Naval Pilots

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Comment by Bert on April 4, 2024 at 11:59am

After four years forward deployed flying EA-18G Growlers off the US Ronald Reagan, LCDR (Select) Colin Howell will be spending 2024 flying with the US Navy Heritage Demonstration Team at US Air Shows - CAVU!!

Comment by Chris B. on April 26, 2019 at 8:53am

Congrats Bert!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on April 22, 2019 at 2:31pm

Congratulations Bert !

Comment by Bert on April 21, 2019 at 12:37pm

Congratulations to my son, Lt Colin Howell for completion of his training with VAQ-129 and his assignment to the fleet.EA18G%20GrowlerWhidbeyNAS2018.jpg

Comment by Chris B. on March 3, 2016 at 1:08pm

My son completed carrier quals 2/4/16.  He winged last Friday 2/26/16 in Meridian MS.  He is a United States Naval Aviator!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on July 23, 2014 at 7:23pm

Bravo Zulu !

Comment by Chris B. on July 23, 2014 at 6:57pm

First solo, about a month ago.

Comment by Chris B. on July 23, 2014 at 6:57pm

Comment by Chris B. on April 2, 2014 at 5:08pm

"I think you've lost your mind, LOL! You'll definitely have to share your experience here once it's over. I also apologize for seeing this group lacking activity and information. It's our fault we haven't spent more time in this area. But, our team will be more than glad to help change this with a little of your help.

Things such as, what does each new parent need to know when their child is becoming a Naval Pilot?"

Tough question.  The SNA's and SNFO's will be busy and under quite a bit of stress.  Be patient and supportive.  I pray for the safety of the training command.

"What is the timeline from boot camp, to schooling, and eventually Naval Pilot?"

For my son it will be  @ 10 years from day 1 at boot camp to wings (depending on platform selection: jets, helos, etc.).  He was enlisted for four years, went to undergraduate school for three years (via STA-21), now he will be in the Aviation pipeline for two to three years.

"What is this called you're doing?"

My son sent me the link to the you tube video.  I was not in the plane.  He was giving me an idea what his day at the office was going to be like.

My son's path to flight school was atypical.  The vast majority of students come from the Academy and NROTC programs.

"Does every pilots dad have this opportunity?"

No

"Any info you can provide so that we may better help the next Navy Dad that follows you would be much appreciated."

Enjoy the ride!  I pray my son is healthy and happy.

Comment by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on April 2, 2014 at 2:47pm

Chris,

I think you've lost your mind, LOL! You'll definitely have to share your experience here once it's over. I also apologize for seeing this group lacking activity and information. It's our fault we haven't spent more time in this area. But, our team will be more than glad to help change this with a little of your help.

Things such as, what does each new parent need to know when their child is becoming a Naval Pilot? What is the timeline from boot camp, to schooling, and eventually Naval Pilot? What is this called you're doing? Does every pilots dad have this opportunity? Any info you can provide so that we may better help the next Navy Dad that follows you would be much appreciated. 

Have a blast! and hope to see some great pics of you and your sons experience. Go Navy!

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