Helicopters with 2nd LT Grayson Trogdon

Join us as Grayson Trogdon, a second lieutenant in the United States Army, shares his inspiring journey to becoming a National Guard pilot. Growing up with a father in the National Guard, Grayson initially considered a career as a military police officer before finding his true calling in aviation. He discusses the challenges of flight school, the significance of mentorship, and the transition from flying the Lakota to the Apache helicopter. Tune in to hear about his experiences, the intricacies of military aviation, and valuable advice for aspiring aviators and those navigating military life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:14 Selecting Aviation as a Career
04:27 From Criminal Justice to Flight School
07:15 Preparing for Aviation
09:16 The Academic Challenges of Flight School
14:08 The Rewards of Becoming a Pilot
16:01 The Wait and Preparation for Flight School
20:09 The Academic Side of Becoming a Pilot
22:08 The Importance of Discipline and Study Habits
26:48 The Achievement of Becoming a Pilot
29:01 The Progression System in Flight School
32:31 Different Weapon Systems on the Apache
46:47 Types of Aircraft in the Military
49:07 Paths to Becoming an Aviator
54:23 The Minuteman Scholarship
56:41 Pros and Cons of Being a Warrant Officer
01:04:16 Marriage in the Military
01:06:00 Possibility of Seeing Action as an Apache Pilot

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