Hello,
Hopefully this thread is in the right place. I figured since it conserned Navy flight, this should be the place.
Anyway, first post, so Hi.
So, I have a few questions about becoming a Navy Pilot. I searched for "ROTC" and "Aviation" in the search under "Title Only" (to condence the search) and didn't find much. I searched over the web and found either irrelevant or outdated information, so I figured I would ask the people who actually do the job. So, if you don't mind, I have a few questions, and any information would be most appreciative.
Before I begin, a few notes:
-I'm currently a junior in high school. This may be a little early, but everyone tells me to start now.
-No, I didn't just watch Top Gun last night and go "I want to be like Goose" and then decide to become a Navy Pilot. I've wanted to become a pilot since I was in the seventh grade. This isin't some half-hearted decision. I can think of no other place I would rather be then in the sky.
-Feel free to use accronyms and stuff like that. I know enough about miltary aviation and aviation in general to understand. After reading a thread on another forum where an Airman stated how it was difficult to get a T-37 while in UPT, the OP stated "Well, I don't want to fly a T-37, but how hard is it to get a F-22 or an F-16?", I decided to make sure never to become that poor OP who i'm sure was mocked for months and was througholy chewed out. So feel free to use flight slang, ect.
-I currently have a 3.5ish in high school and almost have my Eagle Scout, if that makes any difference.
So, my questions:
-What are the physical requirements like? I'm currently 6'3" 250lbs. I'm only 250lbs because I play football for my school as an offensive left tackle and want it to be more difficult to throw me around. I can drop down to 225ish if necessary..but I don't believe I can go much lower than that. I'm not fat or anything, mostly muscle because i'm in the weight room year round. The little I have is my choice to keep me around 250. How much weight will I need to drop? And I believe my vision is currently 20/30 in the one eye and 20/40 in the other. Is that acceptable?
-The little information I found led me to infer that unlike the Air Force where you have to be selected for UPT, in the Navy as long as you don't wash out of flight school, your fine. Am I correct?
-Other than taking off of a carrier, are there any major differences between the Air Force and Navy flight programs?
-Is the ROTC process similar to the Air Force?
-I'm almost an Eagle Scout, will that help?
-I plan on attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach as my primary school of choice. However, Purdue is a close second. I would like to obtain a degree in Aeronautical Sciences with a minor in Aerospace Studies. Will this be beneficial?
-Finally, what is the lifestyle like?
Sir/Ma'am, thank you in advance for any help. I really appreciate it.
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Eric
Hopefully this thread is in the right place. I figured since it conserned Navy flight, this should be the place.
Anyway, first post, so Hi.
So, I have a few questions about becoming a Navy Pilot. I searched for "ROTC" and "Aviation" in the search under "Title Only" (to condence the search) and didn't find much. I searched over the web and found either irrelevant or outdated information, so I figured I would ask the people who actually do the job. So, if you don't mind, I have a few questions, and any information would be most appreciative.
Before I begin, a few notes:
-I'm currently a junior in high school. This may be a little early, but everyone tells me to start now.
-No, I didn't just watch Top Gun last night and go "I want to be like Goose" and then decide to become a Navy Pilot. I've wanted to become a pilot since I was in the seventh grade. This isin't some half-hearted decision. I can think of no other place I would rather be then in the sky.
-Feel free to use accronyms and stuff like that. I know enough about miltary aviation and aviation in general to understand. After reading a thread on another forum where an Airman stated how it was difficult to get a T-37 while in UPT, the OP stated "Well, I don't want to fly a T-37, but how hard is it to get a F-22 or an F-16?", I decided to make sure never to become that poor OP who i'm sure was mocked for months and was througholy chewed out. So feel free to use flight slang, ect.
-I currently have a 3.5ish in high school and almost have my Eagle Scout, if that makes any difference.
So, my questions:
-What are the physical requirements like? I'm currently 6'3" 250lbs. I'm only 250lbs because I play football for my school as an offensive left tackle and want it to be more difficult to throw me around. I can drop down to 225ish if necessary..but I don't believe I can go much lower than that. I'm not fat or anything, mostly muscle because i'm in the weight room year round. The little I have is my choice to keep me around 250. How much weight will I need to drop? And I believe my vision is currently 20/30 in the one eye and 20/40 in the other. Is that acceptable?
-The little information I found led me to infer that unlike the Air Force where you have to be selected for UPT, in the Navy as long as you don't wash out of flight school, your fine. Am I correct?
-Other than taking off of a carrier, are there any major differences between the Air Force and Navy flight programs?
-Is the ROTC process similar to the Air Force?
-I'm almost an Eagle Scout, will that help?
-I plan on attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach as my primary school of choice. However, Purdue is a close second. I would like to obtain a degree in Aeronautical Sciences with a minor in Aerospace Studies. Will this be beneficial?
-Finally, what is the lifestyle like?
Sir/Ma'am, thank you in advance for any help. I really appreciate it.
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Eric