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    IFS and the right sight picture......

    in Pilot Selection Process

    Posted · Edited by db84

    I've heard the above sentiment quite a bit. However, I've also read on here (and heard from a VERY recent grad) that IFS openly states that it is tailored for zero time candidates, but that this is not actually the case, and that it is actually a big disadvantage to have zero time...

    IFS is definitely a zero hour program, out of my flight of 24 only 5 or 6 of us had any previous flight time. 3 guys did wash out, but 2 of them simply didn't put in the study time on the ground so that they would be able to perform in the air. So while I think getting some flight time certainly helps, in this case 17 out of 18 folks with no flight time made it through. To me that means you aren't disadvantaged by showing up having never flown before. If you are willing to bust your ass while you're there you will be able to get by, even with zero hours.

    NAS Whiting training info

    in General Discussion

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    Heading to Whiting mid-April. Are they still allowing studs to live off base?

    You're good to get a place, there aren't any dorms to live in at Whiting. I'd recommend living in Pensacola, you'll be about 30-40 mins to the base and a lot closer to the bars and the beach.

    AF Light Air Support Aircraft

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    Seeing T-6's (and by extension ST's) flying around at low level look like pretty good targets for ground fire.

    While ground fire is obviously a big concern, lots of aircraft fly low and slow without too much of a problem. The super tucano should be able to stay high enough to keep out of RPG/HMG/small arms range, and defensive equipment against MANPADS won't weigh much or cost much. Even if you forego a MWS and just put flares on board to save money and weight the odds of a talib taking a well aimed shot with a functioning MANPADS are pretty slim. I'd say reward (solid low cost CAS/ISR platform) outweigh the risk.

    AF Light Air Support Aircraft

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    Anybody heard rumors on how the program is going to work? I've heard 2 different things 1. that we were going to use them like the 6 SOS to help train partner nations or 2. That the light attack would serve as a regular squadron performing CAS. Anybody hearing anything since the contract is moving along?

    NAS Whiting training info

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by db84

    For pilots you report to VT-3, but if you show up after hours whichever base lodging (Pcola or Whiting) you go to will stamp your orders (the navy is big on that). As for swimming at API you will do it, it's not a big deal as long as you are comfortable in the water. If you aren't use that casual time before/after IFS to get used to being in the pool. You don't need to be michael phelps, you just have to be able to swim. If you have trouble the instructors are happy to work with you and get you extra practice. The worse that will happen is you get rolled a week or two so you can get even more one on one time with a swim instructor. That happened to one guy out of my class of 45 who really had trouble swimming in gear, and he did just fine when they put him back in training a week later. Enjoy your casual time!

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