Cessna Citation models. 560 and 525 types. I'm single pilot rated in the 525's.
Tried to join the Air Force when I graduated high school. Medically disqualified for flight duty. So I went the civilian route and paid for my flight training.
99% of the pilots I've known, and 100% of the pilots I worked with were non-military. I'm not special in that regard.
It's very difficult to be selected for military flight school, and some proportion of those selected wash out. Much respect to those who made it through.
Definitely one of the more interesting guests Jocko had on when I was still a regular listener of his. The pilot would talk about how there isn't a body type with an advantage in the cockpit. Short stocky guys and tall lanky dudes could have the same trouble handling g forces etc.
Cessna Citation models. 560 and 525 types. I'm single pilot rated in the 525's.
Tried to join the Air Force when I graduated high school. Medically disqualified for flight duty. So I went the civilian route and paid for my flight training.
99% of the pilots I've known, and 100% of the pilots I worked with were non-military. I'm not special in that regard.
It's very difficult to be selected for military flight school, and some proportion of those selected wash out. Much respect to those who made it through.
Definitely one of the more interesting guests Jocko had on when I was still a regular listener of his. The pilot would talk about how there isn't a body type with an advantage in the cockpit. Short stocky guys and tall lanky dudes could have the same trouble handling g forces etc.