U => CAP

I hooked another ride today. They put me on CAP. My old buddy CAP. I'm going to see the Aviation Psych Doc tomorrow. Maybe he has some gold nuggets of knowledge for me. Maybe not, but at least I will have tried it.

Flying was pretty awesome today. I got some instrument time today. We took off straight into the clouds and then broke up above them for the area work. Clouds below you is a great view!

FACTs, CAIs, NNTs, and Aviation Psych

Probably the last easy day for a while. We started out with a long lecture on aviation psychology from Dr. Pittner, who seems to be the kind of relaxed, calm personality you would want to run a Stress Management Program. He helps people get over airsickness too. Hopefully none of us require his services anytime soon.

Our second NNT (No Notice Test, that's not a real acronym, I just made it up) after that. Surprise! You have the survival test in 20 minutes, you should study for it. No big deal, we all passed.

Right before lunch we took the FACT, the Fighter Aircrew Conditioning Test, and all of us passed that too. I think everyone got outstanding (>200 out of possible 225). Most of us elected for 201s. It wasn't too tough. Just 5 different exercises on weight machines and 3 body weight exercises to make sure you're in shape enough to pull a few Gs.

After a long lunch, we met in the sim building to knock out the first couple intro CAIs (computer aided instruction). Easy enough, even though I was the last one, because the first computer I logged into was broke.

Tomorrow should be fun. We'll be in blues starting T-6 systems.