Guys just viewed your video and i gotta say that you are doing a great service For those out there preparing to Take the exams and apply for flight school. I'm sure You fellows Have graduated got you wings and your bars Hope you're doing well I'm sure you'll be very successful. I think you guys are prime candidates as instructor pilots. Great presentaton skills that can help Students what you've done and is an awesome. I'm a retired Army aviator But I never had any study guides or Internet had to struggle thru fly school on just based on what I got in the classroom so Good luck to you guys great job
Great info here, men. I thank you. I went through the civilian commercial pilot school, and heli. I would tell my Grandsons to go out and fly Cessnas 5 or 10 hours to prepare for WOFT application. And to take 1 on 1 ground schools also. Do it.
Thanks guys. I'm 17 right now and I got a 99 on the ASFAB so I am feeling a little pressured to do well on this. I want to get the SIFT finished before the summer so I can work on my LORs. Do you know a Colonel Silver? He was like the original Chinook pilot and I think he wrote the book called "At A Gallop." I may be able to get one from him because he's my great grandfather.
@@andyjacobs7010 congrats on that man in raising my GT score up got into a class that helps troops. Current GT is a 89 I'm sure I can easily raise it up pass 110. I'm super nervous about the sift portion because I know the magnitude of it and you can only take it twice.
@@Estabvn I'm in ROTC looking to be a commissioned officer, 15A or 67J. I learn my component in a week and then Branch on Dec. 2. If I get Aviation / 15A, great, I'm set. If I get Medical Services, I'll have to submit my packet to apply for 67J. Then of course is the inexorably unlikely chance I don't get Active Duty, in which case I'll find an Aviation unit and apply, first come first serve or so they say.
So I fail the hearing test at MEPS so they didn’t except me. I had finished the sift test and everything. Guess it wasn’t meant to be. I’ve been a CFI for over 2 years now and over 1,000 hours. If they called today I’d still join!!
@@derrikmccall3667 Don't give up man, I also failed the hearing. You can get a waiver. Make sure you find a flight surgeon that is willing to do the extra paperwork to get you the waiver. I bugged the shit out of people until they finally decided to grant me the waiver. This was 2015ish.. fast forward to now, I've been at my UH60L reserve unit in Cali since 2016 and so glad I was persistent. Don't give up.
Gents thanks for taking the time to put these videos together. Your one of the only sources out there for good up to date info. Not sure if you covered it in the video I haven't watched em in a while but is the entire SIFT multiple choice? Or are there any short answers on MST or MCT?
ViperB77 not sure if we helped in your process or not but if we did, that’s why we posted these and it’s great to see they have some sort of impact. congratulations! Happy Hunting
Green Baggers You guys did help out a lot. I really appreciate it. I am currently in AIT, and am still building my WOFT packet, as my GT score is one point under what it needs to be. I will be still trying to get what I can once I get to my unit, but, as of right now, I am still doing not too bad. Thank you again for all your help!
Hi guys love the videos. Could you explain the hidden figures test briefly? I'm able to do everything in the study guide with relative ease except for that part. Any pointers or personal experience would help tremendously. Thanks!
I just took the SIFT! I made a Reddit post going into detail on each of the subjects. here's the link: www.reddit.com/r/Armyaviation/comments/dtmq68/just_took_the_sift_heres_what_you_gotta_know/
great videos guys, prior service marine here, getting back into the national guard, my recruiter is a good buddy from one of my old marine units. Whats the deals with age waivers as i m 34 yr old. Really wanting to pursue this full tilt (no pun intended)!! thanks good to luck you both!
Good 2 part series, with great insight. Thanks for putting this out gents. For anyone else looking to help with math and English I strongly recommend the high school math and verbal section on march2success.com. I used that and various RUclips videos to get an 82 on my AFCT (ASVAB). From what my buddy was saying, who has a WOCS school date to be a 153A, the asvab and sift math sections are very similar. Thanks again!
hey guys. I know it has been a while since the last comment but I just found your videos and found it interesting. I'm doing some research and would like to enlist. just a bit of background, I'm a few credits short of an AS in Engineering but I do know there's an age cutoff. Also how stringent are they with regards to the security clearances? when I was younger I made some mistakes. also does my degree help with regards landing me in the cockpit of a UH60 or would they steer me away and into something more relevant to my degree ?
I hope y'all are doing well and I don't know if you've made it to the field yet but thanks to your videos I am well on my way through the process. I have a question though. In reaching out to folks for letters I've been told I should go national guard rather than AD. If y'all have made it to the field, can you shed any light on how you like it? I know it seems like an asinine question but any input would be appreciated. Thank you
Hey man, quick question. How are Co-pilot Gunners and Pilots selected in the 64 course. Do you learn both jobs and it becomes a seniority thing, do you rotate out, so one week the gunner flies and so on? Or is it something you're assigned in school and you stick to your job, similar to Navy Pilots and Naval Flight Officers? Just wondering, thanks!
Jon Owens you will learn both positions in school. Both have to be pilots and it is my understanding that the senior of the two pilots will typically fly once you get out to your units. However, it boils down to what the Pilot in Command decides to do. But you will do both.
Hey I was curious for the guy who came from the Navy. Did you want to be in the Army or did you just want to fly? Also how did you explain why you wanted to do this to your CO?
Try to retake the ASVAB if you can, get it even higher, I know 110 is minimum but everyone goes minimum, and 120 isn’t that far off, try for at least 130 GT
There’s a newer sift book that’s out. I got it on post at ft bliss, goes over sections with time limits and breaks everything down. Putting in my packet soon, going from civilian to flight . My recruiter got in touch with a board member at Knox and talked to him for a while , Gave me a lot of information that helped
What is the hearing requirement? I'm a prior service veteran with some hearing loss and tinnitus in my right ear. Is this something I should be worried about?
I know you asked this 4 years ago, but if you still wanna do it, don't be discouraged. This is what I replied with to another person on here: "Don't give up man, I also failed the hearing. You can get a waiver. Make sure you find a flight surgeon that is willing to do the extra paperwork to get you the waiver. I bugged the shit out of people until they finally decided to grant me the waiver. This was 2015ish.. fast forward to now, I've been at my UH60L reserve unit in Cali since 2016 and so glad I was persistent. Don't give up."
Thanks guys you guys help me a lot and I have a question, I am about to start my senior year in high school and I know I can study for all of this but the main this is I don’t know how I am going to get my recommendations. My school does not have JROTC but I know other schools do. Also my recommendation can they be from other branches like the marines or no?
Dosar your letters of recommendation can be from anyone who can vouch for you and your qualifications for holding the position of Warrant Officer and professional Army Aviator. I will direct you to going to the usarec website to read further on what letters are mandatory. You will need a senior Warrant Aviator recommendation, which means you will have to call Army Aviation units and request a sit down “interview” so they can get to know you and endorse you.
Hey guys do you know the difference between the FAA-H-8083-21 and the FAA-H-8083-21A? The reason I am asking is because I am taking your advice and downloading it to study for my SIFT in two weeks. However, I believe they are different just by looks. They both are titled very similar. Any chance you can throw some info this way that would be great!
Any tips for a professional fixed wing pilot trying to make the jump from fixed to rotary in the military, already have a degree, and have single/multi engine, with a instrument rating... done turbine agriculture flying(crop dusting) for a while... really want to learn helicopter but I've already got a lot of money in training but always kinda wanted to fly in the military! So any tips or pointers for applying and qualifying in army flight training?
@@andyjacobs7010 I appreciate the reply but I have already finished my packet and received a FQ-NS reply for my first submission. I really appreciate the reply though
I'm not in the Army currently but working on my Woft packet. From what I have read if you are really set on fixed wing dont go Army. The fixed wing fleet is much smaller compared to the rotary side of things. However if you do really well in flight school you would probably have first pick on airframe.
Question relating to civilian to WO path. What was the timeline from the ASVAB to WOCS? I understand factors can hinder that time frame i.e. failing the SIFT. Also do you guys have a contact email for further questions? Videos are extremely helpful.
Blake Elliott well I'm street to seat and I took my asvab at the end of May and shipped out the end of September for basic. then was set for wocs in jan.
Any advice you can give regarding networking? Best place(s) to find a recruiter knowledgeable to the WO pathway? Also does the recruiter aid in the extensive application process or was this trial by tribulation for you?
Blake Elliott there are actually recruiter specifically for woft. I'd go Into your recruiting office and ask for your regional woft recruiter. the guy at your recruiting station will be better knowing he's got some chief making sure your packet is coming together correctly.
Blake, Google "usarec" which is the US Army recruiting website then on the left hand side you will see "Warrant Officer Recruiting" click on that and it will take you to the WO recruiting home page. From there you should be able to navigate your way to finding a warrant officer recruiter in your region. They will answer any questions you have and will be more than happy to point you in the right direction. They WILL NOT hold your hand through the process though. The application itself is half the battle. Hope that helps, Happy Hunting!
I am currently 20 years old soon to finish my first semester at my local community college . I am considering during the reserves until I get further done with college so hopefully I would have alittle of both those working for me . I do have bit of a criminal background I have loved anything that has anything to do with flying since I was a kid, and I believe I am a strong leader. what would you do if you were in my shoes to move towards getting into army flight school?
Caiden Simpson the only issue I see is if you could obtain a secret clearance. That I'm unsure of.. you'd have to check with a recruiter to see if it disqualified you
dakoda jones "History of anxiety disorders is a DQ for enlistment. In addition to enlistment recruitment standards, the aeromedical policy letters (APLs) double-tap on 40-501 DQing aviators with a "history" of anxiety disorders. "
Hey guys, I'm prior enlisted. I'm studying for my sift. Do I need to study fixed wing aircraft even if I'm going for rotary wings? I have a test in a month and trying to focus on key parts
michael usher FAA Rotary Wing handbook is the best source that I used. Brush up on Algebra 2 level math, and familiarize yourself with the Army aircraft and there missions.
Would help you later on to have a PHAK, and instrument flying handbook, and turbine pilots flight manual. They will help you understand what's going on. It will help in flight school!
Updated Manual - Helicopter Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-21B (2019)
Updated Manual - Fundamentals of Flight TC 3-04.4 (2016)
Guys just viewed your video and i gotta say that you are doing a great service For those out there preparing to Take the exams and apply for flight school. I'm sure You fellows Have graduated got you wings and your bars Hope you're doing well I'm sure you'll be very successful. I think you guys are prime candidates as instructor pilots. Great presentaton skills that can help Students what you've done and is an awesome. I'm a retired Army aviator But I never had any study guides or Internet had to struggle thru fly school on just based on what I got in the classroom so Good luck to you guys great job
Great info here, men. I thank you. I went through the civilian commercial pilot school, and heli. I would tell my Grandsons to go out and fly Cessnas 5 or 10 hours to prepare for WOFT application. And to take 1 on 1 ground schools also. Do it.
I am so glad I found these videos.
Thanks for the video series guys, it was a real help in studying for the SIFT.
Just took the SIFT today and got a 58! Thanks for the video! It really helped prep for the test!
Collin Baum that’s awesome!!! Congratulations! Now finish the packet and get out here! Happy Hunting
Thanks guys. I'm 17 right now and I got a 99 on the ASFAB so I am feeling a little pressured to do well on this. I want to get the SIFT finished before the summer so I can work on my LORs. Do you know a Colonel Silver? He was like the original Chinook pilot and I think he wrote the book called "At A Gallop." I may be able to get one from him because he's my great grandfather.
I think they skipped the Hidden Figures and Reading portions... oh well...
Taking the SIFT tomorrow.
How did you do on it?
@@brandonmcginnis4610 I got a 60. Nothing too exceptional but still fine.
@@andyjacobs7010 congrats on that man in raising my GT score up got into a class that helps troops. Current GT is a 89 I'm sure I can easily raise it up pass 110. I'm super nervous about the sift portion because I know the magnitude of it and you can only take it twice.
At what point in the process are you now?
@@Estabvn I'm in ROTC looking to be a commissioned officer, 15A or 67J.
I learn my component in a week and then Branch on Dec. 2.
If I get Aviation / 15A, great, I'm set. If I get Medical Services, I'll have to submit my packet to apply for 67J.
Then of course is the inexorably unlikely chance I don't get Active Duty, in which case I'll find an Aviation unit and apply, first come first serve or so they say.
Thanks guys. Good luck to you both.
Thank you guys so much for this!! Great information.
This was super helpful and gives me a good way of understanding what to expect and how to manage this test. Thanks to both of you.
Great videos guys. These videos are now two years old, where are you two in your flying careers now?
Just started my WOFT packet. Thanks for the videos.
Derrik McCall well how did it go
Any update?
So I fail the hearing test at MEPS so they didn’t except me. I had finished the sift test and everything. Guess it wasn’t meant to be. I’ve been a CFI for over 2 years now and over 1,000 hours. If they called today I’d still join!!
@@derrikmccall3667 Don't give up man, I also failed the hearing. You can get a waiver. Make sure you find a flight surgeon that is willing to do the extra paperwork to get you the waiver. I bugged the shit out of people until they finally decided to grant me the waiver. This was 2015ish.. fast forward to now, I've been at my UH60L reserve unit in Cali since 2016 and so glad I was persistent. Don't give up.
Gents thanks for taking the time to put these videos together. Your one of the only sources out there for good up to date info. Not sure if you covered it in the video I haven't watched em in a while but is the entire SIFT multiple choice? Or are there any short answers on MST or MCT?
Yes, the whole SIFT is multiple choice.
Guys! Thank you for your help! I ship out soon for basic!
ViperB77 not sure if we helped in your process or not but if we did, that’s why we posted these and it’s great to see they have some sort of impact. congratulations! Happy Hunting
Green Baggers You guys did help out a lot. I really appreciate it. I am currently in AIT, and am still building my WOFT packet, as my GT score is one point under what it needs to be. I will be still trying to get what I can once I get to my unit, but, as of right now, I am still doing not too bad. Thank you again for all your help!
Hi guys love the videos. Could you explain the hidden figures test briefly? I'm able to do everything in the study guide with relative ease except for that part. Any pointers or personal experience would help tremendously. Thanks!
Might as well take A&P general course just to study for it 😮
I just took the SIFT! I made a Reddit post going into detail on each of the subjects. here's the link: www.reddit.com/r/Armyaviation/comments/dtmq68/just_took_the_sift_heres_what_you_gotta_know/
great videos guys, prior service marine here, getting back into the national guard, my recruiter is a good buddy from one of my old marine units. Whats the deals with age waivers as i m 34 yr old. Really wanting to pursue this full tilt (no pun intended)!! thanks good to luck you both!
Good 2 part series, with great insight. Thanks for putting this out gents. For anyone else looking to help with math and English I strongly recommend the high school math and verbal section on march2success.com. I used that and various RUclips videos to get an 82 on my AFCT (ASVAB). From what my buddy was saying, who has a WOCS school date to be a 153A, the asvab and sift math sections are very similar. Thanks again!
realize this is from 2017, any updates or futher information that will be benefical?
hey guys. I know it has been a while since the last comment but I just found your videos and found it interesting. I'm doing some research and would like to enlist. just a bit of background, I'm a few credits short of an AS in Engineering but I do know there's an age cutoff. Also how stringent are they with regards to the security clearances? when I was younger I made some mistakes. also does my degree help with regards landing me in the cockpit of a UH60 or would they steer me away and into something more relevant to my degree ?
I hope y'all are doing well and I don't know if you've made it to the field yet but thanks to your videos I am well on my way through the process. I have a question though. In reaching out to folks for letters I've been told I should go national guard rather than AD. If y'all have made it to the field, can you shed any light on how you like it? I know it seems like an asinine question but any input would be appreciated. Thank you
Great video guys! What is yalls background?
brother, I am taking the test tomorrow!!!!!!!
How did you do?!
Hey man, quick question. How are Co-pilot Gunners and Pilots selected in the 64 course. Do you learn both jobs and it becomes a seniority thing, do you rotate out, so one week the gunner flies and so on? Or is it something you're assigned in school and you stick to your job, similar to Navy Pilots and Naval Flight Officers? Just wondering, thanks!
Jon Owens you will learn both positions in school. Both have to be pilots and it is my understanding that the senior of the two pilots will typically fly once you get out to your units. However, it boils down to what the Pilot in Command decides to do. But you will do both.
Hey I was curious for the guy who came from the Navy. Did you want to be in the Army or did you just want to fly? Also how did you explain why you wanted to do this to your CO?
Bennett where were you stationed at in the Army?
I'm in the army as an 11B. I have a 121GT and 50 on the sift. Would you be able to help with LORs?
Try to retake the ASVAB if you can, get it even higher, I know 110 is minimum but everyone goes minimum, and 120 isn’t that far off, try for at least 130 GT
There’s a newer sift book that’s out. I got it on post at ft bliss, goes over sections with time limits and breaks everything down. Putting in my packet soon, going from civilian to flight . My recruiter got in touch with a board member at Knox and talked to him for a while , Gave me a lot of information that helped
What is the hearing requirement? I'm a prior service veteran with some hearing loss and tinnitus in my right ear. Is this something I should be worried about?
Hugh Ybarra I know you have to pass just a normal hearing exam.. I'm not sure what the standard for aviators is though.
Thanks for that! I'm interested in becoming an Army aviator and i'm scared shitless that thats going to bar me! Thanks for the quick reply!
I know you asked this 4 years ago, but if you still wanna do it, don't be discouraged. This is what I replied with to another person on here: "Don't give up man, I also failed the hearing. You can get a waiver. Make sure you find a flight surgeon that is willing to do the extra paperwork to get you the waiver. I bugged the shit out of people until they finally decided to grant me the waiver. This was 2015ish.. fast forward to now, I've been at my UH60L reserve unit in Cali since 2016 and so glad I was persistent. Don't give up."
Thanks guys you guys help me a lot and I have a question, I am about to start my senior year in high school and I know I can study for all of this but the main this is I don’t know how I am going to get my recommendations. My school does not have JROTC but I know other schools do. Also my recommendation can they be from other branches like the marines or no?
Dosar your letters of recommendation can be from anyone who can vouch for you and your qualifications for holding the position of Warrant Officer and professional Army Aviator. I will direct you to going to the usarec website to read further on what letters are mandatory. You will need a senior Warrant Aviator recommendation, which means you will have to call Army Aviation units and request a sit down “interview” so they can get to know you and endorse you.
Hey guys do you know the difference between the FAA-H-8083-21 and the FAA-H-8083-21A? The reason I am asking is because I am taking your advice and downloading it to study for my SIFT in two weeks. However, I believe they are different just by looks. They both are titled very similar. Any chance you can throw some info this way that would be great!
did you ever find the difference?
The "A" version is an addendum to the first!
What topics from Fundamentals of Flight by the Army did you find helpful?
Any tips for a professional fixed wing pilot trying to make the jump from fixed to rotary in the military, already have a degree, and have single/multi engine, with a instrument rating... done turbine agriculture flying(crop dusting) for a while... really want to learn helicopter but I've already got a lot of money in training but always kinda wanted to fly in the military! So any tips or pointers for applying and qualifying in army flight training?
Just curious, how old are you? Sounds like you have a lot of experience but there is an age cutoff.
If my eyes were correct 2 years ago by LASIK, am alright for my flight physical? And also thanks for all the help!
yes but when you take your class 1 flight physical they will do a few more tests on your eyes. like a contrast sensitivity test. good luck
So math is what I am concerned about that most. Is it just algebra 1 and 2 or are there other types of math?
There's some Geometry. Be able to do calculations with fractions and decimals, there are no calculators allowed.
@@andyjacobs7010 I appreciate the reply but I have already finished my packet and received a FQ-NS reply for my first submission. I really appreciate the reply though
I take my test tomorrow! I'm terrible with this MCT part. Is it still possible to pass this test??
How did you do sir?
Hi, Thanks for the video.
I am interested in the C-12 fixed wings, you can choose that one as a Warrant?
I'm not in the Army currently but working on my Woft packet. From what I have read if you are really set on fixed wing dont go Army. The fixed wing fleet is much smaller compared to the rotary side of things. However if you do really well in flight school you would probably have first pick on airframe.
@@Shitt3r6968 Thank you!!! I guess I have to be one of the top in class.
Question relating to civilian to WO path. What was the timeline from the ASVAB to WOCS? I understand factors can hinder that time frame i.e. failing the SIFT. Also do you guys have a contact email for further questions? Videos are extremely helpful.
Blake Elliott well I'm street to seat and I took my asvab at the end of May and shipped out the end of September for basic. then was set for wocs in jan.
Any advice you can give regarding networking? Best place(s) to find a recruiter knowledgeable to the WO pathway? Also does the recruiter aid in the extensive application process or was this trial by tribulation for you?
Blake Elliott there are actually recruiter specifically for woft. I'd go Into your recruiting office and ask for your regional woft recruiter. the guy at your recruiting station will be better knowing he's got some chief making sure your packet is coming together correctly.
Blake, Google "usarec" which is the US Army recruiting website then on the left hand side you will see "Warrant Officer Recruiting" click on that and it will take you to the WO recruiting home page. From there you should be able to navigate your way to finding a warrant officer recruiter in your region. They will answer any questions you have and will be more than happy to point you in the right direction. They WILL NOT hold your hand through the process though. The application itself is half the battle. Hope that helps, Happy Hunting!
I want to be a pilot so bad. I hope my damn color vision doesn’t keep me from it.
I am currently 20 years old soon to finish my first semester at my local community college . I am considering during the reserves until I get further done with college so hopefully I would have alittle of both those working for me . I do have bit of a criminal background I have loved anything that has anything to do with flying since I was a kid, and I believe I am a strong leader. what would you do if you were in my shoes to move towards getting into army flight school?
Caiden Simpson what're the convictions?
possession of marijuana when I was 17 and a petty larceny when I was 18.
Caiden Simpson the only issue I see is if you could obtain a secret clearance. That I'm unsure of.. you'd have to check with a recruiter to see if it disqualified you
How did you guys study for the mechanical comprehension part?
What is the vision requirement? I am a current civilian aviator with corrected 20/20. What kind of vision do you need uncorrected?
DJ V1 there are plenty of people here with corrected 2020
Green Baggers oh ok, my recruiter was saying that I might need lasik.
Hey, I know this guy!
is this test online ?
What are the best study books off Amazon?
Hey guys, would a PTSD rating on my VA disability claim hinder me in the medical portion?
I got outa the Marine Corps infantry in 2013
Thanks!
dakoda jones "History of anxiety disorders is a DQ for enlistment. In addition to enlistment recruitment standards, the aeromedical policy letters (APLs) double-tap on 40-501 DQing aviators with a "history" of anxiety disorders. "
Green Baggers hey email me
jonesdakoda@yahoo.com
I wonder what they fly
william terrill Apache and MC-12
Hey guys, I'm prior enlisted.
I'm studying for my sift. Do I need to study fixed wing aircraft even if I'm going for rotary wings? I have a test in a month and trying to focus on key parts
michael usher FAA Rotary Wing handbook is the best source that I used. Brush up on Algebra 2 level math, and familiarize yourself with the Army aircraft and there missions.
Would help you later on to have a PHAK, and instrument flying handbook, and turbine pilots flight manual. They will help you understand what's going on. It will help in flight school!
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I took the sift I got 53
Submit your packet…there has been no better time!
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