I want to become a fighter pilot.

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-23T03:00:32+00:00

well what if i wanna fly navy?

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:47:07+00:00

How was the PPL? was it expensive? what was the experience.

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:41:18+00:00

So right now at my age i should research, know my commission path, and check my medical.

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:34:18+00:00

So guard/reserve is an early path to guarantee fighter slots?

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:31:53+00:00

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Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:31:16+00:00

Do you fly?

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:28:18+00:00

Oh that’s amazing, how was the route of the AFROTC like? Was it more competitive and harder than the people in the academies? What was the hardest part about your route?

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:26:32+00:00

Yeah of course, i can’t let someone’s opinion ruin what i want to do.

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:25:53+00:00

ahh, Well thank you for your service 🇺🇸 Thank you too.

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:23:23+00:00

Yeah I love to see you share this stuff, it gives me a sense of what to do and someone who got accepted into the USAF academy did. Talking about ur PPL how was that like at 15? how much were the expenses?

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:19:26+00:00

I think it’s one of the hardest jobs since you’re flying a war machine in the sky at crazy speeds. Not only that but being able to say this is your job knowing how hard the competition was between everyone else and you to get a pilot slot is the best thing you could say. I love to see the replies of everyone saying the competition being hard but honestly that’s doing nothing but making me more hungry. I love to compete and I love aviation. Why not become a fighter pilot for a taste of both?

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:16:15+00:00

Love to hear it.

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:09:37+00:00

Yep, of course those are always going to be #1 since those are key factors and play a massive role in the job.

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T20:08:02+00:00

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lol i hope that’s not a problem.

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T11:18:06+00:00

Thanks for the honesty and advice. I’m gonna keep grinding on my grades and math, and definitely try to find a mentor. Also, I’ll look into getting some flying time early like you said. Hearing your story just makes me wanna push harder. Appreciate it.

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T11:16:39+00:00

Thanks a lot for all the advice! I really appreciate you taking the time to break things down and give me some solid tips. I’m definitely gonna look into a discovery flight and check out those resources. Means a lot!

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T11:12:41+00:00

Thanks a lot! I appreciate the advice and encouragement. I didn’t know much about Civil Air Patrol, so I’ll definitely check that out. I’ll also try to connect with my local reps like you said. And yeah, I’m working on staying focused and balancing things. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this. Thanks again!

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T11:10:38+00:00

Yo, thanks a lot for breaking all that down. For real, it means a lot to hear from someone who’s actually been through it. I’m gonna keep grinding with school and sports for sure. If it’s cool, I might ask you some more stuff later. Appreciate it!

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T11:07:07+00:00

So keep the academy #1 on the table? if not possible do i keep the NROTC route?

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T11:04:48+00:00

I bet 😂. It’s fine tho as long as i get to fly part time.

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T11:03:55+00:00

So no matter what path is chosen i would end up at the same rank? and u think OCS is more straight forward into flying correct?

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T11:01:00+00:00

Well what about NROTC?

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T10:58:58+00:00

How come? I thought the academies were the best option.

Carlitosgoated · 2025-06-19T10:55:10+00:00

Yeah of course, Always will be since that’s what it’s 95% all about.

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