[Current Rated Vision]

Thanks man. Appreciate what you do for this forum. 

[Current Rated Vision]

Hey guys. So I’m a current rated C-17 pilot. I just had a contact exam and they upped my contact prescription to -3.0 power in both eyes. Said vision was 20/200 but easily corrected to 20/20 and no issues. My question is how does this usually play out if/when my eyes worsen from this point?? I read that -3.0 is the limit for pilots. Thanks in advance. 

[Upcoming Boards]

On 10/4/2019 at 4:21 PM, Squawk7600 said:

I just received my acceptance letter and a phone call from the 183rd AS in Jackson, MS. Thanks for all of the advice divulged on this forum. Got a slot!


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Congrats man! Welcome to the squadron. 

[Degradation of SUPT]

Ayz33, I can’t wait to hear how your attitude pans out in UPT. 

[Degradation of SUPT]

11 hours ago, ayz33 said:

This is the main point I was driving at. Those are the things I don't see in some of the dudes in my class that I've been around for 3 years now. I joined the program after a few years with stripes and some industry experience and that's what I see from others. Not claiming to know what makes somebody a good pilot because I haven't been there yet, but there are some obvious factors and traits people have to have as others have eluded to in this thread. I just expect that they're capable of changing for the better like a few others in here who weren't so hot out of the gate.

 

Also, if you're talking PCSM scores too..some with scores in the 20's or less getting slots

I had a sub 20 PCSM and was DG. All 3 of those in my class who washed out had decent PCSM scores. 

[How much will I see my PCSM go up?]

I had a similar PCSM and took the TBAS. My PCSM didn’t change. I only had one flight hour when I applied as well. Don’t be too discouraged if your score doesn’t change and remains low. Apply everywhere you can and be a bro and you can still get picked up with luck. You are probably out of the running for a fighter slot though. Also consider joining a guard unit. A PCSM score in no way is a direct reflection of your performance in UPT. 

[Guard/Reserve timeline to UPT]

On 5/18/2017 at 12:53 PM, RunningMan said:

Guard-Prior

Interview-Sep16

Selected-Oct16

FC1-Jan17

FC1 Approved-Feb17

NGB Approval and Training Dates-May 17

TFOT-July17

IFS-Sep17

UPT-Nov17

Edited February 27 by RunningMan

 

Graduated UPT -Jan19

FTU and Sere Dates start this month back to back.

Seasoning days to follow

3 year process start to finish for me. If you apply, expect having to be patient. It is worth it though. Don’t let your scores keep you from applying to a unit. The PCSM is in no way a direct reflection of how you will perform at UPT. 

[What are my chances?]

You have a decent shot in my opinion. I was picked up with one flight hour and PCSM of 12. Apply everywhere and be a bro.  You’ll be fine.