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ANG135drvr · December 12th, 2007, 13:07

I had 250 hours and my Instrument Commercial when I went to pilot training. The other Guard/Reserve guys that were in my Pilot Training class all had a much more enjoyable experience in training. You weren't AS stressed all the time and you knew what aircraft you were going to be flying. Like it is said above, there is no comparison of military to civilian flying. You will do things that most civi pilots dream about, and thats on your 13th flight in the Air Force by yourself in a High performance, ejection seat, fully aerobatic turboprop. From there it gets better all the while stress levels go up. Totally worth it, but you have to be totally dedicated. Whether your a fast mover or a heavy, you will have some great experiences and do lots of awesome stuff. Yes you won't get a lot of hours that year or two, but the hours you do get will be way different that 250 hours a CFI or airline guy gets. Unquestionably the best flying training you can get anywhere in the world with the Israelis in a close second. I'm a big advocate of the GUARD/RESERVE. I know from experience almost every AD guy in my class said they wish they had knew about the Guard/Reserve beforehand. Good luck and feel free to shoot questions.

December 12th, 2007, 13:07	#8
ANG135drvr Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 41	Re: Is it worth it? I had 250 hours and my Instrument Commercial when I went to pilot training. The other Guard/Reserve guys that were in my Pilot Training class all had a much more enjoyable experience in training. You weren't AS stressed all the time and you knew what aircraft you were going to be flying. Like it is said above, there is no comparison of military to civilian flying. You will do things that most civi pilots dream about, and thats on your 13th flight in the Air Force by yourself in a High performance, ejection seat, fully aerobatic turboprop. From there it gets better all the while stress levels go up. Totally worth it, but you have to be totally dedicated. Whether your a fast mover or a heavy, you will have some great experiences and do lots of awesome stuff. Yes you won't get a lot of hours that year or two, but the hours you do get will be way different that 250 hours a CFI or airline guy gets. Unquestionably the best flying training you can get anywhere in the world with the Israelis in a close second. I'm a big advocate of the GUARD/RESERVE. I know from experience almost every AD guy in my class said they wish they had knew about the Guard/Reserve beforehand. Good luck and feel free to shoot questions.