Good source of information on some of this stuff:http://www.collegeconfidential.com/cgi-bin/discus/show.cgi?8/2264

5'2''  You are not too short.

Heavies ROCK !

Well, first you need to work on your English skill.  The word is ''some'', not sum in the context of your sentence.  Grades and maturity are VERY important if you want to make it in this business.  All the best!

What is your age?  What have you done so far?  Realize that most Academies have over 10000 applicants each year and only select 1200-1300.  Most classes graduate between 800-900.  The competition is VERY stiff.  You must do VERY well in school, do well on the ACT/SATs, be involved in your school (gov't sports extra ...

The real answer is your sitting height for pilot training.  That's the height from your butt to the top of your head.  The reason is for the ejection seats.  So, if you have long legs and a short frame you'll be ok.

I've never been a Hornet fan Ken, but that's simply personal preference, I'll not discount the fact though, that the F/A-18 is good at what it does, I'll never deny it credit that's due. And while it's a moot point to compare the XL to the F/A-18E/F..the XL'll never be produced unless the JSF falls flat on it's V/Stol nozzle. But It's definitely ...

Please take a moment and share with everybody what is it exactly that inspired you to want to be a fighter pilot.What brought you to that decision? why do you want it so badly? Tell us your story

I was wondering if you guys had any information about the AIM-9X.  I've seen it mentioned in books but I don't have any real information about it.  I read that it is the US's response to the ASRAAM.  Is there just a bigger warhead or just a seeker head upgrade?Thanks

How much do you want for it?Can I return it for a refund if it's not fully functional?Dan (Honolulu, Hawaii)