That is right, cadets receive actual instruction in ground school and flight in non-powered gliders. The program exposes cadets to flying and to AF flying operations. There are eligibility requirements including physical fitness and weight. Training is held for 2 weeks at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the Air Force covers airfare, hotel, and some food expenses. This great program exposes cadets to combat, aircrew, survival and evasion training in a realistic environment.
Training is physically and mentally demanding.
Due to security clearance reasons, this program is limited to contract cadets only. Program lasts 20 days and occurs near the USAF Academy in Colorado. Look no further as the Air Force has an exclusive program that introduces cadets who are interested in becoming Air Force medical doctors to military medicine. Primarily for Pre-Health scholarship recipients, other cadets contemplating a career in military medicine may volunteer. The Air Force covers airfare, hotel, and some food expenses.