flyboy62000 0 #1 April 16, 2005 I have some good news I just can't resist posting. I just found out today that I've been accepted to USAF Officer's Training School and then Undergraduate Pilot Training. It'll be nice to get back to flying airplanes after two years with very little flying since I've been stationed in Germany, on the ground. I wasn't expecting to find out whether or not I had been accepted until June so it came as a huge surprise tonight. But apparently they decided to put my application up to an earlier board for some reason. Plus, one of my supervisors called and made me think that the whole facility had to come in because one of us...didn't say who...was in serious trouble and everyone had to talk to the Commander. He came out and started talking to everyone about that something had happened and we all needed to think about it, yada, yada...then he pulled out a pair of 2nd Lt. bars and said I was going to OTS. Also, since it was closing time for our facility my Flight Commander produced a bottle of champagne for us to toast with. It was really great! I can't wait to find out when I'm going.Blue Skies, Adam I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . . . — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktuldoyle 0 #2 April 16, 2005 Congratulations on the accomplishment! What a wonderful Friday surprise. And thank you for serving our country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #3 April 16, 2005 Hey, that is fuckin' awsome! Congrats for you!! Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #4 April 16, 2005 Major kudos dude. Days like this don't come along often - right up there with first child, marriage and so on. Congrats and kick ass in OTS! You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 April 16, 2005 so are you trying for fighters or heavies???My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #6 April 16, 2005 Adam, congrats. My brother passes on his congratulations also. When are you coming to the states for training?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #7 April 16, 2005 Wow, that rocks! Congratulations, Lieutenant! mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyboy62000 0 #8 April 16, 2005 I want to fly fighters, but really I'm not picky. In the civilian world I like hauling jumpers in a Casa or an Otter almost as much as I like flinging myself around in a Pitts. I just like to fly. If I don't get fighters I'll probably try and fly the C-21 (Learjet 35). We have them here at Ramstein, they do DV airlift, medevac, and other suppport missions along with the Gulfstream 3,4,5, and the DC-9. The life of a fighter pilot and a cargo driver are a little different, but both have their advantages and disadvantages so it really comes down to the flying for me. And...I just can't stop wanting to fly fighters, there's just something about it.Blue Skies, Adam I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . . . — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilZilla 2 #9 April 16, 2005 Go for the fighters!!! Hell yeah, thats what I'm working on. Well actually, what I'm really "working on" are heavies. Believe me, these damn things break every time they land! Have fun man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyboy62000 0 #10 April 16, 2005 Phree, I still have to get my flight physical and stuff before I'll get a class date. I'll let you know when I get one. I'm planning on coming home in August for a couple weeks by myself. I was originally planning on going to WFFC, but after thinking about it I may just hang around SGC, work on whatever rigging treeboy needs done, maybe shoot some video and stills, and see if I can schedule a practical with Gene to get my ticket, finally. I talked to Jim and Lee last night and they were happy to hear I'd been selected.Blue Skies, Adam I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . . . — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linny 0 #11 April 16, 2005 YAY!!! That sounds so fuckin awesome!~!!! Way to follow your dreams~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #12 April 16, 2005 congrats dude......and as a mechanic i say this.....hehehe.. be scared, be very scared.... there's nothing that duct tape can;t fix!!! lol... j/k... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilZilla 2 #13 April 16, 2005 HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #14 April 16, 2005 QuoteHELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so would you know your way around a 7lvl screwdriver??? have a calibrated elbow? have the magic t.o. thatturns into whatever you need it to be anytime?....lol........ ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pick 0 #15 April 16, 2005 QuoteQuoteHELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so would you know your way around a 7lvl screwdriver??? have a calibrated elbow? have the magic t.o. thatturns into whatever you need it to be anytime?....lol........ Wow......it's been awhile since I've heard that...... Congrats Adam, just remember to be kind to your crew chief! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #16 April 16, 2005 Things have changed a bit since you left. Gene is part of Fayards crew and closest DPRE is Chicago or Bardstown. Jerry is applying for it but we'll see. WFFC will be a blast, you know you want to come once at least Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #17 April 16, 2005 Sweet, Congrats... Now apply yourself and gt thru it all.. and in about a year and a half.. you get a FREE Camping Trip to Washington state... BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Not to worry SERE training is fun Well at least as an instructor I had lots of fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyboy62000 0 #18 April 16, 2005 Really? What about Steve, is he still doing exams?Blue Skies, Adam I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . . . — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #19 April 16, 2005 Quote ... Not to worry SERE training is fun ... BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA !! LMAO You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #20 April 16, 2005 Congrats! Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #21 April 17, 2005 QuoteGo for the fighters!!! Hell yeah, thats what I'm working on. Well actually, what I'm really "working on" are heavies. Believe me, these damn things break every time they land! Have fun man. the thing is, only the top 2 or three trainees get to fly fighters. they only give a few slots per class of new pilotsMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #22 April 17, 2005 QuoteI want to fly fighters, but really I'm not picky. BE PICKY! Flying heaveys is a better job than most people have, but flying fighters is GLORY. If you are going to make it you have to be better than your classmates in every way. This is your time, GO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyboy62000 0 #23 April 17, 2005 Yeah, from what I've noticed from about the last ten classes to graduate that ran class websites is that it really depends on the luck of the draw. Some classes get a drop that is really loaded with fighter slots while some get one that is really heavy oriented. It just depends. The common thread is that one must really excel through phase I and II to get into the T-38. From there you either will go fighter or bomber, but it just depends on the assignment drop that the class gets. One other common thing I see is that the number one and often the number two person in the class get FAIP'd and get to stay on at the school as an instructor pilot because they impress their training squadron so much. So as many pilots have told me, it's best to be on top in Phase I and II and then most of the way to the top in phase III to get a fighter assignment. Although, I really would not mind staying on as an instructor in the T-38 if I do that well. You don't really learn to fly until you start teaching it to others.Blue Skies, Adam I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . . . — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #24 April 17, 2005 Hard work and dedication got you this far and now you get to live your dream. Good luck.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #25 April 17, 2005 Look Ryan up. He's got 8 guys at WP that are still waiting on their slots to Flight school and have been there for a few months already. Try and get more info on the schedule for slots, last Ryan heard was they were way deep into a waiting list already. Stsve is'nt a DPRE anymore I guess. I've got the experience to fly either type so I'm sure you'll do well. Just if you get thhe chance... go for the A-10. Nothing like being low and fast and armed to the teeth Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
