A Letter From the Longhorns
Longhorn SAR Team Naval Air Station Fallon 4755 Pasture Road Fallon, NV 89406 We are contacting you to inform you of our availability for the foreseeable future. Providing SAR services will be based upon our aircraft availability and military NAS Fallon airfield operations. During military flight operations, NAS Fallon SAR must maintain [...]
Deployment Checklist
Whether you've just been called to perform an IA or are deploying for a prolonged period, the following list is designed to ensure all of your personal, professional and financial things are in order. RAPID DEPLOYMENT Four steps you should address prior to departure • Prepare a will • Complete a power of attorney so [...]
Training of a Navy Rescue Swimmer
Navy Rescue Swimmers must have flexibility, strength, and endurance; The Aircrew Program is physically demanding and candidates must meet Navy Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) with a "satisfactory-medium" in all categories to enter aircrew school. They must also meet the following minimum physical fitness requirements: a. Be able to perform extensive daily calisthenics. b. Pass a Navy PFA [...]
Fernley Flood Caused by Gophers….
FERNLEY, Nev. (AP) — A levee broke early Saturday, pouring more 3 feet of water into about 800 homes and trapping about 3,500 people, authorities said. A 30-foot section of the Truckee Canal broke at around 4 a.m., sending a wave of water rushing into the desert town on the eastern side of the Sierra, [...]
The Dangers of Windchill
Wind chill is the apparent temperature felt on exposed skin, which is a function of the air temperature and wind speed. The wind chill temperature (often popularly called the wind chill factor) is always lower than the air temperature, except at higher temperatures where wind chill is considered less important. For instance, with a 27.8-kph [...]
Longhorns' Pilarski Named Region's Sailor of the year.
Onboard the USS Midway in San Diego, CA, Commander, Navy Region Southwest (CNRSW), Rear Adm. Len Hering announced the Navy Southwest Region’s Sailor of the Year (SOY). After his opening remarks, the admiral recognized each of the SOYs and presented them with a plaque and gift bag. He then announced Aviation Systems Warfare Operator 1st [...]
A Pilot's perspective…unaided vs. NVGs
Ever wonder what it looks like to look through Night Vision Goggles. In this video, you'll be looking at exactly what the pilots see. Notice what a difference the NVGs make.
Fallon's Longhorns Pass NATOPS Evaluation with flying colors.
Early this month the Longhorns of Naval Air Station Fallon conducted and passed their comprehensive NATOPS exam with flying colors. The Naval Aviation Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) is a positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in the aircraft mishap rate. The evaluation fouces on emergency procedures and [...]
Helicopter crew recounts flood rescues
Two crew members from the NAS Fallon Search and Rescue team spoke to the Fallon Rotary Club Tuesday about their harrowing adventures Jan. 5 during the Fernley flood. Petty Officers Michael Pilarski and Ricky Pierron, both dressed in bright orange flight suits, told the crowd how their training was put to the test that cold [...]
The Baddest Helicopter on the Planet.
Its arguably the Baddest Helicopter on the planet….The UH-1 or "Huey" is the most widely used military helicopter in the world. The Bell UH-1 series, better known as the "Huey", began arriving in Vietnam in 1963. Before the end of the conflict, more than 5,000 of these versatile aircraft were introduced into Southeast Asia. "Hueys" [...]
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