Totally possible! It’s uncommon and you’ll need to guide the process along but you can definitely get there.

Had a piper lance for a few years – loved it! Currently scrolling trade a plane for a new financial liability.

Not a show stopper but expect to talk about it in the interview. Your squadron won’t want a teammate that is a liability to their mission or reputation.

But fear not. Someone on that board will have a similar experience and it’s easy to pivot your heavy foot into a strength. Airspeed is life right?

Actually in a way you can! And if you’re really into aviation it’s kinda a dream.

So as a part time guardsman Monday through Friday I would fly my B767. Then on the weekend I would commute to my guard unit in my piper, park it on the other ramp and then walk over (brief) and fly my F-16.

I loved it! Each type is so different and the diversity…

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Anytime!

Bryan, dude congrats on getting picked up for that program. Getting more flying experience will make you an even more competitive applicant.

I’d encourage you too keep your apps hot. Here’s why:

1) if you get hired it may be a while before you actually swear in. That may give you the time to complete a commitment.

2) There is a ton of legal…

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Darrell,

Brother, I’m flying the F-16, married, 3 kids. It’s a blast. I was on active duty for 12 years and I’ve served in the guard in both full-time and part-time status.

I think the biggest factor is your spouse’s employment. Active duty is going to move you every 2-3 years; that can be a struggle for your SO’s career.

I can’t speak to the…

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Has to be the Viper! Single-seat, 9G, Mach 2, Wild Weasel, Fast-FAC, multi-role victory machine. Undefeated in aerial combat (74:0).

But I might be biased…or just flat-out right.

Cheers!

Husky