What Gets You out of IFS

[SlickAg]

What will get you out of IFS? Do you need a PPL or just a Rec License? Thanks.

 

[airgreg]

If I remember correctly, it was a solo cross-country and some type of hours limit (~20 or so). Someone else probably has better gouge.
Don't get yourself out of it if you qualify, it's the best deal in the Navy.

 

[Schnugg]

Think twice...

Don't get yourself out of it if you qualify, it's the best deal in the Navy.

Not a good idea.

See https://www.ifs.cnet.navy.mil/ifscode/help/FAQ.cfm for some FAQs on the program. If the Navy finds out you have, for example, a PPL and did IFS again, it would be frowned upon as it plainly states in the instruction you are not eligible.

Pilot and NFO IFS instructions attached.

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[airgreg]

Not a good idea.

Sir,
I wasn't advising him to lie. That's why I put "if you qualify". I only meant that if he is eligible for the program, it's a good deal.
V/R,
-Greg

 

[kray1395]

What will get you out of IFS? Do you need a PPL or just a Rec License? Thanks.

A copy of my expired student medical certificate and a quick look at my logbook which showed a completed solo cross-country was enough to validate me for being exempt from IFS. I never got my PPL or Rec license so that doesn't matter. Only had about 32 hours. I know it might be a good deal but I'm glad I didn't have to do it. It's just another hoop to jump through.

 

[Schnugg]

Sir,
I wasn't advising him to lie. That's why I put "if you qualify". I only meant that if he is eligible for the program, it's a good deal.
V/R,
-Greg

ahhh...you meant if you qualify to take IFS....

No worries. Still some good info to put anyways on IFS and NIFS.

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[VarmintShooter]

Caution Cape does not enable user to fly.
— Batman costume warning label, Wal-Mart, 1995.

No, everyone knows you need the Superman cape for that ...

Sorry for the threadjack.