Hopefulflyer389

I literally laughed out loud when I read this in the case: 'jump up against the side of the chicken house and the walls and burst themselves open and die'

More $hit for pilots to avoid?

A generation of self entitlement... https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2015/11/12/cavuto_vs_million_student_march_keely_mullen_pay_for_always_be_a_one_percent.html

Rainbow sherbet was in my top 3....https://youtu.be/YbYWhdLO43Q

Thanks deaddebate. I owe you a beer if the opportunity arises. It seems that I fall under a class I and IA. I'm assuming I would be categorized as a class IA as my left eye puts me into the lower class?

Jumping in on the vision waiver band wagon here, my recent vision exam showed -2.75 in my left eye and -1.50 for my right, but my vision is correctable to 20/20. Should there be any concerns for not getting a waiver to fly fighters? I found the following "Vision & Refractive Error Standards" in AFI48-123, but it's dated 19 July 2012 and I can't seem to find and updated version. Also, I keep finding various answers to this with people that have similar vision.Thank you.

They're all 3 equally matched candidates.

Thank you to all. I would like to go to a brick-and-mortar school, but like jetdriver said, I just don't have that option for my current situation; have to work to feed my family. Great to hear that there are a few who have taken the program. [quote name="hpfulguardbum" post="400640" timestamp= Also, yes it is a real school and is recognized by the Air Force. I went on plenty of upt guard interviews and finally am going Active Duty after being accepted as a pilot on the 15ot01 board. Off to OTS in October!

I'm looking at enrolling into Utah Valley University's online Professional Pilot B.S. Program this Fall semester and looking to see if anyone has heard or used the program. The program seems to be a good match for me (ground school online and fly at local FBO) with the family/work and any feed back would be greatly appreciated. Also, where can I found out if the bachelor degree is recognized by the USAF? I have attempted to contact the local officer recruiter to verify this, but no luck in receiving a call back. Thank you. https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/aviation-science/aviation-science-professional-pilot-emphasis-bs/index.html

Does his pure confidence in knowing everything give you false hope that he will make it far enough to get an interview?

I hope they don't add this to some part of training for new officers. This kind of takes out the coolness factor of wanting to be a fighter pilot. "Yeah, I'm looking forward to getting that call saying I got a UPT slot. However, I'm more excited about throwing on some heels so I can talk to my wife more in depth about nail polish and what's trending with the other moms."

Warning: Rant in progress..... This is a great example of people feeling entitled to a hand out. Though I'm not in the military (working on it), I am a student pilot about to take my checkride for my PPL, going to school full time, married with two kids, a full time job. Guess what I did to get the money for my hours? HARD WORK(job, working on motorcycles, washing planes,etc.) and penny pinching. Amongst all of this, I always make sure that my family comes first. MAN UP AND FIND A WAY TO GET THIS ACCOMPLISHED. Rant over.....

Got a WTF moment when I read this. Googled "trugreen lawn care reviews" and came across a website called pissedconsumers.com. This picture was at the bottom of one of the reviews, so I was intrigued to read and I am glad I did. Enjoy......

I see and understand your logic Deaddebate. I searched through the threads and found some information on ready, but want to some clarification. You can have some occasional seasonal allergies when being selected for a pilot slot or you can "magically" get them after you receive your wings?

Thank you. I am assuming that I shouldn't voluntarily mention that I use a sinus rinse?

Just out of curiosity, how many people that are pilots use any form of sinus rinse? I noticed that I can sleep a lot better (also, when my youngest son doesn't wake up in the middle of the night) when I do use it and would like to continue using the rinse if this will not affect me down the road for pilot selection. Is this brought up in a medical exam? I have no reported allergies or sinus issues. Thank you.

My current studies are only basics until I decide what I want to major in, which will be decided soon. Was thinking of doing Aviation Management, Business, or Engineering. Want to de diverse if I have to take a normal job during a furlough or be a test pilot. Thinking of the future. I didn't think about doing the restricted ATP route. I would hopefully be up to the ATP requirements of 750 hours when I get accepted into the ANG (being optimistic) and can acquire my ATP license.

I will be looking into AFROTC very soon and I will be asking about the commitment portion as well. I wouldn't mind still serving my country, but in the long run, how much will it affect my ability to establish my seniority for flying? Obviously a different topic and we all know that a good military record looks great on a résumé; just looking out for the future of my family and I will always question of what is the best route until I can stand at the fork in the road of life. Which is funny in a way, since I want to be a pilot and I will be gone a lot.

Thank you everyone once again for all of the good information. I would rather base my opportunity on getting my degree and apply for a pilot slot, then go through ROTC and end up without a pilot slot . That way if I don't make it, I can walk away with no commitment on something I don't want to do and I will already be flying. You can through AFROTC now and if it is given, you can opt out of joining and owe them nothing? Even with a scholarship? Can you go through ROTC paying for college yourself and if you can't become a pilot you can quit? I will get more information from recruiters and search the forum.

Thank you for the replies. Will be increasing my school load in the coming semesters. The wife (which completely supports me flying) and I are trying to put ourselves into a position, so I can quit my job and go to school full time, but with having the boys, having health insurance is a must have. I live in the DFW area and the closest guard unit is the 136th AW. Trying to find my way in, so I can get more information. I am wanting to fly fighters (like most people dream of) since the plan is to fly commercial and thought it would be a nice break to fly something like that. However, I will be happy with anything I can qualify for. It may sound bad, but I don't see myself joining if I can't fly. The family would not gain anything money wise or time wise even though I do have this burning desire to join, so I can contribute to my country. You are correct on the timeline Gray Beard. I want to get my degree and attempt to qualify off of the street, instead of enlisting and wasting time. The future is unknown and all that can be done is to work hard. Also, I don't trust recruiters. There is only Army ROTC program that is available at the community college I attend. Air Force ROTC is available at a university that is about 45 minutes away from the house but the tuition goes from th $55.00 a credit hour to nearly $300.00.

Morning Everyone, I am in need of some insight on my situation and I was told by numerous UPT students that this was the place to ask. I turned 24 this year in July, Married with 2 boys (2.5years old and 11 months old) and started college this year in May and I will have only 13 college credit hours at the end of this year. If I stay on track I can graduate with my bachelor's by the time I am 28-29. I am also currently acquiring my licenses, so I can fly as career no matter which path I take. I want to fly in the ANG/ Reserve with no previous military experience. My question is, am I too late to chase this dream? I spoke to a recruiter briefly on the phone and the first thing he told me is that I should enlist first and then go for a pilot slot, as most of the time they hire with in. Basically, he was trying to suck me down there so I can sign up for something else. Thank you for the info and for your service.