Hello Air Warriors,
My name is Eric and I am just starting my junior year of high school. I am extremely interested in becoming a Navy NFO through the NROTC program. I would like to be a pilot, but unfortunately for me my distance vision isn't that great, and I hear that it is usually better than 20/20 with great depth perception for pilots. So, I decided that an NFO would be a great option as well. This is my dream and I am not going to let it go easy, but I am a touch concerned about failing flight school. I have seen rates at about 30% washout, which I have to say makes me a bit anxious. But I also read that most washouts either gave up on themselves or got into trouble and that it can be done without issue if you don't do either of those two things. Is this true? I am going to pursue this no matter what, but I just want some insight into the matter. I also like to always have a backup plan, so if you do wash out, what happens to you? Any and all answers will be greatly appreciated. Also, since I am somewhat new to this and don't know all the abbreviations, could you please spell it out once before abbreviating? Thanks so much in advance.
-Eric
My name is Eric and I am just starting my junior year of high school. I am extremely interested in becoming a Navy NFO through the NROTC program. I would like to be a pilot, but unfortunately for me my distance vision isn't that great, and I hear that it is usually better than 20/20 with great depth perception for pilots. So, I decided that an NFO would be a great option as well. This is my dream and I am not going to let it go easy, but I am a touch concerned about failing flight school. I have seen rates at about 30% washout, which I have to say makes me a bit anxious. But I also read that most washouts either gave up on themselves or got into trouble and that it can be done without issue if you don't do either of those two things. Is this true? I am going to pursue this no matter what, but I just want some insight into the matter. I also like to always have a backup plan, so if you do wash out, what happens to you? Any and all answers will be greatly appreciated. Also, since I am somewhat new to this and don't know all the abbreviations, could you please spell it out once before abbreviating? Thanks so much in advance.
-Eric