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Intial CFI applicants have two options for the checkride - as stated above the FAA will do the checkride (at no cost) or one can seek out a Designated Examiner (DE). DE's will typically charge anywhere from $450 to whatever they please, and they have the reputation of being rather difficult...

Depending on your current vision, you may have to wait 3-6 months after surgery to submit your package. I did my PRK on March 17 and have another eye exam at MEPS on June 17.

CFI currency requirements: see FAR 61.197 for all the fun details, but to sum it up... a CFI certificate is valid for 24 calendar months from date of issue; you can renew it in a few different ways: 1. By passing another practical exam (i.e. CFII, MEI); 2. Prove to the FAA that you've...

It is odd though that it's the actual instructors making those decisions at the local FBO...but, I guess everyone's story is different so it's easier to lay down their requirements on an individual basis. Now the instructors don't make the decisions here...the FBO owner does (and his boss is...

I guess that it all really depends on what community you're going for and how high a score you're looking for. If you're trying for SNA or NFO you'll want some awesome scores in the aviation/nautical areas. Verbal only counts towards your OAR (Officer Aptitude Rating) and I'm sure you're good...

Mechanical is fairly straightforward. Either you know the concepts or you don't. Good luck!

Keep in mind that authors and movie studios often change characters - ex. Jack Ryan from "Hunt for Red October", "Patriot Games", "Clear and Present Danger", and "The Sum of All Fears". "Sum" was the latest one released, but the character is clearly younger (and more poorly played by Affleck)...

Speaking of significant others, my girlfriend collects shoes - going on about 500 pair now... As for me, I collect Ford Mustang memorabilia. I've even owned 4 Mustangs (only one at the moment though). I'll get the P-51 to add to my collection some day!

Where are you looking when you swim? You should be looking ahead, not straight down (like most people do). Also, if you haven't already you'll want to invest $20 into a good set of racing goggles. Both will help you judge the distance to the wall much better...

What's wrong with the "wobbly goblin"? I think they look very cool and I'm amazed that they fly. Lockheed started with a flat-diamond shape and built it into a flyin' and fightin' machine!

This is the first info I've seen on how the ASTB scores are broken down, but I'm not sure that it is meaningful because it is outdated. Like you said, its for the old test...

Seriously, don't stress out so much about the spatial section. It is by far the easiest section once you have a system down. You don't need flight sim; you don't need video games; you don't even need to be a pilot. Use the advice you've gotten above, study and you'll do fine. Just remember -...

I swim 50yd sprints. I like to sprint it, rest until the 1:00 min mark, sprint it again, etc. I do this for 10 minutes (500 yds total). You can move the rest mark up or down according to your ability (rest until :55 or 1:05) This increases overall speed and teaches you to really pace the...

The easiest and quickest way to answer all the questions correctly is to use the center of the picture. Literally take your finger or a pencil and place it in the center (half the distance from top to bottom, and half the distance from left to right, exactly in the middle for those who cannot...

Point taken...

No, see Jack is going to start a new life in Canada and the show's name will "24: Canada". The first season will be about how the US invades Canada and Bauer's struggle to fight off his former friends...

Agreed...I had numerous letters from professors at my college. Again, the diversity in theme is what really counts. It does you no good to have 4 or 5 letters that say the same thing over and over (even if they are from different organizations). Most people will ask for information about...

I actually contacted my recruiter in regards to this very subject and was surprised to find that I had essentially broke the news to him - he had not heard of the rule change. I even provided the NOMI link, but have yet to receive a confirmation on its validity. Not that this applies to me any...

Tom, you have a private message...

I did ask him, but I wanted to see what type of answers I may get on this...

Has anyone heard if it is possible to change your major while in the BDCP (and possibly your graduation date)? I have friends who tried and were unsuccessful, but I am curious if there's anyone out there who has succeeded...

According to the FAR's, a current or former military pilot can apply for a commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating by passing a written knowledge exam, getting an endorsement from an "authorized instructor", and taking a practical test. See FAR 61.73 "Military pilots or former...

By TED BRIDIS, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON - A deadly aircraft accident in Afghanistan last summer is one of a series of exasperating crashes in the military that was blamed on recklessness, not enemy gunfire or faulty equipment, The Associated Press found. Events that led to the...

If you are looking for detailed information about aeronautics then you'll want to read the FAA's "Airplane Flying Handbook" and "Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge". You could also stop by your local flight school and see if they have a private pilot ground school starting soon. Many...

That depends on which information you want to learn. What do you need? Nautical, aeronautical, mechanical, math, verbal? Tell me which one you're looking for and I can help...

You may not make a million, but I'm sure the supplemental income will buy you many more steaks to grill...

Seriously. My thoughts and prayers go out to them and their families...

Geez...I just had PRk done because I didn't fall into the 20/40 category. I wore contacts for 8 years until I had PRK just over a month ago. I was 20/15 with contacts, 20/70 & 20/100 without. If I had waited just a month.................

I think those slots may be nationwide because my recruiter (in Fargo, ND) had mentioned that there were some pilot slots open for this summer. He wanted us to ask anyone who may be a good candidate to take a look at the possibility...

There was no sin or cos on the version I took. Mostly college level algebra with some triangular equations (area, pythagorean theorem). For the physics stuff: I saw spring tensions, pulleys, hydraulic systems, and one question about a cable tension shift when one cable snapped. As for physics...

P/U: 53 S/U: 80 Run: 11:09 I know...not the prettiest scores but I'm working on that (I've still got at least a year and half until OCS)

You can have PRK before you apply and enter the Navy. The surgery is waiverable as long as there are no serious complications or unwanted lingering effects (halos, sunbursts, etc). Depending on your eyes, you will have to wait at least 3-6 months after the surgery before you can submit your...

That's great man! Congratulations!!

Definitely possible. I graduate Dec 06 but I don't have a date for OCS yet. What school are you at?

That's a good idea because you can always reapply if you don't get picked up the first time. If that happens then you'll want to find out why you were denied and then fix that problem area(s). The guys have given you some really valuable advice in the posts above - be sure to use it!!

Yeah, me too. I was pro-rec'd for BDCP SNA in mid-Feb for FY07.

Unfortunately you've asked a question that no one can really answer for you. Your OAR is decent, you'll want to raise your other scores to probably 7's, and your GPA is really going to hurt you (it seems that around 3.5 is competitive nowadays). If you really nail the ASTB on your third...

The North Dakota Wing of CAP is receiving a new C182 with the Garmin 1000 package in May sometime. For pilots, the really great thing about CAP is the low rate on aircraft usage: C172 - $22/hr dry C182 - $24/hr dry The rates vary depending on the wing, but its definitely worth while up here...

Smallz, thanks for the extra info... 14BMAC, the scoring is still a big mystery to me. I hadn't heard anything about a running curve though. I would think that it's less based on geographic location than the actual knowledge of the person taking the test. The best advice I can give is to...

Wow...ouch. I didn't know that you were an eye doctor yourself. You may be right about "if a doctor knows what he's looking for", but once you are healed there should be no scarring. Like I said, if you walk into any random eye doctor's office (and he didn't know that you'd have PRK done)...

That's some good advice. Don't fix something that isn't broken...

I talked to my eye surgeon today and he said that PRK can only be detected by "eye topography" (which all military branches do nowadays). He stated that if someone who had PRK done walked into some random eye doctor's office that the doctor would not know the difference. Just my $0.02....

http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5804 www.navygouge.com/newstuff/ASTB_gouge/ASTB2.pdf www.geocities.com/tiffanypbaker/gouge/astb.htm

Funny, I took form 5 and didn't see that one...

What aircraft do you fly in IFS? What is the main purpose of IFS? Can you get a waiver to pass through IFS if you have previous flight experience and/or licenses?These may seem like silly beginner type questions but I hadn't even heard about IFS before now.

I don't know about your case for sure, but I was able to get away with having the surgery because of the timing (see above) and the fact that I have not been final selected yet. My recruiter told me that other guys in the program would not be able to get PRK because they had already been final...

When I took the ASTB, I had the computerized version (form #5) and I got 8/8/8 56. I studied for the 3 days before the test. I used the gouges and ARCO Military Flight Aptitude book (6th edition). I went through everything, including the practice tests for the AFOQT. I timed myself for each...

Keep in mind that you don't have to do NROTC to become an officer in the Navy. There are other avenues available and the fact that you are asking questions now shows some real intiative on your part. When I graduated high school I had a 3.3 GPA and a SAT score that was nothing to be proud of...

Wow, awesome scores...what are you applying for?

You should not need your medical info until you go to MEPS. MEPS is after you are pro-rec'd for a program, so you will not need it for your intial application.