Navy Pilot Application Essay

First and foremost, I desire to be a part of the Naval Aviation community. My initial interest in the naval service came from two of my nearest neighbors who flew airplanes, one of them with the Canadian Snow Birds whose father served our country as a Marine Corps officer. In high School I was a member of the Young Eagles Program and took four flying lessons at Sonoma Skypark in Sonoma, CA .
Throughout my time at the Academy, I have looked up to many Naval Aviators. There is a special atmosphere within the community of which I want to be a part. I see Naval Aviation as an elite fighting force. It is a community in which I can visualize myself actively engaged and able to excel. My experience with the Aviation community during PROTRAMID reaffirmed my passion. Within the Aviation community I aspire to be a Navy Pilot. I would be proud one day to serve my country in this capacity. …show more content…
I am a member of VT-NA. I have completed ground school twice, once with VT-NA during the Academic year and again during the Powered Flight Program. During my 3/C summer, I earned my jump wings at Army Airborne School. I also completed the Powered Flight Program by soloing. During the Powered Flight Program, I unquestionably reaffirmed my desire to become a Navy Pilot as my first choice for a career in the Naval Service. The Powered Flight Program was one of the most challenging trainings I have had at the Academy. In addition it was undoubtable the most exciting and rewarding times of my life. I spent valuable time during Power Flight studying with friends who will become lifelong brothers and sisters in the Aviation community. I learned valuable lessons that will help me to excel in Flight