Networking: Getting in touch with people in military aviation. 1. Military Air Shows I go to as many air shows as I can every year, and I can't tell you how many people I've met. I'd say 95% of the pilots love to talk about their experience, and are more than happy to dish what really happens in … [Read more...] about Fighter Pilots Network – You In?
The Top Ten Characteristics That Every Good Fighter Pilot Emanates
#1. They Are Motivated Plain and simple fighter pilots have a level of drive that the average person does not. I mean really, who gets an F-18 slot after screwing off in flight school and not studying? No one, that’s who! The people that get these selective positions know what they want and … [Read more...] about The Top Ten Characteristics That Every Good Fighter Pilot Emanates
4 Things That Will Get in the Way of Becoming a Fighter Pilot
I’ve often found that I am a sucker for letting things get in the way of my ultimate plan. Now that I am an expert, I have discovered that being aware of my road blocks is the key to bypassing them. So in my infinite wisdom of being self-help guru/aviation enthusiast, I thought I would share … [Read more...] about 4 Things That Will Get in the Way of Becoming a Fighter Pilot
Overcoming Your Own Psychological Barriers
So we've all been there, right? You're sitting there day dreaming about your future plans, reveling on how cool it would be to become a fighter pilot breaking through the clouds onto a carrier, calling in your position to ATC (while buzzing the tower, of course), and then it happens. BAM! Just as … [Read more...] about Overcoming Your Own Psychological Barriers
This Years Afterburner Club Meetup
Well folks another fabulous Marine Corps airshow; here’s how it stacked up. This year’s meet-up began at 10am, Friday, September 30th, and was certainly a success! 1100 hrs (ok, maybe we were running a little late) found us on the flight line getting geared up for what was to be a great show. … [Read more...] about This Years Afterburner Club Meetup