It always pains me when one of my followers gives up on their hopes & dreams just because he had gone to a recruiter’s office to take that shot and was told ‘no’. Whenever that happens, I always ask them questions like “What about trying another service?” or “What about a different commissioning … [Read more...] about What If A Recruiter Told Me NO To Become A Fighter Pilot
The Fighter Pilot Mindset: It Saved My Life
I like to pump you guys up, but I have to say that becoming a fighter pilot isn't always about the glory. If it was, we'd all be flying my beloved F/A-18 Hornet and no one would be building our roads, teaching the next generation of fighter pilots or any of the other fields. Let me tell you... … [Read more...] about The Fighter Pilot Mindset: It Saved My Life
Some Fighter Pilot Motivation
For those of you who have been members of the Afterburner Club for a while or have signed up for my free email course you will be familiar with my motivating words about the most important trait you need as a fighter pilot in the making: Persistence! You may have heard my stories about the recruit … [Read more...] about Some Fighter Pilot Motivation
Civilian Fighter Pilots: The Patriots Jet Team!
A while ago I wrote a blog about the career opportunities for fighter pilots and I have come across another interesting job that some former pilots have found to keep themselves in the skies! In the Bay Area of California there is an elite crew of private fighter pilots known as the Patriots Jet … [Read more...] about Civilian Fighter Pilots: The Patriots Jet Team!
NFL Flyovers: A Great American Tradition
Not so long ago I wrote about the fighter pilot that was permanently grounded after a low flyover at a football game this past November. On a bit more of an inspirational note, I have also found a great video about the NFL traditional of using flyovers pregame, and how they provide inspiration not … [Read more...] about NFL Flyovers: A Great American Tradition