^ ThisGetting flight hours is the the same advice I keep getting from the POC who have pilot slots, so I'll definitely be doing some flying this summer. Looks like I'll have to get a part-time summer job though to pay for it, but it'll be worth it!
I only was able to afford 11 flight hours before rated boards back in 2014, but it helped my PCSM significantly. Keep in mind you don't get extra PCSM per flight hour, it goes by blocks. For example, 0-10 flight hours = 5 points, 11-20 = 10 points, ect... Those point values are made up but you should get the idea. Once you have access to the PCSM website, use that for guidance.