Recent content by bananooo

Hi, I have been looking through quite a few Air Force and Navy documents outlining medical requirements and the waiver process. And I want to ask about my hearing and the ability I will have to serve. First let me begin by outlining my current condition. I was born with Microtia, which is a...

Thanks for the reply, its a big bummer because flying has been a goal of mine for quite some time and I really didnt understand my condition to its full extent until fairly recently. At the end of the day, my goal is to serve, whether that involves me flying or not, it doesnt really matter. I...

Hi, could you tell me more about pilots with hearing aids or somewhere I can read more? I am a high school student with moderate hearing loss in one ear and Im interested in becoming a pilot, however everything I have found so far regarding medical requirements tells me it’s unlikely for me.

I've been wanting to go to USAFA or AFROTC for a while now and was recently looking at the medical requirements for both. I was born with moderate microtia and over several surgeries and quite a few doctor visits, I now have a re-constructed ear that has brought back some hearing. I saw that...

Thanks for putting my mind somewhat at ease. School isnt my strong spot but I am willing to improve for the academy. I appreciate the time you spend helping me and others on this forum. I read through threads sometimes and your always giving insightful help!

Hi, I had a quick question on how your HS GPA is taken and handled within the admissions office at USAFA. I started off high school badly, I was extremely focused on my sport and definitely spent minimal effort school wise. This left me with a Freshman Year GPA of around 3.3-3.4 unweighted and...

Hello, I am currently a Sophomore in High school (Class of 2023) and I have been hooked with the Air Force and the Academy for about a year now. I've always wanted to become a pilot and thought of going commercial for a while, but military aviation and the Air Force have caught me. I have looked...