powerlifter
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Hello,
I'm a 21 year old college student on the verge of graduating with a computer science degree and an electrical engineering degree, 3.8 GPA, no PPL, no kids/wife. I'd love to fly any fixed wings for the armed forces full-time, especially the heavies. Unfortunately, I am very nearsighted. Other than that, I'm in good shape. I'm open to any branch, reserves/guard/airforce/army/marines, etc. A few questions:
1) If I have PRK done on my eyes before applying, and am able to see 20/20 uncorrected post-op, should there be any problem obtaining a waiver for whatever branch I choose?
2) Given that I desire to fly heavies, which branch would you recommend?
3) What is the difference between the AF, ANG, and AFR? Are the ANG and AFR like part-time flying, or can it be done on a full-time basis?
4) Which branch offers pilots the most air time?
5) Should I earn a PPL before applying anywhere?
6) What are the commitments for each of the branches?
7) Is it possible to get a flight slot before signing anything?
I've read that many military pilots regret not going the reserve/guard route. Why is this?
Sorry for all of the questions, thanks for reading!
I'm a 21 year old college student on the verge of graduating with a computer science degree and an electrical engineering degree, 3.8 GPA, no PPL, no kids/wife. I'd love to fly any fixed wings for the armed forces full-time, especially the heavies. Unfortunately, I am very nearsighted. Other than that, I'm in good shape. I'm open to any branch, reserves/guard/airforce/army/marines, etc. A few questions:
1) If I have PRK done on my eyes before applying, and am able to see 20/20 uncorrected post-op, should there be any problem obtaining a waiver for whatever branch I choose?
2) Given that I desire to fly heavies, which branch would you recommend?
3) What is the difference between the AF, ANG, and AFR? Are the ANG and AFR like part-time flying, or can it be done on a full-time basis?
4) Which branch offers pilots the most air time?
5) Should I earn a PPL before applying anywhere?
6) What are the commitments for each of the branches?
7) Is it possible to get a flight slot before signing anything?
I've read that many military pilots regret not going the reserve/guard route. Why is this?
Sorry for all of the questions, thanks for reading!