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Yes, I was specifically speaking of Navy fighter squadrons which is why I used the word "some" and also included my made up word,'self de-select'. However, think about the ratios of first to second to third tour pilots in any squadron. Those who don't come back for subsequent tours go...

Thanks. Very pertinent. Very perceptive. After more blind curves than a West Virginia driveway, I think we are in 100% agreement with maybe the exclusion of the following statement: I don’t know how you could arrive at that conclusion based on my original statement (bold face added) but I...

Yep, and the second part of her request: As you so accurately stated, personality traits are a part. No crusade, no agenda, just the facts. Just helping the OP's son to examine the alternatives to the best of his ability. For one to examine why he 'enjoys' something or has a 'gut feeling'...

Very interesting article concerning the personality types for both successful and unsuccessful aviators with an impressive list of references. http://medind.nic.in/iab/t05/i1/iabt05i1p54.pdf It is hard to believe that someone who has flown for a living would both not recognize but also...

From the link: Something to think about when filling out SA applications.

Thrift Savings Plan. While you may be correct on this part simply because USNA financing might not recognize it, are you sure mids are ineligible for IRAs? I know several who have started them. If they get a standard W-2 reporting regular income, how would the IRS know that they were ineligible?

If there is a presentation ceremony where the BGO will present the appointment, ask him. Either would be correct and more people are aware of USNA than NAPS. Catch my drift? But, to be safe, get the BGO input.

Seems like a huge change in just over two years since this article was written indicating a primarily fighter pilot shortage and the ratio still at 30%. I don't remember any major realignments (but I am gray haired and half senile)...

Thanks. My point exactly. Just helping ensure that it is an informed decision for a community that he "feels he would want to be a part of" and succeed in. I too apologize for perhaps somehow being a part of those who got off track.

You obviously missed the absurdity of my comment. No apologies necessary. Lets just say that the commitment for heavies is 8 years and half get out at the earliest opportunity and go fly for the airlines. The other half fly out their careers averaging 20 years of aviation service. Half at 8...

This statistic continues to pop up on this forum. Could someone please clarify how active duty fighter pilots comprise nearly one-third of the AF totals (3600 out of 12,000), yet only 10% are trained as such. The only way this could be true, in my way of thinking, would be for there to be a...

I was speaking specifically of pilots. I have no clue what makes WSOs 'tick'. Huh?? Page 16, Item 9 of the following link covers the primary training aerobatic syllabus. Also note Item 21, Page 22 for step one in learning 4 v 4s. http://www.t6driver.com/jsupt/jppt_jsupt_syllabus.pdf I...

I cannot imagine what the overall advantage of a propeller-driven plane would be nowadays. Maybe loiter time and payload to weight ratio but nothing that would justify an entire new platform.

Not really. Simply because one meets the minimum standards for a particular pipeline does not necessarily mean that particular pipeline is the best personality type match for that individual. Previous civilian flight time will normally cause one to do better than they would otherwise in flight...

Again, just another phase in examining ones physiological attributes, being honest with oneself, and, insteading of going with pure wishes, show maturity and do what they are best at.

This is basically an answer which must come from within and is based primarily on physiological attributes. Different personalities and motor skills, among many other variables, lend themselves to different communities. Hopefully, once a student has reached the decision stage, he is both aware...

I think the whole concept of the awarding of medals has changed over the years. Up through Vietnam, we relied on the draft and sent everyone home after the conflict. Retention was not the concern that it is now. “Service’ medals are awarded now more to reward above average performance in the...

Just out from the Supt:

Honestly? I suppose there are those small minded individuals who would rather read that it was a sex scandal involving underage male swabs. Personally, to me, it was gratifying to learn that perhaps it was simply an individual trying to do his job, constrained by manpower and an inflexible...

Supposedly, if a plebe class places a cover on top of the chapel dome, they rate carry on for the remainder of the year. Class of 2012 attempt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzayRst8sv8 Does this, for anyone other than myself, seem like a very lame attempt? I would think that back in...