I reported into Pensacola July 73. ended up flying CH-53D (mostly) with HMH-461.
One T-28 instructor had an interesting entry into the “Funny Things the Students Did” book.
“Student Initiated spin at 13,000’ MSL.
Student froze with stick full aft.
Student did not respond to verbal commands to center stick.
Instructor was unable to push stick forward with both hands pressure.
Instructor finally succeeded in getting foot behind stick and kicking it out of student’s grip.
Recovered from spin at 5,000’ MSL. (Note: Training Command SOP requires bailout if Spin not recovered by 5,000’ AGL.)
Returned to altitude to resume spin training.
Student successfully recovered this time.
Student did four successful spin recoveries.”
Talk about EARNING your flight pay!
Exceptionally crazy job. This stud went props to VRC 50 flying C-1A CODs .. Many traps, many engine failures. One time I had to fly from Iwakuni to Atsugi for repairs. Only there could I get the RMI, VOR, TACAN,etc repaired. Flew at night on airways using only a wet compass and ADF. Fudged all reports.