Want to Land on Aircraft Carriers?
If you’ve considered becoming a pilot in the USN or USMC, you’ve surely wondered, “What does a Navy or Marine Corps pilot do?” An easier
Military Pilot Pay and Benefits
The military offers some fantastic career opportunities for pilots. It can also set you up for an enjoyable and lucrative civilian flying career later in
The Ultimate Military Pilot Career Path (Part 2)
Welcome back, future aviators! In Part 1 of this series we saw how getting hired by a Guard or Reserve unit right out of college
So You Want to Fly Army?
If you’re a regular to the annals of BogiDope, odds are pretty high that you’re fully aware of the United States Air Force’s beginnings. You’re,
The Ultimate Military Pilot Career Path (Part 1)
I’ve written extensively on The Pilot Network about what I consider to be the Ideal Career Path for a Military Pilot. I envisioned that path
How to Become a Fighter Pilot
Have you seen Top Gun or any of the (objectively terrible) Iron Eagle movies more times than you’re willing to admit? Do you daydream of
Ultimate OTS/TFOT Guide (Part 1)
Dear BogiDope Readers, We have a treat for you today! A recently-commissioned Second Lieutenant wrote a fantastic report about what to expect at Total Force
Ultimate OTS/TFOT Guide (Part 2)
Welcome back BogiDope readers! This is Part 2 of our in-depth report on what OTS is like right now. We covered sections 1-3 last week,
USAF Initial Flight Training (IFT)
So you’re a freshly minted, steely-eyed 2nd Lieutenant that’s ready to dominate UPT with the highest MASS score ever recorded and eager start your new
Surviving Wright Patterson and Your FC1 Physical
First of all, congratulations, you did it! Whether it was through ROTC, Active Duty, or the Guard/Reserves to fly fighters, heavies, or helos, you won
Air Force Career Progression – Officer
We’re going to discuss career progression today. As a former Active Duty pilot, I’ll admit I don’t love this topic. You have to understand: I’m
Air Force Career Progression – Pilot
Welcome back to Part 2 of our series about career progression for Air Force pilots, from the pilot perspective. If you haven’t already read Part
Airline Comparisons: Beyond the Pay Scales
It’s a shopper’s market if you are looking for an airline job today. For the first time in many years, a pilot entering the airline business
Airline Comparison – Part 3
Welcome back TPN! This is Part 3 of 3; the final installment in a series looking at how to choose between job offers from multiple
Air Force vs Air National Guard: UPT Application Process (Part 1: Active Duty)
Although the prerequisites for attending Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) are virtually identical, the process of attaining a pilot training slot is one of
Give a Hoot! Don’t Commute! – Part 1
Do you remember this guy? For long-ago young Emet, Woodsy was the epitome of awesome, and his admonition was witty and cool. And yet…today I
The Ultimate Guide to Earning a Pilot Slot in Air Force ROTC, Part 1
Part 1: Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC) Table of Contents What is AFROTC? How to Join and Requirements Scholarship Opportunities Cadet Life –
Functional Tracks in Army Aviation: Part II
Photo Credit to Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Welcome back. So just as the information about Functional Tracks needed to be split into two weeks,
Side Hustles, Part 2: Making Your Own Stars Align
I recently wrote a post aimed at helping baby pilots understand why experience is so important in our profession. (https://tpn-go.com/dear-baby-pilots/) I wrote that post because I’ve
VA Disability – Part 3
Thus far in our series on VA Disability, we’ve looked at two main points. First, a VA Disability rating is something the US Government expects
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Social Media – Blessing and Curse
Thanks to Social Media our world is connected like never before. It helps friends and family stay in touch more easily, holds businesses and governments
Getting a Job is a Full-Time Job
If you ask anyone who has read Cockpit to Cockpit (www.cockpit2cockpit.com), they will tell you one of my recurring themes throughout the book is “getting
Accessible Aviation – A BogiDope Client Review
Written by Joseph Bores, BogiDope Client and Accessible Aviation Graduate A couple years ago a lifelong interest in warfighting and military aviation, featuring a number
Should I Track Helicopters at UPT?
At Air Force Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) there are some things that don’t change much over the years. After flying the T-6A in Phase
Confessions of a Reserve T-38C IP
I have a treat for you today! I just interviewed a reserve T-38C UPT IP, whom we’ll call Star-Lord for the sake of anonymity. The
Give a Hoot! Don’t Commute! – Part 2
Welcome back TPN! We just decided that commuting is a terrible way of life. (If you missed that discussion, go read Part 1 of this series