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Discussion in 'Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API)' started by tk628, Jan 22, 2007.

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  1. a_m Still learning how much I don't know.

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    I don't even know why you would want to give up that much of your free time. Hell, I was in the pool for over a year and every now and then I wish I was still there.
    a_m, Jan 22, 2007
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  2. Kycntryboy Registered User

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    Oh yes, Alabama_matt one of the legends of A-pool :D

    Important Student Notes
    Note: No additional flight training is to take place outside of IFS while enrolled in the IFS program.

    Off the IFS website: this tells me that IFS is an exception, or at least that is how I read it.
    Kycntryboy, Jan 22, 2007
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  3. a_m Still learning how much I don't know.

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    Just learn from my story. Don't tear any ligaments and expect BUMED to hurry up with a waiver.
    a_m, Jan 22, 2007
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    NozeMan Are you threatening me?

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    I'm almost postive we were told this on Day Zero of API....in December. I suppose things change.
    NozeMan, Jan 22, 2007
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    Brett327 Magnum!

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    Keep in mind that there's a difference between the cited "flight training," and plain old GA. Presumably, if you're not upgrading your ticket, you're not "training."

    Brett
    Brett327, Jan 22, 2007
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  6. steeleshark2 New Member

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    NEWS FLASH I do not know who you are calling a kid since I have been in 12 years and going as a Warrant Officer. I was just saying that it was a ridiculous rule if it were true since they even make you do IFS with the civilians. To dangerous for you to pay but not to dangerous if the military pays. Second, riding a motorcycle is more dangerous then GA. They do not ban motorcycles. Someone that has done GA for a while and even owned a plane, that is just uncalled for.
    steeleshark2, Jan 22, 2007
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  7. steeleshark2 New Member

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    Yeah, I am hoping in A-pool to finish my commercial, multi and CFI while doing courses from Utah State Valley College for a BA as a professional pilot. I guess I will have to see when I get there.
    steeleshark2, Jan 22, 2007
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    I don't doubt it's policy for API/Schools Command. But afterwards, I don't know that it's as strict.

    Ah, ha. The first one of your kind we've seen. Congrats on the selection. As for "ridiculous rule," welcome back to the training command, and it's not so ridiculous. Part of the distinction between IFS and doing GA on your own is that IFS is your appointed place of duty, so if you're hurt, you're covered. If you're flying GA on your own or riding your motorcycle and get hurt, there's certainly going to be a command inquiry as to the how's and why's. Since the name of the game right now is minimizing risk, no matter the "cost," it's easy for NASC to ixnay personal flight training, if that is still the rule.
    Gatordev, Jan 22, 2007
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  9. steeleshark2 New Member

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    LOL, it got me a little ticked hearing that. Anyway, I just found some posts that people currently in A-Pool are starting to work on PPL. So, I think the rule is only during IFS. But as I said, I will have to find out when I get there in March. Ohh yeah, I have been an instructor at a training command for the past 3 years. We have no rules like that at Trident Training Facility here in Kingsbay, Ga.
    steeleshark2, Jan 22, 2007
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  10. MasterBates Well-Known Member

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    WELCOME TO AVIATION.

    Check logic at the door. And enjoy it...
    MasterBates, Jan 22, 2007
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  11. squorch2 he will die without safety brief

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    Subs to aviation! Truly, we live in a wondrous age.
    squorch2, Jan 22, 2007
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    Just stand by for a change in perspective. CNATRA is a different animal, but it wont last forever. ;) FWIW, I went from being a 1st class to a flight student peon, so also stand by for some humility instilling experiences. Your fleet salt will pay off once you're back in the fleet.

    Brett
    Brett327, Jan 22, 2007
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  13. steeleshark2 New Member

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    Yeah, in the sub force humility never stops. Hell look at what I have to go through at Newport next month at Mustang University. Looks like back to boot camp for 5 weeks. Anyway, keeping a good attitude and I will do whatever I have too. If they allow me to fly though, I will be a lot happier :)
    steeleshark2, Jan 22, 2007
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    I'm certain it's better than OCS. :D

    Brett
    Brett327, Jan 22, 2007
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  15. steeleshark2 New Member

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    We now do it with OCS students. That is the Navys newest and greatest idea. So us salty folks can mentor to them.
    steeleshark2, Jan 22, 2007
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  16. MasterBates Well-Known Member

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    Do you only do 5 weeks of OCS? How does that work?
    MasterBates, Jan 22, 2007
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  17. tk628 Underemployed

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    Ok... well it sounds like everyone has done an nice job of quashing my dreams of picking up some weekend flights (no night, not working hours). But I'm a CFI too.... so does that mean I'm cleared to go and train IFS (I did it before at the academy)... since they are going to go let an A-pooler go an take a lesson from an instructor with 250TT (for the record I have more than 250 hours, I'm leaving it there though)...If a student if good to go to take the lesson from an FAA instructor.... which I am... my guess is the navy will tell me no, i cant even go teach IFS... ha... what a country. I agree with the whole motorcycle thing, as I spent a year out of ROTC because of an accident, probably how I missed out on all that beer... but whatever... I wont die on this hill but I'll certainly try when I get there....Dont get me wrong I'm all about corrupting the women of tomorrow, and all that jazz, I just dont see how its better to have me stick my thumb up my a$$ for 4 months... I really dont care about the money...I'll donate it or something, it's more an issue of idle hands are the devils playground....
    tk628, Jan 22, 2007
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  18. steeleshark2 New Member

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    I have no clue. The first class is in the new course right now. It started Jan 8th. You can read the gripes about it on NKO in the forum stating "What do you think about Mustang U moving to Newport". Anyway, its something new and of course has bugs that need to be worked out.
    steeleshark2, Jan 22, 2007
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    Nobody likes a complainer. News flash: You're in the Navy now - better get used to it.

    Brett
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  20. tk628 Underemployed

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    My bad I was using my brain.....I'll make sure it doesnt happen again:)
    tk628, Jan 22, 2007
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  21. squorch2 he will die without safety brief

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    If you have your PPL, you won't do IFS.
    squorch2, Jan 23, 2007
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  22. tk628 Underemployed

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    I know I wont, but I could certainly try to teach it again at one of the local schools or something...
    tk628, Jan 23, 2007
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  23. Fezz CB "Spanish"

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    funny you brought that up brett. When i was a 4/c Middy, our LT crashed our party after Dining In. No alcohol but it was a mostly middy enriched environment. Needless to say, I still remember when his phone was ringing and he told everyone in the room....."Hold up, hold up. My sh!t's blowin up." Man....what a tool.
    Fezz CB, Jan 23, 2007
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    Brett327 Magnum!

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    No doubt a Shoe. Not everyone can hang. :D

    Brett
    Brett327, Jan 23, 2007
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    Steve Wilkins Teaching pigs to dance, one pig at a time.

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    A lot of Shoes are tools, yes....Those of us that party like rockstars just trick the tools into taking our duty. Problem solved. Every now and then, one slips through the cracks though. If you see em out in public, squash em like a cockroach.
    Steve Wilkins, Jan 23, 2007
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