pdx
HSM Pilot
Everybody above has given really good advice (chairfly chairfly chairfly).
Just to point out something else, don't feel too stressed. Your IP knows if you are trying hard and putting in the necessary work. Even if you completely jack yourself up, he can tell by your briefs and your improvement from day to day. Try not to make the same mistakes twice, and that is impressive enough. If you can rattle off your EPs on the ground, then you will (eventually) be able to do them in the aircraft. All you need is to acclimate to your environment and calm down.
Some people feel great after C4004, some feel like they are hanging on by the tail feathers. From what I saw, however, it was not much of an indicator of how well they did. Maybe that's why the Navy doesn't even count those first four flights into your score.
I was not the hottest stick in the world, especially at the beginning. But I nailed the briefs and always tried to stay teachable in the aircraft. In the end, I still got my second choice (54 got me helos, not jets), but I did as well as I could so I am proud to be where I am. Also, I am having a blast.
Just to point out something else, don't feel too stressed. Your IP knows if you are trying hard and putting in the necessary work. Even if you completely jack yourself up, he can tell by your briefs and your improvement from day to day. Try not to make the same mistakes twice, and that is impressive enough. If you can rattle off your EPs on the ground, then you will (eventually) be able to do them in the aircraft. All you need is to acclimate to your environment and calm down.
Some people feel great after C4004, some feel like they are hanging on by the tail feathers. From what I saw, however, it was not much of an indicator of how well they did. Maybe that's why the Navy doesn't even count those first four flights into your score.
I was not the hottest stick in the world, especially at the beginning. But I nailed the briefs and always tried to stay teachable in the aircraft. In the end, I still got my second choice (54 got me helos, not jets), but I did as well as I could so I am proud to be where I am. Also, I am having a blast.