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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Tig on December 10, 2022, 10:34:06 AM
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Howdy all! Hope the MA hasn't been too quiet since I killed my subscription. I left for a trip to Vietnam to visit family (I'm half-Viet), and didn't have the funds anymore to keep up the sub, so I just killed it. Maybe I'll come back sometime if circumstances allow. In the meantime I occasionally pop into the Match Play arena to sling a Moss around, I bested a P-51 in a turnfight today, so there's my achievement.
But here's the big news. If it wasn't obvious already, I want to be a service pilot for the US military, leaning towards the Air Force right now. At the moment I'm still in high school, I'm the flight engineer for the school drone team, and I'm a Cadet Airman First Class in AFJROTC.
The BEST possible thing happened-
I GOT INTO FLIGHT SCHOOL!
AFJROTC actually has a flight academy program: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Holm-Center/AFJROTC/Display/Article/3154508/flight-academy/ (https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Holm-Center/AFJROTC/Display/Article/3154508/flight-academy/)
A few months ago I started the application process. This included GPA checks, an aptitude test, physical fitness tests, and more. I just found out from the Major 5 days ago, that I have been selected for the AFJROTC Flight Academy!
So what this looks like is that next summer I'll go off to a partnered university for eight weeks of flight training, culminating in me soloing and earning my private ticket. This is completely paid for by the Air Force, I don't pay a cent, not even for room/board and travel.
Out of around 1,300 to 1,500 applicants, I'm one of 200 Selects. I'm also the first ever selected out of my unit, which is as old as AFJROTC itself.
I can't wait to take to the skies for real, and I will indeed earn wings on my uniform. It's a dream come true! :airplane:
This is a screenshot of a part of the Commander's letter that I received:
(https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=404990.0;attach=35883)
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Congrats!
Was wondering where you went.
:salute
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Congrats!
Sounds like a blast! Enjoy!
Eagler
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Wow Tig that is YUGE! Sounds like they are impressed with you. Congrats man.
"I'm the flight engineer for the school drone team".
I'm so freakin jealous you have a school drone team. I was into RC planes with my pops in high school about 15 years ago but drones weren't really a "thing" then and i was probably the only kid with 3000 students at my school that flew RC airplanes. Would have loved to have been in a club like that.
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Thats Great
:banana: :banana: :banana:
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Congrats, Tig.
Good Luck.
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Obviously you have already been working hard towards your goals. Great job so far and Congratulations on the selection. Keep up the good work! :aok :cheers:
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Wow! That's really something! Been wondering where have you been. Haven't been flying much lately but when in, been missing your friendly attitude and sense of humor.
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Awesome Tig, wish you the best sir. :salute
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Sounds like a lot of fun! All the best with the program. Do us a favor though. Come and shoot us down once in a while when you have the funds!
Good luck<$>
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Sounds like a lot of fun! All the best with the program. Do us a favor though. Come and shoot us down once in a while when you have the funds!
Good luck<$>
You just keep your eyes open for a black Mosquito diving out of the sun and dropping in on your six, alright? :airplane:
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Way to go, dude! :aok
By the way, if you are willing to fly in the February Scenario "Battle for Paris", which runs Saturdays in February, I will buy you December, January, and February access to Aces High.
Deal?
Dates and times of event are here:
https://ahevents.net/index.php/events/scenarios/current-or-next-scenario
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Way to go, dude! :aok
By the way, if you are willing to fly in the February Scenario "Battle for Paris", which runs Saturdays in February, I will buy you December, January, and February access to Aces High.
Deal?
Dates and times of event are here:
https://ahevents.net/index.php/events/scenarios/current-or-next-scenario
Well that's mighty generous of you! You're on!
This one has better timing for me, Saturdays at 6 PM my time. I'll be able to be there at least for an hour or two each frame, depending on how long it takes for my folks to kick me off :x
Ooh I really like flying Allied, but I think given the numbers from the last scenario, put me down for a Bf 109G-6. I've learned it pretty well, it's quite a fun plane.
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Well that's mighty generous of you! You're on!
Sweet!
Ooh I really like flying Allied, but I think given the numbers from the last scenario, put me down for a Bf 109G-6. I've learned it pretty well, it's quite a fun plane.
Please take an allied fighter spot if it's still open. Axis can step up its recruiting. If allied fighters are full, then go axis. :aok
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Please take an allied fighter spot if it's still open. Axis can step up its recruiting. If allied fighters are full, then go axis. :aok
Alright then, put me down for a P-38J then, let's see how hard I can sling around a twin, see how much I've learned from the Moss. Pony isn't a very good match for me, and I just don't have experience with the Jug.
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Alright then, put me down for a P-38J then, let's see how hard I can sling around a twin, see how much I've learned from the Moss. Pony isn't a very good match for me, and I just don't have experience with the Jug.
Only fighter left on allied is one P-51.
In that case, absolutely go axis for a 109G-6 or whatever plane you most like. That is totally good. :aok
Here is where you go to register. You will need to create an account there if you don't already have one.
https://ahevents.net/index.php/events/scenarios/current-or-next-scenario
Thanks for giving it a go! I'm hoping that you have a marvelous time. I think you will, as I think it is going to be a great event. :aok
I have contacted HTC and am working to get your payment in for December, Jan., and Feb. :aok
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Tig, you should be good to go, and covered for December, January, and February. :aok
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Tig, you should be good to go, and covered for December, January, and February. :aok
Everything checks out, just logged into the arena. :rock
You're the man(woman?) Brooke!! :salute :cheers:
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Everything checks out, just logged into the arena. :rock
You're the man(woman?) Brooke!! :salute :cheers:
Sweet! :aok
(I'm a guy.)
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congrats, good luck with it all! :airplane:
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Atta boy, Tig!
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Congratulations! It'll be a great experience and it opens the door to some interesting future paths.
Be smart. Find out as much as you can about the ground school curriculum they will use and study ahead. Show up having pre-studied. Never too early to get ahead of the pack.
If they are pointing you at your private, something like this is likely a good preparation. https://kingschools.com/private-pilot-ground-school-test-prep
You probably have a good basis just from the Drone experience. You can probably find a lot of ground school videos online for free too.
Good luck!
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Update: I just got back from my AME appointment, I have my Class 1 Medical Certificate in my hands now! Now that I have this and my Student Pilot Certificate Temporary is on the way, I have everything I need, I'll find out in about mid March what college I go to! :cheers:
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:aok
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Way to go, Tig! :aok