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I'm pretty stoked they are doing these pictures.

Shoot first;ask answer questions NEVER

Gotcha. I believe the Cessna was well out of MKS's pattern and in class E airspace at that time. Checking up with CHS approach only takes a minute, but I know a lot of people that don't do that. Flight following is so easy to get and, at the very least, increases SA.

CHS tower handles the 10nm call and traffic pattern. CHS approach's airspace is approximately 30nm in every direction.

The word "immediately" doesn't specify the rate of turn; only that expeditious compliance is required to avoid an "imminent" situation. Perhaps a second, updated radar traffic advisory or foregoing the conditional phrase "if you don't have traffic in sight" would have helped avoid this collision. To further play Monday morning QB, perhaps taking aircraft characteristics into consideration, have the pointy-nose climb to avoid and re-vector for the approach. Looking at the illustration, perhaps a turn in the opposite would have been best. We weren't there and we can hindsight it all day. I don't put any party solely at blame, but I believe it was a combination of unfavorable variables. Edit for online college spelling skills.

I'm a controller at a fighter base and I fly recreationally. I wish every GA pilot could spend a day watching the scopes. It would be a really eye-opening experience and further justification to study your frequented airspace beyond just a glance at a sectional. x2 on the not needin further regulation, but perhaps a shift in culture. We have light a/c skirt the edges of our Delta through the FAF at g/s intercept altitude multiple times daily without flight following.

It’s a bold strategy, Cotton. Let’s see if it pays off for him.

How did the RPA selects take it?

I don't know if this is too off target for this thread, but they recently announced a dedicated OTS board for RPA dudes (16OTRPA). Projection for FY16 is approximately 265 RPA pilots from OTS. Was there recently a change to the pipeline to allow this sort of number of trainees? Or are we going to be looking at a huge bottleneck at the schoolhouses?

I don't think we'll hear anything until next month. The package deadline was 30 June and the interviews aren't scheduled until 19 Sep. Usually there is about a month lead time on interview invites.

Drop into the drills of the unit you're applying to. Hand-carry applications and maybe bring some social lubricant to thank them for their time. Also, just be a good dude. A/D hiring tends to be more objective, but ANG/AFRES is pretty subjective (because they can be). Having the scores and ratings help, but you as a person and a "dude/dudette" is measured by the hiring board.

I've applied to the upcoming A/D rated board and am fairly confident I'll come away with a pilot slot. I'm currently enlisted and I have dependents. If selected, my family will PCS to my UPT base and I will attend OTS en route. Will I have a chance to meet the ENJJPT board since they would have to move my family again to Witchita Falls? Seems like a hassle the AF would rather not deal with.

This thread is a flipping train wreck. Nut up, bro. Fix your sh*t... It's not your instructors' fault, it's not "the system's" fault, it's your's. If you can't deal with your personal issues well enough to at least swing a 3.0 in college how do you expect to make it through OTS, UPT and, even more, operational Big Blue? Learn some personal accountability, rectify your situation and then come back. (edited for language)

Hahaha so true! That's why I was familiar with the Maineiacs... their damn stickers EVERYWHERE!

Yes.. Talk to a recruiter about the exact amount of credits you are allowed to be from your degree.

I will be calling the recruiter tomorrow with a few questions. I look forward to applying!

I'm an AD enlisted dude applying to various Guard/Reserve units and I understand the importance of face time with the respective squadrons. I've sent out a few applications and have rushed a couple units already and plan on more. I've always worn business casual while dropping-in during UTAs, but never really thought of it as a negative. In my head, ABUs are utility uniforms and don't look too sharp. Blues, on the other hand, seem over-the-top and, frankly, dorky for a drop-in. Still, for formal interviews/boards I would 100% wear service dress. My question is: Do you think wearing a nice business casual outfit, as opposed to a uniform, is hurting my chances?

If you have anything you feel might be questionable about your own package, the board will definitely notice. Address problem areas like Sanka said and be honest. It's kind of like that interview question about your weaknesses; try to find a way to address the issues, but with a positive spin. It takes finesse and a bit of "wordsmithery", but it's is doable as long as the problem isn't a major cause for concern.

The official TBAS website has information regarding the S series, the T series and the difference between the two. https://access.afpc.af.mil/pcsmdmz/Form%20T.HTMLis the link for the Form-T information. Cheers