Thanks for the shout out! No matter what you fly for the Air Force, the fact remains that the best part of the job is the people. One day I’ll hang up the uniform (space suit), but the friends I’ve made are for life. Great advice to all of our future pilots. Cheers
I think that can be said by all vets. I flew Puma’s UAV’s being a combat engineer doing route clearance. I would not trade time with my brothers for anything.
Great advice for all future pilots! Being humble is an amazing characteristic to have! To add onto the AFOQT+TBAS, your pilot score will increase based on how many flight hours you have... the more the better.. I took it twice, including the second time after getting my private pilot license and my score went from 44 to 96. Keep up the great videos and thank you for helping others!
Ill be 20 in a few months and have a degree in aviation with a commercial pilot license 250+ hours.. so is this hugely beneficial for me? or not so much? I'm hearing mixed answers on where to turn. I've talked to 2 people who flew in the USAF and said talk to a recruiter. Once I get my degree I'm planning on "applying" for all of this, any info anyone has will help a ton. Thanks!
Great vid, Mover. I'm a schoolhouse instructor in AFSOC, and I made a vid on my other channel about how to be a good student. One of the points I mentioned was quibbling. Where I disagree with you is that I do care about the student's mindset, but there are two ways for the student to convey that. There's the classic, explaining why they were right based on how they were thinking, and you're spot on there. I couldn't care less. If they're arguing the grade based on their incorrect perceptions, it's just gonna piss me off. But if they say, "hey, sir, here's where my head was at when I made that mistake. Tell me where I was wrong," I'm all for that. As an instructor, that gives me insight into their head to figure out how to teach that skill more effectively.
Colin Reid I agree. My point was more geared toward those that feel the need to explain themselves and provide an excuse matrix for everything. If an instructor asks “what were you thinking here?” Then by all means, let’s chat. Or even if you have a question, framing it that way is totally valid. “When this happened, I thought this. How can I fix it?” But what I want to impress upon young aviators is that it’s important to own up to your mistakes and not try to provide excuses or argue. Perhaps saying “no one cares what you were thinking” might be a little old school and slightly harsh for someone just starting out. Good point. Thanks!
I am a 52 year-old former carrier navy flight deck crash and rescuman wish I could have met someone like you growing up in the 70s and 80s kids out there today CZcams and other internet based information is here you've got one life to live use it smartly now the only flying I do is Sims just a trucker now 19 years but always have that regret for not trying by any means necessary to get into parks college or Spartan school of aeronautics Mr cw you're vids are very informative but also personally a wake up call to people like me who have blew it by letting life pass them by keep up the vids the only flying I am going to do is GTA 5 when I get in of the road I will be watching your channel Go Navy
This is so incredibly useful and helpful to those like myself working toward an Air Force pilot career!!! Working toward the tankers at the 126th ARW. Thank you
I really hope I'm not to late but go to college first then join the military. Your career path will bet set as an officer for next 20yrs and if you decide to retired before 20 yrs. You'll have your college degree, plus military experience. However if you go the enlisted route pick any military occupation that rates a top secret clearance you'll have better job opportunities after the military. Whatever you do AVOID open contracts at all cause!!!! PS Recruiters are not your FRIEND they have monthly quotas and they sucker you into a shitty occupation with zero job opportunities in the civilian sector!
Thank you sir for another great video! Really appreciate the sources you recommended, and also what having the right mindset truly means in terms of who you are as a person. The first fighter pilot I talked to, an F-22 Pilot from Langley, told me that the #1 thing about becoming a fighter pilot is to be humble.
just got out of the navy last week, and a full time student now! planning on heading back to the navy after graduation with a hopeful pilot slot. plan on getting ppl during my second summer
Love this video. When I heard about the mindset factor, I immediately related. When I was living in L.A. pursuing my talents as a professional musician. I realized that my mindset was different from the kind of people that are out there and in that type of business. Over time I made more friends in the military than in the music industry. Had the same go getter mindset without being a child about it. Gained their respect cuz I showed tenacity. The more you talk about what it actually the takes the more I want to do this. Your videos are very inspirational. At the end of the day, I just want the chance to fly. IF I don't get the fighter slot that's fine. I'll take what I can get and keep hustling to get that fighter slot as long as it takes and do my very best.
Im living in HI, and a current college student. I'm still trying to get my foot in the door to the AF and network. Its difficult to apply what you're teaching, but oh boy is it going to be saw worth it.
Not sure how much it has changed my experience was from 1991 for the USAF so things might have changed a lot. But a ASVAB score of 90+ use to be the first step. Next was a four year college degree which the military use to help pay for it, this was required to be a Officer. I actually wanted to be a A-10a pilot back then to help support as many troops on the ground as possible.
@@CWLemoine Hmm weird when I was ROTC they told me I had to have at least a 90 on my ASVAB that was back in 1990 though. Wonder why they made such a big deal out of it I studied hard to get that 90 lol.
Outstanding information, thank you so much for this video. I'll be showing it to my son shortly. You've echoed a lot of what I've told him already, but hearing it directly from a Fighter pilot will definitely help to drive it all home. Good stuff, thanks!
Thank you Mover!!! The information/mentor-ship is awesome.....I did not have a mentor when my pivotal window was available in my life. I think your guidance of the current generation is awesome!!! Keep up the great work you are doing with the videos & writing!! :-) Awesome!!! I'd be very honored to be cast in any video productions you do and I'm more cost effective than the others!!!
Lots of things! Some fly for the airlines, write books, start their own business, go to law school, keep flying fighters as contract red air, become doctors, buy their own warbirds, or any number of things. Being a fighter pilot is a great way to serve your country, but there is so much more to life than just being a fighter pilot.
Hi Mover, I am a senior in high school and I am thinking about going Air Guard, more specifically the 187th Fighter Wing due to their history of being part of the 332nd fighter group during WWII. I have a really good work ethic, close to Eagle Scout, have around 5 flying hours, and my high school GPA is 3.1. You have any advice to make myself more competitive for a flight slot?
Once you get I go college, KEEP HIGHEST GPA AS POSSIBLE. That just shows that you’re worth being invested in. Maintain a good physical physique, and do extra curricular activities. Also major in a technical degree.
Thank you for your service and all your videos C.W.! I have always self conceptualized myself as a fighter pilot, and will be playing my cards as best I can as I get closer to graduating or for sure after I graduate this December. I've researched it for years, found out about ANG/AFRC slots about 5 years ago, and have been expanding my knowledge about them ever since. I'm already a commercial pilot with 600 hours and extensive work experience, and am about to be an instructor, but know I'll be cutting it close with my age as I turn 28 in December. I also have to battle medical history that no longer applies to me today (I have a normal, unrestricted first class medical) as I know the military looks at it different than the FAA. All I can do is play my cards as best I can I figure.
Good luck! I hope it works out for you. Make them tell you no! But I also think you're at the age I talked about in the video - apply everywhere and take a job with the first unit that hires you.
@@CWLemoine I will for sure be doing that, and love that motto by the way. "Make them tell you no" has become my motto now as I begin my journey to set out on finding a unit that will hire me
Really interesting video, even though im not really a fighter guy. i just love flying in general so im going to go in as a cargo pilot in two years. i really hope this works out, making my aviation hobby a job has always been a dream of mine and serving my country and doing some of the cooler stuff (transporting stuff overseas, dropping paratroopers and cargo) would be a nice bonus on top.
also a big concern of mine was if my body would even be able to handle it, luckily i was given a back seat ride in a super hornet (worked on them) and fortunately i was ear to ear smiling and giggling the entire way!
I just graduated from high school and am about to sign myself away, I want the quickest and most effective route to the pilot seat of preferably the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor but any fighter would be ideal!! I’ve been told that this is the best plan and have been sticking to this plan, tell me what you think. Join the Air National Guard as a loadmaster on the C-130’s here in Charleston, WV to go ahead and get my necessary flight training out of the way SEAR and water survival. Go to college for anything for four years (my choice would be flight and aviation technology but that’s just a quick choice, any suggestions?) then once I finish my classes and graduate go ahead and put my pilot packet in after that I’m really not sure haha. I’m fresh out of high school so obviously I don’t know much about the processes but anything you could throw at me would help!
quickest route is definitely not to enlist after highschool I hate to be a hater but the chances of you making it while enlisted are far slimmer but hey its been 4 years reply and prove me wrong
Awesome video as always Mover. I am have my first Air Force and Navy ROTC interviews soon. I am typically pretty good with interviews but I have wanted to be a pilot in the military my entire life so I’m a little nervous (I guess it would be weird if I wasn’t). Do you have any tips or things I should do to prepare for the interviews? Like possible questions they might ask and how I should respond etc. Thanks again, keep up the good work!
ROTC is a bit out of my wheelhouse, but I will have a video in the future on how to rush a squadron and get through a fighter squadron interview, which may help.
I have four years of high school left and I'm thinking of doing AFRotc in college do I have to apply to a unit i don't mind CAS fighters I'd fly any thing I would like any info thanks
Thanks for everything CW. Can you do a video for older (30 year old) applicants and getting a slot later in life? If it’s even possible. I also submitted a mover mailbag message with the same message.
You mentioned before that you got sick during your first experience with aerobatics. How did you overcome this without dramamine? I wouldn't say I'm overly prone to motion sickness but I don't have an iron stomach either. For whatever it's worth, I tossed myself around in a full-motion simulator and fared ok. Is this something that will be assessed during IFT or the start of UPT? I'm not dead set on fighters but I'd hate to strap on a T-6 and find that I have trouble handling yank and bank.
Have you flown a plane before? I suggest you try that for a few hours. I got sick my first few hours in a Cessna 152 and we weren't doing anything crazy. After that you can look for some deals on group-on for aerobatic intro flights to see how you handle that. It's mostly your inner ear that causes problems when flying. When you are new you can feel spatially disoriented because of how you are moving in a 3D axis. Simulators are good, but they don't accurately simulate this feeling as well.
It's just something you get used to. It's mostly mental. That's why UPT allows you to get sick the first few rides without much of a penalty. After that, it's called "Manifestation of Apprehension" and grounds for being washed out. I was nervous about it for the first couple of flights, but never got sick. You're way too busy in the cockpit to worry about that once you get going.
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I'm willing to sacrifice myself to become a fighter pilot but what I care about are my mother and family members. So I want to stay alive being a fighter pilot and commercial pilot.
Hey Mover, I remember some time ago you talking about a Discord or other forum for mentoring people into the fighter pilot track. I have a friend who just took his AFOQT and is about to take the TBAS, he about to graduate with a B.S. in AeroSpace Engineering and wants to be on the track to be a fighter pilot. I remember you mentioning it and tried to find the video to show him, but came up empty. If someone could point me in the right direction here, I'd appreciate it @c. w. Lemoine
Thanks for this, i keep tabs with all you post, I am looking at that air force academy with hopes of becoming a F-22 raptor or F-18, I dont have JROTC at my school or GMC so i hope im not at a disadvantage on that, and while i am in school I will ask, what grades would i have to make, like 3.0 or 3.5 if that is the cut then i will be fine, thanks again.
You should look into Civil Air Patrol. It’s an auxiliary of the Air Force that you can join when you’re around 13. It’s a fun program and it looks really good for any of the academies or ROTC. As for grades you probably want a 3.5 or higher. The academies all have around a ~10% acceptance rate ( the Air Force Academy has a 12.3% acceptance rate). You should try and play a sport or two and get involved with student government. You may be shy but if it’s your goal then you will need to do it. Good Luck!
Kiloom Bana 4 hours is quite far, and I don’t think it would work. Make sure to double check that that is the closest, and if it is I would say it isn’t worth it. CAP isn’t the end all be all but it’s a good program. If it can’t work then it’s not a huge deal, but all of my other advice such as Student government, grades, sports, volunteering etc still goes. I would also try and do interesting things during your summers. Try and find a cool job or a camp that teaches leadership. Something that sets you apart from the average person. Finally start showing interest in the academy. Visit it if you can, and look into whether you have a local representative (the Naval academy has Blue and Gold officers, no clue about the Air Force). Take as many AP and honors courses as possible, they want to see you challenge yourself. You’ll need to really want it to get in, but if you have the determination, then all of the work you need to do will be easier (not easy just easier).
Not necessarily. The standard fighter pilot answer of "it depends" would apply here. It depends on where you live, where you want to apply in the guard, how competitive you are, how many slots your ROTC det has, etc.
@@jamesadams7600 Hey even of you are 6 5 you may still be able to get a Typhoon slot, but if not you should still be able to get a Tornado since it's a bigger jet. Over here in America I met a B-52 pilot much taller than my, I'm 6 1 and he was dead at 6 5 and had no problems getting a T-38 fighter trainer. Just remember there are waivers for everything, even in the RAF.
I’m Irish and I’m and also looking to be a fighter pilot but would not go near the RAF I would much rather move to America and become a US citizen to join the Air Force
Now I gotta find that video too .... was wondering myself how you flew for both USAF and Navy ..... seems to my untrained brain to be a rarity ... unless it's to do with reserves or ANG or some other kinda pilot-magic. :)
Given the sophistication of modern computer programs and that aircraft performance is G-limited to the forces tolerable to a pilot and radar/weapons officer, why are we still using humans aboard fighters or attack aircraft? Probably not a pleasant question for a fighter pilot to hear, but I think you can admit it's a fair, and maybe common question.
So, I know this is a long shot, over a year after the video was made.. But anyways: I live in Denmark, where if you have had pilot experience before like with a glider etc., you will have less flying hours in the flight school which the first 5 months of the education is called. Would you still suggest it, because as far as I've read from danish sites, it's not always a good idea, because it's different flying a glider from flying the flying school aircraft T-17 SAAB Supporter. Would you still suggest me to do take a glider license? And what are your takes on a flight simulator? Do you think I could benefit from it? Awesome videos btw, watching every single one of them!
I don't even care to be a fighter. I just love aviation and then adding on the aspect of helping people both directly and indirectly makes it seem much more rewarding. I feel like a lot of the cocky guys haven't experienced aviation before the military and it's such a wonderful thing. I'm actually about to leave for a flight lesson at one of the first military airports in the country (KMIV) :D
Jack Bell I flew 1000 hrs in the Viper in four years. It was around the same, if not a little more, than my active duty buddies. I don’t know what the current tempo/comparison is though.
C.W. Lemoine they’re still fairly equal. If you happen to deploy you’ll fly more hours than those who don’t in that particular year. In the end they’re similar in terms of hours.
So I know this is a bit of a late comment compared to when this came out, but are there any strict height limitations to being a pilot in general? I’m 6’2 and my ultimate goal is to fly an f35, but I keep seeing mixed answers on height requirements. Sometimes I see that you can’t be more than around 6’1, and other times I read about 6’4 people piloting f16s etc fine. Very helpful video though. Does the same concept basically apply for UK forces? Cheers
How many hours do ang fighter pilots fly a month? And when getting a active duty pilot slot in the USAF is there a chance you will get assigned to fly drones?
A requirement is to be a natural born citizen of the United States in order to become a commissioned officer. It might be better to become a RAF pilot since RAF do joint exercises with the EU and the US
I have got many reasons, but if you ask me to give 1, I would just say I got a passion. A strong unexplainable feeling I want this. Think I will manage the interview well, but just nervous because we get one chance. ;)
Sir,is it possible for an ethnic Bangladeshi like me to join the USAF? After acquiring my citizenship that is? I'm pretty good at Physics and Mathematics,and I'm 5'4 with perfect vision.
Cello Face no not at all. The benefit of getting one in a technical field is that it would become very useful to have that knowledge when you transition to flying.
your not killing innocent people at least thats never the intent and with precision munitions thats just not common anymore you follow to much media and propaganda
Thanks for the shout out! No matter what you fly for the Air Force, the fact remains that the best part of the job is the people. One day I’ll hang up the uniform (space suit), but the friends I’ve made are for life. Great advice to all of our future pilots. Cheers
You've got a great story, bud. Maybe one day we can get you on the channel.
@@CWLemoine So you would know what you would end up flying in the air national Guard?
You would fly whatever the guard unit that hires you flies.
I think that can be said by all vets. I flew Puma’s UAV’s being a combat engineer doing route clearance. I would not trade time with my brothers for anything.
Great advice for all future pilots! Being humble is an amazing characteristic to have!
To add onto the AFOQT+TBAS, your pilot score will increase based on how many flight hours you have... the more the better.. I took it twice, including the second time after getting my private pilot license and my score went from 44 to 96.
Keep up the great videos and thank you for helping others!
Valid. Thanks!
Do I do these test in Rotc?
Ill be 20 in a few months and have a degree in aviation with a commercial pilot license 250+ hours.. so is this hugely beneficial for me? or not so much? I'm hearing mixed answers on where to turn. I've talked to 2 people who flew in the USAF and said talk to a recruiter. Once I get my degree I'm planning on "applying" for all of this, any info anyone has will help a ton. Thanks!
Great vid, Mover. I'm a schoolhouse instructor in AFSOC, and I made a vid on my other channel about how to be a good student. One of the points I mentioned was quibbling. Where I disagree with you is that I do care about the student's mindset, but there are two ways for the student to convey that. There's the classic, explaining why they were right based on how they were thinking, and you're spot on there. I couldn't care less. If they're arguing the grade based on their incorrect perceptions, it's just gonna piss me off. But if they say, "hey, sir, here's where my head was at when I made that mistake. Tell me where I was wrong," I'm all for that. As an instructor, that gives me insight into their head to figure out how to teach that skill more effectively.
Colin Reid I agree. My point was more geared toward those that feel the need to explain themselves and provide an excuse matrix for everything.
If an instructor asks “what were you thinking here?” Then by all means, let’s chat. Or even if you have a question, framing it that way is totally valid. “When this happened, I thought this. How can I fix it?”
But what I want to impress upon young aviators is that it’s important to own up to your mistakes and not try to provide excuses or argue. Perhaps saying “no one cares what you were thinking” might be a little old school and slightly harsh for someone just starting out. Good point.
Thanks!
Unless they prove the instructor wrong...
I am a 52 year-old former carrier navy flight deck crash and rescuman wish I could have met someone like you growing up in the 70s and 80s kids out there today CZcams and other internet based information is here you've got one life to live use it smartly now the only flying I do is Sims just a trucker now 19 years but always have that regret for not trying by any means necessary to get into parks college or Spartan school of aeronautics Mr cw you're vids are very informative but also personally a wake up call to people like me who have blew it by letting life pass them by keep up the vids the only flying I am going to do is GTA 5 when I get in of the road I will be watching your channel Go Navy
This is so incredibly useful and helpful to those like myself working toward an Air Force pilot career!!! Working toward the tankers at the 126th ARW. Thank you
Thank you! I'm currently debating between the Navy and USMC.
that really comes down to ships for 6+ months or not 😂
Good quality of life vs poor quality of life
I really hope I'm not to late but go to college first then join the military. Your career path will bet set as an officer for next 20yrs and if you decide to retired before 20 yrs. You'll have your college degree, plus military experience. However if you go the enlisted route pick any military occupation that rates a top secret clearance you'll have better job opportunities after the military. Whatever you do AVOID open contracts at all cause!!!! PS Recruiters are not your FRIEND they have monthly quotas and they sucker you into a shitty occupation with zero job opportunities in the civilian sector!
Thank you sir for another great video! Really appreciate the sources you recommended, and also what having the right mindset truly means in terms of who you are as a person. The first fighter pilot I talked to, an F-22 Pilot from Langley, told me that the #1 thing about becoming a fighter pilot is to be humble.
Humble. Credible. Approachable. Add those to rule #1 (Don't be a douche) and you'll be successful no matter what you do.
C.W. Lemoine Thank you sir for the advice and inspiration. Really appreciate that you take time out of your day to respond to comments.
Happy to help pay it forward. I've had many people help me throughout my career.
This is so extremely helpful!! Thankyou so much
Glad it helps! Good luck!
just got out of the navy last week, and a full time student now! planning on heading back to the navy after graduation with a hopeful pilot slot. plan on getting ppl during my second summer
Thank you for your service. Good luck!
howd it go?
@@nikelinq2899 according to plan
Love this video. When I heard about the mindset factor, I immediately related. When I was living in L.A. pursuing my talents as a professional musician. I realized that my mindset was different from the kind of people that are out there and in that type of business. Over time I made more friends in the military than in the music industry. Had the same go getter mindset without being a child about it. Gained their respect cuz I showed tenacity. The more you talk about what it actually the takes the more I want to do this. Your videos are very inspirational. At the end of the day, I just want the chance to fly. IF I don't get the fighter slot that's fine. I'll take what I can get and keep hustling to get that fighter slot as long as it takes and do my very best.
You’ve helped me a lot
Good advice! Make the commitment and focus on your studies!
Another good one bud! (I want that shirt, by the way!) ha
Ha! One of my most loyal readers sent me a whole box full of shirts from Lockheed. I think I'll wear the F-35 shirt for the next video. Haha.
Im living in HI, and a current college student. I'm still trying to get my foot in the door to the AF and network. Its difficult to apply what you're teaching, but oh boy is it going to be saw worth it.
Good luck!
How you doing
Not sure how much it has changed my experience was from 1991 for the USAF so things might have changed a lot. But a ASVAB score of 90+ use to be the first step. Next was a four year college degree which the military use to help pay for it, this was required to be a Officer. I actually wanted to be a A-10a pilot back then to help support as many troops on the ground as possible.
ASVAB has nothing to do with becoming an officer or pilot.
@@CWLemoine Hmm weird when I was ROTC they told me I had to have at least a 90 on my ASVAB that was back in 1990 though. Wonder why they made such a big deal out of it I studied hard to get that 90 lol.
@@ComdrStew Possibly the AFOQT?
@@CWLemoine Been so long I can not remember but I do not remember them talking about the officer test.
Thanks for the links and information. I’m a recent college graduate and I’ve been looking towards becoming a pilot in the Air Force.
Great video. The steps described will make you better at life, not just becoming a pilot. Thank you.
Outstanding information, thank you so much for this video. I'll be showing it to my son shortly. You've echoed a lot of what I've told him already, but hearing it directly from a Fighter pilot will definitely help to drive it all home. Good stuff, thanks!
Always wanted to be a pilot, wound up a fireman/medic. At the end of the day it’s still a life of service even if it’s not nearly as cool.
Thank you Mover!!! The information/mentor-ship is awesome.....I did not have a mentor when my pivotal window was available in my life. I think your guidance of the current generation is awesome!!! Keep up the great work you are doing with the videos & writing!! :-) Awesome!!! I'd be very honored to be cast in any video productions you do and I'm more cost effective than the others!!!
After being a fighter pilot what do you do afterwards. I mean believe pilot in the military one the pinnacle of service
Lots of things! Some fly for the airlines, write books, start their own business, go to law school, keep flying fighters as contract red air, become doctors, buy their own warbirds, or any number of things. Being a fighter pilot is a great way to serve your country, but there is so much more to life than just being a fighter pilot.
Wise speech! Ideas could be used ouside of aviation and and in my country too!
Thank You Mover for Your dedication and videos! Keep up👍
Hi Mover,
I am a senior in high school and I am thinking about going Air Guard, more specifically the 187th Fighter Wing due to their history of being part of the 332nd fighter group during WWII. I have a really good work ethic, close to Eagle Scout, have around 5 flying hours, and my high school GPA is 3.1. You have any advice to make myself more competitive for a flight slot?
Jonathan Mitsuda did he reply? I wanna know what to do too
Once you get I go college, KEEP HIGHEST GPA AS POSSIBLE. That just shows that you’re worth being invested in. Maintain a good physical physique, and do extra curricular activities. Also major in a technical degree.
Thanks man. Finishing a BS and looking into all this. We'll see, great info, big help!
Awesome video. These videos are extremely helpful!
Thank you for your service and all your videos C.W.! I have always self conceptualized myself as a fighter pilot, and will be playing my cards as best I can as I get closer to graduating or for sure after I graduate this December.
I've researched it for years, found out about ANG/AFRC slots about 5 years ago, and have been expanding my knowledge about them ever since. I'm already a commercial pilot with 600 hours and extensive work experience, and am about to be an instructor, but know I'll be cutting it close with my age as I turn 28 in December. I also have to battle medical history that no longer applies to me today (I have a normal, unrestricted first class medical) as I know the military looks at it different than the FAA. All I can do is play my cards as best I can I figure.
Good luck! I hope it works out for you. Make them tell you no! But I also think you're at the age I talked about in the video - apply everywhere and take a job with the first unit that hires you.
@@CWLemoine I will for sure be doing that, and love that motto by the way. "Make them tell you no" has become my motto now as I begin my journey to set out on finding a unit that will hire me
Really interesting video, even though im not really a fighter guy. i just love flying in general so im going to go in as a cargo pilot in two years. i really hope this works out, making my aviation hobby a job has always been a dream of mine and serving my country and doing some of the cooler stuff (transporting stuff overseas, dropping paratroopers and cargo) would be a nice bonus on top.
also a big concern of mine was if my body would even be able to handle it, luckily i was given a back seat ride in a super hornet (worked on them) and fortunately i was ear to ear smiling and giggling the entire way!
Incentive flights were always my favorite.
4hockeyskate how do you get incentives?
I just graduated from high school and am about to sign myself away, I want the quickest and most effective route to the pilot seat of preferably the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor but any fighter would be ideal!! I’ve been told that this is the best plan and have been sticking to this plan, tell me what you think. Join the Air National Guard as a loadmaster on the C-130’s here in Charleston, WV to go ahead and get my necessary flight training out of the way SEAR and water survival. Go to college for anything for four years (my choice would be flight and aviation technology but that’s just a quick choice, any suggestions?) then once I finish my classes and graduate go ahead and put my pilot packet in after that I’m really not sure haha. I’m fresh out of high school so obviously I don’t know much about the processes but anything you could throw at me would help!
While that's a valid option, I think the quickest route would be to go to college first.
Like Mover said four years of college and you can go into the military as an officer. Better rank and pay grade right out of school.
MrAscendancy I would suggest going to Air Force ROTC to become an Officer
quickest route is definitely not to enlist after highschool I hate to be a hater but the chances of you making it while enlisted are far slimmer but hey its been 4 years reply and prove me wrong
@@F-15C_Eagle. anything is better than what I did, I joined the Army and am a Blackhawk mechanic, regret it every day. 😂
Awesome video as always Mover. I am have my first Air Force and Navy ROTC interviews soon. I am typically pretty good with interviews but I have wanted to be a pilot in the military my entire life so I’m a little nervous (I guess it would be weird if I wasn’t). Do you have any tips or things I should do to prepare for the interviews? Like possible questions they might ask and how I should respond etc. Thanks again, keep up the good work!
ROTC is a bit out of my wheelhouse, but I will have a video in the future on how to rush a squadron and get through a fighter squadron interview, which may help.
C.W. Lemoine Awesome, looking forward to it, thanks!
I have four years of high school left and I'm thinking of doing AFRotc in college do I have to apply to a unit i don't mind CAS fighters I'd fly any thing I would like any info thanks
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Thanks for everything CW. Can you do a video for older (30 year old) applicants and getting a slot later in life? If it’s even possible.
I also submitted a mover mailbag message with the same message.
Thank ya Lemon
You mentioned before that you got sick during your first experience with aerobatics. How did you overcome this without dramamine? I wouldn't say I'm overly prone to motion sickness but I don't have an iron stomach either. For whatever it's worth, I tossed myself around in a full-motion simulator and fared ok. Is this something that will be assessed during IFT or the start of UPT? I'm not dead set on fighters but I'd hate to strap on a T-6 and find that I have trouble handling yank and bank.
Have you flown a plane before? I suggest you try that for a few hours. I got sick my first few hours in a Cessna 152 and we weren't doing anything crazy. After that you can look for some deals on group-on for aerobatic intro flights to see how you handle that. It's mostly your inner ear that causes problems when flying. When you are new you can feel spatially disoriented because of how you are moving in a 3D axis. Simulators are good, but they don't accurately simulate this feeling as well.
It's just something you get used to. It's mostly mental. That's why UPT allows you to get sick the first few rides without much of a penalty. After that, it's called "Manifestation of Apprehension" and grounds for being washed out. I was nervous about it for the first couple of flights, but never got sick. You're way too busy in the cockpit to worry about that once you get going.
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this really helps
I'm willing to sacrifice myself to become a fighter pilot but what I care about are my mother and family members. So I want to stay alive being a fighter pilot and commercial pilot.
Hey Mover, I remember some time ago you talking about a Discord or other forum for mentoring people into the fighter pilot track. I have a friend who just took his AFOQT and is about to take the TBAS, he about to graduate with a B.S. in AeroSpace Engineering and wants to be on the track to be a fighter pilot. I remember you mentioning it and tried to find the video to show him, but came up empty. If someone could point me in the right direction here, I'd appreciate it @c. w. Lemoine
Thanks for this, i keep tabs with all you post, I am looking at that air force academy with hopes of becoming a F-22 raptor or F-18, I dont have JROTC at my school or GMC so i hope im not at a disadvantage on that, and while i am in school I will ask, what grades would i have to make, like 3.0 or 3.5 if that is the cut then i will be fine, thanks again.
You should look into Civil Air Patrol. It’s an auxiliary of the Air Force that you can join when you’re around 13. It’s a fun program and it looks really good for any of the academies or ROTC. As for grades you probably want a 3.5 or higher. The academies all have around a ~10% acceptance rate ( the Air Force Academy has a 12.3% acceptance rate). You should try and play a sport or two and get involved with student government. You may be shy but if it’s your goal then you will need to do it. Good Luck!
I agree. CAP is great!
Alright i will try to, the only problem is that the nearest one is nearly 4 hours away, so how would that work?
Kiloom Bana 4 hours is quite far, and I don’t think it would work. Make sure to double check that that is the closest, and if it is I would say it isn’t worth it. CAP isn’t the end all be all but it’s a good program. If it can’t work then it’s not a huge deal, but all of my other advice such as Student government, grades, sports, volunteering etc still goes. I would also try and do interesting things during your summers. Try and find a cool job or a camp that teaches leadership. Something that sets you apart from the average person. Finally start showing interest in the academy. Visit it if you can, and look into whether you have a local representative (the Naval academy has Blue and Gold officers, no clue about the Air Force). Take as many AP and honors courses as possible, they want to see you challenge yourself. You’ll need to really want it to get in, but if you have the determination, then all of the work you need to do will be easier (not easy just easier).
Air Force has ALOs - Academy Liaison Officers. www.academyadmissions.com/admissions/outreach-programs/find-your-admissions-liaison-officer/
I was going to join ROTC when I transfer colleges next year. Would you recommend going through the guard instead?
Not necessarily. The standard fighter pilot answer of "it depends" would apply here. It depends on where you live, where you want to apply in the guard, how competitive you are, how many slots your ROTC det has, etc.
Man, I’m an Irish citizen but I’m gonna do everything in my power to be a fighter pilot. It doesn’t help that I’m 6 5 though :/
Does Ireland even have fighters?
daOrangeDoom Ireland does not, but I’ll find a way to get into the RAF
@@jamesadams7600 Hey even of you are 6 5 you may still be able to get a Typhoon slot, but if not you should still be able to get a Tornado since it's a bigger jet. Over here in America I met a B-52 pilot much taller than my, I'm 6 1 and he was dead at 6 5 and had no problems getting a T-38 fighter trainer. Just remember there are waivers for everything, even in the RAF.
I’m Irish and I’m and also looking to be a fighter pilot but would not go near the RAF I would much rather move to America and become a US citizen to join the Air Force
Now I gotta find that video too .... was wondering myself how you flew for both USAF and Navy ..... seems to my untrained brain to be a rarity ... unless it's to do with reserves or ANG or some other kinda pilot-magic. :)
Given the sophistication of modern computer programs and that aircraft performance is G-limited to the forces tolerable to a pilot and radar/weapons officer, why are we still using humans aboard fighters or attack aircraft? Probably not a pleasant question for a fighter pilot to hear, but I think you can admit it's a fair, and maybe common question.
So I have nasal congestion does that disqualify me from becoming a fighter pilot?
So, I know this is a long shot, over a year after the video was made.. But anyways: I live in Denmark, where if you have had pilot experience before like with a glider etc., you will have less flying hours in the flight school which the first 5 months of the education is called. Would you still suggest it, because as far as I've read from danish sites, it's not always a good idea, because it's different flying a glider from flying the flying school aircraft T-17 SAAB Supporter. Would you still suggest me to do take a glider license?
And what are your takes on a flight simulator? Do you think I could benefit from it?
Awesome videos btw, watching every single one of them!
im a Fighter Pilot....on War Thunder.
I in 10th grade and wanting to fly F-18 in the marine corps. but thx for some help
Uhmm.. marine corps doesnt have fighter jets man
Filkz They have the F35
@@filkz4530are dumb?
Is it possible to get a pilot slot without AFROTC
Yup.
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I don't even care to be a fighter. I just love aviation and then adding on the aspect of helping people both directly and indirectly makes it seem much more rewarding. I feel like a lot of the cocky guys haven't experienced aviation before the military and it's such a wonderful thing. I'm actually about to leave for a flight lesson at one of the first military airports in the country (KMIV) :D
Sir,
How many hours did you accumulate as a reserve pilot as opposed to your active duty counter parts?
Jack Bell I flew 1000 hrs in the Viper in four years. It was around the same, if not a little more, than my active duty buddies. I don’t know what the current tempo/comparison is though.
C.W. Lemoine they’re still fairly equal. If you happen to deploy you’ll fly more hours than those who don’t in that particular year. In the end they’re similar in terms of hours.
Im a sophomore in high school in Jrotc do most of your tips apply to Bombers and Tankers.
Any advice for me?
Most of this advice is pretty generic and applies no matter what you fly.
C.W. Lemoine thank you so much
So I know this is a bit of a late comment compared to when this came out, but are there any strict height limitations to being a pilot in general? I’m 6’2 and my ultimate goal is to fly an f35, but I keep seeing mixed answers on height requirements. Sometimes I see that you can’t be more than around 6’1, and other times I read about 6’4 people piloting f16s etc fine.
Very helpful video though. Does the same concept basically apply for UK forces? Cheers
How many hours do ang fighter pilots fly a month? And when getting a active duty pilot slot in the USAF is there a chance you will get assigned to fly drones?
What's wrong with AC10 ? Isn't that once of the coolest planes ?
I’m 15 wanting to fly for the US Air Force. But I live in England, and will be here till I’m 18. What can I do here to start preparing?
Are you a U.S. citizen?
A requirement is to be a natural born citizen of the United States in order to become a commissioned officer. It might be better to become a RAF pilot since RAF do joint exercises with the EU and the US
@@joeyenochs9469 False. You do not have to be a natural born citizen to become an officer.
Why not RAF?
The intro made me feel guilty
Got an interview for the airforce (not the US) this week, any tips? What is your best answer to the question: why do you want this job?
Ha! It's not that easy. Only you can answer that. Why do you want the job? What got you to this point?
I have got many reasons, but if you ask me to give 1, I would just say I got a passion. A strong unexplainable feeling I want this. Think I will manage the interview well, but just nervous because we get one chance. ;)
Paul Heineman did you become a pilot?
Sir,is it possible for an ethnic Bangladeshi like me to join the USAF? After acquiring my citizenship that is?
I'm pretty good at Physics and Mathematics,and I'm 5'4 with perfect vision.
Yes, U.S. Citizens may apply.
+@@CWLemoine What about non-citizens with a green card? Can they become commissioned officers in the USAF?
Nope. It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen.
Waii you need mathematics and stuff like that to be a fighter pilot ?
Does it matter what major you get your 4 year degree in when you're pursuing a career as a fighter pilot.
Cello Face no not at all. The benefit of getting one in a technical field is that it would become very useful to have that knowledge when you transition to flying.
Im 24 is it to late to become a fighter pilot??? :(
Why do we have be a officer to be a fighter pilot
Air Force Man if it was easy, the US wouldn’t win wars.
Hey, whats up?
Can someone from another contry be a US airplane pilot?
Yes, but you'll have to be naturalized first.There were pilots that weren't American born
Who wants wife😁 when you are a fighter pilot especially of f-22
what happens when you pull 6 G's and you have diarrhea?
Nothing...
I haven’t seen any pilots at Taco Bell so I don’t think it happens
I want to be a rockstar bcse I drink to much Beer to fly.
To be a great fighter pilot u have to have the heart to be able to kill innocent people with out remorse
Wrong.
your not killing innocent people at least thats never the intent and with precision munitions thats just not common anymore you follow to much media and propaganda
Always wanted to be a pilot, wound up a fireman/medic. At the end of the day it’s still a life of service even if it’s not nearly as cool.