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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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Aviation/Flying - ear pressurization issues a problem for fighter pilots?
Expert: Chris Lachance - 8/31/2008
Question
I am interested in becoming a fighter pilot. However, when I go on commercial airplane flights, during both the ascent and descent I experience excruciating ear pain related to cabin pressurization. Basically, my ears can't adjust to the change of pressure within the plane. Would that carry over to fighter jets as well? If so, and I were to seek treatment, potentially surgery, would that disqualify me from becoming a fighter pilot?
Thanks for your time,
-Braden
Answer
In fact, the climbs and descents in military flying are much more aggressive than in commercial flight--so if you're having problems now, it would most likely be amplified in a fighter, or even a trainer aircraft.
I would definitely seek treatment if you are interested in a military flying career. As far as surgery goes, before anything was done I would consult a flight surgeon. You never know what qualifies and disqualifies when it comes to ears and eyes.
Lucky
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