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The 35 is DEFINITELY motivating to think about in regards to my UPT/USAFA performance. I just hope the production doesn't get delayed or trimmed any more so that there are enough planes for me to have a shot at one.
 
I am only Bullet's spouse, but IMHO the 35 will not go down the route of the 22 since it is a JOINT aircraft.

If you are new, the enlightenment issue is Bullet works on the 35.
 
Seeing as though UAS go to UPT first, am I to take the vision requirements to be identical for UAVs as they are for manned?
 
Navy15 said:
Seeing as though UAS go to UPT first, am I to take the vision requirements to be identical for UAVs as they are for manned?
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Until you graduate from UPT, everything is identical. There is no decision on REAL planes and Tonka Planes until you are offered your plane based on your class position. In the future, they may have to separate tracks for training. But for now, when you put in for UPT, the subject of UAV's aren't even discussed. Therefor, whatever it takes to get into UPT for a Tonka plane is the same for a real plane.
 
I'll put my 2 cents in. I'll be going in this summer for the class of 2014 and I've already started considering different options and career pathways. I've been thinking something like space command or R&D, possibly becoming a pilot, and lately UAVs have gotten me interested. Anything I should know ahead of time? Any advice? Thanks
 
etowahlax14 said:
I'll put my 2 cents in. I'll be going in this summer for the class of 2014 and I've already started considering different options and career pathways. I've been thinking something like space command or R&D, possibly becoming a pilot, and lately UAVs have gotten me interested. Anything I should know ahead of time? Any advice? Thanks
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You're young. For you it's easier. Just keep practicing your "Playstation" skills. :rocket:

Seriously, I'll let someone else help you. I'm just being a Smart-a$$. Mike...
 
what my S told me was that the vision requirements are the same, but it is easier to get a waiver and more things are waiverable.

Not sure how accurate the information is, just what he told me.
 
I'll put my 2 cents in. I'll be going in this summer for the class of 2014 and I've already started considering different options and career pathways. I've been thinking something like space command or R&D, possibly becoming a pilot, and lately UAVs have gotten me interested. Anything I should know ahead of time? Any advice? Thanks
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Wow, big question. Sort of on the scale of when all your adult relatives asked you a few years back, "So, what do you want to be when you grow up?" Some have the answer at that age, some get an inkling of what they want when they get closer to your age, and some are in their Junior year of college still trying to figure it out. I guess the best answer for you would be to get to the Academy, ask LOTS of questions, gain LOTS of knowledge on all the areas you are interested, participate in a LOT of opportunities you will have to see what each field does, and THEN find the one that best fits you. Just look for the career that makes you excited, thrilled, and "can't wait to be a part of it"-- THAT will be the key to your future success as an Air Forc officer.

As to what you should know NOW? Let me give you a list:

- Show up ready for BCT. Physically and mentally.

- Work your tuckas (Yiddish word, look it up :wink:) off at BCT. Keep a good attitude. We all know sometimes it stinks, but let those down times roll off and press on. Be the "one" that sticks out not for bragging or "looking out for #1", but for being the one who never quits, gives it his every ounce of energy, and passes that enthusiasm to his classmates through encouragement and team focus. Be the loudest at yelling your support and praise for your team members, the quietest when you need to "re-focus" a team member who is displaying the incorrect attitude (i.e praise in public, critique in private). Demonstrate that you'll always be there for you team-mates, only because you realize they will always be there for you. Do that, and you'll do fine at BCT. Besides, keep it in the back of your mind that 1000 cadets make it through EVERY year--why shouldn't YOU?

- Work your hynnie (Kindergarten word, look it up) off EACH year at the academy. We, the taxpayers, are paying for no less. We EXPECT you to work hard, because in reward for our investment in you, we want the best keeping us safe at night.

- Learn to listen twice as much as you talk. Simple rule that works wonders for earning respect and authority.

- Learn to MAKE a decision rather than FEAR the consequences. We all make mistakes as leaders, but the worst mistake a leader can make is doing nothing. Corollary to this: we don't get to pick our challenges in life and leadership, we just get to pick how we react to them.

- Learn that there is more to a career than THE career. Work hard, always give your best at the job you're doing NOW, and the rest usually just seems to work out.

- Lastly, when you graduate, raise your right hand, and head out into the real AF, keep all those lessons you learned over the past 4 years a C. Springs in your frontal lobe. But most importantly, work your derriere off, everyday, at whatever job you decide.

As to specific career field advice? Let us know in 3 years if you still haven't narrowed it down. We'll gladly offer more advice than you could ever possibly use, but mostly well tell you you can't go wrong if you ulitmately follow your heart.

Bullet
 
Wow just wow! Thank you so much for all of the great advice Bullet I really appreciate it. That is some of the best advice i've heard about the academy yet. That's something every entering cadet should read.
 
Ditto the thanks to Bullet - I'm sending my Appointee your response
He'll work that derierre (French word - I didn't have to look up):smile: off! He had better as I'm one of those taxpayers that expect great things from these Cadets!
 
I was told recently by some 2011 guys that UAS is not a rated field and you do not have to be PQ.
 
How could it not be rated if you MUST graduate from UPT to get a UAS slot? You might be allowed a vision waiver, but you are still rated as a PILOT.
 
Pima,

From what I understand, the 18 UAS slots from the Academy are going directly to UAS training. They will not go to UPT first. In that case I can see that they would not be rated. I think they are part of the Air Force trial program to get more bodies into the UAS role without further depleting the rated pilot ranks.

Stealth_81
 
Pima said:
How could it not be rated if you MUST graduate from UPT to get a UAS slot? You might be allowed a vision waiver, but you are still rated as a PILOT.
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Uh, guess again.

You do NOT have to attend UPT to obtain an UAS assignment; that's the reason we've now put two classes of "non rated" officers through UAS school and they're now flying MQ-1's.

And that's why they have new "wings" for UAS operators...and they're NOT pilot wings.

Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83
 
I think these are the new wings.
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Sorry, you know I'm just teasing. :thumb:
 
Those look pretty cool. This UAS thing doesn't look so bad now that I see the wings.

Later,

Brian
 
Learn something new everyday!

Our very close friend left the AF to fly a bus in the sky, 10 yrs later and 3 furloughs he came back in and is now at Creech, I jumped and thought that it was rated because of his situation.

CC....LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that post. It would be funny if they designed wings with little buttons...you know in the center like how it is different for Pilot and Nav wings. That would be HYSTERICAL...they could have it with 4 little buttons.

Before this goes off the rails and people take these comments offensively, it is truly just ribbing.
 
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