Recent content by brian_k

How long ago were they there because I just spoke with a friend currently at portage and he confirmed that it is no longer on a volunteer basis.

I'm pretty sure it isn't on a volunteering basis. I think they are selecting people for MJ or Portage now. I know at least a few are very annoyed by this.

Not sure, they only were in the trial phase of Extended when I went through Portage. If you want more PFT info, PM me and I can get you in touch with someone that just finished there.

It's probably cheaper to live in the PMQ's. The only problem is that there is a big waiting list. Put your name on the list as soon as you get a message then you at least have options. Some guys rent in town and it's not too expensive, it just depends on whats available. When is your course?

Hybrid, my advice would be to choose your OJT posting based on location, not airframes. You are going to be there for 2 years and its not like you will be flying the airplanes on OJT. I went to Shearwater and had a great time. As far as getting out and see different airframes, you can always try...

I wouldn't worry about JTF2 at this point, you need to start by pick a trade and by the sounds of it, any of the combat arms would be a good fit. Any trade can try out for JTF2 so you can always keep that as a goal no matter what you end up in. Don't worry about your age, there have been many...

First off, we are still early in the course so I can only say as to what I have seen so far. An example of a habit during clear hood would be the unusual attitudes recovery. My friend was originally taught to go push forward and level off on a nose high but at the school here we roll past 90...

There are two bypass guys on my course and they are doing really well so far. The extra hours they have help them as far as hands and feet and airman ship but they have old habits that need to be broken.

Haha, I'll get back to studying now. Yeah, it was really informative. It's always good to get the information first hand.

They expect that everyone is showing up with a few years since PFT and start it off right back at basics. I have PFT and only about 2 hrs on a 172 so I was a little worried but nothing is expected at the start. Things are picking up. There hasn't been anything major since that last big...

Facebook update #1: This is awesome, flying at 10,000. Facebook update #2: Parachute works as advertised.

I'm currently flying the Harvard and thought I could help out if anyone has any questions about the course.

Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised by the latest schedule update. Instead the expected early to mid 2011 date I got bumped up to Nov 10. I think that was about the happiest one person can be from looking at an excel sheet.

I was ROTP and got luck and managed to do PFT between 3rd and 4th year and I didn't have to take SLT. My wait started after graduation in April 2009 and I will be starting course in Dec 2010. Are you CEOTP or DEO?

Here is a little update for those that are interested. I am finally going to Moose Jaw, Hurray. My course date has bounced around a lot but it seems like the theme was a large push back of the date then a gradual shift forward. It would be a couple zero load courses in the winter that move...