Originally Posted by
Sputnik
I always wondered about the 100 hour thing as well. I heard it so many times, flat out never understood it. During TAP I asked the DAV guy and got the blank look I sort of always expected. If nothing else, the average Joe Grunt has a hell of a lot more NVG time than I do, and they don't log it.
Hill I think you were a little off the top rope, but in general terms I agree with you. I went through TAP twice and both times was a little taken aback at the tone of the VA discussion.
LowSlow I get you too. But will humbly point out that waiving the VA funding fee will make a difference in my retired life. I have no thoughts of being anywhere near 50% (more to the point, deserving it), but I've had enough surgeries and eat enough motrin daily [to little effect] that I think I'll hit 10%. And know I've earned it. You are correct that the $ at 10% is insignificant, but losing the funding fee is pretty huge.
You are correct. I was a little off the top rope and I apologize for that. But, like you, I was appalled in TAP at all the folks seeking "automatic" disability. Folks who have real occupational disabilities deserve the compensation. There should be none that are "automatic", however. I was ashamed of how the VA rep spoke about it. Synopsis: "Get paid". Sorry, I don't want any part of that without a real disability. And finally, for those who are claiming disability and want to transition to 121 flying, be careful what you ask for. Claiming you can't see, hear, and turn your head any more is a slippery slope when getting an FAA Class I.