austin-w
ANG Pilot
austin-w posted an update 2 weeks ago
Initial Air Force Training More Focused on Combat/Real World Ops
The Air Force is changing the basic training landscape to include a focus on initial training conducted on simulated deployed airfields, in which new military members will get a stronger foundation in deployed operations and operating in a combat airfield under attack.
https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/us-air-force-mock-airbase-f-16-c-130/
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austin-w posted an update 2 weeks ago
Explanation of Future of UPT (FUPT)
Good Afternoon Everyone,
Here’s a great article explaining some of the details of the Future of UPT (“FUPT” in this article).
Essentially, if hire in the near future, expect to attend a civilian flight school that has partnered with the Air Force for a bulk of your initial training, and then the remainder of your training finished at a UPT…
af.mil
Boosting readiness: AETC’s plan to train 1,500 pilots annually
To maintain air superiority, project global power and ensure national security, the U.S. Air Force requires a consistent supply of trained aviators—specifically, 1,500 pilots per year.
Reply to Pilot Slot - Dual-Citizenship
@Miami , I would advise contacting the recruiter POC for the units you’re interested in. They’ll get you an answer. Make sure to include that you are willing to renounce the non-U.S. citizenship, as that may be a major factor in their accessions decision.
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austin-w posted an update 2 weeks ago
AF Continues to Increase Integration with Civilian Flight Schools
Interesting short article on how the Air Force is continuing to integrate with civilian flight schools to accelerate UPT timelines.
https://www.18af.amc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4391003/streamlining-pilot-training/
geoffrey.miller, Allgood and spencer-myers2 Comments
Awesome article Austin! Any of the BD Fam out there who start in IPT, be sure to let us know about the experience.
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February 10th I’ll be conducting a Webinar with two recent IPT graduates who are currently in the UPT pipeline. I’m very excited to hear their perspective and provide the BogiDope Community some insights on what to expect in this new program!
Details will be published soon for where to watch the live Webinar!
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austin-w posted an update 3 weeks ago
Qatari Donated 747 Will Fly as Air Force One in Summer 2026.
https://theaviationist.com/2026/01/23/qatari-747-interim-air-force-one-vc-25-bridge/
If you’ve ever wanted to fly Air Force One, the pilots for this mission are selected from the 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. This wing is part of Air Mobility Command and handles Special Air Mission (SAM) airlift for the president,…
theaviationist.com
Qatari-donated 747 Will Fly as Air Force One in Summer 2026
The Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 is set to fly as “VC-25 bridge aircraft” by summer 2026, as delays continue to plague Boeing’s VC-25B presidential
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austin-w posted an update 3 weeks ago
Trump threatens military action against Iran
https://apnews.com/article/us-military-middle-east-iran-protests-b7a56659d708f2f11f66a18135f44c40
Trump threatens military action against Iran would make last year’s U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites “look like peanuts” if the government proceeded with planned executions of some protesters.
apnews.com
A look at the US military assets heading to the Middle East
The Pentagon has been sending U.S. military assets into the Middle East, including an aircraft carrier group and its thousands of troops.
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austin-w replied to the discussion ANG/AFR →TPS in the forum General Discussion 3 weeks ago
@FlyingLonghorn Congrats on wanting to pursue test pilot school! While I’m no TPS graduate, my current director of operations in my airlift squadron is an Air National Guard TPS graduate. I believe he was a C-130 pilot at the time he was selected for and attended TPS as a guard pilot. If you like, please DM me your resume, age, where you are…
Reply to Current Timeline to UPT
@mussels, I know this thread is a bit dated but thought for anyone wanting up to date info this is what I’m seeing:
- Typical wait time post-oath to UPT commencement? 12-18 months
Most candidates lately are looking at 2-4 months to take their oath, another 2-3 to get to FC1 medical, and start OTS 12 months from date of hire. UPT and formal…
Reply to Army Pilot to Air Force (Air National Guard, Air Force Reserves, Active Duty Air Force)
Jack,
As a rotor-only pilot you’ll need to compete for a UPT slot and attend fixed-wing training. However, if a squadron is hosting a “rated” board I would strongly encourage you to make contact over the phone or email and thoroughly explain your situtation. If your rank, experience, and background fits what they are looking for then they…
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austin-w posted an update 6 weeks ago
Strike on Venezuela
Interesting Read!
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/politics/cia-drone-strike-venezuela
cnn.com
Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast | CNN Politics
The CIA carried out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that country.
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