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WAS replied to the discussion Private Pilot License in the forum Air Force a year ago
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If you can find the right instructor, Part 61 tends to be cheaper simply because there is less structure to the training and you have the ability to accelerate learning versus being bound to a specific syllabus. That’s not to say Part 141 can’t be cheaper in some cases, however, there is generally more flexibility with Part 61. I got my license…
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WAS replied to the discussion Paths to earning wings in the forum Air Force a year ago
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If you’re looking to go the Active Duty route, and you still don’t have a degree, ROTC would offer a higher likelihood of getting a Pilot slot. Active Duty OTS boards have been very competitive in recent years and see a much smaller number of rated career drops (Pilot, CSO, ABM, RPA) than ROTC and the Academy. Additionally, you’re often…
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Snip replied to the discussion Paths to earning wings in the forum Air Force a year ago
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@WAS,
Your feedback is much appreciated! It’s great having someone currently going through the program being able to dispel silly rumors.
ROTC is one of the three commissioning paths to join the Active Duty Air Force after college and serve for 11-12 yrs before deciding whether to:
1. Transition to one of the reserve components…
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WAS replied to the discussion Paths to earning wings in the forum Air Force a year ago
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Yes, for ROTC you just need to get accepted to the school of your choice (or an affiliated crosstown university) and enroll in the ROTC classes with your local detachment. There is no minimum HS GPA to start ROTC, however there are minimum college GPAs to remain in good standing and be competitive for scholarships. Since you’re still in HS I…
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WAS replied to the discussion Paths to earning wings in the forum Air Force a year ago
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Hi, I’m currently in ROTC and just finished IFC at WPAFB. They’re announcing our rated (pilot) board results in Sept.
It’s not extremely difficult to get a pilot slot in ROTC. All the cadets I know that work hard and have good grades are competitive. Nearly everything that will earn you a pilot slot in ROTC is in your control which is nice…
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WAS replied to the discussion Future Fighter Force Structure in the forum Air Force a year ago
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1. Given the info in the article it seems like approaching the question with regard to the unit’s mission is fitting. Transitioning to MQ-9s may align with the unit’s mission capabilities (facilities, tactics, etc.) and ultimately represent the needs of the Air Force. Having a unit/mission first mentality versus airframe first mentality shows a…
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