Helicopter Pilot

[akdorsey]

Are the requirement to be a helicopter pilot the same for being a jet pilot? I have to wear glasses when I drive but I was going to get PRK so I just wanted to know if they are the same and if their not what are they?

 

[MasterBates]

Yeah, all requirements are the same, provided your anthros are good for all pipelines.

 

[akdorsey]

Anthros what are those and if I apply to SNA I can go to either jets or helicopters?

 

[gtxc2001]

Anthros what are those and if I apply to SNA I can go to either jets or helicopters

Anthropometrics are the measurements of your body, essentially. Things such as elbow to tip of fingers, butt to knee, length of leg fully extended, max reach, etc. Because of your anthro measurements you may be suitable for some platforms and not others. For example, your butt to knee measurements may be too long to fly a Prowler, but it might be just fine for Hornets or Harriers.

You may select Jets, Helicopters, or Maritime upon completing primary flight training. Based upon the needs of the service, your performance, and your desires (in that order) you may or may not get what you want.

 

[akdorsey]

Well I have a small history of childhood asthma but if I pass the MEPS with a waiver can I still be accepted into SNA?

 

[gtxc2001]

Asthma is generally a no go. Childhood "asthma" could be reactive airway disease. RAD commonly disappears with no reoccurances as you grow older. No part of any medical questionaire says anything about reactive airway disease. My personal opinion is that if you don't use any medication for the condition, you haven't had symptoms in several years, and you can engage in strenuous physical activity and run a good PRT with no problems, you might strongly consider how much you want to volunteer. They will look at your medical records, so consider how prominent any mention of asthma is in your medical file.

The official stance can be found here: http://www.nomi.med.navy.mil/Nami/WaiverGuideTopics/pdfs/Waiver%20Guide%20-%20Respiratory.pdf

 

[akdorsey]

Well I was first told I had it when I was 8 or so and I don't seen any signs of it. The only time I get short of breathe is when i'm around dogs or other animals and she does give me Singulair but I don't take it cause I don't need it. I can run the 1.5 in about 10:30 or so and I can do 70+ push ups and the same sit ups. I do want to be in the Navy and thats the only thing I want to do and i'll do anything to be a Naval Officer. Do they get the medical records from EVERY doctor you have ever gone to or just the hospital? Also I can't view your link for some reason.

 

[gtxc2001]

To my knowledge, you supply records regarding conditions that you mark as having occurred on your medical questionaire. It could be different for different programs.

 

[akdorsey]

So if I have a condition that WILL affect me in OCS or have a big history of it then supply it but if its just something small or like a one time thing not to put that down?

 

[eddie]

So if I have a condition that WILL affect me in OCS or have a big history of it then supply it but if its just something small or like a one time thing not to put that down?

You don't have asthma.

Do not mention it.

 

[akdorsey]

So my doctor is wrong. I knew something was wrong when I never saw any signs but when around animals and that is prolly just allergies. Thanks.

 

[HighDimension]

So my doctor is wrong. I knew something was wrong when I never saw any signs but when around animals and that is prolly just allergies. Thanks.

Uh, I don't know if thats what Dr. eddie meant ... We're not saying the doctor is necessarily wrong.

 

[ChunksJR]

Uh, I don't know if thats what Dr. eddie meant ... We're not saying the doctor is necessarily wrong.

Exactly...he meant it like this...

You don't have asthma.

 

[akdorsey]

Gotcha. I guess now there isn't anything standing in front of me for being in the Navy but there are some stuff to get around for being a pilot lol. Got to take one step at a time.