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Hopefully this flow chart is helpful: Q: Do I want to fly fighters/bombers? A: YES -> go to ENJJPT. A: Yeah kinda, but I'm not sure -> go to UPT. Q: How do I get into ENJJPT? A: Most ENJJPT slots got to cadets with proven flight experience at the airfield, and who are also well-rounded...

Just my two cents here: either you are x3 more academically qualified than most USAFA candidates, or you have taken similar classes to them, and have simply been awarded college credits; i.e., your mastery of the course materials is very similar, your classes were just taught by college...

For most, just practicing the depth perception tests and eating and sleeping well before the evaluation is good enough. If you have underlying issues, consult a ophthalmologist or a vision therapy center. However, be aware that vision therapy programs are considered a hard disqualification...

I disagree with the statement that depth perception is critical for ATP (airline pilots). It is in fact not evaluated during the FAA Class 1 Medical, and is not required to perform ATP duties. I know this because I received a FAA Class 1 while having poor depth perception. Depth is important for...

Lucky for you, journaling isn't just allowed, it's required. Have fun!

I'm a cadet who went through the waiver process for a similar, albeit less extreme condition. There is a lot of word of the mouth and rumors about medical standards, especially when it comes to vision. The only 100% accurate and up to date source I have found is the MedStandards application...

Your only opportunity to join the Flying Team is Doolie year, and it requires a PPL before selection in ~March. If you are determined to get your PPL, your options are the aero club at USAFA, or finishing your training back home during Thanksgiving and Christmas break. Good luck!

It is possible to earn your PPL through the Aero Club at the Academy airfield. My recommendation is to complete as much training as possible before I-day, as you are already doing cross countries. With 2-3 weeks it is definitely possible to get close to your checkride or even completely finish...

I'm not an IP, and don't know the minimums. However, if you want to get picked up for any airmanship at the airfield, you need to exceed the minimum requirements. The GPA minimum is around 2.75, however, you realistically need something closer to a 3.5 to be strongly competitive. There are...

In addition to the civilian Private Pilot's License, there is a lot that goes into selecting members for the Flying Team. Academic and military performance, tryout ground test scores, an essay, interview, and finally a flying evaluation. Candidates are selected not just from exceptional...

This is not correct. While airmanship at USAFA is a major focus and can help with being selected to fly, there is zero requirement to go pilot out of the Academy. Around 50% of each graduating class does not fly, and order to go to pilot training you must volunteer.

Around 150 applicants show initial interest in August each year, with ~9 ultimately being selected in the February-April time frame. While these numbers may seem daunting, many self-eliminate from the tryout process for various reasons (academics, general workload, not completing the mandatory...

Unsolicited plug for the Flying Team! If you have a PPL, this is the team for you. Very competitive, but an amazing opportunity: https://www.usafaflyingteam.com/about/about-us

The initial grad eye is an overall sweep to find any surface/symptom level discrepancies. If they find anything off, they will usually do a second more in-depth exam to pin down a diagnosis. They should always let you know where you stand once they know what is going on, and help you work...

When I was in high school I did the AFJROTC scholarship program as well. The quality of experience appears to vary quite widely depending on which school one goes to. That said, overall definitely an amazing experience, I highly recommending getting your PPL over Boys State.

I've seen everything from a 4.0 to a 1.2. All I can say about the 1.2 is that they did it to themselves and completely deserved it. Work hard doolie year, get help when you need it, get a good GPA.

No harm in applying. If you do receive an appointment and finish Basic Training, I want to float the idea of declining/returning the money. You will be financially secure as a cadet, and perhaps the money could help someone else in a less fortunate position than you.

Here at USAFA Intel is a fairly competitive career field, I believe each class receives ~40-70 slots per year. On the positive side, there are more paths to FAO than you might initially believe. For example, there are many Air Force officers who go pilot, pick up a 2nd language/do LEAP for their...

I personally enjoyed many of my MHP classes. Yes, the greater number of essays was pretty painful for me as an engineering major, but many of the instructors are very experienced, and the cadets in the classroom more interested in understanding and appreciating the material of the course...

Me personally, I'd rather not have COVID (or a bad case), so I got the vaccine and haven't worried about it for the past two years🤷‍♂️.