Fighter Pilot
3 September 2011
fighter pilot?
Hey,
I am only 19, i soloed on my 16th birthday, and i’m considering joining the Navy end of this year.
My goal is to become a fighter pilot. I have know one or two, but they were in a looong time ago.
I was going to study Aircraft Propulsion Mechanics while going to college, because I would need a college degree to become an officer before i can become eligible for flight school.
My question is, how difficult is it reallY? I am REALLY confused. I realize it can be very, very competitive, but it’s gotta be possible, right?
What are the major things that rule people out? I think i still have 20/20 eyesight, but i dont’ know what else they all test, and how to know if i would even be eligible for flight school?
Is there neone here who can help? someone who’s been through the process, or has a family member or something?
I am just really confused and not sure right now, so any and all help will be GREATLY appreciated.
Cheers!!!
Another option would be to try to be a WSO (weapson systems officer) who is the back-seater in some F-18s. They are responsible for dropping the bombs, taking the pictures, anything that is not flying the plane. You are still qualified to fly the plane, if I remember correctly, in case something happens to the pilot.
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