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Originally Posted by Flap62
Given the background of the students, I would suggest that some sort of;
"for me the war is over" or "please recognise my white flag".
That should see them through most of their military career>
"for me the war is over" or "please recognise my white flag".
That should see them through most of their military career>
If I was someone with the head stuffed of military BS like you, I would remind you the full details of when and why the Italians should and did surrended. And when the British should have, but did not, and left thousands on the field. But, I won't do that.
Will just remind you, when in the future you can shut up, do us a favor and do it.
Bravo instead to bufe01 and bounce for helping our valiant PE in preparing the 'pilotini' to the language side of their profession. The only problem that I foresee is that they dosn't speak anything like English in Texas expecially, but with time and patience, if I did it, they can as well.
Take me downwind
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Originally Posted by el @
The only problem that I foresee is that they dosn't speak anything like English in Texas expecially, but with time and patience, if I did it, they can as well.
I did spend some time having my "pilotini" listen to Texan ATC. I am working on getting some live traffic from the AFB to help them prepare. I also taught them American English from the DoD's American Language Course books.
Thanks for your help as well.
PE
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PE, you are too right for your job. One last last ideao if you like, introduce the sideslip (scivolata d'ala) term and stimulate a discussion about pro vs. con of this tecnique in crosswind landings. Lot of gesturing and hot debate is guaranteed!
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quick comebacks..
good pair of straight-setting tips, el @! I'm sure our friends won't need any of them anyway, being so fluent in foreign languages and always ready for a good joke on latin colleagues...always nice to hear in our job, right?
PE, el @'s remark is entirely correct, you are one resourceful language teacher. Lived not far from Dallas for 4 years. Me and my wife loved it, even though I hated speeding tickets and connected procedures..
Glad to know my two pennies' worth led to something productive. Always available, as long as I can give you a decent answer.
Hope I didn't implicate any "inappropriate" comments on PM. Let me know.
PE, el @'s remark is entirely correct, you are one resourceful language teacher. Lived not far from Dallas for 4 years. Me and my wife loved it, even though I hated speeding tickets and connected procedures..
Glad to know my two pennies' worth led to something productive. Always available, as long as I can give you a decent answer.
Hope I didn't implicate any "inappropriate" comments on PM. Let me know.
