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I'm currently a 3rd year AE student at the Daytona Beach campus. As far as girls go, IT'S NO DIFFERENT! Hot girls just don't like to be aerospace engineers. And yes, all the ugly girls here (about 90% are hideous) think they are "hotties." It's actually quite disturbing. Oh well, only 3...

I'm currently here at the Daytona ERAU campus, ending my sophomore year. The lack of girls WILL get to you, believe me, it hurts. I look forward going home over the summer just for the fact that there are actually girls in my hometown! Anyhow, you said you had -2.00, and that roughly...

It would definitely be interesting, and Bush could probably take him. But you have to ask, what IF bush does lose? Then what?

A bunch of my buddies and I were sitting around talking, talking about what we would do if we won $50 million. Everyone of them mentioned how they would not work, etc. And I realized that I would still attempt to become a naval aviator. -Joe

What about allergies to pollin? I am mildly allergic to pollin. Basically for one week out of the year I will start sneezing. But it's never been bad enough to take medication for. -Joe

I'm also interested in any response to these questions! -Joe

If you're interested in being able to identify different aircraft, here are some good things you can do: Watch video's of military jets Get a book that gives a description of each jet, along with different viewing angles of it (An excellent book is Janes) Buy a military flight simulator. You...

Are there any websites that are comparable (with the forums and all) to Airwarriors, except for the Air Force? -Joe

The F-15's wings are shaped differently, as well as being fixed (not retractable like the F-14's). There's many other differences, like the canopy is shaped differently between the two, although the wings are most noticable. The f-18 should be the easiest to identify among the three. The two...

What if you are allergic to pollen? I think I read that this disqualifies you for aviation, in both the Navy and the Air Force. Do they give waivers for these, and if so, under what conditions? I live in Florida, and we just had our "blossoming" period about 3 weeks ago. For about a week I...

I'll be getting mine 2 months before my 20th birthday. -Joe

Also, my application will not be turned in until the beginning of September, when I get back to school. (This is because I will not be able to take the MEPs until my 3 months is over after PRK surgery, which won't be until late august). Do you think it will be too late by then? Will there...

My recruiter actually told me that is was REQUIRED (flight time, that is). How competitive do you think I would be without flight time? -3.909 GPA in Aerospace Engineering at ERAU -Val of high school -2 scholarships -Captain and Coordinator of the Paintball tournament team I haven't taken the...

I got in touch with my recruiter finally. He didn't tell me anything new, except one thing: You HAVE to have some flight experience in order to get a Navy Pilot slot. Basically he said that is currently the requirement. Is this true? If so, how much flight experience are they looking for...

Thanks for the info flyinmonkey! I'll be getting my PRK done right after I get out of school, around the end of April. I talked to my recruiter, he said that was fine, didn't really tell me anything new. Flyinmonkey, did you get both of your eyes done at the same time, or seperately?

I have a condition called Rosacea. I'm sure you've seen commercials for it. Basically, your cheeks on both sides of your nose get slightly red in color. If you had a mild case (me), this redness will mostly go away with a water-based gel medicine. But that's all it is, a slight redness (it...

How do they check you for hemoroids, and how do they check your for testicular cancer? What exactly is an EKG, and how do they test for that? And finally, are there any other medical tests besides the MEPs and Flight Physical? Thanks for the help! -Joe

What exactly do they make you do for the MEPs physical test? I can't seem to find this information anywhere. Do they also do a test where they probe you in the rear? And while I'm at it, isn't there a flight physical at OCS? If so, what exactly do they examin on you? Any help is...

Can anyone confirm this? I'm just curious. -Joe

My father was in the military, so I of course was a military brat. And I'm sure somewhere they have my medical files. Will the Navy EVER see these medical files? Or will they base their medical findings solely on their own physical examinations they will be giving to me? -Joe

Yes about time. I'm a sophomore at the DB campus right now, will probably either go NROTC and BDCP. -Joe

I also have another question. I keep on seeing these PRK surgery waiver charts for the Navy. Here is an example here: http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/blnavylasereyesurgery.htm For the "Surgery Prior to Entry on Active Duty is Disqualifying" row, it says "yes" for aviation. Does...

I'm looking at getting PRK surgery as soon as possible. I'm currently in Daytona Beach, FL. Does anyone have any recommendations on clinics? Any help is appreciated, thanks! -Joe

What does "selections for FY 04 and 05" exactly mean? Does it mean that BDCP slots will open in 2004 and 2005 for anyone? Or does it mean that Slots for students who graduate in 04 and 05 (meaning sophomores and juniors in college) will be available? I'm a bit confused about this. Also, do...

I'm also in the Southeast, in Daytona Beach, Florida. I do not yet know where I will get my surgery done, because I want to talk to my recruiter (in Jacksonville, FL. His name is Dexter Blackmon) before I do anything, but I cannot seem to get ahold of him, by email or phone. -Joe

I'm wondering the same thing.

18-22 years old? I'm not sure if I can wait till I'm 22. I will be out of college by that time. 19 seems kind of early, but my vision has not changed for almost 2 years now, and neither has my height (if that matters). Any other opinions? I guess I will ultimately have to consult a doctor...

I'm currently attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University down in Daytona Beach, Florida. I recently learned from the Naval Aviation club that there are not many BDCP slots left in the southeast region, if any, and that I would likely be placed on a "list" of some sort. My question is, if...

I'm currently 19 years old, in my 4th semester of college (I'm a sophomore), and would like to get in the BDCP. My vision does not currently meet the requirements, so I need to get PRK. Should I go ahead and get it as soon as possible, and then apply for BDCP? Is it even possible to get into...

How far into this century do you think these superhornets will stay in the Navy? 20 more years? Also, when does the Navy start getting F-35s, and which aircraft are they suppose to replace? Thanks for the replies already! -Joe

What's the status on Superhornets? Will they be entering into the Navy's fleet? Just curious! -Joe