Recent content by USAFA_FT_2019

Congratulations on your appointment and on nearly completing your PPL training! I took my checkride a few days before I-Day, so I know the feeling. I'll tackle your questions one at a time: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What exactly...

All of the team aircraft have headsets in them to use, but many people use their own.

I'm a current sophomore at USAFA who rowed for six years before coming to the academy. I really enjoyed rowing in high school, but I was dead set on going to USAFA. I had to put rowing on hold to come to the academy, but I hope that I can pick it back up some time down the road. You're going...

Good question. You can go flying at the USAFA Aero Club, but there are other options too. The Aero Club is nearby, but doesn't have a particularly good reputation. I only flew two or three times from the start of basic until I made the team. Your currency is taken into account if you get a...

I know this isn't the answer you're looking for, but the team looks for high performance in all categories. Having one category that is exceptional will certainly help - mine was GPA. Honestly, I thought that the hardest part of trying out was the length of the process. Tryouts begin shortly...

I think that UPT selections are only based on class rank, but ENJJPT selections do factor in airmanship and flying hours. For reference, 6 out of the 9 firsties on the team are going to ENJJPT, and the other three are going to UPT. This is a nice perk, but it cannot be the only reason you want...

Girls are absolutely allowed to try out for the team! But you're right, there currently aren't any girls on the team. The class of 2016 had one girl among their nine team members, but their class graduated last year. Historically, very few girls enter the academy with their PPLs, so not many...

I'm not sure where you're getting that information from, because we absolutely do not believe that. My PFT is definitely at the lower end of cadet scores, but I still made the team. We have a PEA cutoff for tryouts because we have to be sure that team members don't go on athletic probation...

None of the airmanship programs at the academy have a recruitment program.

During your first summer with the team you go through Initial Qualification Training (IQT). During IQT you learn how to fly the T-41D and get checked out to fly it solo. There is a lot of ground training during IQT. The upgrade pilots (trainees) are required to learn about aircraft systems...

The medical requirements are satisfied by a class 3 medical certificate (the one for a PPL). You have to meet Air Force standards to solo in other programs, but the Flying Team is an exception because we fly under the authority of a PPL.

I don't know any exact numbers, but I would guess about 6-8% percent of each class has their PPL. On average 40-50 people try out for the Flying Team. It can vary a lot from year to year though. If you're interested in trying out, don't worry about who else is applying, just be the best that...

I don't know very much about the Wings of Green application process, but I imagine that the WoBs judge your attitude and willingness to learn during your summer period if you take jump. There's also a tryout day during the transition days before first semester 3* year. Regarding the Flying...

Hi everyone! I'm a 3* on the USAFA Precision Flying Team and I'd be happy to assist anyone interested in finding out more about the team. If you're interested, here's some information about us: The Flying Team represents the Air Force Academy at regional and national powered flying...

Hi SAF! I'm a firstie on the USAFA Precision Flying Team. Feel free to ask me any questions about the team, aviation, or cadet life!