Originally Posted by
AFTrainerGuy
They are fielding a new program which allows certain pilots in Guard/Reserves (not sure on discriminators, like ATP and such) to skip straight to T-1's. Buddy at AFRC pilot placement said this is starting in next few classes
What? Why? That's an awful idea. Yeah you may never do TP stalls or loops in your guard C-17 but the fundamental skills and discipline learned in T-6s is irreplaceable.