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I don't know a lot about the Victory Vegas - it looks like a nice bike. I just had to have a Hog - its a symbol of America.... That decision will be up to you.
You will love whatever you get. Studying will only help you so far - by far the most important thing to do is get some stick time before you get here. Many of us had never been in an airplane before arriving at PCola and we were at a substantial disadvantage to those who had prior flight time. That being said, as you have read on these boards, what the Navy is going to make available for aircraft selection varies randomly on a week to week basis - quite often due to how backed up the RAGS are.
The transition to the airlines has been difficult, not so much on actually flying the jet (the Dornier climbs pretty well at over 4500 FPM with passengers!) but in getting the job in the first place. Many airlines don't even let you count helo time - they treat it the same as an NFO or Flight Engineer even though you are actually taking off, landing, and shooting approaches. If you have any aspirations of the airlines afterwards, go fixed wing. However, I will tell you that the airlines are boring and the coveted "major" jobs are drying up - the future is not bright. If it is any help, I have much more fun screaming around at 50' in a Jetranger than I do at Mach .66 in the airliner. Anyway, good luck - wish I could trade places with you and do it all over again!
You will love whatever you get. Studying will only help you so far - by far the most important thing to do is get some stick time before you get here. Many of us had never been in an airplane before arriving at PCola and we were at a substantial disadvantage to those who had prior flight time. That being said, as you have read on these boards, what the Navy is going to make available for aircraft selection varies randomly on a week to week basis - quite often due to how backed up the RAGS are.
The transition to the airlines has been difficult, not so much on actually flying the jet (the Dornier climbs pretty well at over 4500 FPM with passengers!) but in getting the job in the first place. Many airlines don't even let you count helo time - they treat it the same as an NFO or Flight Engineer even though you are actually taking off, landing, and shooting approaches. If you have any aspirations of the airlines afterwards, go fixed wing. However, I will tell you that the airlines are boring and the coveted "major" jobs are drying up - the future is not bright. If it is any help, I have much more fun screaming around at 50' in a Jetranger than I do at Mach .66 in the airliner. Anyway, good luck - wish I could trade places with you and do it all over again!
