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About Chris Lachance
Expertise
I can answer any questions about Air Force Pilot Training, and general USAF questions in particular. I am also an attendee of the Air Command and Staff College, as well as certified in Air Operation Center operations. I am a Senior Pilot, and a Major, in the USAF, with former ratings as aircraft commander in the C-9A and C-130, as well as Evaluator credentials in the T-37B. I am currently training to become an instructor in the T-6A Texan II.
Experience
3000 hours of military aviation experience, 1000 hours of instructor/evaluator time in the T-37 Air Force Primary Jet Trainer. 2000 hours of medevac and tactical experience in the C-9A and C-130E airframes.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in History from The Citadel in 1994
Pilot Training from Columbus AFB in the T-37 and T-38 in 1995
Squadron Officer's School in 2000
T-37B Pilot Instructor Training 2001
Combined Air Operations Center Course 2006
Air Command and Staff College 2008
T-6A Pilot Instructor Training 2008
Awards and Honors
Instructor Pilot of the Year for 2003, Laughlin Air Force Base, TX.
Distinguished Graduate, T-6A Pilot Instructor Training, 2008
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Expert: Chris Lachance - 8/8/2008
Question
I just joined the Air Force and was wondering what kinds of requirements it would take physically. Also, what kinds of educational studies would I have to go through?
Answer
The physical requirements for Pilot Training are identical to the requirements to be in the Air Force. Like anything, though, the better shape you're in the better you will likely do.
The studies you go through are pretty extensive--think of it as a degree in aviation. Over the course of the year students get hundreds of hours of academics in everything from aircraft systems to physiological training.
Hope this helps--
Lucky
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