SqwincherSquad
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Pilot
GPA: 3.01 non-tech
FA: 99.3
FT: Top 1/3
RSS: 2/3 out of 7
PCSM: 78
GPA: 3.01 non-tech
FA: 99.3
FT: Top 1/3
RSS: 2/3 out of 7
PCSM: 78
Pilots/RPAs go to Wright-Patterson the summer after they are selected for about 4-5 days.Heard from DS that his det has 10 Pilot, 2 RPA, 1 CSO & 1 ABM.
DS received Pilot with:
GPA: 3.4 (Aero/Astro Engineering)
PCSM: 78
PFA: 97
FT: DG
RSS: ?
Congratulations to all who are selected. Thank you for your commitment.
As far as what's next... where and when do cadets go for their Class I medical exam?
care to elaborate a bit?Congrats to everyone who got picked up! I can only speak directly to those who were selected for Pilot, but get ready for the wild ride of UPT. The preparation starts earlier then you think it does.
Pilots/RPAs go to Wright-Patterson the summer after they are selected for about 4-5 days.
Exactly. It's actually a pretty fun trip.So does this mean that since my son was chosen just now, he will be going to Wright-Patterson, this summer?
Sure thing. First things first, everyone who got selected should just focus on graduating and commissioning. I saw individuals stumble during their last semester and they lost everything. As many sim IP's have told me, shoot the closest alligator.care to elaborate a bit?
Sure thing. First things first, everyone who got selected should just focus on graduating and commissioning. I saw individuals stumble during their last semester and they lost everything. As many sim IP's have told me, shoot the closest alligator.
However, once you graduate, re-cage on the next event. For many individuals, that is IFT. Even if your dates are months out, get your hands on boldface/ops limits and as much current study material as possible and start prepping. The more you prep, the less you need to worry on general knowledge while you are there and can focus on learning how to actually fly. Also, you will have a LOT more fun because you will be ahead of the curve, thus less stressed.
Same goes for UPT, once you're done with IFT, re-cage on the next event. Work hard early on and keep that momentum up. Eventually, you will find yourself looking at your track sheet feeling confident that no matter what you put #1, you will get it.
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. I am currently in phase 3 of UPT (T38 track), so while I am not the most experienced member of the board by a long shot, I can give some input on everything up to my current position.
I would assume that if you already have a pilot license you dont have to do IFT? I also read on these forums that during UPT, that its a good idea not to go around saying that you have a pilot license or much flight time you already have? Would this be true.
A buddy of mine who just completed UPT (dropped 135's) told me that the adjustment to military flying was difficult and that he wished that he would have went to IFT. Would you agree with this? I am currently working towards my PPL but I planned to go to IFT anyways.Correct, if you have your PPL you skip IFT. Regarding being vocal about flight time, I would just be smart about it. If someone asks you, it's totally fine to say you have a PPL/hours, but I wouldn't be yelling it up and down the hallways either. Previous hours honestly don't have much correlation to performance at UPT, it comes down to the person.
A buddy of mine who just completed UPT (dropped 135's) told me that the adjustment to military flying was difficult and that he wished that he would have went to IFT. Would you agree with this? I am currently working towards my PPL but I planned to go to IFT anyways.
A buddy of mine who just completed UPT (dropped 135's) told me that the adjustment to military flying was difficult and that he wished that he would have went to IFT. Would you agree with this? I am currently working towards my PPL but I planned to go to IFT anyways.