Recent content by BlueSkies24

Yep! It just takes a while to build up hours though since the average glider sortie is around 20-30 minutes.

Pilot slots are determined by Air Force Personnel and change every year. Normally there are 400+ slots per year and if you're pilot qualified (medically) and you're not at the bottom of your class, your chances are pretty good at getting one. Right now, slots are given based 50% on your...

I was leadership in a few honor societies and was the Track team captain also. Honestly, I think it's more important to have depth than breadth as far as leadership experiences goes. If you play a sport, try to become the team captain, or if you're involved with a club, try to become the...

Normally service academy games are played at each respective academy, switching home/away every year. I honestly don't know why Air Force vs. Army was at the Globe Life field so I think it should be back to being played at each Academy now. As far as cadets attending away games, they normally...

18-month masters in Aerospace Engineering at a civilian school. Normally around the top 10% of the graduating class goes to grad school so it is kind of competitive. There are normally more spots for STEM programs than non-STEM just because AFIT (the Air Force's version of graduate school)...

I've been using Nike boots since I got here. I got a new pair entering junior year since we switched uniforms so they're pretty durable. I also like them because they're light compared to the issued boots. However, I've heard good things about other brands too. Just know it's not necessary to...

Nope. Airmanship courses are kind of a privilege to take so I wouldn't necessarily want to validate the courses even if you have a PPL. On top of learning fundamental flying, you get to see what an active duty flying squadron looks like and get to meet enlisted/officers who bring valuable...

Yes! You'll learn more if you come here, but you can take all airmanship programs... it's just a matter of timing it right. I've been fortunate to have taken both the soaring and jump programs (got my parachutist badge last month). I was given the option to take powered flight but gave it up...

I remember browsing these forums before I came to USAFA and found some use in them. I'm opening it up to all questions about the Academy and what it has to offer. However, I do not have any involvement with the admission processes. I'm heading to graduate school after graduation and then pilot...

I didn’t really know anything about basic before going in, so you and mostly everyone else will do fine, but knowing some stuff beforehand could be beneficial. One of the main points of basic is to make you perform under pressure with confidence. Multiple times, the cadre said they would rather...

A lot of other appointees and I also have that. Apparently the USAFA Clinic gets a break after graduation so they will be slower than normal verifiying documents. If you aren’t already, I can add you to the class of 2022 appointees if you would like. PM me. People ask questions like these all...

How hard is it get a 4.0? I heard that the few who obtain it are either studying abroad or at a different institution.

Hi all, So I am making a plan B if on the extreme off chance I am sent home during basic from injury. I know this doesn't happen often, but I feel the need to have a solid plan B if somehow how it did. So the question is, should I accept my AFROTC scholarship (non-binding) just in case this...

Yes Sir. This is my personal choice to attend and I believe the Air Force, Academy and officermanship is what I want to do. On a side note, my mom doesn’t want me to leave since I’ll be the first child to leave the state. She’s happy for me, but I know she’ll be sad the day I fly out. Everything...

Due to financial hardships, I haven’t had the opportunity to tour the academy yet. How much is it recommended to visit before BCT? Is it really necessary? Thanks