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    PRK and LASIK Information

    in Aviation Medicine

    Posted

    The cycloplegic refraction was not done the way it would be done with an IFC I exam.  This is a refractive surgery application where they measure your cycloplegic refraction to BEST acuity, in this case 20/15.  During an IFC I we only go until you can see 20/20.  It should be at least 0.25 diopters and often 0.50 D to 0.75 D less than your manifest refraction.  Assuming no changes between this exam and your IFC I, your right eye meets criteria.  I would expect your left eye would come down from -3.50 to -3.00, but that's not a guarantee, however highly likely.  BTW- You would appear to be a very good refractive surgery candidate if your prescription is stable.

    Thanks I am scheduled for PRK/LASIK surgery in Jan still deciding which one since I can do both. But I was thinking about putting it off if I qualify because of my age and UPT. I assume there is no waiver for the -3.00 limit??

    Age Waivers

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

    Posted

    I know the cutoff is 30 but does anyone have any experience or knowledge of NGB and how strict or not they are about pushing an age waiver through? The problem would not be with the unit I’m just wondering about NGB approval. About me...

    Turning 29 in 2 weeks. 

    Will have PRK done in a month so I understand I have a year out to wait for my flight physical.

    Will be 30 during AMS & IFT

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    Do I meet min entry requierements?

    in Aviation Medicine

    Posted

    I am just wondering if I have the vision standards needed for an initial Class 1 flight physical so I can go to UPT. I currently hold a USAF class 3 due to my AFSC (1c5x1d). I am currently an AGR so getting lasik/prk is something I am considering if I don't have the mins to get into a UPT slot.

    Below is my medical info. Also, are any of these standards waiverable???

    Uncorrected Far Vision OD: 20/100, OS: 20/100

    Uncorrected Near Vision OD 20/20, OS: 20/25

    Corrected Near & Far Vision  OS: 20/20, OD: 20/20

    OD: -2.75 -0.25 x 110

    OS: -3.50  DS

    If anyone has any answers I would really appreciate it.

    How much do guard pilots fly?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I want to fly as much as possible and I don't mind deploying. I've been gone once for 6 months before with no issues. I'm single so I have that luxury right now. My goals would be a full time position at the unit whichever it may be but if not being and airline pilot or cargo airline pilot is cool.

    How much do guard pilots fly?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    All,

    I am starting to apply for UPT positions and I have a few questions. I am
    currently an AGR TSgt and if picked up for a UPT position I understand that at
    least to begin with for most units it will be a part time job. I want to be
    ready for the temporary financial change etc. My questions are as follows:

    1) How much does a typical member fly in a tanker, C-130 or fighter unit?

    2) How much opportunity is there to guard bum? Can you deploy to augment other
    units that may have pilot shortages as long as it is the same airframe?

    3) After completion of UPT you obviously have limited flying experience &
    hours, what kind of pilot jobs could you qualify for with that? 

    UPT Chances

    in What Are My Chances?

    Posted

    Thank you all for the LOR tips I really appreciate the feedback!

    V/R

    OTR

    18 hours ago, GDAL said:

    With respect to LORs, I had mine written out as "Memorandum for Air Force Officer Selection Board." I used the same ones for AD and multiple guard/reserve units and had no issues getting interviews. 

    As for your resume...stellar. Good prior history, great GPA, AFOQT scores aren't bad on the pilot side. Just get as many flight hours as you can. To give you a baseline, here are the average scores for a heavy unit I just visited:

    • Pilot - 91
    • Navigator - 76
    • Academic - 69
    • Quantitative - 63
    • PCSM - 83
    • PPL - yes

     

    UPT Chances

    in What Are My Chances?

    Posted

    I am trying to get a feel for what my chances are at obtaining a UPT position. I have been in the guard for 6 years, TSgt and I am a Weapons Director (GCI).  I am 28 yrs old so I know time is almost over. Not too picky on what to fly, fighters would be awesome an although

    I have heard success stories with scores less than these those were probably isolated events. Other info below please share thoughts?

     

    Rank: TSgt

    Work: Mission Planning NCOIC Weapons and Tactics Shop, Weapons Director (also known as enlisted ABM)

    GPA: 3.91

    AFOQT: Pilot: 87, Nav: 52, Ap: 40, Verbal : 44, Q: 39

    PCSM: 68 with 7 flight hours

    Will continue building flight hours for PPL unless I get picked up

    Have LORs from 3 unit commanders and can get one or two fighter pilot O4 - O5  ones as well.

    Questions

    Should I have my LOR's be general to a UPT board or specific to a unit since I want to apply to multiple places?? Thanks.

    How much can you fly in these guard/reserve squadrons? Can you guard bum a lot??

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