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Well kind of depressing that I am again posting in this topic, but due to Sequestration myself and 37 other OTS selects have found out that we have been indefinitely pushed back from our 14-04 OTS class. As of right now we do not have new class dates, but are hearing that we might not go until August 2014 at the earliest. My question is, what happens with my flight physical and waiver, esp if I don't get a class till August or later? I know the physical is only good for one year, and I had mine stamped as approved on July 18th, 2013. Will I have to re-do my physical and waiver?

Ah ok, thanks for the info. That is too bad as I know those flight frames will look goofy on my narrow face. Oh well, thanks again for the info.

Thanks for the post, that picture was exactly what I was looking for. I think the smaller AO frames would work better for me as well. Does the AO frame come with the option of clear lenses and either a gold or black frame too?

Thread revival here. So I'll be wearing the flight frames at UPT due to the fact that contacts have always bothered my eyes. I've been a glasses only person for the last 5 or 6 years and have been much happier not having to deal with dry eyes and all that. But anyway, is this what the flight frames/sunglasses look like? While not the coolest things in the world those are significantly less nerdy than what I had been imagining. Just curious what kind of sexiness I am in for.

Just got the official word, waiver approved! Thanks to everyone for the help over the past few months. Next step, class date.

It was for refractive error. As far as I know I was within the waiver criteria based on the numbers I heard while taking my physical and the numbers I got from my own eye doctor shortly before the physical. I did get in touch with someone today in Flight Medicine where I took the physical, and they notified me that my paperwork was sent to AETC yesterday for approval, so that is good news. Any idea how long it takes to hear back once the paperwork is in their hands?

Coming up on the 3 month point since my physical and still no word on the waiver for refractive error. Anyone with any insight into the process know why it might be taking so long? A few of my fellow OTS selects had the exact same waiver approved in one to two weeks. I've tried getting updates from my recruiter but he always says he has no new info.

Any reason to worry after not hearing anything about my vision waiver after over 5 weeks? Contacted my recruiter today and he had not heard anything either. I'm assuming its just riding the paper work train around, but thought I would check.

Thank you. I was just as surprised with the 20/80 number. A few months ago at my own eye doctor I tested at 20/100. I think I just had a good day with my eyes and also maybe guessed right on the O's vs D's etc... Fingers crossed.

Just had my IFC1. Came out to 20/80 in both eyes, and my refractive error was outside the normal standard but was within the waiverable standard (-2.25 and -2.50 I think). My near vision also tested out to 20/30. All other parts of my physical were within standard and passed. What are my chances of getting my waiver approved? I'm feeling pretty good because I tested so close to the 20/70 limit.

Does anyone know if the 118th AS of the CT ANG Guard is still slated to change to MC-12s? The recent Guard Structure Changes stated that the C-27 squadron would not open, however a recent UPT Board posting by that unit in the Aviation Jobs section claims the opening is for a C-27. I'm thinking of applying to this unit, and just trying to figure out exactly what the future is looking like in terms of the aircraft they will be operating.

So I'm just looking for some clarification on something real quick: the difference between a Flying Class I phyiscal and a Flying Class II phyical. From what I am able to gather the Flying Class I is for clearance to enter UPT, and the Flying Class II is what you get after you become a winged aviator. Is this correct? Thanks in advance for helping out this OTS applicant.

Ok I have a few questions here so bare with me. First, I went through the AF waiver guide and confirmed what I thought might be the case: that I will need a vision waiver for refractive error. Which is unfortunate, but what I thought would be the case after I was told I was 20/100 by my eye doctor and saw the new prescription note she handed me. I'm planning on going the OTS route, and since I know that I will need a vision waiver, do I need to tell the recruiter that? Or do I just go through the whole process (assuming I get picked up for a pilot slot) knowing that I will eventually fail the vision test and have to get the waiver at that point? From what I'm gathering from this thread, this waiver is not one that you need to get before submitting an OTS application, correct?