Enjoying a late night stogie

[ThankfulJoe]

Me and a few friends took a good hour and a half tonight to enjoy a weather day by lighting up a few cigars. When we have shitty visibility (due to dust/haze/smoke/etc) we pretty much get the night off since we can't fly. FYI, I've been night shift for a few months now if you're wondering why I'm so pale in the desert haha.

We're in the process of trying to form a cigar club. It's challenging because everyone is on different shifts, but if we finally get some meetings going I'll make sure to start posting pictures.

 

[Andytex]

Its good to see you guys get some down time.:tiphat:

 

[Soundwave13]

Love the ash on #3 & the boot shot is pretty cool too!

It's hard to beat them SW's!

Nice way to spend the evening!!

 

[Starz26]

Brings a whole new meaning to our usual ritual of enjoying a cigar.

 

[Alwayslit]

Thanks for your service..............nice downtime cigar.

 

[aea6574]

Thanks for the service. And very cool shots.

Best regards, tony

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Looks like a good time with a good cigar and good friends!

Be safe over there my brother!

 

[rduke10]

Glad to see you get some time to enjoy a little down time. Nice pics. Just curious, no IFR flying in those birds?

 

[ThankfulJoe]

Glad to see you get some time to enjoy a little down time. Nice pics. Just curious, no IFR flying in those birds?

The Apache isn't IFR rated. Although it does an excellent job of flying in IMC conditions with an outstanding flight management computer including attitude/altitude hold modes, GPS, back up instruments, etc etc... the GPS database is corruptible which is the main thing keeping us from being IFR capable. Well.. that and the fact that our only other system is a single ADF. We can't really do our mission anyway if we can't see the ground. FLIR can only see through so much before even it doesn't help. We can't support the ground guys if we can't even see them lol.

 

[rduke10]

The Apache isn't IFR rated. Although it does an excellent job of flying in IMC conditions with an outstanding flight management computer including attitude/altitude hold modes, GPS, back up instruments, etc etc... the GPS database is corruptible which is the main thing keeping us from being IFR capable. Well.. that and the fact that our only other system is a single ADF. We can't really do our mission anyway if we can't see the ground. FLIR can only see through so much before even it doesn't help. We can't support the ground guys if we can't even see them lol.

makes sense. when I fly the C172 I don't have to worry about hitting friendly's since i don't have a cannon and missiles and I don't do any flying over a hostile environment.

 

[mfromwhere]

Great cigar!
Great photos!

 

[Carpe diGar]

Looks like you had a good time - glad you were able ot enjoy - be safe and thank you and the others for what you're doing for the rest of us!!!

 

[Volusianator]

Great shots man, glad you enjoyed the sticks and downtime.

 

[mav_sd]

I like the "boot shot" too. Thanks for your service!

 

[ahbroody]

good stuff. Nice to see you guys enjoying a little down time

 

[.jacob]

Looks fun. Resize please.

 

[ciggy]

I'm damn proud of you guys!! Keep up the good work and remember there ARE alot of us back home praying for ya..Stay safe and woop ass!! :thumbsup:

 

[28Gauge]

Great post of a great moment!!!

 

[mg1cigar]

Amen to that Starz26!!
Great pics! May God bless you all, thank you for keeping us safe.
That cigar, I don't recognize the band, or symbol(New Orleans Saints) on the band, what is it? That maduro wrap sure looks creamy with a nice ploom of smoke I might add. By the ash it looks like a well constructed stick.
Good luck with your cigar club.
Mike

 

[Private Yesman]

What a way to make memories. Thanks for sharing these photos!

The cigar placed on the boot shot is awesome! It's simple, unique, but makes an outstanding documentary photo.