OCS and Flight Physical

[Grandmaster235]

Originally posted by Dubbs42
Someone said they do spinal taps for all pilot applicants, OUCH!...there any truth to that? thanks

They do it simultaneaously with the colonoscopy, so you won't hardly notice it.

LUCK = THE INTERSECTION OF PREPARATION AND OPPORTUNITY

 

[marcurb]

Could someone tell me what the heck is a colonoscopy and a spinal tap and how much will it hurt? that does not sound like much fun.

"Be careful out there..." "If I was careful I would have joined the Coast Guard."

 

[Meridiani]

That's a joke, son.

 

[Grandmaster235]

Originally posted by Meridiani
That's a joke, son.

I'm glad somebody got it... That's pretty scary.[:0]

LUCK = THE INTERSECTION OF PREPARATION AND OPPORTUNITY

 

[jwilliamsee]

ha...got me worried for a split second. I know a guy who is partially paralized from a botched spinal tap. he got to learn to walk again and medically retired from the AF at 23. on a lighter note no one ever gets hurt from a colonoscopy they just walk a little funny for a few days.

 

[Ski3]

Anyone see "The Right Stuff"? ...probably a stupid question considering most of this forum is geared towards aviation OCS applicants, and that movie is like the bible!

Well, reading these posts I had a picture of Allan Sheppard and Scott Carpenter (I think) being led through the hallway with a tube sticking out their six.

 

[Dubbs42]

Sorry, gotta clarify....no spinal taps, right???

 

[jet_ifr]

no spinal taps but you do have to bring a feces sample into the physical. Ask your recruiter for the collection kit...



I fly. Me pilot?

 

[Dubbs42]

Thanks...now that doesn't seem as bad, guess they just wanna see what we've been eating huh?

 

[Ski3]

LOL!

 

[ghost_ttu]

Dubbs if you are this gullable, they are going to enjoy you throughout your career.....

"praying to the SNA board gods couldn't hurt...."