A question for those of you who have gone through IFS before attending UCT. I'm aware that the beginning of IFS is the same for Pilot/CSO candidates, what makes the rest of the course curriculm? Also, what is the attrition rate like? I've heard that IFS has a different failure rate compared to the RPA and Pilot program. I've seen other people recommend studying alot and chair flying with fellow classmates is the key to success. Just trying to get a gouge of the program.

Learn the boldface. If you have zero hours be ready to study a lot. Learn the local procedures. That is all the gouge you need really...

You are correct the beginning of the program is the same as the pilot one. The CSOs will do low level nav routes while the pilots continue to work on landing the airplane. CSOs do not solo and are not required to land. I don’t have any real attrition facts for you but based on the two times I got to enjoy IFS; CSO: 5%, Pilot: 15%, RPA Pilot: 35%. Like trucktech84 said, know the boldface prior to showing up and be ready to Eat, Brief, Fly, Gym, Study, Sleep and have no free time during the week.