r/Armyaviation

Let us know the best FBOs around Ft Rucker. Looking for good food or anything that you liked. Recommendations for students in Instruments.

KCEW has a great kitchen and meals only cost $1 (with fuel purchase)

79J (Andulusia) has buffet style breakfast and lunch

KDHN has catered Chick Fli A on Fridays (I think)

Been medically DQed for 5.3 years and just got stamped approved with all the documents saying the downing was wrong...does anyone have copies of the ALARACTs for AV Bonuses for FYs 23-25? Thanks!

So Im a dummy and never kept a personal logbook.

Does anyone know a website or resource where I can find what airfields I flew to? I need to make a logbook that follows FAAs standards.

I want to look back as far as 2020. Most of the resources rely on ADSB and dont show our military flights.

I’ll eventually need a clean logbook to apply for civilian jobs, Im transitioning to the fixed wing world.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. RIP Army Aviation, fly safe boys.

Yeah we all know the deal with Army AV is that shit sucks and go kick rocks blah blah blah (and I dont disagree). But where is the evidence that pilots in other services really have it that much better?

I do wonder how much of this negativity is self-reinforcing. Everyone hears that Army AV is worse than the Navy/AF, etc and just repeats it

I don't have a clue how many flight hours other services get or how their QoL really is, but I do know that from the outside, aircraft mishaps that stain Army AV isnt unique to the Army. Its just that fighter jets tend to have ejection seats so less people die.

So where is the hard stats and numbers that back up the claim that Army AV is objectively worse than the other services?

Active duty is on the struggle bus between hour cuts and ATI. What’s the vibe with the national guard?

Hello all inter-service Air Force guy here looking to get more insight.

BLUF: I want to be a helicopter pilot and ideally fly rescue/medevac missions (however not opposed to fix-wing or any other type of mission sets)

I recently just found out a couple weeks ago about the army WO aviation program and the fact that I can even apply as interservice... as the title suggests I'm looking to get some insight from both sides to try and determine which route would be the better opportunity.

I'm currently aircrew in the AF flying aeromedical evacuation (hence why I'm leaning towards rescue/medevac), 25 yo, E-5 w 6 yrs TIS. My original plan before finding out about the WO program was to finish out my school (@40 credits T-T) and apply for OTS at a chance for a rescue pilot slot, I feel I'd have a pretty high likelihood of getting accepted going this route as I currently have a 4.0 gpa, strong evaluation reports (one with a stratification), couple decs, great PT history, PME award (Levitow), slotted for flight instructor in my current job and following this trajectory, on track for flight evaluator in a couple years which I think would make me decently competitive.

I know with the WO route not having a completed degree wouldn't be a limiting factor as opposed to AF pilot so I could potentially be getting my foot in the door 2-3 years sooner. Additionally WO are SMEs so in theory I would be flying more because I wouldn't have to deal with the additional management/leadership roles you inevitably have to take as you make rank as E or O... however in doing research it seems like army aviators have a hard time actually flying and remaining proficient cuz that's not really the army's priority I guess. There's also the overall QoL dip from going blue to green but tbh I don't really care about that if it helps me get closer to my goal. The biggest thing that's kinda off putting to me is the flying piece (the whole reason I want to do the job in the first place) I don't imagine in the AF that would be an issue since 1. flying is kinda the whole premise of the branch and 2. rescue pilots are tier 2 assets supporting the PJ mission so not only would that mean more training for proficiency aka flying, would also actually probably be a better QoL outside of the mission cuz you're in the SW realm, haven't personally spoken to any rescue guys tho so can't say for sure.

I've already started talking to an army warrant recruiter and working getting a conditional release upon selection so I'm just waiting for that, also started studying for the sift in the meantime. I'm a don't put all your eggs in one basket kinda guy so still working towards both goals currently but would love to hear about your perspectives and experiences to try and gain some more insight as to if it would be better to 1. take the route that I could potentially get into years sooner but also potentially fly less? or 2. go the longer route but possibly be flying more/ potential better QoL.. what would you choose? & why? expectation management or just anything you'd have wished somebody told you!

If you made it to the end thanks & if you dropped a comment thanks ++

Single 2LT here, I'm considering moving on post (Allen Heights presumably) and I want to get an idea of your experience with your neighbors, housing quality, Corvias, etc. so I know what to expect.

Currently live in an apartment in Daleville. It's a good place with a really close commute, and the 600 ft2 is more than enough space for me (don't own much stuff/furniture). I also save a lot in rent. I just don't like the surrounding area and want to be somewhere with a better sense of community/safety. It'd also be nice to not have to worry about min-maxing my utility expenses.

Especially for those living without roommates, do you think it's worth the BAH? Was there anything you were surprised by, or anything you found out only after moving in?

Anyone in here street to seat? Specifically 153D? If so would you be willing to pm and talk?

Fuck. Not again.

Hey yall, before I get severe hate on “the other posts about 15p” I’m only asking for guidance on a few things from “recent graduates”. I enlisted as a spilt ops soldier in the national guard in 2025, graduated basic in 2025, and I’m leaving today for AIT, my questions are: what are the phone expectations at fort Rucker, how “strict” are the expectations and rules, and how long is it generally. Yes I’ve researched and researched but I’ve gotten mixed signals on all of these. Any guidance would be appreciated, thanks!

Howdy everyone, I've finally cleared all the hoops and will be signing a contract and enlisting soon; what should I be looking for on the contract itself? I'm joining an ARNG unit as a uh60 pilot, I'm being told I'm going to a 15 series AIT after basic and then straight to WOCS and flight school. Are all of the specific schools and dates going to be on the contract, or just the end result? Under what circumstances would I want to say 'hey something is missing on this contract'?

I'll take a double quarter pounder with extra pickles and some ice water, thanks

Ok so here's my story, I'm 31 years old and a CFI with about 250 hours. I am between joining the Marine Corps reserves and the Army reserves to be a pilot. My end goal is to be at an airline but I'm ok with taking a few years for training first. I've always wanted to be a Marine(I spoke to an OSO and can get an age waiver). But the appeal of flying for the army is also pulling me. The army training is twice as long as the Marine Corps which will delay the airlines but I'd be flying. I'm torn on what to do... HELP

Considering this as a next assignment. Anyone have any input in terms of QOL and/or flying situation? What does the average week look like for a WO/RLO? TIA