USAF UPT - T-38

[hueydriver52]

The orginal song was DREAMS by Van Halen. The graduation video just fit with that song. Somebody in STURON switch the song in early 90's. I have the original Reese AFB graduation tape which was thrown in a dumpster when the Base was closing (1 Oct 97). My class was 81-06 at Reese.

[skudrunner918]

man you gotta add a original sound or a song to this video. the footage is awesome!

[lark1955]

Cool video. I was in Vance 83-07. Brought back memories. Thanks for posting.

[wignigeater]

wow, removing an audio track on such a great video honoring the vets

[JMyrm]

which UPT class is this?

[lordprotector12]

Crossing the overrun so low (3:30) makes me cringe now. I think we crossed the threshold at 3' or something like that.

It just looks weird after 17 yrs in heavies.

- Reese '38 faip 89-93

[darkslegacy]

Where'd you get all this stuff. I want it.

whats the music

[Soon2BpiLot2992]

song is standing on top of the world by van halen.

[moohasha]

AHHH!!!  It's a Russian Mig!! Oh wait...

[F22RaptorFF]

Phase 1 and 2 is called UPT (phase one acedemics and phase 2 is T-6). Phase 3 is called SUPT (specializing on a aircraft). whoever gets the T-38 will be flying fighters or bombers.

[chrisarreola]

Great video. It gives me motivation! I'm applying to the USAF via OTS. The application goes in tomorrow!

[scsthird]

I love this video as it brings back great memories of my Pilot Training Days in the T-38 at Craig AFB,Alabama, Class of 69-04.

[denniswofford]

I love these old Reese AFB videos. I was a FAIP there from '85 to '88. Really enjoyed Lubbock and being a Tweet instructor was some of the best flying I had in the Air Force.

[ohlhaupa]

I'm a cadet at UC det 665. I'll be in field training this summer and will start competing for a pilot slot. Just wanted to ask for any advice for field training that'll help me get to UPT upon commissioning...Thanks a bunch.

[denniswofford]

I attended FT over 25yrs ago, but back in the day, the number one graduate from each camp was guaranteed a scholarship and, if qualified, special consideration for UPT. This was during the Reagan buildup and pilot slots were not rare (my ROTC senior class of 15 had 7 pilot slots). You will always improve your odds by being selected as a distinguished graduate from FT, so just go do your best and make sure your Det CO knows your desires and qualifications. He's the one who's going to bat for you!

[ohlhaupa]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like I'm pretty much in control of my own destiny so long as I apply myself, do well at field training and keep my GPA up. Thanks again

[Dale757300]

I was a T-38 FAIP at Reese from 82-85. I was in 82-01 and had a ball. I was probably an FCF pilot when you went through UPT and while you were a Tweet IP. Just like the song says..."Standing on Top of the World". How true it is.

[denniswofford]

So true...I just didn't realize how much fun I was having. So what are you doing now? I see your screen name is 757300, so I assume you are still flying? If so, who for?

[flockzap]

Thanks for the video. I love this bird