Hugh,

In my experience in two units, he's very lucky. I had one guy like that ROTC cut all UPT slots, post Desert Storm, he came to our unit and was sent. On-base recommendation helped.

Montey,

Some flight experience is helpful, if only to show interest and basic ability. 100-200 hours is good, after that, not so much.

GF

So just obtaining ust a ppl rating is good ? I am leaning towards enlisting instead of rotc. I think it will be a great opportunity to enlist as soon as I turn 18.

You are absolutely correct.
My error due to poor reading comprehension.

Doing both probably is a non-starter.

Use caution enlisting. I've seen plenty of folks enlist with grand designs of getting Commissioned and on to upt that got quite comfortable and established in their post-high school routine. Their ambition and drive faded as their personal responsibilities grew and they never went beyond.

Not that there's anything wrong with a career enlisted in the guard or ad, but if you go that route, remember WHY you went that route and your goals.

I'll will do whatever it takes to become a pilot. Even if it takes ten years from now to become commissioned.