T-34C Primary Flight Training at NAS Whiting Field in Milton FL. Initial training for US Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Air Force Aviators.
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#1 by pilotboy17 on November 15th, 2010
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I’m a new Coastie going through flight training now. Although, I’ve been at Whiting Field a couple of times…I have not ever seen the “FLY COAST GUARD” water tower a 0:26. Did they take it out or do I just need to look again?
#2 by capcadet417 on November 15th, 2010
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How many hours do you walk out with
#3 by dlopez8a on November 15th, 2010
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Very cool!
Spiderbait is a great choice, much better than the wornout Top Gun theme.
#4 by hmj920 on November 15th, 2010
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The biggest hurdle is becoming an officer. Getting accepted to flight training is not difficult as long as you are medically qualified. Previous flight time doesn’t change your chances because we all go through the same syllabus regardless of our background. Folks with prior civilian time often struggle to adapt to the military style of training.
#5 by chestateegold on November 15th, 2010
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@hmj920
man i get mixed answers on this…
some say hell yes and some say no.
why is it nope?
#6 by hmj920 on November 15th, 2010
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nope
#7 by ilikecheese272 on November 15th, 2010
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thanks..but to me its also about being a Marine
#8 by fernanties on November 15th, 2010
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If you really want to fly helicopters talk to the Army or National Guard. Your guranteed helicopters, provided you don’t fail, and as a warrant officer no degree is needed.
#9 by chestateegold on November 15th, 2010
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do you have an advantage of getting accepted into the school if you have previous flight time?
#10 by nakedguitarplyr on November 15th, 2010
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Well I’m no Marine, but I can tell you what routes you can take. If your still in high school you can look into the Naval Academy, or a school with NROTC. If you almost or already have your college degree you can apply for Officer Candidate School. As far as getting helicopters it all depends on your performance in flight school, if you can physical fit in the aircraft, and the needs of the Marines.
Good luck.
#11 by classyXC on November 15th, 2010
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Get in touch with your local Officer Selection Officer and talk to him about Marine Officer Programs. If you qualify, he might set you up with a ground contract for Officer Candidates School and you can try to earn an Air contract.
#12 by NitroGyro1 on November 15th, 2010
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TrueCourse, your info is a little out of date: you don’t need 20/20 vision and Marines don’t have AOCS. You also left out TBS, IFS, and API.
#13 by sheyras on November 15th, 2010
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mkaaay.thanks for the update
#14 by NavyPilotsMom on November 15th, 2010
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sheyras,
The Navy generally uses the PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) laser process and NOT Lasix surgery. They found with Lasix the corneal flap may be subject to tearing or irritation in extreme combat environments.
#15 by sheyras on November 15th, 2010
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i heard you can get lasik and they’ll take you.
#16 by TrueCourse on November 15th, 2010
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ilikecheese: are you a college grad? That’s a start. Apply, take written tests, etc. Oh yeah… must be medically qualified with 20/20 vision (no LASIK, but check current regs [correct me any1]. If accepted, you go through AOCS in Pensacola, FL. If you pass that, then you get commissioned as a 2LT. Then you go through primary flight training at the same place. If you top your class, you get a choice. If not – needs of the Marine Corps. That’s basically it
#17 by ilikecheese272 on November 15th, 2010
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Are there any US Marine Corps pilots that can tell me about how i can get into the aviation program and be able to do helicopters?
#18 by BunniesRock55 on November 15th, 2010
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haha so cool
#19 by zxooz on November 15th, 2010
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good job Steve (zoob)
#20 by katrinaofthewaves51 on November 15th, 2010
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I think I know that “OLD BLACK BETTE”. U must have a GREAT flight instructor. LOVED IT!! FLY ON.
#21 by badhooge on November 16th, 2010
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Great Job Michele! We are all proud of what you contributed to this video and your passage to helicopter training. Watch almost every night!
#22 by sjpads on November 16th, 2010
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Good Job Steve!! That is pretty cool!
#23 by dynaquest1 on November 16th, 2010
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Nice video work on the PC….but shouldn’t you have been studying NATOPS??
Good Job…fun to watch!!
Bill Hobgood
CDR, USN (ret)
#24 by jonessarah on November 16th, 2010
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Nice Video Steve!
#25 by ljdill on November 16th, 2010
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THIS IS SO COOL!!! I LOVE IT!!