HE DID IT!!

Bryan passed his formation check ride....which means "see you later T-6's!" For those of you who are unfamiliar with Air Force lingo, I will try my best to give you a brief lecture of how Pilot Training works. (For those that do know what I am talking about, you may bypass this next paragraph.)

Pilot training is broken up into three phases. Phase 1 is academics. This is where they sit in class and learn about planes, weather, and a whole lot of math/science. Then Phase 2 is where they learn to fly in a plane called the T-6. They fly about everyday and have four checkrides divided amongst the six month time frame. They learn how to fly by reading their instruments, by looking at physical objects outside as markers, and to fly in a formation. When they complete all their checkrides they have a "track." This is when they find out what kind of plane they will fly next at pilot training...T-38 (fighters) in Del Rio, T-1 (heavies) in Del Rio, T-44(C-130) in Corpus Christi, or Helicopters in Ft. Rucker. When they find out, they then start Phase 3 where they go through another academic portion and then again with checkrides. This phase lasts about six months as well....I am just counting down the days.

I am so proud of Bryan. He is doing a fantastic job...just keep us in your prayers. Him to continuing to do well, and me to not go insane. His dad came out to visit us yesterday and his Mom is coming on Wednesday. What a great way to celebrate completing T-6s. I wish I could explain what a great accomplishment this is. But words don't do it justice, you really need to come out and experience the lifestyle!

We hope everyone has a great rest of the week, and feel free to have a drink on Bryan's expense!