is it true that a person needs to be a military pilot before applying to NASA to be an astronaut?
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You don't need to be a pilot, but it helps! Thanks for picking my answer as the best one for the other question! I love those web sites! As for the stuff to become a pilot, if you fill the astronaut requirements, you are set!
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Continue on a college track curriculum at your high school.  Take a lot of math, science, physics and computer/engineering classes if offered. Do as well as you can. Godo grades matter. Stay active and physically fit.\n\nI think that having a miltary background helps. Look for colleges and universities that offer ROTC programs. Consider Airforce or Navy. If you focus on the needs of space exploration in terms of course of study, and work hard then you can have a chance. Most astrobauts di come from the miltary. Those that do not are scientists thatare top of their field. Combining both will help. Major in physics, enginnering, biochemistry, work hard with an ROTC program, apply to flight school and try to get the skills you will need to apply.\n\nCheck out:\nhttp://spaceflight.nasa.gov/outreach/jobsinfo/astronaut.html\nhttp://spaceflight.nasa.gov/outreach/jobsinfo/astronaut101.html\nhttp://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/astronauts/wannabe.html\nhttp://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/astronauts/training.html\n\n\nWithout the miltary option, then go the hardcore science route. Look for graduate schools that focus on programs that will lead to future space exploration. MIT, CalTech, and the like. to date, ex Navy/Airforce, teachers, and scientists have made up the vast majority of space faring folks. You want to be a part of one of those groups, knowing that teachers are few and far between to be picked.\nBest of luck to ya.
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Its a very expensive career to get licensed.  Not a super high number of jobs out there.  Private companies want the best of the best because they are afraid lesser experienced pilots will ruin their aircraft.
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Even my aim is the same.\nAt last i'm elated that ive found a friend from my own country.\nWhen i asked a counsellor, he advised me to take up:\n1.BSc,MSc and PhD in physics or\n2.B.Tech,M.Tech,PhD.\nand then Apply at Nasa's Web Site: www.nasa.gov\nBut its too early for me to decide as i'm only in Class 11 now.\nBest of luck to u.
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An aspiring civilian pilot can do their flight training and earn their licenses & ratings via these routes:\n\nA university aviation program \nAn aviation academy program \nA local flight school or flying club \n\nYou can do your training any way you wwish and once you build up 1,000 hours of experience you can then apply to a regional airline. Many regionals do not require a degree, hoever to get on with a major you will need a 4 year degree in any major. There are aviation universities, but you do not have to major in aviation to become a pilot.\n\nMy flight training and pilot career website explains How To Become A Pilot, espcially for those on the career track. Visit: http://www.geocities.com/av8trxx99/faq.html\n\nThis site also explains a lot- http://flightinfo.com/learntofly.htm\n\nGet additional info career infor at http://www.jetcareers.com\n\nRegarding the military route, military pilot appointments are fewer than in years past and as a result they are more selective of applicants than ever before. Landing one is not as simple as enlisting! You could do so and find yourself not awarded a pilot slot. To find out all about being a military pilot, go to the forums at Military.com. Here is a link to the Air Force folder- http://forums.military.com/groupee/forums/a/frm/f/217194732
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You need to be good at your studies that's for sure.In particular at mathematics.When you graduate from your school you can study aerospace engineering at engineering college.A lot of engineering schools offer it in Australia.That's one of the ways.Or you can study physics and follow up with a post graduate degree with specialization in Astronomy.It is important to understand that only astronomers don't become astronauts.People from military,\nbiologists,\nchemists,\nphysicists,\nengineers,\nmeteorologists,\ngeologists\n all have been to space.The environment in space is particularly suitable for ceratin experiments and is important to many branches of science.\nSo studying astronomy is one of the ways and not the only way.
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I agree with Sophalas:  If you can get pilot training in the military, that will give you a place at the front of the line for commercial pilot jobs.
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If you don't want to study, then you do not want to be a pilot. There is an enromous amount of study involved in becoming a pilot and continually there after. Airline captains are also required to go back to school twice a year and take proficiency exams and simulator evaluations. If they fail, they can lose their job.
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You want to fly planes in the AF or Navy....? \nYou have to be very smart and at least have a 4 yr college degree, no way around that. Even then it's VERY competitive to be a pilot. \nIn short, you can fly helicopters in the Army w/ an AA degree, but again you have to be very smart. Getting a GED leads me to belive the AA or even BA would be difficult for you. You're best might be a two year enlistment w/ one of the branches, use the GI Bill and get as much college out of the way. If you're good at college? Do the 4 yr degree and if not...do the AA. \nIf being a piolt is your goal, you need to be more motivated and focused then you have been your whole life, for the rest of your life. \nsee recruiters\ngood luck
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astronauts (the one that really flies the spaceships) are usually the best pilots in america.  and the military has the best pilots.  go to air force and study/specialize in engineering.
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The best way is via the Air Force Academy - they get as many pilot training slots as they need for their graduates.  Next is via any Air Force ROTC program offered by many colleges and universities. Graduating from college and receiving a commission via ROTC is not a guarantee of acceptance into flight training. Enlisting in the Air Force (enlisting means as an E-1) is a long road.  First you must be selected by the Air Force for entry into an undergragduate program at a college or university and graduate.  Normally this approach (USAF funding of Enlisted college degree programs)is used by the USAF to get officers into fields where they have shortages - normally technical -not flight training. Basic requirements are a college degree and ability to pass the flight physical which for a young person is usually not a problem.  Uncorrected 20-20 vision is a requirement for entry into flight training. Glasses/contacts are allowed AFTER flight training.
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You don't join the military and just become a pilot.  If you have yet to graduate from high school or have done really well with it you can get into the ROTC program and go to school then be commisioned as an officer.  You could also enlist and then go to school while serving in another career--after you get your degree you can apply to officers training school.  (OTS)  There are several ways in which to get scholarships to become an officer either through enlistment or ROTC.  Your best bet is contacting a recruiter.
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The percentage of commercial pilots who were military is not as high as answerer 1 states.  There are many flight schools in the USA. Pick up a FLYING magazine to get an idea of what is out there. Look at your local flight school and see if they have packages.  There are some cheaper flight schools in Oklahoma, that is where I trained for part of mine. Universities will suck you dry of $.  Find an accelerated, affordable, guaranteed program for a fixed price regardless of how many hours it takes. They will get you through quicker when their meter is running instead of running up your meter.  Do the training in chunks if you can't afford all of it. Get $3,000 cash and approach a flight school with a lump sum. Get things in writing. Finish your private, then move on to the Instrument. Build some time, get your commercial and get your CFI certificate as soon as possible. Flight instruction is the best way to build your time, your knowledge and your competency. You might try www.cfischool.com
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Become a what? Did you mean pilot?...
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If he wants to apply for a Japanese citizenship first.  Here in the US an immigrant, legal immigrant, can join the US military without being a US citizen.  I was led to believe that it is so as long as the non-citizen declares his intentions to become one although I have known non US citizens who served in the US military and got out of the service without getting US citizenship.
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CareerAge - Commercial Pilot\n\nIntroduction\n\nThe aviation industry in India has two distinct sector: Commercial and Military. Commercial aviation includes passenger airlines and cargo planes, international air services, air taxi and charter operations being major function. Military aviation includes the Indian Air Force and the aviation arms of the Navy and Army. The Commercial airlines have typical Organisational structure.This includes airlines operations, miantenance marketing and finance divisions.The job of pilot comes under the airlines operation division. This profession, comprising of Captain and Co-pilots constitutes the highly rated and one of the most adventurous career.Its a specialised job and requires intensive training. This profession demands a lot of time, dedication, patience, sacrifice.\n\nNature of Work\n\nPilots fly aircrafts on long and short flights. One hour before take-off pilots check pre-flight plans. These includes the route to be taken and height maintained and also include meteorological information. Pilots have to do complex calculations of take-off and landing and they have to work out the fuel needed for distance to be travelled and height and weight to be maintained.They check equipments and insturment and do briefing to the flight crew.Onflight-pilots have to interpret the data on instrument and control. The most difficult part for a pilot job is Landing and Take-off.Pilots maintains contact with air traffic controls and cabin crew through-out the flight. They also speak at intervals to passengers, giving them information over the public address system on speed and height,details of ground areas they are flying over.duties are shared usually with one co-pilot, After Landing the aircraft is taxied to its final position and engines are shut down by pilots. later they prepare a flight report, noting any problems or instrument difficulties.\n\nPersonality\n\nPilot is a profession of discipline, patience, responsibility, punctuality, commitment and dedication. The job requires a lot of hard work, stamina, alertness of mind, adaptability to follow difficult time schedules, ability to think in crisis, good team spirit etc. Apart from possessing these qualities, the persons willing to take up this as profession, should be calm, pleasant, compassionate, understanding and technically sound.\n\nProfessional Courses\n\n   1. Student Pilot Licence(SPL)This is an examination conducted by flying clubs in every State and covers papers in Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation Air Technical. It is a theory exam.\n      Eligibility-age of 16 years minimum and pass in class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee of Rs.10,000 is required.\n      Selection-Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month, candidates go through a medical test. Air Force Central Medical Establishment(AFCME),Subroto Park,New Delhi and Institute of Aviation Medicine(IAM), Vimanpura Bangalore, are the final authorities for medical fitness.After medical clearance the candidate gets the SPL.Candidates are also required to pass the Pilot Aptitude Test.\n   2. Private pilot licence-practical training After getting the SPL the candidate accompanied by the flying instructor proceeds for initial flying training.this is a dual flight, where the instructor or trianer accompanies the learner to teach him the practical aspect of flying. Then the candidate gets his first independent flight normally after about 15 Hour of dual flying . This includes cross country flying. A total of 60 Hours of flying is needed of which 20 hour minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross country.\n      Theory Exam-There is a thory examination also, the subjects are: Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Aircraft Engines, Seamanship.\n      Eligibility : 10+2 and medical fitness certificate from AFCME OR IAM.The age requirement is 17 Years.\n      Fe
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The best thing to do is ask the Air Force Recruiter. His job is to get people into the service, and if you have no chance of passing the entrance requirements, then he won't want to spend his time courting you and your parents, and will tell you straight up.