Bayou_Eagle_Driver

Any Air Force helo pilot De-Motivational posters floating around?

Just got done with my Brooks FC1 visit.....great operation, the people there were super friendly and helpful.

Sitting here on a dod computer, facebooking away, yet when I try to access the baseops forums I get huge red warnings? What's the deal? (sent from my iPhone)

SOG - You can interview with units while you're in your "waiting" period. At least, unless they specifically say no. I interviewed with multiple units during my 1-year waiting period. VETTE277 - Your Det. commander would be a good person to contact about that. I'm not sure if you need to apply for "permission to proceed" being in ROTC, I know I did as an enlisted guardsman. As far as pre-surgery waiver requirements, just focus on the "Applicant to AASD"

GD - Sent them the current waiver reg, and my pre-op report with my -8.00 highlighted....they magically approved me today. Go figure. Thanks for the help as always.....off to brooks, let's see what hurdles that presents (I hope they don't make the same mistake!) -LS

All (Goducks!) - I've spent the last 2 years planning and preparing to fly for the USAF. I'm currently enlisted in a Guard unit, but got hired last August for a Reserve unit. I went to MEPs a month ago, and passed through all the vision stuff no problem. However my recruiter told me today that the AFRC Surgeon General didn't approve me to go to Brooks for my FC1 because he said my Pre-op refractive error was too great. According to the Oct 2009 Waiver guide, the limit is -8.00 diopters (Cyclo). Here is the info on my pre-surgery report: Cyclo OD: -8.00 x 3.00 x 85 OS: -8.00 x 2.75 x 100 Now, my dry rx is about a diopter higher (-9.00) but from what I understand, it's only Cyclo that matters. Am I correct that I meet the regs? I emailed my recruiter a copy of the waiver guide, and a copy of my pre-surgery report (highlighting the cyclo part). But this should be information he already had. Also, I have a document that shows my rx as: -4.75 x -2.75 x 170 -5.50 x -2.25 x 10 Since this is in minus cylinder, is it still within limits? I might have to use this rx to back up my claims.

I'd say get rated and THEN get LASIK/PRK.....my 2cents.

Reserved for slacker's kudos.

Wow...close to home, will be keeping my ear out on this one.

Congrats man, I'm sure that's a huge relief.

Quick question - I know you can't goto Brooks without being 1yr post op, but is there any reason I couldn't do MEPS? Searched, couldn't find an answer. Thanks!

^ Nice theme. I agreee about the jailbreak. My favorite apps are: PocketInformant (replaces default calendar) ForeFlight Mobile (AMAZING flying app...well worth the subscription...its no longer $80) Facebook Skype RunKeeper and Cylay (Jailbroken app...lets you track your phone via website if it's ever stolen)

congrats on a uneventfull surgery!

...whew. My head hurts. Joking aside, there are some decent (albeit debateable) points there.

Sorry to hijack this thread. It just seemed like the proper place for it - if nothing else, it should give us pleanty of ammo going forth: Enjoy! ....carry on.

Any C-5 guys wanna chime in? Really curious about that mission/community.

Good luck man! And dont' do like I did and watch a surgery on the TV in the waiting room of the guy going before me. Not fun.

Great post! Very uplifting read.

How the F*ck do you get a D in Aerospank class!?! EDIT: Im sure it seems like the end of the world now, but realize there are maaannnyy other routes to go to get that pilot slot. If you want it bad enough, you'll find a way to make it happen. At least now you won't have to deal with the

Goddam I love this thread. Makes my day.

Ah well, there's always next year. Too bad Dinneen didn't get my $20 before I found out Forte was the biggest bum ever. Now you're all S.O.L!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA! Just kidding, where's my f*ing checkbook?

They should have gotten in trouble for being unfunny douches. "This one time...(snicker)...at Riddle..(snicker)..we broke into the ATC lab and made our OWN version of Top GUN!!! (snicker).....it was AWESOME!"

I'm sorry if this has been posted before. I'm sorry if you were a part of this. Lastly, I'm sorry I ever stumbled upon this.

A great read....just a shame to know that it was all typed out in futility. :sigh: