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Great video! Thanks for posting! But... Having flown airplanes for 48 years (61 years counting time with my Dad), I am very happy to say that I have never had to jump out of one :) I'm scared of heights...

I have no up-to-date contacts with drone knowledge. (Drone = UAV, correct?) But given the fact that a drone was successfully landed on a carrier just recently, my guess would be that there won't be Naval Drone Aviators anytime soon. Much more testing to be done, IMHO. Lots of $$$ to defense...

Part of yourself? I wouldn't let that go. For me, in 1963-64, USAFA would've been my first choice, but far out of reach. West Point and Annapolis were my options and my "goals, aspirations, and identify" led me to USNA. No regrets. Follow your heart. Keep doing your best. Congrats on...

Spud is a classmate. We're both Vietnam combat vets, so, alumni association aside, we've paid every nickel back, JMHO. Spud for his brown water Navy "incoming" and me for every night carrier landing. After surviving NVN AAA and SAMs. To say nothing of the hardships of military life. After...

Good for you! CAP will surely help. Edit: Recommended reading Sue Ross' book "The Naval Academy Candidate ", Amazon, about 20 bucks. Also the PBS series "Carrier", Amazon. There is a Marine F18 squadron aboard for the cruise and one of the principal characters is a Marine enlisted troop.

Are you Civil Air Patrol? Just curious... To your question, adversely affect, no, IMHO. But have a backup... You know, plan B and C. I'm thinking your knowledge of service selection choices (air, land, sea), will help get you a good interview. Edit: +1 what Captmj said. Marines fly. Navy...

You're very welcome! As a newbie BGO my Area Coordinator suggested I read it... I did and will again. I call it "must read" for my applicants.

Advantage? Probably not, but... If a kid does some flying, before hand, she/he will have a much better idea of what it's all about. The experience will either rule out that service selection or really boost the kid's motivation toward aviation. I flew a lot with my Dad as a kid, starting...

You might get a copy of Sue Ross' excellent book. The Naval Academy Candidate. Amazon for about 20 bucks.

[QUOTE="JustAdNauseam " As of last year, my sophomore year,"... So you're looking at spring, junior year. Time to get serious. You might look at the USNA website in depth. Lots of good reading including the full catalog, referred to as the Viewbook, IIRC. Summer seminar might be a...

Ps: If you want to fly jets off carriers there's only one way. USAF flying is far different. +1 what JaxNavyMom said. There's a reason... Most of my holidays were spent "away". Among other "factors ". I've got the T-shirts.

First ya gotta pass the physical... Then there's service selection. Then flight training, which never stops (the toughest school I completed was for a B757/767 type rating at age 57. Career and retirement depended on it). USAFA was not an option for me, too competitive in the early '60's...

Wifi? Cell phone? Where's my slide rule for my 3rd period P-work??? :)

As a BGO, if one of my applicants had this problem... I'd meet personally with a principal or counselor with whom I had an established relationship, and ask for their help with the "offending" teacher. Very gently, of course. With some guidance on how to get it done online. Might ask your BGO...

FEARTHEGOAT... I love it! You might get this one from Amazon. Not too spendy and a good read, IMHO: "ACE YOUR NAVAL ACADEMY INTERVIEW" by Lauren Elliott. Beat Army!

JMHO, being "competitive" is one thing, being shot at is quite another. I have that T-shirt. After all, this is all about combat. I have friends' names on the Wall. Including a USNA roommate. I believe you'll find Phillip S. Clark listed in Mem Hall. PM me for the story. Christmas Eve...

No reply from my Lee contact, Sorry! But... I had a very rewarding day today with a First Class Mid home for Thanksgiving OPINFO. Two high schools, lots of kids with lots of interest. The Mid had service selection last week and got Navy Air. What he wanted. I asked him about "Powered...

I found this to be an interesting read, FWIW: http://www.amazon.com/Ace-Your-Naval-Academy-Interview/dp/1508401322/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1447794906&sr=1-3&keywords=lauren+elliott

What a great thread! As a newbie BGO I have yet to do my first interview. I've got the interview guidelines with mandatory questions in hand but... Y'all have given me some really outstanding suggestions!

There is supposed to be a Part 141 flight school at Lee Field. Search it up on Airnav.com. I've got a contact at Lee and have asked for a reply. But... I do not see how, given time constraints, Youngster Cruise, summer leave, etc., he'll have time for the dedicated effort it'll take. It's...