Primary Flight Training NAS Whiting Field

[grreeknick]

I went through in 1990 and 1991, and did Intermediate at South Field in helos! I miss the Navy, and I miss my brothers and sisters in the service.

[radreader01]

I went through Whiting in 67. T28's, loud, oily and powerful. I could barely hold the brakes for the runup on my first FAM. You never forget that aircraft. I was just a kid, wish I could do it all over again

[kurthepilot]

literally the luckiest people alive

[cfredflyu]

I would take a radial and oil leaks ANY day over a suck'n blow!

BIG salute to you boys who were there and done it!

God what I would give to be able to go against a 0 or 109!

[thenyismylove]

whos the girl at :51?

[spsurf1]

I'm pretty sure the FWOP prohibits aerial photography... I'M TELLING! haha Good vid dudes!

[srr11]

Whiting field...old memories. In my day it was oil leaking T-28's

everywhere.

[pupilgra]

Very handsome video!!! I've been there in 1998 for my primary flight training with the Italian Army (could you belive that!!!) and I really enjoyed,a lot.

[pilotboy17]

I'm a new Coastie going through flight training now. Although, I've been at Whiting Field a couple of times...I have not ever seen the "FLY COAST GUARD" water tower a 0:26. Did they take it out or do I just need to look again?

[capcadet417]

How many hours do you walk out with

[dlopez8a]

Very cool!

Spiderbait is a great choice, much better than the wornout Top Gun theme.

[chestateegold]

do you have an advantage of getting accepted into the school if you have previous flight time?

[hmj920]

nope

[chestateegold]

@hmj920

man i get mixed answers on this...

some say hell yes and some say no.

why is it nope?

[hmj920]

The biggest hurdle is becoming an officer. Getting accepted to flight training is not difficult as long as you are medically qualified. Previous flight time doesn't change your chances because we all go through the same syllabus regardless of our background. Folks with prior civilian time often struggle to adapt to the military style of training.

[ilikecheese272]

Are there any US Marine Corps pilots that can tell me about how i can get into the aviation program and be able to do helicopters?

[TrueCourse]

ilikecheese: are you a college grad? That's a start. Apply, take written tests, etc. Oh yeah... must be medically qualified with 20/20 vision (no LASIK, but check current regs [correct me any1]. If accepted, you go through AOCS in Pensacola, FL. If you pass that, then you get commissioned as a 2LT. Then you go through primary flight training at the same place. If you top your class, you get a choice. If not - needs of the Marine Corps. That's basically it :)

[sheyras]

i heard you can get lasik and they'll take you.

[NavyPilotsMom]

sheyras,

The Navy generally uses the PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) laser process and NOT Lasix surgery. They found with Lasix the corneal flap may be subject to tearing or irritation in extreme combat environments.

[sheyras]

mkaaay.thanks for the update

[NitroGyro1]

TrueCourse, your info is a little out of date: you don't need 20/20 vision and Marines don't have AOCS. You also left out TBS, IFS, and API.

[classyXC]

Get in touch with your local Officer Selection Officer and talk to him about Marine Officer Programs. If you qualify, he might set you up with a ground contract for Officer Candidates School and you can try to earn an Air contract.

[nakedguitarplyr]

Well I'm no Marine, but I can tell you what routes you can take. If your still in high school you can look into the Naval Academy, or a school with NROTC. If you almost or already have your college degree you can apply for Officer Candidate School. As far as getting helicopters it all depends on your performance in flight school, if you can physical fit in the aircraft, and the needs of the Marines.

Good luck.

[fernanties]

If you really want to fly helicopters talk to the Army or National Guard. Your guranteed helicopters, provided you don't fail, and as a warrant officer no degree is needed.

[ilikecheese272]

thanks..but to me its also about being a Marine

[BunniesRock55]

haha so cool

[zxooz]

good job Steve (zoob)

[katrinaofthewaves51]

I think I know that "OLD BLACK BETTE". U must have a GREAT flight instructor. LOVED IT!! FLY ON.

[badhooge]

Great Job Michele! We are all proud of what you contributed to this video and your passage to helicopter training. Watch almost every night!

[sjpads]

Good Job Steve!! That is pretty cool!

[dynaquest1]

Nice video work on the PC....but shouldn't you have been studying NATOPS??

Good Job...fun to watch!!

Bill Hobgood

CDR, USN (ret)

[jonessarah]

Nice Video Steve!

[ljdill]

THIS IS SO COOL!!! I LOVE IT!!

[CaptainMorgan896]

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