[Good military/aviation books]

Prodigal soldiers - James Kitfield - Must Read

War & Destiny - James Kitfield

Clash of Wings - Walter Boyne

Fire From The Sky - Ron Greer and Mike Wicks

When Thunder Rolled - Ed Rasimus

Bury Us Upside Down - Rick Newman and Don Shepperd - Must Read

I know some of these have been mentioned already. All are great books. My two favorites noted.

[T-38 Crash at Sheppard]

Godspeed Brothers

[Two pilots dead in T-38C crash at Columbus AFB]

Godspeed

[IFS (Initial Flight Screening) information]

from what I understand you shouldn't worry about dropping too much money on it.

Not true. This is supposed to be a zero hour program, but its not. You will be behind the power curve if you have 0 hours. Will you pass the program with no prior time, sure, many have done it. Would 10 hours boost your confidence and help you learn more while your there, you bet. Do yourself a favor get at least 10 hours or, at minimum, land a plane. Don't take my word for it. Read the other IFS threads and Riddller's Blog (the gold standard in IFS gouge, thanks man!).

[IFS (Initial Flight Screening) information]

Any suggestions on what to bring? (Besides laptop, printer, SS Blues, PT gear, flightsuits, kneeboard, logbook, civvies, and a couple of DVDs)

Thanks!

Better think about more than a couple DVDs. I wouldn't worry about a printer, there are plenty available. Maybe a cockpit poster for chair flying in your room. And a kite, sounds like that may be the only thing you fly for a while.

[CLASSIC: De Motivational Poster Contest!]