<p>Alright, I’ve been doing some research, and here’s what I’ve come up with thus far. Some of it might be a rehash of what others have said, but I’ve included everything for everyone’s convenience.</p>
<p>“During your Four-Degree (freshman) year, you will receive a preliminary eye examination. This will let you know whether or not you are potentially pilot qualified (PPQ) in an area where most people fail their flight physicals. If you are selected, you may be chosen to receive PRK surgery for your eyes, which will occur through the USAF during your Three-Degree (sophomore) year…During your Two-Degree (junior) year, you will receive your official graduation flight physical. This physical will determine whether or not you will be eligible for a pilot slot. If you fail your flight physical, there are two basic options: 1) You can have additional tests done and file for a waiver, or 2) You can apply to cross-commission into the Navy or Marine Corps…Usually, most USAFA cadets who are medically qualified and want to go to UPT get a pilot slot. Classes are usually approximately 950 Cadets, and there are usually approximately 530 pilot slots for each class (537 for the class of 2005).”</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.wantscheck.com/PilotSlotResources/USAFAPilotSlot/tabid/65/Default.aspx[/url]”>http://www.wantscheck.com/PilotSlotResources/USAFAPilotSlot/tabid/65/Default.aspx</a></p>
<p>The following contradicts what Z-Man 07 says, which could mean that the info is old or incorrect, but I included it anyway because it’s from an AFROTC website.</p>
<p>"Interested in flying? Below are some general qualifications…</p>
<p>Pilot
* Vision
o Normal color vision
o Distant vision - pilots, uncorrected to 20/70
o Near vision - pilots, uncorrected to 20/20
o Meet refraction, accommodation and astigmatism requirements
o Corrective eye surgery could be a disqualifier"</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.csus.edu/afrotc/pilot.html[/url]”>http://www.csus.edu/afrotc/pilot.html</a></p>
<p>Those were the best I could find. I tried AcademyAdmissions.com, but info in this area is incredibly sparse. I’m more concerned with getting a commission than with going to UFT right now, but can anyone else confirm Z-Man’s statement about flying with glasses/contacts? I cannot find a definite answer.</p>