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Comment by ulua on April 23, 2018 at 9:18am

Congratulations rousse!! What an exciting time for your family! My son started down this OCS path to naval aviator 7 years ago. I hope your son makes the most of this pre-OCS time; serious workouts and fitness training. Also swim training, join a group with a coach if possible. If he hasn’t gotten his private pilots license with VFR, have him start studying the manuals.   Make the most of this time to prepare. And be ready for changes in schedule, OCS start dates can get pushed back for months!

For yourself,  read books on the path to naval aviation, from API (aviation pre-flight) in Pensacola to the different aircraft the Navy flies. It’s interesting!

congratulations again

Comment by redheadlass on April 21, 2018 at 4:01pm

My 26 year old son just got the call from his recruiter that he got accepted for a Naval Aviator slot.... No orders yet but they are shooting for July 1 date at OCS... He is excited!  I am excited for him as he really wanted this, but also nervous a bit as I know all of you can understand.  Will be on this site more as soon as he gets an official OCS date... 

Comment by CheriH on April 7, 2018 at 10:31am

Hello all...I'm back on the "stomach in knots" list.  We had a wonderful time meeting our new grandson over Easter!  Oh, how precious he is. (Even got to see DS fly and work the LSO shack!) But DS left yesterday; baby is now 4 weeks old; for a month on the carrier for workups and carrier quals.  I hate the thought that my DIL is by herself with a newborn.  The squadron wives are great; she can call them anytime she needs something; but that's some long days and nights.  Neither her mom nor I are available to go at this time.  So, I'll be spending my sleepless nights praying for all three of them!

Comment by jsefamily on March 27, 2018 at 12:43pm

Our DS was in 01-15. He has always seemed to be in the squadron or location with the slower track, then the grounding of the T-45s...took a long time but he’s finally winged and very happy.

Comment by Andy'sMom on March 27, 2018 at 12:08pm

jsefamily, he knows to keep a low profile on his civilian credentials.  There is a classmate of his who has the same background as your DS!  Congrats on your DS getting his wings!  When did he go thru OCS?

Comment by Andy'sMom on March 27, 2018 at 12:05pm

Thanks AeroArl!  I will check out that link

Comment by jsefamily on March 27, 2018 at 2:19am

Flight training schedules vary based on backlog and many factors that are variables. Training locations and squadrons impact timing greatly, too.

Comment by jsefamily on March 27, 2018 at 2:17am

...He studied and was tested on many skills he had already accomplished. He said it was best to keep a low profile on his civilian credentials and just go with the flow. That is his style, in general. Most instructors did not review his license in his file and were pleased with how quickly he learned the skills. Quick learner! LOL

Comment by jsefamily on March 27, 2018 at 2:13am

Andy’s Mom, it’s not clear on what level his instrument ratings are but he will probably skip IFS. Our DS graduated from the University of North Dakota and has his CFII (Certified Flight Instructor - Instruments). The Navy just photocopied his license, put it in his file and he started with API. He winged a few months ago

Comment by AeroArl on March 26, 2018 at 9:34pm

Hi Andy'sMom,

You might want to check out this link: https://disciplesofflight.com/navy-flight-school/

It's a little old, 10 years or so, but it describes a civilian pilot's transition into Naval Aviator. 

I don't believe there is any skipping in the Navy. Nor does there seem to be a schedule. It's all Navy time now!

Good Luck! :-)

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