IFS for Navigators

[GoGuard]

If any Guard Navigators have gone through IFS, would you describe how the program differs for you as compared:

- to pilot candidates;

- to active duty Navs (if at all)

[hispeed7721]

From pilots: you don't solo

From AD navs: it's the same

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[LookieRookie]

From pilots: you don't solo

From AD navs: it's the same

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Nor do you never need to be able to actually land

[Droppin_Loads]

Just finished IFS a few weeks ago. The course differs from pilots in several ways. You do not have to do several maneuvers on a daily basis like they do and you really dont have to be proficient at landing. You will still land the airplane everyday but you just have to be able to do it at an unsat level, aka dont crash the damn plane. You will takeoff and fly all the way to your VNAV route or area and then the IP will take over and do the route while you navigate him, he is essentially an auto pilot for you. In the area you will do either slow flight, a power on stall, or a power off stall. You will do this each time you go out but again you dont have to be able to do it a fair level just unsat. You will then fly all the way back and do a touch and go before the IP takes over for the SFL. You will need to be able to make all the radio calls as well.You will do all the maneuvers the pilots do on your first 3 rides but you will just do them once and then move on. Guard guys and active duty guys have the same program you are essentially an active duty guy for the next few years while your in training.

[ARIs 'R' Us]

Has a Nav ever washed out at IFS? Seems highly unlikely.

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[OregonHerc]

We had 3-4 DOR when I was there four years ago. 1 more (that I can remember) failed.

[GoGuard]

Thank you for the insight.

[Droppin_Loads]

I believe 3-4 did not make it through the program last class. It's not easy.

[hispeed7721]

I believe 3-4 did not make it through the program last class. It's not easy.

It's also not difficult

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Edited July 8, 2014 by hispeed7721

[GoGuard]

In the event you get a long break before/between IFS or UNT, is there any sort of "moment's notice" list to get on to potentially get the dates moved earlier?

Any other suggestions for getting moved to an earlier date?