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interaction. If the student displayed adequate knowledge, there would tend to be question and
answer sessions in an attempt to find a “knowledge” gap to exploit.

Describe/detail the flight training you had (if any) before Air Force flight training (ACE camps,

Young Eagles incentive flights, ground school, etc. and describe how it may have impacted
your success in Air Force flight training.

I was an Air Traffic Control Officer prior to pilot training, which allowed me to completely focus
on the flying versus having to also learn about airspace and radio calls etc.

What year did you complete your training and at what location?

2001, Vance Air Force Base

You are enjoying a successful career as a commercial airline pilot. How long have you been in
this career?

2 years

In your estimation, based on your observations/experiences, have black student pilots done
better in training for the airlines than in the military and if so why do you think that is?

It appears to be better; however, in my training class alone at PSA, I was the only Black pilot of
4 to complete the course.