civilian.
We were asked many times to give a good word for people for a ride on a Huey. That word does not exist though.
SSG US Army 73-82
2007-10-21 18:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can happen during air shows and promotional events but is not very common and requires a lot of approvals.
2007-10-21 16:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by penncomm1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋