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So I got a negligent driving, second degree ticket this summer (before I started ROTC) and put it down on the list of infractions when I was filling out the paper work. Well, just last week one of the cadre asked me to fill out this paper explaining exactly what happened. I'm just curious if something like a negligent driving ticket will ruin or lessen my chance at a pilot slot. I took the ticket to court and it was dismissed. I'm just hoping I didn't shoot myself in the foot by getting that sort of ticket. I know it's not a felony or anything, but it is the highest traffic violation.

Thanks for the replies guys! Yeah, I should be re-woreded that. In no way do I think attending ROTC means I'm gonna get a pilots slot. I already know it's going to be a very tough and competitive road ahead of me. Just starting ROTC and college is sort of "starting" my journey in trying to become a pilot. =) Hopefully my dreams will come true and I'll get that pilot spot but we'll see. I've been working out as much as I can lately. I am really out of shape but trying hard to get back in shape. I really wish I would have started exercising early but better now than never I guess.

Well, I'm a lot more out of shape than I thought lol. Just got done running about a mile and a half and I felt sick for like 20 minutes lol. I hate that feeling. Just my body telling me I'm lazy I guess. =) Thanks for the replies though. Much appreciated.

Haha. I always figured ROTC would be filled with a bunch of jocks that run 5 minute miles.

Lol. I thought the perfect score for the PFT was like 80 sit ups and 70 push ups. I dunno, I was trying to shoot for that. =) Seems like getting a pilot slot is very competitive. Since I'm gonna need PRK eye surgery (20/50 and 20/70 right now), I figure I need to bust my *** in everything else if I even want to be considered for a pilot slot. =) I just hope it pays off!

Hey thanks for the reply PAB. I was thinking of just using the running machine I have because I don't really want to run down my road (people fly down it and I don't think breathing exhaust gases while running is to good hehe). I figured I'd do something simple like this: -5 to 10 minutes of stretching. -50 push ups -50 sit ups -15 minutes of running -50 push ups -50 sit ups Every morning and increase the push ups and sit ups 1 more every day for a month... as well as increasing running time a bit. Pretty much I'm just trying to find the quickest and most effective way to keep my endurance and strength (well, push ups and sit ups) up. Push ups aren't really a problem but for some odd reason I struggle with sit ups. I figure work out every day, study hard, be active in AFROTC... and hopefully I'll have a good chance at a pilots slot. =)

Well here I am a month from starting my journey to becoming a pilot. I'll be starting college and AFROTC. Of course, I've been pretty lazy this summer and I told myself I need to start exercising to get back into shape. I'm actually pretty busy (work 7 days a week, almost all day... family business) but I plan on working out in the morning. Just curious what all of you do to stay in shape? Just run and sit-ups and push ups? Or have you found it beneficial enough to get a membership at a local gym? I figured just running, sit ups, and push ups would do it but I'm no expert in exercising. I use to lift but I'm not in good 'ol high school anymore where it was free. Well, let me know if you have any good work out programs or suggestions on staying in shape. Thanks!

Just out of curiosity, how many of you have a waiver for your eye vision? I'm 20/50 and 20/70 right now (only graduating H.S. this year) so I know it will be a lot worse four years down the road when I hope to be shooting for my UPT slot. I've heard mixed answers about getting waivers for eye vision and I just wanted to hear some first hand stories. =) Also, what was your eye sight when you recieved the waiver? Thanks!