What does it take to fly an f-22 raptor?

Question

by this i mean years of training,flight hours and other things that might lead to fliyng the raptor

I've liked fighters all my life and ive been thinking about joining the airforce to fly the f-22 but i dont want to go through all the officer training and education and not get to fly the raptor. I"ve researched this but i cant seem to find anything on it. Maybe you had better luck

Answer 1

The same type of training that goes into flying an F-16 Falcon, F-15 Strike Eagle, or even an A-10 Warthog.

Every Air Force pilot (since I think the Navy/Marines do not use F-22 Raptors) go through basic flight training, advanced flight training, basic and advanced air combat manuevors, etc, etc.

The Navy has their TopGun flight school and the US Air Force (where an F-22 pilot would be) has Red Flag.  Both use Aggressor Squadron's to antagonize and train pilots.

The F-22 like any other aircraft has bells and whistles that are unique to it.  Special training involved in controlling that aircraft's flight, weapons systems, navigation, etc must be given to pilots.  But the basics of flight and combat apply to all combat aircraft.

If you want to fly, go for it.  Only so many F-22's will be built and they haven't all been delivered to the Air Force yet.  Go join, become a pilot, but don't limit your self.  You may need to progress to the F-22 instead of starting off in one.  That is one amazing aircraft, as you know form your research, and they aren't going to let just anyone fly it.

Answer 2

A college education

Flight school

Officers rank

Nickname.

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and an attitude so superior that you think your farts smell like perfume.

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Answer 3

It takes a 1st Lieutenant's commission, pilot training, and F-22 training.  You can't be absolutely sure you will qualify for anything specific, but you can put in for it.  By the time you get there, the hot item may be something else.

You can ask your USAF recruiter.  They can tell you about the programs and what guarantees you can get, as well as the hoops you have to jump through.

Good luck!

PS: Your vision has to be correctable to 20/20; it doesn't have to be "perfect," whatever that is.

Answer 4

Becoming a fighter pilot is not an easy thing, I have two of them in my family. They dont particularly like it, its not always a good job. Fling can be very very boring, and you have follow a load of rules. Theyve taken the fun out of it.

Both of them wish they had just gone into civilians flying earlier because their experience as fighter pilots didnt transfer over  and they are flying with guys half their age.

Answer 5

Well you have to finish college and then you also have to make sure you have perfect vision(naturally).

Answer 6

aWell I just got out of the air force a few year ago and most pilots usually train for at least year and half before they get to fly solo. Also you will not be guaranteed to fly ANY plane unfortunately. You can request to fly fighter but there are many test you have to pass just to fly at all. There are height requirements( If you are over 6 foot 6" forget about flying a jet fighter, you need great vision, and you have to pass many tests just to have the chance. Then there is the issue of if you can actually handle the g-forces and the disorientation of flying a fighter jet. Pulling 9g forces is no picnic. Many people can't handle it. I pulled 7g in my flight and almost blacked out. I'm not telling you not to try. Just letting you know it will be very difficult and no guarantees. Good luck