Hello from brand new member

RookieFlyer · September 14th, 2006, 09:42

Hello all,

RookieFlyer checkin' in to say hi as a newbie to this site. I am fresh out of the gate with a private pilots certificate and only about 60 hours TT. I am finishing a graduate degree in zoology here in Oklahoma and am going to apply to the USCG this coming spring. Don't know if anyone has heard of it, but I applying to a program called Blue 21. It's a program trying to boost numbers of minorities in the Coast Guard aviation corp. I love biology but developed a passion for flying while at OSU for graduate school. Once well into my private pilot training I "ran across" the program on the USCG site one day and immedietly knew I had to apply. So with some more hard work and a little luck next spring I will be able to post a message telling everyone that I am on my way to New London, CT for OCS.

averyrm · September 14th, 2006, 09:51

Good luck, and welcome!

Ian J · September 14th, 2006, 11:44

Welcome!

So... what happens when you have a thousand hours under your belt and aren't a "rookie" anymore? Your screen name is gonna sound funny in a few years!

Just messin' with ya... welcome to JC.

Doug Taylor · September 14th, 2006, 11:48

Welcome!

One of my friends from high school went to Coastie School and loved it. Interestingly enough, he learned to swim the month before class started.

RookieFlyer · September 14th, 2006, 11:56

Good point ChinookDriver. Well in that case, I can't wait until my screen name sounds funny!

Kristie · September 14th, 2006, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinookDriver

Welcome!

So... what happens when you have a thousand hours under your belt and aren't a "rookie" anymore? Your screen name is gonna sound funny in a few years!

Just messin' with ya... welcome to JC.

oh, all he has to do is ask doug to change it for him!

Welcome aboard!!! interesting to hear you have a background in zoology..that's definately a background you can fall back on!!

Ian J · September 14th, 2006, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristie

oh, all he has to do is ask doug to change it for him!

Welcome aboard!!! interesting to hear you have a background in zoology..that's definately a background you can fall back on!!

I think Rookieflyer might be a girl? (From the avvy...)

RookieFlyer · September 14th, 2006, 12:51

Nope, not a girl. That's actually my wife "amplexing" a frog at the Sedwick County Zoo in Wichita, KS. I know it's disturbing, but that picture has brought many laughs.

Doug Taylor · September 14th, 2006, 12:58

She's a man, baby!

desertdog71 · September 14th, 2006, 13:17

Welcome to the forums.

I am not too far away in Chanute, KS.

We are training a Wildlife Biologist here who has his eye on flying in Florida for DNR or whatever its called down there.

RookieFlyer · September 14th, 2006, 23:38

Sorry about the change to my avatar so soon. After I told my wife I had her picture with the frog up there, she thought it would only be fair to replace it with a picture depicting one of my finer moments. I hope all enjoy a good set of "BillyBob" teeth. If anyone reading this has had any experience with military flight aptitude tests, I would sure appreciate some input about how best to study for them. Also, I had PRK surgery done early this spring and was wondering if at any time during a First Class medical or military flight physical the examiners tested for night vision problems. Anyway, thanks.

meritflyer · September 15th, 2006, 00:43

Welcome..

That avvy will haunt my dreams forever.

MCP · September 15th, 2006, 01:24

Welcome to the boards!

Maximillian_Jenius · September 15th, 2006, 03:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by RookieFlyer

Hello all,

I applying to a program called Blue 21. It's a program trying to boost numbers of minorities in the Coast Guard aviation corp.

Okay...gotta ask. From your avay you look caucasion so how are you applying to a government program to boost minority numbers in the Coast Guard?

Doug Taylor · September 15th, 2006, 03:08

Mind your business, Max!

Tim · September 15th, 2006, 03:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

Okay...gotta ask. From your avay you look caucasion so how are you applying to a government program to boost minority numbers in the Coast Guard?

Leave it up to you Max to point such a minor thing out.....

RookieFlyer · September 15th, 2006, 09:46

No prob Max, I can understand the concern. I proudly belong to the Citizen Potawatomie tribe (Native American) of my hometown, Shawnee, OK. It must be all the Irish in me that raises the question, but I am actually on the roll with the Potawatomies.

Maximillian_Jenius · September 15th, 2006, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

Leave it up to you Max to point such a minor thing out.....

Whaaaa...it wasn't a bad question,just an honest one!

My Flight Surgeon · September 16th, 2006, 18:24

Good luck with the Coastie training. You might want to find ALCOAST 157/02 which is referred to at http://www.military.com/MilitaryCare...406_01,00.html
, ALCOAST 157/02 has the requirements for those who have had PRK.

Also a word from an old Colonel, don't sign up until you know if you are going to be able to meet the requirements - otherwise you may be riding a boat in the harbor

pavelump · September 16th, 2006, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by RookieFlyer

Sorry about the change to my avatar so soon. After I told my wife I had her picture with the frog up there, she thought it would only be fair to replace it with a picture depicting one of my finer moments. I hope all enjoy a good set of "BillyBob" teeth. If anyone reading this has had any experience with military flight aptitude tests, I would sure appreciate some input about how best to study for them. Also, I had PRK surgery done early this spring and was wondering if at any time during a First Class medical or military flight physical the examiners tested for night vision problems. Anyway, thanks.

You know what's funny? I saw a post of yours in another thread and thought, "Man that avatar is really creepy" You look like one of those digitized faces on a video game. I thought about saying something on the other thread, but then I started to think, "What if that's really what he looks like?", so I didn't say anything thinking that maybe I would offend somebody w/ a really f'd up looking face. haha

Glad to hear that the teeth are fake! Phew.

RookieFlyer · September 17th, 2006, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Flight Surgeon

Good luck with the Coastie training. You might want to find ALCOAST 157/02 which is referred to at http://www.military.com/MilitaryCare...406_01,00.html
, ALCOAST 157/02 has the requirements for those who have had PRK.

Also a word from an old Colonel, don't sign up until you know if you are going to be able to meet the requirements - otherwise you may be riding a boat in the harbor

My Flight Surgeon,

I appreciate the heads up. I will try and find that document.

Aero_Engineer · September 17th, 2006, 19:12

Welcome aboard, good luck on everything.

September 14th, 2006, 09:42	#1
RookieFlyer Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 12	Hello from brand new member Hello all, RookieFlyer checkin' in to say hi as a newbie to this site. I am fresh out of the gate with a private pilots certificate and only about 60 hours TT. I am finishing a graduate degree in zoology here in Oklahoma and am going to apply to the USCG this coming spring. Don't know if anyone has heard of it, but I applying to a program called Blue 21. It's a program trying to boost numbers of minorities in the Coast Guard aviation corp. I love biology but developed a passion for flying while at OSU for graduate school. Once well into my private pilot training I "ran across" the program on the USCG site one day and immedietly knew I had to apply. So with some more hard work and a little luck next spring I will be able to post a message telling everyone that I am on my way to New London, CT for OCS.

September 14th, 2006, 09:51	#2
averyrm Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: LCK Posts: 1,652	Re: Hello from brand new member Good luck, and welcome! __________________ <-- That guy with Belushi as his avitar

September 14th, 2006, 11:44	#3
Ian J Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moving to TN... Posts: 5,897 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Hello from brand new member Welcome! So... what happens when you have a thousand hours under your belt and aren't a "rookie" anymore? Your screen name is gonna sound funny in a few years! Just messin' with ya... welcome to JC. __________________

September 14th, 2006, 11:48	#4
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 40,636 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Hello from brand new member Welcome! One of my friends from high school went to Coastie School and loved it. Interestingly enough, he learned to swim the month before class started. __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

September 14th, 2006, 11:56	#5
RookieFlyer Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 12	Re: Hello from brand new member Good point ChinookDriver. Well in that case, I can't wait until my screen name sounds funny!

September 14th, 2006, 12:51	#8
RookieFlyer Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 12	Re: Hello from brand new member Nope, not a girl. That's actually my wife "amplexing" a frog at the Sedwick County Zoo in Wichita, KS. I know it's disturbing, but that picture has brought many laughs.

September 14th, 2006, 12:58	#9
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 40,636 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Hello from brand new member She's a man, baby! __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

September 14th, 2006, 13:17	#10
desertdog71 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KIDP/KCNU Posts: 3,006	Re: Hello from brand new member Welcome to the forums. I am not too far away in Chanute, KS. We are training a Wildlife Biologist here who has his eye on flying in Florida for DNR or whatever its called down there. __________________ www.flywhiteair.com http://www.myspace.com/desertdog71 Following message is for SkyCougar. Took my chances on a big jet plane, Never let them tell you that they're all the same.

September 14th, 2006, 23:38	#11
RookieFlyer Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 12	Re: Hello from brand new member Sorry about the change to my avatar so soon. After I told my wife I had her picture with the frog up there, she thought it would only be fair to replace it with a picture depicting one of my finer moments. I hope all enjoy a good set of "BillyBob" teeth. If anyone reading this has had any experience with military flight aptitude tests, I would sure appreciate some input about how best to study for them. Also, I had PRK surgery done early this spring and was wondering if at any time during a First Class medical or military flight physical the examiners tested for night vision problems. Anyway, thanks.

September 15th, 2006, 00:43	#12
meritflyer Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winchestertonfieldville Posts: 6,654	Re: Hello from brand new member Welcome.. That avvy will haunt my dreams forever. __________________ The simplest answer tends to be correct.

September 15th, 2006, 01:24	#13
MCP Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 160	Re: Hello from brand new member Welcome to the boards! __________________ MCP "The birds are calling my name, thought Caw."

September 15th, 2006, 03:08	#15
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 40,636 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Hello from brand new member Mind your business, Max! __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

September 15th, 2006, 09:46	#17
RookieFlyer Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 12	Re: Hello from brand new member No prob Max, I can understand the concern. I proudly belong to the Citizen Potawatomie tribe (Native American) of my hometown, Shawnee, OK. It must be all the Irish in me that raises the question, but I am actually on the roll with the Potawatomies.

September 16th, 2006, 18:24	#19
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,267	Re: Hello from brand new member Good luck with the Coastie training. You might want to find ALCOAST 157/02 which is referred to at http://www.military.com/MilitaryCare...406_01,00.html , ALCOAST 157/02 has the requirements for those who have had PRK. Also a word from an old Colonel, don't sign up until you know if you are going to be able to meet the requirements - otherwise you may be riding a boat in the harbor __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

September 17th, 2006, 19:12	#22
Aero_Engineer Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: California, USA Posts: 2,036	Re: Hello from brand new member Welcome aboard, good luck on everything.

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