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Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2019, 20:53
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

'bubba, She was on my list of things to...

'bubba,

She was on my list of things to Google but just hadn't gotten around to her yet. She's an interesting case study on a couple of levels. All things considered, I'm on her side.

I don't...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2019, 12:12
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

Kind of wondered what she had in mind for...

Kind of wondered what she had in mind for herself. Looks like a tough row to hoe:

“Rahmani said she has not been able to fly since she has gotten to America, but she wants to fly again and join...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2019, 11:13
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

A bit of an update on Afghan pilots training in...

A bit of an update on Afghan pilots training in the USA. The woman who is the subject of this thread, Niloofar Rahmani, is mentioned in the 2nd link below but still no statement about what she's...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2018, 13:40
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

Update from about a year ago: “Motley,...

Update from about a year ago:


“Motley, Rahmani’s lawyer — who has known the pilot for three years and has helped support her as she waits in limbo for the U.S. to make a decision on the request...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2017, 15:03
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

Even The Google has lost track of her. ...

Even The Google has lost track of her. So....what regional is she flying for ? ;-))
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2017, 19:54
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

Here are the circumstances into which she was...

Here are the circumstances into which she was headed. Looks like every pilot loss would be felt:



https://aviationvoice.com/afghan-air-force-needs-more-pilots-and-planes-201608171028/
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2017, 09:18
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

"She is still waiting for her asylum request to...

"She is still waiting for her asylum request to be considered by the state department. Could take months. "

Fonsini,

She must've been pretty well "vetted" when she came here for training.

Is...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2017, 21:07
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

Niloofar Rahmani seems to have dropped off radar....

Niloofar Rahmani seems to have dropped off radar. I find nothing about her online since late 2016. It'd be interesting to see how she's made out in her effort under the new US administration.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2016, 21:16
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

"My former Afghan colleague recently retired as a...

"My former Afghan colleague recently retired as a Delta captain."

Airbubba,

Is he O-DL or F-NW ?

Heck of a story.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2016, 20:46
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

A young lady from Pakistan undertook a somewhat...

A young lady from Pakistan undertook a somewhat similar arduous path to fly in the USA. While not under quite such dramatic circumstances as the Afghan lady, still quite a trek against serious...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2016, 20:02
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

" Why so much animosity towards her?" ...

" Why so much animosity towards her?"

Nemrytter,

If you're asking me, I'm not sure where you saw animosity in anything I said about her. I'm actually rootin' for her. :-)

Obama will need...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2016, 19:14
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

"What exactly did she think the risk would be as...

"What exactly did she think the risk would be as a female air force pilot in the AAF?"

semperfubar,

Yep, gutsy move. But where there's risk there can be rewards. She's pretty high profile...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2016, 17:58
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

"If you read the article and if she says is true...

"If you read the article and if she says is true , I do not blame her. "

ATC Watcher,

Nor would I. Her fears are likely reasonable.

Sometimes these folks just vanish..or try to:


Air...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2016, 15:55
Replies: 27
Views: 19,944
Posted By bafanguy

Woman Afghan AF Pilot Seeks Asylum

It'll be interesting to see how this turns out. Her minders at home aren't likely all that happy about her actions. Now that she's tipped her hand, it may be very problematic for her to go home...
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