naval aviation

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Hi all, I was wondering if there are ways to increase your chances (while at the Academy) of flying after you graduate. I know to be physically fit and have good grades, but are there flying programs for midshipmen? What level of influence will that give you when being looked at to fly? Also...

Here's the reason why boot camp/plebe summer/swab summer is so important. Missing a step on a checklist caused the arresting cable to part. Eight sailors were injured, but luckily no one was killed and the plane successfully boltered. Write up at the link...