Originally Posted by
130drvr
the other sites on UPT selection are a buzz with the next class will get UAVs in there drop. Expecting tons more in FY2009. The AF is treating it like a major weapon system(MWS) which means you'll be locked in it for a while. Given that the SecDef has been screaming for more UAVs in theater, I'd say it's very hard to recommend the AF right now.
Look at baseops.net and go to the forum link. tons of UPT hopefuls.
There was an article in Air Force Times a few months ago that the AF decided to develop an independent UAV pipeline (De-qualed Pilot Candidates and UPT washouts) and eventually not have UPT students get UAV's out of the drop. I'm sure that doesn't help the guys going through right now, though.