Becoming an Air Force Pilot

By trichards13
  • Made my decision to become a pilot

    Made my decision to become a pilot

    While working at Factory Supply, I had the priviledge of forging relationships with Air Force personnel. After many visits to USAF bases, I realized I wanted to pursue a challenging, yet rewarding career.
  • First Flight towards my Pilot's License

    First Flight towards my Pilot's License

    My first discovery flight at Bayair (Albert Whitted Airport)
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    Private Pilot Training

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    Embry-Riddle - B.S in Professional Aeronautics

  • Quit Work

    Considering my old age (27), I had to quit my job in order to goto school full-time and engage in pilot training.
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    Daily Home Eye Therapy

    Eye Therapy for 1 hr every morning and another hours every afternoon
  • First Solo Flight

    First Solo Flight

  • Moved in with Courtney

    Clearwater
  • Discovery of Eye Issues

    Discovery of Eye Issues

    Found out that I had a problem with my right eye that kept me from achieving Air Force vision standards, even with glasses.
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    Studying for Officer Test

    AFOQT Officer Test
  • First Aerobatic Flight

    First Aerobatic Flight

    Extra 300L Aerobatic Training
  • Engaged with Courtney

    Engaged with Courtney

  • Tony Jannus Award

    Tony Jannus Award

    Tony Jannus Award Banquet
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    Prepared Package

  • Officer Test

    Officer Test

    After many months of studying, I made great scores
  • USAF Flight Aptitude Test

    USAF Flight Aptitude Test

    TBAS Flight Aptitude test - Orlando, FL (USF ROTC)
  • Wedding Day

    Wedding Day

    Sarasota, FL

  • Submitted Package

    Finalized package and sent to board
  • SELECTED AS PILOT!

    SELECTED AS PILOT!

    USAF Results LinkNotified by my recruiter at 9pm over the phone.