Cadets as Mission Aircrew

[Eclipse]

I have had the opposite problem.   As and MO I've had pilots who wanted me to sit there with my hand my lap and look out the window. 

Not the kind of thing you should find out after wheels up - and if that's the attitude on the ground, something to discuss with
the AOBD before the sortie is released.

[Panzerbjorn]

I have had the opposite problem.   As and MO I've had pilots who wanted me to sit there with my hand my lap and look out the window. 

Not the kind of thing you should find out after wheels up - and if that's the attitude on the ground, something to discuss with
the AOBD before the sortie is released.

Agreed.

[MacGruff]

What is the definition of a "highbird" mission?  I've seen people throw the term around - in this thread and others - but appear to refer to different things. So, please help me understand what you mean by it?

Thanks,

[Eclipse]

An aircraft dedicated to communications, with either a radio operator (MRO/HRO) in the right seat or an airborne
repeater in the back set.  Usually goes into a parking orbit around 10K feet and circles for 3-4 hours.

[MacGruff]

Thanks.