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Old 02-09-2008, 04:27 PM
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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?

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Can't answer your question, but I'm pretty darn sure FA-18's don't have a steering wheel...
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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.
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2-3 years for the AF.
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Old 02-09-2008, 06:19 PM
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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? ]
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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.
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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.
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I stand corrected.
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Old 02-09-2008, 07:51 PM
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Vagabond,

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

BEGERJMN,

Thanks for the awesome imput!

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Originally Posted by Dreamer View Post
Vagabond,

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

BEGERJMN,

Thanks for the awesome imput!

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