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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.
No prior experience before the Air Force Academy. Gliders, approximately 5 hours, and T-41,
approximately 21 hours, while at the academy.

Sharing your experiences/thoughts. Please use this section to share any experiences or
thoughts on this topic from your experiences, the experiences of others, etc. that you feel are
relevant to the of the experience of black student pilots in Air Force pilot training.
PREPARE YOURSELF! Know the environment you are about to enter. I know I worked as hard
and harder as my classmates. I asked a million questions to IPs and fellow students... how
maneuvers are graded, what are some tips to flying certain maneuvers, what will be an

emphasis on upcoming tests, how to chair-fly, how much to chair-fly, ask IPs exactly what do I
need to focus on before next event, etc. Take an ACTIVE role as manager of your own training!
Hopefully, this will help to negate the effects of any bias one may encounter.

What year did you complete your training and at what location?
Columbus AFB, MS 1985.

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

Been with airlines since 1998. I have met very few civilian trained black airline pilots. Most of
the black airline pilots I have met have been militarily trained.