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Old 02-24-2007 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by TravisUK
I will add my thoughts in because in 3 weeks I will find out if I got a pilot slot in the USAF. There are a couple things that aren't exactly right....



You can fly rotary, its an option after UPT. Most people don't want it. If you do go rotary you will either be flying special operations or missle support out at the ranges.

And I don't think there are any guard or reserve units flying helos.



* Normal color vision
* Distant vision – pilots, uncorrected to 20/50
* Near vision – pilots, uncorrected to 20/20
* Meet refraction, accommodation and astigmatism requirements
* Corrective eye surgery could be a disqualifier
* Have no history of hay fever, asthma or allergies after age 12
* Meet Air Force weight and physical conditioning requirements
* Have standing height of 64 to 77 inches and sitting height of 34 to 40 inches

PRK is really touchy right now. If you want it, let the AF do it.
Good point on the Air Force distance vision. I was discussing USN/USMC also, and they are still 20/20 unless that has changed very recently.
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