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Cooter Brown's (or whatever its called now) is a Pittsburgh bar. Its on 98 a little west of the Hospital.

I'm a WSO in the B-Course right now. Feel free to PM me with any questions you may have about Pensacola or nav school. I did NIFT while still in school, but I've heard they won't let you do that anymore. I'd wait untill you show up to Occupied Alabama: hanging out in Pensacola and doing nothing but fly a Cessna two days a week definately has its advantages.

All DoD contract pilots I've met were prior military pilots. They were also all rediculously ancient.

I'm a WSO at the FTU right now (a few buildings down from Toro). When I went through P'Cola, you got a Strike Eagle if you didn't completely suck. IFF is 9 rides in two months...so you'll have a fair bit of free time (read: prepare your liver) The good thing is that you can sandbag anytime there's an open 'pit. I learned much more by sneaking into ACM and CT rides than I did on the fragged events. If you've got any questions about the track, Pensacola, IFF, FTU, or how to teach a pilot to use AFMSS and PFPS...just ask.

The "Hoopty" in Toro's pic is a '78 Olds 88 with a 450 in it. It may be old, but it least it doesn't have bulldog crap in it.

I'm one of the few dudes around who's been both an Academy and ROTC cadet. Honestly, I really don't know which is better. Some food for thought: 1. Do you want to be a pilot? I found that the USAFA system helps you get there much easier. Any medical issues you may have will be solved much easier at USAFA than in ROTC 2. How much do you value the typical American college experience? Rush, parties, late night trips to who knows where, and having a beer and macaroni breakfast are all things you'll never experience at the Zoo. 3. What do you want to do with your summers? USAFA has some awesome summer programs...none of which pay you any more than what you already get paid. ROTC will only steal 4 weeks of your junior summer. All the rest you can work, take classes, or be lazy. 4. Girls. Yes, its possible to date at the Zoo. However, she can't stay in your room. 5. How rebelious are you? You're a member of the Air Force when you're at the Zoo. Too many stupid acts may get you wearing stripes and working in the fuels depot.