The schedule is still pretty lax, today all we had was our 3rd test (our first real test, I missed 1 of 47, which seems to be the average). Systems 1 covered flight controls, hydraulics (landing gear, flaps, brakes), intro to instruments, communication and navigation. It wasn't difficult material, but the amount was pretty good sized, I think I studied more for this one test than 97% of my classes, ya I know that doesn't say much, geography isn't known for its dense subject matter.
And it all started over again today with another test next Tuesday, someone made a funny comment as we left “study hard, someone over seas is studying hard to kill you” that made me laugh.
Cool things from last week: they fitted us for anti G-suits (they’re like tight fitting chaps with air pockets that expand when you pull Gs to help push blood back to your head). We also had our first simulator. We just played with switches and did some hands on application of what we had been learning about nav & comm. It wasn’t anything big, but it felt pretty cool sitting in the cockpit making sound effects in my head. – here’s a pic of my new glasses and my new haircut of choice - enjoy
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