Fighter Training?
 

Hey Everyone,

I've been looking around the internet and I can't seem to get an answer to a question: How many years does it take to become a Fighter Pilot?...From moment one joins the military with no flight experance, to the time they are behind the wheel of an F-18?

Always,

Dreamer

Can't answer your question, but I'm pretty darn sure FA-18's don't have a steering wheel... :p

Took me just under 3 years in the Navy. Thats from reporting to OCS to reporting to the the F-18 RAG. The shortest time I have heard is 2 years but that all depends on luck and timing.

2-3 years for the AF.

If I am not mistaken, Dreamer's dream is to fly the CF-18 at Cold Lake. Is the Canadian system different? [And I don't mean that those planes have a steering wheel. Or maybe they do, eh? :)]

Probably not going to find a lot of Canadian F-18 pilots on this site. Not sure any of the American fighter dudes can answer that question accurately.

USMC has an exchange with the Canadians........from what I have heard from those guys, primary/advanced flight training is about the same. With no delays, just under 2 years from start to the FRS. FRS syllabus is the same minus the ship so you're looking at 7 months for the Hornet program.

I stand corrected.

Vagabond,

You know about about Cold Lake? I'm impressed! LoL

BEGERJMN,

Thanks for the awesome imput!

Always,

Dreamer

I've been to Cold Lake. Maple Flag '05. Top that lawyer!:D