On 10/22/03 2:17 PM, in article
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Keep in mind also, that only about 10-15% (roughly) of a shrinking USMC
aviation program is jets. It's more like 35-40% of the Navy
program--especially with the demise of the maritime patrol community. The
Navy is your better percentage bet if you want to fly jets.

Is there any actual idea when the Navy, Air Force and Marines are
going to get these F-something Joint Strike Fighters? And also, when
are they going to start training pilots on them?

That's for somebody in this group that actually tracks that program...

Let me just ask you this: Is this "I wanna be a pilot" thing just a passing
fancy for you? I have to question the motivation of a guy who refers to the
F-35 as "F-something." Not trying to beat on you... Just asking for an
honest self-assessment.

Did you just wake up a week ago and decide that this year might be a good
year to try to become a Naval Aviator?

If so, consider carefully. Military flight programs are no piece of cake,
and those with low motivation tend to be those that get canned from the
program.

--Woody