Now that my AFOQT is over and I qualified for a Pilot slot, I thought I would take the next step and take the TBAS test next and see how I do. My dream is still to be a Combat Rescue Officer, but I thought I may as well take this test now in case certain circumstances lead me to becoming a pilot instead.
The TBAS, or Test of Basic Aviation Skills is exactly what it sounds like. It's not a written test, but more of a physiological one. Back at our ROTC detachment, in the back of the classroom there is a single computer hooked up to some instruments. There is a joystick, rudder pedals and a Collective pitch lever, trying to simulate a real cockpit. Basically, it's a video game. Technically you're supposed to go into it not knowing anything about it, but everyone pretty much knows the basics. If you've ever played a flight simulator game, it's sort of like that from what I understand. My Captain actually told me to get ready for it I should play a bunch of first-person shooter games (The kind of homework everyone wishes for) on inverted joystick controls.
If I do well on that, I can almost guarantee a pilot slot if I want it. (It would be pretty cool to think being a Pilot is my fall-back). Anyway, this test probably won't be for a few more weeks. I'm just trying to think of things to write each week so I don't bore anyone just talking about workouts.
Unfortunately, there aren't really any pictures from the TBAS, considering it's supposed to be "secret."
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