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phoenix80 · August 27th, 2005

I'd love to fly just like any other people.

But I will take some flight course here soon. I know I can do it.

USAFAUX2004 · August 27th, 2005

Well I am working toward my privates by 18, and then College and AFROTC

babyboy4u363 · September 2nd, 2005

Well I always wanted to be a pilot, fast jet, tornado style, but ive decided to become a weapons systems operator linguist, it means dossing about in awacs listening to the arab transmitions and reporting intel, and should give me a good look see wether i really want to be a pilot.

CarrowsCrew · September 13th, 2005

The USAF does not require perfect vision for any of its flyings spots. Eye surgery IS allowed, but only photorefractive keratecomy (PRK) not LASIK, and it must be done through the Air Force (ROTC, the Academy or OTS). You are also allowed a VERY minimal amount of astigmatism, even after the surgery. Once you are in flight training, however, your vision does not even need to meet those requirements. You are allowed glasses, especially after flight school, mainly because they have already spent too much money on you.

As for navigators; yes the traditional role of navigator is being phased out due to GPS and onther technologies. The new name for the position in the Air Force is CSO, or Combat Systems Officer. This title includes Weapons Systems Officers (WSO, or the guys in the back of Strike Eagles), true navigators, bombardiers, and the new position of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) pilot.

Being an Air Battle Manger, or ABM, is another way to get in a plane. ABMs are the officers that sit in the back of an AWACS and direct traffic, bombing and all such matters.

V/R,

CarrowsCrew

Hookedonlemons · September 30th, 2005

Can somone find me a height list for Aviators for the military?
I couldn't find one on yahoo

Hookedonlemons · November 15th, 2005

Ummm sorry for double post but can somone PLEASE find on for me!
I'm clueless on where to find one!

SnowMan · May 12th, 2006

i heard somewhere that if you have broken a bone at one time in your life you not eligeble to be a pilot is that true???

Fox · May 12th, 2006

I heard that deaf people can do the pilot. So, I would be glad if y'all help me to find the information and required in the pilot. I want to be a commerical airline pilot.

zander_0633 · May 14th, 2006

Well, I would love to fly, But I can't, I am be spectacled! Well, at least I can fly commercially!

ninja · March 28th, 2008

Im not sure about in the US.. but in Aus the height for a pilot is about 183~193cm.. (about 72~76in)..

Hope this helps..

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About Want to be a pilot or an aviator? Page 2

Eye requirements and Navigators for the USAF info

Pilot Height info

August 27th, 2005	#11
phoenix80	I'd love to fly just like any other people. But I will take some flight course here soon. I know I can do it.

August 27th, 2005	#12
USAFAUX2004	Well I am working toward my privates by 18, and then College and AFROTC

September 2nd, 2005	#13
babyboy4u363	Well I always wanted to be a pilot, fast jet, tornado style, but ive decided to become a weapons systems operator linguist, it means dossing about in awacs listening to the arab transmitions and reporting intel, and should give me a good look see wether i really want to be a pilot.

September 13th, 2005	#14
CarrowsCrew	Eye requirements and Navigators for the USAF info The USAF does not require perfect vision for any of its flyings spots. Eye surgery IS allowed, but only photorefractive keratecomy (PRK) not LASIK, and it must be done through the Air Force (ROTC, the Academy or OTS). You are also allowed a VERY minimal amount of astigmatism, even after the surgery. Once you are in flight training, however, your vision does not even need to meet those requirements. You are allowed glasses, especially after flight school, mainly because they have already spent too much money on you. As for navigators; yes the traditional role of navigator is being phased out due to GPS and onther technologies. The new name for the position in the Air Force is CSO, or Combat Systems Officer. This title includes Weapons Systems Officers (WSO, or the guys in the back of Strike Eagles), true navigators, bombardiers, and the new position of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) pilot. Being an Air Battle Manger, or ABM, is another way to get in a plane. ABMs are the officers that sit in the back of an AWACS and direct traffic, bombing and all such matters. V/R, CarrowsCrew

September 30th, 2005	#15
Hookedonlemons	Can somone find me a height list for Aviators for the military? I couldn't find one on yahoo "Semper Fi and carry on!" -Gny.Sgt R. Lee Ermey

November 15th, 2005	#16
Hookedonlemons	Ummm sorry for double post but can somone PLEASE find on for me! I'm clueless on where to find one!

May 12th, 2006	#17
SnowMan	i heard somewhere that if you have broken a bone at one time in your life you not eligeble to be a pilot is that true???

May 14th, 2006	#19
zander_0633	Well, I would love to fly, But I can't, I am be spectacled! Well, at least I can fly commercially! - Ready To Strike -

March 28th, 2008	#20
ninja	Pilot Height info Im not sure about in the US.. but in Aus the height for a pilot is about 183~193cm.. (about 72~76in).. Hope this helps..