Understanding, and Preparing for, the Beast That is the FAA Academy

08/12/2025 42 min Temporada 2 Episodio 13
Understanding, and Preparing for, the Beast That is the FAA Academy

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In this episode, I talk about how you need to understand what the Academy is going to do to you while you are there.The Academy is going to stretch you, kick you, lift you up on amazing highs, and send you to unbelievable lows. And that is all before you even get close to your evals.One of the keys to succeeding at the Academy is knowing, and preparing for, what is coming. You need to know what to expect. you need to know the goals that the FAA haas for each and every one of you. If you know and understand their goals and the processes they will use to reach those goals, then you can deal with the INEVITABLE ups and downs that are going to happen while you are at the Academy. Those ups and downs are part of the process because they are the same ups and downs you will face for the rest of your career as a controller.So, start preparing yourself when you first get your date to go to OKC. Prepare yourself, mentally, emotionally, and physically for the Academy. If you do this ahead of your arrival to OKC, the probability that you will pass skyrockets!Once you get to the Academy, use your knowledge of the process to get you past the bad days that 100% of you WILL have. Understand that the bad days ARE part of the process. You will have to go through them to get to your goals!!Thank you all for listening!!If you have questions or comments, you can text me at 817-233-8199or email me at [email protected] .You can also get information about my coaching programs at sidebysideatc.com .Have a great week!!