TwosBlind
New Member
Did anyone ever doubt themselves when going through flight training? Are there guys out there that wanted to be a fighter pilot since they were old enough to walk but werent sure if they had what it takes when they were finally ready to go? It seems like alot of these guys you see graduating at the top and getting jets "knew" they were going to from day one of flight training, and that some of the guys that wound up in helos or P-3s or something (If this wasnt what they wanted from the beginning) also "knew" from day one they would get jets even though they didint. How confident were all you pilots that you would be the next "maverick" and just destroy flight school when you went into training? Im not talking about cockyness, but pure, undeniable confidence in your natural god-given ability as a pilot and your ability to adapt and learn quickly throughout the program. It seems like confidence would be key to doing well and getting what you want come selection time. I ask because im currently having some self doubt. As the time nears for OCS, commision, commitment, and eventually flight training, im wondering if Im going to do as well as ive always assumed I would in flight school. Im worried I wont be able to handle the academics and wont be able to handle the stress in the cockpit. Im worried ill wind up with nothing but helmet fires and busted rides. I have never really felt this way until recently, and it is kind of throwing me off. I just dont know what to expect from myself as far as how im going to perform. Anyone feel me out on this or am I no longer cut out for the fighter community due to my self doubt. Is this something that I need to put in check asap or is this common?
Thanks fellas
Thanks fellas