U can tell the guy on the right is prior enlisted. There's just no joy left in his body or face lol I felt that

@sammysainz5

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂👌🏼

"Wanna go aviation?" *whips out War & Peace size study material

Appreciate the time taken out to make these videos. You guys are saints!

Never understood why the military likes to make it hard to prepare for a test lol.

This video was actually pretty helpful. In the process of switching over right now, thanks!

Good info! It worked for me years ago (and had no internet back then). The concept is the same. Find everything you can and study it. Be more prepared than the next guy. The one extra item you learned may be the edge you need. Keep bringing your game up. I got a private pilot certificate, rotorcraft - helicopter, while waiting, was expensive, but built confidence. Also, be ready to take an empty slot at Fort Rucker. On any given day, be ready to go NOW! That open slot that just came open for whatever reason, may only come around one time for you. They called me, I had been currently a drilling member of the Guard. I had a full-time job. I dropped everything. Got the slot. Also, study up for your FAA Commercial Pilot, and Instrument Helicopter written test. Once you finish at Fort Rucker, you will have all the actual flight time to get your ticket with just the written test. Don't know how they do it now. Back then we paid a fee, and a bunch of us took the test one Saturday before we graduated.

A 4187 signed by your Company Commander is required for active duty personnel to take the SIFT at the installation education center. (CPT or higher. If a 1LT signs, Assumption of Command orders must be attached.) It verifies your GT score and whether its your initial or re-test. I have a 128 GT score and scored a 59 on the SIFT. I appreciate your help guys. I referenced your videos throughout the two months I prepared for this exam. I have no aviation background. I’m currently in the process of getting my packet together.

I’m about to get medically cleared and the next step is the SIFT. My asvab was a 78 and I BARELY studied. I’m going to print the FAA Handbook but I have 0 aviation experience. 😳 but I’m going for it. 💯

@aggressivesewerpipe6290

2 жыл бұрын

How’d it go

I watched these vids repeatedly until one day this past month I finally gathered up the courage to go to the recruiter and demand they allow me to prove I can be a chopper pilot!!

@greenbaggers5505

6 жыл бұрын

Monim AL keep us updated on your progress! We very much like to hear about success stories! Those of you who become Warrant Officers will quickly learn strength through information and through channels of information. We are just happy to help in whatever way we can!

@Aviationmonim

6 жыл бұрын

Took the Asvab at MEPS got a 95 and a 130 GT the next thing I gotta do is take a PFT due to childhood asthma. My future is up in the air until I pass the PFT but I think I got this. I would very much appreciate all the info I can get on mother rucker and WOFT so if you do have another way to get in touch please let me know.

I got a 60 on the SIFT. I'd love to see a video on the flight physical, because that's the next step apparently. Great video! Really helped me know what/how to study. Read the Helicopter Flight book!

@Traveler-gs1lc

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Sainsbury what is the title and author of the book?

@roadbrewreview5190

5 жыл бұрын

@@Traveler-gs1lc Aegis group: The Complete SIFT Study Guide. It has a picture of an Apache on the front

So helpful! Thanks again guys! I'm at the study phase now, so really glad for this inside view. And yes, Roxberry, I have 50 years experience and my chosen aircraft already in mind LOL

Awesome stuff guys really wish I would have had this before taking the SIFT. Good luck with the rest of flight school.

scored just about the mean today, not bad for an old Jarhead. Thanks guys, on to letters of recommendations.

@greenbaggers5505

7 жыл бұрын

somethingcool58 hell yeah man!!! really take your time with the LOR!

Would yall mind posting the links for those handbooks? I did a Google search and I found many books like them, some were pretty old too. Thank you for your time, I appreciate it.

I'm reenlisting prior service army into the Washington Army National Guard. The unit I'm going to I hear will give me all the tools and resources I need for success. Can you give me a link on the books and study guides? Would greatly appreciate it I want to be a aviator.

I have a question. Is the SIFT Math part similar to the ASVAB Math part?

Idk how often you guys check this but I’m just starting out in this whole process, looking to get the best amount of preparation as possible. I ordered the book you recommended in this video (rotarycraft flying handbook). Is this the only book I should be focusing on? Or should I get something else? Thank you so much for all these videos. Really helping out so far! Keep it up

@tylerle4199

2 жыл бұрын

This comment was 3 years ago. How do you Like being a warrant officer and what do you recommend to study for the sift

Hey guys awesome videos, I would like to add that Reservists in the Army need a DA form 4187 signed by your CO and a CAC card to even be taken in for a test. I would recommend not even scheduling ANYTHING until you have your 4187 back in possession. Unless your Command somehow notifies you that you will get it back on such and such a date (yeah right). Good luck everyone

@kylemerkle8456

7 жыл бұрын

hey jacob I'm in the reserves too, planning on switching to over to aviation warrant officer. how far along are you in the process?

@jacobsonye3677

7 жыл бұрын

Not too far into it yet. I just know that the 4187 takes some time to get approved. I'm being patient with it while it's pending approval. Like I said, no point in scheduling a test until you have the green light. I know it's an exciting process to initiate, but patience seems to be a virtue in this. Sorry for the late response. In the civilian world I have had to shift my attention for a bit. Hope I could help, man!

I went in super confident. Had three study guides each had 20 aviation questions I could answer 60/60 no problem. Went in took the sift which had about three of those questions and the rest were questions I had never heard. Got a 46, sucks cuz I was super confident and crushed the math section. Hidden figures was also borderline impossible, I got through maybe 20 of those question and had to guess on all but 3. Good luck guys

@stephen7125

3 жыл бұрын

I’m lost, the pilot exam has math also? Cause I only took the asvab and now I’m interested in pilot

Amazing information, I am seven year second class and your videos were more helpful the my NC1 was, my 1306 is in route. Would you recommend any published study guide for the sift despite the math errors.

@ViperB77

6 жыл бұрын

Or Kieno Thomas

So if I ETS'd 3, 4 years ago and have been a civilian since, I'm assuming re-upping for WOFT I'd be "Street to seat" and stuck taking the SIFT at MEPS?

I want to be a pilot but I'm worried about getting a moral etp. I at least gotta try to get it approved.

I scored a 50 on it in January, trying to be 64 pilot

I’ll be taking the SIFT this Friday (Oct 11th) if yall have any questions I’ll be happy to answer them after I take the test.

@elquacko7061

4 жыл бұрын

Just got 120 GT score about 3hrs ago😂.. what did you use to study because the only apps I can find are about the ASVAB??

@Lou.pm4

3 жыл бұрын

what did you use to study for the sift?

@PenguinGaming

3 жыл бұрын

How was it?

you should link the math vids and the study guides downloads in the description

All I have left for my packet is my sift test and letters. I have some good prior service guys lined up for my letters. I really believe this is what I'm supposed to do with my life. I got a 120 gt score on the asvab. How much more difficult is it than the asvab. Also what is the best score range for me to get as a civilian?

I have my private pilot license and the recruiter keeps saying to get a college degree? The SIFT would be cake and haven’t done the asvab yet and I have time as I’m only 21 but I just want to get meat in the seat and start flying. LORs I feel would be really tough to get as I was told to become a mechanic first and then get my LOR from the pilots themselves but I strictly want a pilot slot and don’t feel it’s necessary to become mechanic. Any tips?

Hey guys I go to take mine soon. If you do poorly on the aviation knowledge portion or the mechanical comprehension, will you fail the SIFT?

What's the average afqt and gt of the flight warrants in your unit?

What's the max age you can get waivers into Army flight school for? I discovered flying later in life and am thinking about it. I'm prior service, still in the reserves, 17 years in the Marine Corps, working on my private pilot cert now.

@greenbaggers5505

7 жыл бұрын

R Dan the waiver age is 32 or 33. They do exceptions but the army is really looking for investments once you complete flightschool ya know. I know that's probably not what you wanted to hear but I wouldn't say don't try.

I didn’t study for the asvab formally.. got an 88... the SIFT I am DEFINITELY going to study for

Quick question, I wear glasses but my eyesight is correctable to 20/20 . Would it be better to get corrective surgery before applying or wait until the MEPS?

@jeremyfinch03

4 жыл бұрын

kaylan hall Don’t do it! Being correctable is all that matters. Don’t risk a bad surgery.

@iPepy

4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Finch Well, corrective surgery is really safe. It’s a common misconception that things can go wrong but in the rare instances that the surgeon makes a mistake, they are usually correctable. No one has ever went blind from correctional eye surgery

@andyjacobs7010

4 жыл бұрын

@@iPepy It's also moreso that the Army is finicky with eye surgeries for pilots, just be sure to contact a specific recruiter/knowledgable person first.

Drop the link of the stuff you got in that binder

Is the SIFT something i take before joining up as in along side the asvab or is it something i take after picking an mos and bmt??

@greenbaggers5505

3 жыл бұрын

You’ll take it as part of a crossover if you are prior

Passed my SIFT today with a 48. I feel gross. It's a little disheartening since my GT score is a 124 and I have 4.0 GPA. I urge everyone to take this very seriously. It's like nothing I've ever taken that's for sure. At least I'm finally cleared for my Phase 1 now. Question! Is it better if your LOR is from someone higher in rank? Supposedly, there are only about 100 CW5s across the Army so everyone knows them and you can sort of ride their rep in a way? I've also been told to avoid an LOR from a CW3. Guidance is appreciated! You guys are extremely helpful, keep the videos coming!

@greenbaggers5505

7 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Kelley don't sweat it man! ya got the pass! And that alone is an accomplishment! I mean a CW5 would definitely help but by no means do you need one. just find a squared away senior Warrant Cw3 and up and just have quality LoRs across the board. and don't get discouraged. you got this.

@benjaminkelley184

7 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, yall replied! Thanks man! Hopefully I'll be right on yalls tails!

@Theguitarfreakguy101

6 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Kelley how was it?? I take mine soon and don't really understand the Aviation knowledge part. I feel I might not do well here. Any advice?

@codydelatorre4270

5 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get selected ?

I'm a junior in highschool and I'm looking at going into the WOFT program. I've had very good grades my whole life and go to a tough school. I'm on the smaller side but am fit and sure that I can get a high score on the fitness test. I also have somewhat of a background in aviation (my dad is a pilot and I've flown with him many times and have grown up in an aviation community). Just wondering what the chances are that I could get right into the WOFT program? What are the risks of doing this straight out of highschool? Will my age put me at a disadvantage? Thanks alot

@johnl9099

6 жыл бұрын

Bryan Bunt - I’m also in the process of applying for WOFT and from what I’ve gathered, talking to other flight warrants is that your age isn’t going to hinder you-but your experience will. A lot of people who apply are priors and have leadership experience. On the civilian side you’ve got guys who’ve been in college and have degrees and may also be managers and leaders in current civilian jobs. Don’t let it stop you though. I just think long term inexperience might set you back and that’s important to think about if you want to stay in the army for 20 years. Grades and scores will get you into flight school, life experience and leadership skills will help you keep this as a career. Hope this helps man. I still say go for it!

I understand the needs of the army, but can you choose which aircraft you specialize in? I want to do the Blackhawk-medevac

@rica3698

5 жыл бұрын

yes you can.

Gentlemen, thank you for your videos. Is it possible to ask you sone questions offline? SIFT passed, 300 pt score, AIT almost done and going into guard.

@jordanking5273

3 жыл бұрын

Can i contact you for information and advice regarding the SIFT?

@rodrigocortesofficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@jordanking5273 of course, Instagram= rodrigocortesofficial

What did both of you score for AFQT and GT ? Trying to get reference for my scores. Thanks! I appreciate the videos, you guys are doing the people going through this process a huge service.

@philpezze5695

4 жыл бұрын

Hey brother, just graduated army flight school in Oct 19. GT score was 130, ASVAB was 92. Not sure about the AFQT score, would have to do some more digging to figure it out. SIFT score was 71. Honestly from being in flight school, I heard students whose SIFT scores ranged from a 41 SIFT all the way up to a perfect score at 80. So basically the SIFT score doesn’t matter a ton, just as long as you pass. Don’t sweat it, still study and do your best to prepare for it and you’ll be fine. All the best.

@jakebaccetti2325

4 жыл бұрын

Took a month to study for the SIFT. Honestly could’ve studied harder but I came out with a fucking 41. My recruiter seems pleased because I passed but what are my odds with a barely passing score ?

@Lou.pm4

3 жыл бұрын

@@philpezze5695 what did you use to study for it?

Hey guys so I understand you both explains to get the “Rotorcraft flying handbook “. But I can only find the “Helicopter Flying Handbook” and both are FAA. Does it matter which one? Or should I be hard fixed on the Rotarcraft version?

@nataliewagner416

3 жыл бұрын

I looked up the publication date on all the options for the FAA hand book. This is the most recent one (FAA-H-8083-21B). Also the active and updated Army regulation for the “fundamentals of flight” is TC 3-04.4 found in APD.

Should i retake the ASVAB if i have a 111 GT score from when i was in the Marines?

@greenbaggers5505

6 жыл бұрын

kaitlin robinson 110 or better is all it takes, don’t worry about that, just get yourself ready for the SIFT. Get the SIFT score that will put you up over the top. Shoot for a 60.

Where can I find the most up to date version of the Fundamentals of flight: Army edition? Im looking online and I see different versions.

@bryanhays7756

7 жыл бұрын

Hey, I know this guy!

Did you have anyone in your class that was pass the age req.? I have been trying to get my Warrant for my entire time in the army. I missed the age by a couple years but have everything else.

@philpezze5695

4 жыл бұрын

Terrell, ya I just graduated army flight school in Oct of 19 and had a guy in our class who was 36. They are definitely accepting age waivers.

@jamesscott2894

3 жыл бұрын

@@philpezze5695 I'm turning 34 in a couple months and have been stressing over age waiver (cuz 34 is the max without waivers). Hopefully I can get a good SIFT and my local Natl Guard needs pilots and a waiver wont be too hard lol

Hi, I scored 69 on SIFT, but I have very bad vision. What is the uncorrected vision requirement for SIFT pilot? And can I commissioned and fly rather than warranted and fly?

@stephen7125

3 жыл бұрын

Can I contact you for more information on the sift?

I pretty much sucked at science and math, only had a HS diploma. I was prior enlisted and went to OCS. I did get into to the top of my OCS class and I graduated from flight school. Granted this was back in 1987-89. I'm gonna guess things have changed. My instructors were Wilbur and Orville Wright.

@hhds113

3 жыл бұрын

I find your story lacking some logic here. You say you ONLY have a HS diploma and then stated you went to OCS which you CANNOT go to OCS or even ROTC without at least a 2 year college degree to become a 2LT. To advance to becoming a 1LT and all the way up to General you have to have a 4 year degree.

@hhds113

3 жыл бұрын

@@nyctransittunnelrat5493 I had two friends who went through OCS and said you NEED at least an associates degree to get your 2LT butter bars and then in order to advance you need to have a 4 year degree. Never met ANY officers when I was in the Army that did not have any kind of DEGREE. College Credits does NOT count. I had college credits and wasn't able to go there. You need a degree. Don't make this confusing to those who are about to go in thinking they can be a fully commissioned officer without a degree. And you might be interested in reading this then: officerassignments.com/become-a-commissioned-officer/

@nyctransittunnelrat5493

3 жыл бұрын

@@hhds113 I have an Associates Degree from Washington University. I only had a HS Diploma when I went thru OCS. My Assoc. degree was given to me about a year AFTER I graduated from OCS. Graduated Empire State Military Academy 7-28-1987. I do not have a 4 year degree at all. I do have my promotion orders to O3-E hanging on my wall along with a bunch of other stuff. You can believe whatever you want. I know exactly what I did and how I got there. Remember we are talking 33 years ago.

@hhds113

3 жыл бұрын

@@nyctransittunnelrat5493 And I was also talking about 17 years ago for me. They haven't changed that regulations since then. And it goes back to the Civil War days. Never heard anyone getting their 2 or 4 year degrees while attending OCS before. ROTC yes but not with OCS.

@nyctransittunnelrat5493

3 жыл бұрын

@@hhds113 Well.....now you've heard. As long as you were taking Army Correspondence Courses, they let you keep getting promoted. It showed that you were continuing your education. I used their system at the time and got everything I needed out of it. I wouldn't have made it past step #1 in todays . I didn't even know that I could get more money by showing that I was prior enlisted when I got promoted to 2LT. A West Point classmate told me about it and I went down to payroll and next check I was paid as 01-E. I don't know if they still have that available today.

How long did it take you to study for the SIFT before you felt like you were ready?

@TreySubieR6

5 жыл бұрын

You'll never "feel" ready. I studied about two months loosely and then hardcore for the last week and a half. I felt like I was bombing the SIFT the whole time I was there. Ended up scoring 73. Its nerve racking. Study and practice on the stuff you feel weak with.

@Lou.pm4

3 жыл бұрын

@@TreySubieR6 what did you use to study for the sift? Alsowhat did you use to study for the math portion of it?

@TreySubieR6

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lou.pm4 I used a book called The Complete SIFT Study Guide. And for the math that I didn't know, I watched relevant stuff on KZread from The Organic Chemisty Tutor

Hey guys. I'm a 5 year reservist - got a 115 on my GT. Looking to be a WO Aviator. What are my next steps? I've seen your videos but I'm not sure of the A-Z. First step is take the SIFT right?

@greenbaggers5505

7 жыл бұрын

Yes. However coming from the reserve is slightly foreign to me so I think you are going to still have to get the DD 368, because regardless you will need permission from your command to apply. Without it I do not think you will be able to test. Follow the video, and gather documents mentioned. Get it all together and go to the usarec, google it and go to the warrant officer recruiting tab, it will explain in detail. I am off to WOCS tomorrow, so I will be out of touch for 6-7 weeks but happy hunting to you all! Ill get back on here when I can.

@PrivateNeven

7 жыл бұрын

So I made an inquiry about WOCS and flight school. Reserves is off limits if you're more than 120 miles from a Reserve aviation unit. None in NYS. :(

@jacobsonye3677

7 жыл бұрын

Lick mychin Just in case you decide to keep going with it, Reserve guys like us need a DA Form 4187 signed by your Commanding Officer and a CAC card when you go to the test center.

@greenbaggers5505

7 жыл бұрын

I just talked to an Apache Pilot today who had that same issue. I will inquire further "lick mychin" and find out the way around it. Im sorry I didn't find out today for you but I have a lot of posts and questions that I am trying to answer and just didn't think to ask. As soon as I get more information I will pass it on.

"Spacial Appreciation" lol. I sure do appreciate those spaces. (Apperception is the word. The mental process by which a person makes sense of an idea by assimilating it to the body of ideas he or she already possesses) Had to comment. I'm that guy. Hate me. Thanks for the vids though.

What if I get out and need to take the sift?

Hey y’all just wanted to know my chances of getting into the program about two years ago I got into some trouble with the law and ended up getting a MIP and a possession of paraphernalia charge, I have done my probation and the charges are set to be expunged, I also took substance abuse counseling and haven’t used since, what are my chances of getting waivers and do I have a shot at getting SECRET clearance? Also just a what if, if I do happen to get a secret clearance will my charges still be taken into consideration during the board selections? I’m currently 19 and am in great physical shape, I also took a practice asvab and scored really well(don’t remember my exact score but it was well above average)

@schuylerwynn8329

5 жыл бұрын

Oh I also have my Associates degree does this give me a one up on highshool graduates I’m competing against?

@sammysainz5

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get in?

@UnionPacific1997

Жыл бұрын

How did that go

I'm in the army as an 11B. I have a 121GT and 50 on the sift. Would you be able to help with LORs?

@XxPatriots12xX

3 жыл бұрын

where are you stationed

@greymort8783

3 жыл бұрын

@@XxPatriots12xX Fort Campbell

@greymort8783

3 жыл бұрын

I'm taking my physical phase 1 physical right now. I passed the SF physical so I shouldn't have a problem.

@XxPatriots12xX

3 жыл бұрын

@@greymort8783 so I recommend going to the CAB there on post and find the senior warrant or evens the CWOB if you’re bold lol. Make sure your packet is complete before you go to them and have everything ready to show them this is what you want. Your sift score is good but I’ve seen ppl that got picked up with a 40. If you need help bro just let me know. We can exchange emails or whatever.

@greymort8783

3 жыл бұрын

@@XxPatriots12xX i could definitely use some help putting my packet together. especially with the resume.

I bought the rotorcraft flying handbook but it’s from the year 2000, looks just like yours so is it ok?

@greenbaggers5505

6 жыл бұрын

Trung Nguyen it should be fine. Memory serving me correctly, most of the reason you want to read that is for the concepts in aerodynamics, basic flight controls (cyclic, collective, anti-torque pedals, etc.) and some of the instruments and what they do. I read it from cover to cover and it was of huge benefit. I cannot check the edition that we used because I have since passed on my copy as study material for other potential candidates.

Where can I get the best book to study for the test .

@greenbaggers5505

5 жыл бұрын

Crossroad Baby check out Amazon. The one I used was made by “Accepted” and it literally just gets you used to seeing the types of questions that will be on the test. Study algebra and algebra 2, and read the FAA Rotary Handbook cover to cover. That’s what I did and I did well on the test.

Can you link Math Guy channel or his new channel. There are multiple channels

And if you bomb this, street to seat 255A or N. LOLOL!

Hi, I got a 69 SIFT and 128 GT but I have 20/400 uncorrected vision, corrected to 15/20 both eyes. If I submit 15A as my OCS 1st choice, do you think I can pass flight physical if I get my 1st slot choice? Or they will give me a PRK and let me go to flight school?

@callme_nezzy9731

3 жыл бұрын

HEY, NEED SOME INFO

@nathandrake5941

3 жыл бұрын

@@callme_nezzy9731 What do you mean?

@callme_nezzy9731

3 жыл бұрын

Cristiano Ronaldo you said you took the test recently I’m saying I would love some information on it

@nathandrake5941

3 жыл бұрын

@@callme_nezzy9731 What do you need my friend?

@callme_nezzy9731

3 жыл бұрын

Cristiano Ronaldo need a full run down of the test from your perspective what to look keenly on what took the most out of you etc

I take it in December

@bryantmiranda3908

4 жыл бұрын

How did you do?

I just took the SIFT! I made a Reddit post going into detail on each of the subjects. here's the link: www.reddit.com/r/Armyaviation/comments/dtmq68/just_took_the_sift_heres_what_you_gotta_know/

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Have you guys read our foundational documents?

@greenbaggers5505

3 ай бұрын

Meaning?

I'm not sure if you guys will see this but im trying to find my GT score. From what I've seen its WK + PC + AR, is that formula correct? I seen the guy with a 4.0GPA coming in with a 124 GT and here I am with a 1.94GPA (embarassing) with a what I believe a 151 GT. I know there is no correlation between the two nor am I trying to "brag" I was just wanting to make sure I have everything correct.

Can civilian apply on Warrant officer for pilot in the army?

@khaido5503

7 жыл бұрын

Do I need to have college degrees to become warrant officer?

@greenbaggers5505

7 жыл бұрын

Yes a civilian can apply, thats why they refer to it as the "street to seat" program. You will have to go through a recruiting station to have them help you apply.

@khaido5503

7 жыл бұрын

Do I have to start from the basic training then going to the WOCS? Or go straight to WOCS

Good information, but guys being laid back and being cool during a YT presentation, and looking downright bored is a difference. For example keep your paws from your jaws when you yaw. Stilllll 👍