Can't say that I've heard "undergoing training" used that often around the
western USA. Then again, at the moment, I also can't say what I've usually
heard as an alternative. Could be a result of my mostly speaking Spanglish
of late, as I'm currently taking a well-deserved sabbatical in Baja,
Mexico. The sad part is that my English is suffering from it much more than
my Spanish is improving.
(And, you do know that it was all tongue in cheek, right? I'm quite good at
English to USA-English translation.)
On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 3:33 PM, Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Scott
>
> Yes, large jets are generally thought of as slow, although they can nip
> along pretty smartly – so the term is indeed erroneous. But whereas the
> USAF terms anything with bombs or guns a fighter, we call them fast jets.
> And most youngsters want operate them.
>
> Undergoing training is standard English, old chap :-)
>
> Thanks; I'm looking forward to a change to a different pace of life,
> different (reduced) responsibilities.
>
> Chris
>
>
> On 10 Apr 14, at 23:26, Scott Gomez <sgomez.baja@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Based on the article, Chris, I have a couple of questions:
> >
> > 1. There are a couple of references to "fast jets". Are there "slow
> jets"?
> > "Tired jets"? Perhaps a few "normal jets"?
> >
> > 2. I've not heard of someone "undergoing training". Does that require the
> > intervention of a physician? Anaesthesia? Was it painful?
> >
> > Congrats on the retirement and new job!
>
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