eric_sthjrsy Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hi All, A few months ago I was selected to attend the Army's flight training program. I have no experience flying helicopters, and would like advice on things I can be doing in the months leading up to WOCS that will better prepare me for flight training. One person suggested buying some books from "The Hanger" and memorizing the 5/9s (study guide and supplement) for the TH-67. I purchased a two book series (from the Hanger) and the TH-67 supplement and have memorized the Primary One study book (1st of two books) that goes over chapters 5/9 and some of 8, even though there is a slight chance I might not be on the TH-67 when I get there. I still have two months before attending WOCS and am seeking advice from anyone willing to give some as to what else I can get my hands on that will make it slightly easier for me in the course. TIA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 You may want to repost this down in the military sub forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_sthjrsy Posted November 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Thanks.....new to the sight and didn't know they had that section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam32 Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Have you ever flown in a helicopter? Have you researched them at all before applying to the WOCS program? Or just thought it would be cool to be a "military pilot"?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apacheguy Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Have you ever flown in a helicopter? Have you researched them at all before applying to the WOCS program? Or just thought it would be cool to be a "military pilot"??Most folks who go to IERW have never flown anything. They all probably thought it'd be cool to be an army pilot, I know I did anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Pig Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I thought it would be cooler to be a Marine pilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wopilot Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Don't fly candy drops.. pretty hard and fast rule these days. Won't be too long till someone breaks that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroscout Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I thought it would be cooler to be a Marine pilot A Navy trained Marine pilot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Pig Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 A Navy trained Marine pilot !That's not funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I recommend finding the nearest *helicopter* flight school and spending the $100ish on a demo flight. That way you can see if it really does rock your world, or if you don't like it at all. It's fairly rare, but there are some people who get to Primary and find out they don't like it at all. Bet they wish they'd spent the $100 to find that out before a year's worth of "suck" (WOCS/OCS, BOLC, SERE, etc). Just had someone in my class give it all up. It's sad, but it's just not meant for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharyouTree Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I recommend finding the nearest *helicopter* flight school and spending the $100ish on a demo flight. That way you can see if it really does rock your world, or if you don't like it at all. It's fairly rare, but there are some people who get to Primary and find out they don't like it at all. Bet they wish they'd spent the $100 to find that out before a year's worth of "suck" (WOCS/OCS, BOLC, SERE, etc). Just had someone in my class give it all up. It's sad, but it's just not meant for some. I wonder if that was a "flying is boring" thing, or "holy crap, this is hard, and I don't want to deal with it anymore"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I wonder if that was a "flying is boring" thing, or "holy crap, this is hard, and I don't want to deal with it anymore"? He obviously didn't enjoy it enough to want to overcome the challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHwk27 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 He obviously didn't enjoy it enough to want to overcome the challenge.Been away from the forum for quite some time, but wanted to say Lindsey, it's nice to see you've made it down to Rucker! Hope you're enjoying it! - Jeremy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Been away from the forum for quite some time, but wanted to say Lindsey, it's nice to see you've made it down to Rucker! Hope you're enjoying it! - Jeremy Hey Jeremy, thanks! What have you been up to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Don't fly candy drops.. pretty hard and fast rule these days. Won't be too long till someone breaks that. Don't fly candy drops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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