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Johnoolo and IHC_Nole are now connected

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:48:20 -0400

Johnoolo posted a new activity comment

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:12:30 -0500

I think it always goes back to, everyone wants to become a fighter pilot, and not enough want to stay. I wonder though if there were more fighter slots in the guard and reserve. If pilots would be willing to stay instead of jump to the airlines.

In reply to - SIC posted an update

A Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies report released last month examined pilot shortages in 2024. The report found that the Air Force is approximately 1,850 pilots short of their […]

Johnoolo posted a new activity comment

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:02:11 -0500

Well We will see what happens. I want to clarifiy I am in a pre review stage by a flight doc to determine if they will allow me to come to my flight physical.

I have a current ATC physical as an AGR dual rated controller. I had to go through this process just to get cleared by MEPS to apply to the Reserve board. I am just a bit nervous, I chose…

In reply to - Johnoolo posted an update

Has anyone been turned down for attending their flight physical after selection? I am not in this boat yet, but a bit worried that it may happen. If so does anyone know if that is a […]

Johnoolo posted an update: Has anyone been turned down for attending their […]

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:43:58 -0500

Has anyone been turned down for attending their flight physical after selection? I am not in this boat yet, but a bit worried that it may happen. If so does anyone know if that is a hard stop and the is game over or is there more I can try to do?

Johnoolo posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:30:19 -0500

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I am requesting that the BogDope team have some Swag(hoodies, Hats, shirts, etc made. I would certainly get a hoody! Or is that maybe what the Goodies section is for!?

Johnoolo posted an update: I am requesting that the BogDope team have […]

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:23:59 -0500

I am requesting that the BogDope team have some Swag(hoodies, Hats, shirts, etc made. I would certainly get a hoody! Or is that maybe what the Goodies section is for!?

Johnoolo replied to the discussion UPT T-1 only track in the forum Air Force Pilot Training (IFT, UPT, IFF, & FTU)

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:48:06 -0500

Reply to UPT T-1 only track

I am hoping to take this track, I know I will miss out on the fun of flying the T-6. However, every year T-1 instructors from Vance and Columbus visit my current base. I was able to spend a bunch of time talking with them and they encouraged me that the the T-1 only track for a heavy pilot is the way to go. They are confident in the…

Johnoolo replied to the discussion Congress Asks ICAO to Increase Pilot Retirement Age in the forum General Discussion

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:14:59 -0500

Reply to Congress Asks ICAO to Increase Pilot Retirement Age

This would have a huge impact on the Air Force. I would think it would solve a lot of the higher experience pilots jumping ship after their commitment for the airlines.

Johnoolo replied to the discussion AFRC Unsponsored Board in the forum Air Force

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:08:31 -0500

Reply to AFRC Unsponsored Board

See ive heard that your still sort of a free agent and if you can get a fighter unit to sponsor you after selection and through UPT you can go there. It was explained to me as if you dont find a sponsor unit, you have to take the heavy or tanker unit you get. Someone whose been through this please chime in.

Johnoolo posted a new activity comment

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:05:50 -0500

Congrats these guys are awesome! They visited the Alpena CRTC and were very friendly when I interacted with them!

In reply to - Sharky to GregLab

Congrats to @GregLab on being selected to fly the mighty C-5 Galaxy (a.k.s. “FRED”) at Westover ARB, MA!

Johnoolo and avery-tibbets are now connected

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:14:38 -0500

Johnoolo replied to the discussion AFRC Unsponsored Board in the forum Air Force

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:20:20 -0500

Reply to AFRC Unsponsored Board

I would keep shooting for any possible options to get in. I was applying Guard, Reserve, and Active duty. I think East Coast would be tough if you are not sponsored if you get in. However, I have 0 knowledge to stand on when I say this. I would just pick a few key locations and then keep visiting. Then when your selected by them – great. Or if…

Johnoolo replied to the discussion AFRC Unsponsored Board in the forum Air Force

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:18:13 -0500

Reply to AFRC Unsponsored Board

MilRecruiter has a list of all the selects for AFRC for the last few years. They have quarterly boards, it seems like every quarter has about two selects. One of them I cant remember which had a bunch of unsponsored selects. Honestly, I think this is a good way to get your foot in the door. Your essentially a free agent that a unit is not…

Johnoolo posted a new activity comment

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:07:29 -0500

I think interviewing selects, non-selects, hiring POCs, Chief Pilots and recent graduates would be a huge hit. Ive been to many places and the atmospheres were all very different.

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Thoughts on a BogiDope Podcast? 🤔

We’re always looking for new ways to bring value to the military aviation community, and one idea that keeps coming up is launching a podcast.

Our very own @SIC , […]

Johnoolo replied to the discussion OHIO ANG/180th FW in the forum Air Force

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 02:27:38 -0400

Reply to OHIO ANG/180th FW

Seems like a tough crowd to join! I enjoy when they stop by the Alpena CRTC personally.

Johnoolo replied to the discussion TBAS tips and tricks for all their sections? in the forum Military Test Prep

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 02:25:31 -0400

Reply to TBAS tips and tricks for all their sections?

I managed to increase my score from 83 to 90 by practicing. The first time around, I did very poorly on the UAV section. This time I only missed 3, but still didn’t get to a 99. I figure I’ll take my 90 and not risk it going down.

Johnoolo posted a new activity comment

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:47:34 -0500

I met him! He’s an excellent guy! I was one of the guys up against him! I’m hoping to fly with him one day!

In reply to - CHAOS posted an update

Another win for the BogiDope community! We proudly announce that an Interview Prep client has been selected to attend UPT as the next future Buff Driver at the 343rd Bomb Squadron- […]