My son has his nomination but has not been accepted yet. He is interested in a pilot spot but Aeronautical Engineering is why he is going.
Since he doesn't have any flying experience, does hurt him that much?
Thanks for any advice
No it does not. People say that if you go to the Academy and you are PQ, then you will fly as long as you do well in IFS.
IFS is Initial Flight Screening. It is a required course that the graduates with pilot slots go to sometime between graduation and their UPT start. The course is operated by Doss Aviation with Diamond DA-20 aircraft in Pueblo, CO.
As far as needing flight experience, no, it isn't required. My son entered with no flight experience. He has flown gliders, and has soloed in the Powered Flight program while at the Academy.
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I wonder if you have to/get to take it even if you already have your private pilot's license and/or went through powered flight program at the AFA or were on one of their flight teams.
I wonder if you have to/get to take it even if you already have your private pilot's license and/or went through powered flight program at the AFA or were on one of their flight teams.
You think waiting for acceptance is the killer? hahaha
Wait until you see what it is like waiting for that first letter during Beast. That is the real killer
a letter from home. waiting to hear from family and friends after your journey has begun
Maybe your taste buds have just developed callouses.In 2006, the food was not very good, but it has become better since then.