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Old 02-08-2017 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyguy4723
So I've always had an interest in flying for the military, preferably cargo because I honestly don't think I could take the G's that these guys pull on a constant basis in the fighters. Not to say that I have a weak stomach but I would be much better suited on something other than a fighter. What is the process to getting into something like this? I'm currently enrolled in a collegiate flight school program, I'll have my Aviation flight science bachelors degree in 2 years, and I'll have my CFI here shortly. I know you need a college degree, I am also wondering about the health requirements, I have a first class medical, 20/20, flawless health history, however, I do get these random heart palpitations, I'm doing testing later in the week to see exactly what they are, sounds like they're benign and aren't a big deal. What these be something that would disqualify me? Any advice is appreciated.
I would try to see a doctor who is willing to see you "off the record." With the electronic medical records, where one doctor can pull up your entire history, keeping something like this a secret will be extremely difficult.

Do not quote me on this, but I am fairly certain that any heart issues as a potential pilot candidate would be disqualifying.

Back when I went through, we had to go down to Brooks AFB in Texas and have a echocardiogram video of our hearts made and sent to the flight surgeon.
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