User talk:Jagid

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EWO info
Well, I just washed out of pilot training (DAMMIT!!!), but they are likely going to send me to nav school at Randolph AFB, TX. The EWO and Nav career fields have been merged into the CSO (Combat Systems Officer) career field. In reality, you still fly as an EWO or a Nav, but you expected to be able to be trained on both jobs (EWO and Nav) on any airframe. Fast movers go to Pensacola NAS and train with the Navy while heavies go to Randolph AFB. In order to get the slot, I recommend doing your best in ROTC and in school (and this goes for ANYTHING in order to advance your career and be successful: do the best you can at your current job!). Once you get a Nav slot (much easier to get than a pilot slot as long as you are medically qualified), make sure you request Randolph (make sure your commander knows). It is much easier to get a slot moved to Randolph than to switch to P-cola. Once you get your slot, you will be enrolled in a nav flying training program (at least they did that a few years ago. Don't know if they still do.) Once you get to Nav school, do your best and you'll have your pick of airframes. If you don't get what you want, go to whatever airframe you are assigned and do your best then transfer (also not too difficult). There's my two cents. If you have any specific questions, please let me know. — BQZip01 — talk 00:37, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

P.S. Where are you going to school?


 * Cadet,
 * Wow, It's like looking in a mirror. I was also a Comp Sci major with a minor in Math, so you're in good company. My father was stationed at Offutt twice (8 years total). We lived in Papillion not too far off 84th St (actually off of Lincoln, if you are at all interested). UNO is a fine school (I've twice hosted cadets from UNL at Hurlburt Field...how they got THAT for a cadet trip, I'll never know). Realize that for categorization, they also take into account how many accounting, calculus, and computer science credits you have. If you don't get a nav slot, you WILL get Comm.
 * For the AFOQT, I recommend at least looking at a study guide (one of the officers in your Det will likely have a copy) so you are somewhat . If not borrow one from the library. If they don't have one there, go on base. etc, etc, etc. It REALLY helps to know what you are doing. I think you also have to take the BAT test. It tests your eye to hand coordination. The only way you can really prepare for that is to get some computer game that requires you to use your hands and feet on control surfaces (like on a plane). Personally, I recommend getting a few hours in a Cessna after you get the test. Those hours will boost your composite score (yes, hours boost your score) and show how much you want it.
 * If you have any additional questions, please let me know. — BQZip01 —  talk 05:14, 9 August 2007 (UTC)


 * We are both up WAY too damn late. :-) I can't seem to sleep. What's your excuse? LOL
 * You may want to check your VA benefits or programs through the school. They may be able to help fund some flight time (I recommend using the local Aero-club at Offutt). Additionally, check the local Civil Air Patrol club out. When I was a cadet, they'd take people up and do their thing, but they'd let you take the stick and practice stuff. You could even log time in it, if the rated pilot was an instructor. Best of luck and good night! — BQZip01 —  talk 07:38, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Request for assistance
As someone with whom I have reviewed or worked with on an article or talk page, I humbly request your assistance in reviewing the Aggie Bonfire page for Featured Article status. Any/all constructive input is welcomed and appreciated on the FAC nomination page, but please read the instructions for reviewing before you make a comment. Thanks in advance for your assistance. — BQZip01 — talk 05:21, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

You still around, cadet?
Just wondering. I'm at training now and I wanted to let you know more details. Post on my talk page if you want to chat about it. — BQZip01 — talk 18:57, 9 November 2007 (UTC)