First off, I would like to say that I enjoy reading the post that are in this forum.
I am to report to OCS on 23 March and the time is just not coming soon enough. I was lucky enough to get an aviator slot and I am ready to start flight training. Reading this forum just accelerates my ambition to be a naval aviator. I do have a couple of questions or remarks. I was prior emlisted in the Navy from 93-97 I was an AD and I loved my time in the Navy and wouldn't have traded it for anything. I was curious as to how many prior enlisted people go through the flight training and how do they do compared to an individual who has no military experience? I also have some flight experience in the civilian world but I can only imagine the differences in the training. One thing for certian that I can say about flying is that there is no such thing as a pilot who knows' it all! I only made to my instrument training but I really don't feel like I will have that much more of an advantage against a guy that has never flown. I believe to be a good pilot is all in that persons will to succede. One thing you learn in the military is the value of team work and just like my football coach used to say, "there is no 'i' in the word 'team'". I've already have the mindset of going in an doing the best of my ability and to contribute to the Navy and help out my shipmates the best that I can. I also believe that when you teach someone something you also will learn and have a better understanding.
Well I feel as if I am just rambling on so I will end my session here.
I am to report to OCS on 23 March and the time is just not coming soon enough. I was lucky enough to get an aviator slot and I am ready to start flight training. Reading this forum just accelerates my ambition to be a naval aviator. I do have a couple of questions or remarks. I was prior emlisted in the Navy from 93-97 I was an AD and I loved my time in the Navy and wouldn't have traded it for anything. I was curious as to how many prior enlisted people go through the flight training and how do they do compared to an individual who has no military experience? I also have some flight experience in the civilian world but I can only imagine the differences in the training. One thing for certian that I can say about flying is that there is no such thing as a pilot who knows' it all! I only made to my instrument training but I really don't feel like I will have that much more of an advantage against a guy that has never flown. I believe to be a good pilot is all in that persons will to succede. One thing you learn in the military is the value of team work and just like my football coach used to say, "there is no 'i' in the word 'team'". I've already have the mindset of going in an doing the best of my ability and to contribute to the Navy and help out my shipmates the best that I can. I also believe that when you teach someone something you also will learn and have a better understanding.
Well I feel as if I am just rambling on so I will end my session here.