In the beginning...

Well I'm sorry to report that by day three, I haven't yet buzzed the tower while inverted and solo. However, I do have some great accomplishments that should be celebrated by all.

-I was singled out 08 times on the first day for being the one and only girl among a class of 33.
(and 3 more on the second day)

-I made the discovery that when in endless briefings and falling asleep...just drink LOTS of water because if you always have to go to the bathroom, you won't be thinking about being sleepy.

-Also made the discovery that it is considered "rude" to rush out of briefings because you have to go to the bathroom so badly....

-I was issued my phase I and II books (a humble reading list to flip through at my leisure over the next 6 months)

(books measure in at approximately 2 to 2.5 feet high)

-Got to listen to a T-38 IP ask and answer his own questions on "just how cool is his life and flying fighter aircraft?"

That's about it for now. Coming soon: find out if Stef is allergic to anthrax meds!

10 OH! 5

Friends and Fam,

I start pilot training soon which means two things:
1. my lifelong dream of becoming a pilot is actually turning into reality
2. it is so real in fact, that for all due purposes I will be dead to the world for the next year

That being said, this is probably the easiest way for you to hear about what I'm doing since I won't have much free time and when I do, I'll likely be found sleeping or hanging out on the lake.

I make no promises on the frequency or entertainment factor of posts, but I will certinaly do my best to keep both at a reasonably high level.

UPT class 10-05 begins 27 January so you can expect the next update sometime around then. As for me, the next couple of weeks include learning the T-6 boldface and soaking up every last drop of freedom I've got left...