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Wow, sounds like a pretty standard day of flying. That's in the syllabus isn't it?

If you start as a 200 cadet(sophomore), you will be going up for an EA that Spring. Basically, this time next year. You are going to take the AFOQT ASAP when you get to your Det, as well as your medical for DoDMERB. The following Spring, this time 2 years from now, you will go up for Pilot/Nav/ABM.

As a new Cadet or any other Cadet during the Fall semester, you take a PFD. The PFD is the diagnostic version of the PFT. It includes the same stuff, but you only have to pass 2/3 tests to qualify to take the PFT. You will then take the PFT. In the spring you wont need to take the PFD, but you will take another PFT. If you are going to FT you will also take a QFR, which qualifies you for FT physically. All three tests include the same events, push-ups, crunches, 1.5 mile run, and waist measurement. And for the second part of your question, ROTC will not ensrue you get yiur desired scores on the PFT. They will provide you with PT, but it is your duty to push yourself. In my experience, AFROTC PT will NOT get you to the level of fitness to max the PFT. You need to be working out on your own, or PT with the Army if you want to max the test. My first year, I only did AF PT and I got a 90. This year, I PT with the Army and on my own and I got a 100. [ 17. March 2005, 14:16: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

And that means...? Does it also mean "heavy" not in the gravitational sense, but Marty McFly version? Or fully, as in "fully man, fully?"

Alright if civilian stuff is allowed. I was 18 and freshly licensed. I was asked by the owner of my flight school if I wanted to pick up a new C-172SP they had oredered from Cessna. I say yes of course, and work out getting out to Independence, Kansas. I convince my friend (who happens to be my instructor) to ride along so that we can file. We take two planes out to Kansas, I rode in a Trinidad, and some others went in a 310. Anyways, we arrive, tour the factory, and get our free meal. We get to the line and are told that we would be the first to ever fly this plane (they only fly 1/3). It's 1000 overcast at KIDP when we take off, and the rush of being the first person to ever fly this thing was immense. We level off right at the top of the clouds, and we are getting that awesome wave effect that clouds make sometimes. As we get over the Mississippi, the sun has just set, and I can see the lighthouses shining down below. After 3.1 hours, I decided to stop in Mid-Delta(Greensville?) Miss. After some McDonalds, we jump back in the plane and head for ATL. Over Birmingham, I have an epiphone, I realized that there was no job in the world that could bring me the satisfaction that flying brings me. We land at Cobb County(McCollum) and I see a C-17 fly right over us in the pattern for Dobbins, and I knew exactly what i was gonna do for the rest of my life. 6.1 of the best hours in my life!

Thats what he told me. I have never heard him lie or exaggerate anything, so I imagine it's real.

Wow great story indeed. I'm gonna post this story that I was told by a great guy who flew the F-117. Sorry it's long. "I had just shown up to the air base for the assignment that I had to swear to take before knowing any details of the job. I walked into a hangar and saw a Col sitting at an empty desk with a phone and some papers. He told me that what I was about to see was a complete secret and very few people in the Air Force even knew about it's existence. A Capt walked me into a hangar that contained an aircraft that looked like it would not possibly fly. He then proclaimed that I would be one of the first pilots to fly this thing. Due to the fact that there was no sort of aircraft to train for the F-117 exactly, I was sent to fly an F-15, which I was told lands similarly to the F-117, with no flaps in. I was then told to go out and do as many touch and go's as I could. Being a Hawg pilot, I wasn't about to circle the field without seeing some of the 15's performance. So I take off and put the throttle full forward. As I fly farther and farther from the airport yanking and banking, I realize that the afterburners are eating my fuel rapidly. So I start back and realize I am already low on fuel. I arrive in the pattern and realize that I have just enough fuel for one full stop. The touch and gos were forgotten, but that F-15 flight was an experience of a lifetime. That plane was a dream to fly." [ 15. March 2005, 20:47: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

This may be completely retarded, but do you have to be a maintenance officer to go to the maintenance officer course? [ 15. March 2005, 19:00: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

I heard that they were going to sell them. IIRC, there was an ad in GA News about Tweets for sale. It was possibly by the same company that sells the T-38/F-5s. I'm not positive though.

My Det has a Division I track star as well. He is very involved in ROTC and pickep up DG at FT as well. It definitely can be done. BTW-He is at every LLab.

I'm dying here. :D I can vouch for shortbus though. Shortly after a 10 gallon top off in my Piper Cub by a 135, I swiftly climbed to FL800 and joined the slot position behind the Herc. If I remember correctly, the Herc had two props feathered and the back door dropped. The new secret PJ's were practicing RFHALO jumps. "Really ****ing High Alt. Low Opening" for those not in the know.

To be a carrier CO, you MUST be a former Naval Aviator. I heard at one time that all carrier COs had to be aviators on carriers, not P-3s or other land based aircraft. Don't know if this is true or not.

Car covers are always a good idea. I live in GA and have had some bad experiences with parking for long periods without a car cover. The paint was not as much of an issue as the interior. I had noticeable color change to my speakers in the back window and seats in the front. Not to mention that one of my work shirts got a bad brown tint to them from being left in the car. For the exterior, if you get bird crap on your paint, it will permanently dry after a while. Same with sap from trees or tar from the road. I don't know how often you wash your car at OTS, but this stuff can ruin your paint very easily. As for hail we just had a hail storm Monday that screwed some cars pretty royaly. They aren't that uncommon in the SE. You can find a cheap cover online, and it will most likely help you out. Just my .02.

IIRC, the Osprey has been classified as powered lift for many years. This isn't anything new is it? PilotOC, are you saying that there will be a new category called "tilt-rotor" in addition to powered lift? BTW-Is CV-22 time logged as PLMEL?

Man this is true. My boss used to file New York as his alternate for a trip from New York-London. He said more than once they crossed the Atlantic, couldn't get into Gatwick and came right back. He also circumnavigated the globe in two trips. :eek:

I'm hoping for the C-37A (G-V) myself, after C-17s of course. I work for a company that leases 3 Gulfstreams. They are awesome planes to fly and ride. The other night in a G-2, we took off and were level at 7,000ft in less than a minute. Pretty SH, IMHO. The only problem with the 3's-5's is that they tend to wnader a bit. You'll be cruising at FL470, and the damn thing will just start turning for no reason. I'm sure the military versions are very well maintained though. But I digress, Well I have heard that the DV assignment is pretty sweet, a lot of times the pilots wear suits instead of bags. It's more of the civilian corporate gig, than a military assignment. You're right though, those planes are imaculate. [ 16. February 2005, 06:59: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

He must have watched D-Kwons dance gooves. Freakin Sweet!

Why would you want to date a cadet anyway? Maybe your school has more to offer than mine. It's like trying to find a bride in a inter-prison dating service. Seriously though, I know of some Cadets that have done it (sts) and it worked ok during college(sts); but once one of the partners leaves for AD, all bets are off. [ 09. February 2005, 13:54: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

I just picked up two good books at Border's the other day. They were in the bargain books section, which seems to be pretty standard between stores. I got "A Day in the Life of the United States Armed Forces" for $5.95 . It is made be the folks that did the others of the same name. Definite bargain. The other is "The Encyclopedia of Modern Military Aircraft" for $19.95. It is by far the best aircraft encyclopedia I've ever seen. I highly recommend both books, especially for such low prices. [ 30. January 2005, 17:32: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

I think the threat of an ass kicking by pcola is enough reason to go fighters. Did you see the picture of the car he posted. This dudes loco. :D Besides if you already have the sweet fighter skills, and nunchucks skills, you're good to go. Ahh idiot. [ 30. January 2005, 13:53: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

We have a joint society at my Det called the Scabbard and Blade Society. If you can get involved in this it will definitely help. You have to be recomended by the Cadre to become a member though. If you don't have it, look into forming a chapter of it.

55-60RWHP :eek: :D :confused:

All you have to do is keep the stick straight and stay in control. STS.

I was flying in IMC one time talking to departure on 126.97 and they told me to contact approach on 121.0. My friend had the radios, and calls up 126.97 thinking he had flipped the switch. They promptly told him to switch to 121.0. He answered with "and the monkey flips the switch." I love hearing peoples excuses for not switching. Anyone have some good ones?

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