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Expert Profile: Chris Lachance

Expertise: I can answer any questions about Air Force Pilot Training, and general USAF questions in particular. I am also an attendee of the Air Command and Staff College, as well as certified in Air Operation Center operations. I am a Senior Pilot, and a Major, in the USAF, with former ratings as aircraft commander in the C-9A and C-130, as well as Evaluator credentials in the T-37B. I am currently training to become an instructor in the T-6A Texan II.

Experience in the area
3000 hours of military aviation experience, 1000 hours of instructor/evaluator time in the T-37 Air Force Primary Jet Trainer. 2000 hours of medevac and tactical experience in the C-9A and C-130E airframes.

Education/Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in History from The Citadel in 1994
Pilot Training from Columbus AFB in the T-37 and T-38 in 1995
Squadron Officer's School in 2000
T-37B Pilot Instructor Training 2001
Combined Air Operations Center Course 2006
Air Command and Staff College in 2008
T-6A Pilot Instructor Training 2008

Awards and Honors
Instructor Pilot of the Year for 2003, Laughlin Air Force Base, TX.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 220
Knowledge	9.67 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.17 Excellent
Timeliness	9.00 Excellent
Politeness	9.50 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		21

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/02/08
10	10	10	10	08/18/08
8	5	4	7	04/14/08
10	10	10	10	02/21/08
10	10	10	10	12/19/07

User Comments

Thank you for the quick response.
(Tyson on 10/02/08)

it was cool
(nyarai on 04/14/08)

Thanks you were very helpful
(mitch on 02/21/08)

Thank you very much, Sir! It's getting close enough that I'm definitely starting to get excited for IFS (I think they changed it to Screening) a
(Cdt. Leibbrandt on 12/19/07)

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Recent Answers from Chris Lachance

2008-10-01 Pilot Entrance Requirements: Easy ones first--flight experience and degree help--a lot. If you have the experience you do and are in reasonable shape, the tests shouldn't be a problem. As far as the age thing goes, I really don't...

2008-08-31 ear pressurization issues a problem for fighter pilots?: In fact, the climbs and descents in military flying are much more aggressive than in commercial flight--so if you're having problems now, it would most likely be amplified in a fighter, or even a trainer...

2008-08-15 landing a plane in the bay: Laurie- I have to admit that I am not totally familiar with seaplane operations, but unless there is a regulation specifically prohibiting them from taking off an landing (safely) in the Bay my best...

2008-08-12 Air force pilot?: Hi Anthony- There's quite a bit that you can do right now to help yourself out, but keep in mind that as a high school sophomore you are a minimum of 7 years from arriving at Undergraduate Pilot Training...

2008-08-08 Pilot requirements: The physical requirements for Pilot Training are identical to the requirements to be in the Air Force. Like anything, though, the better shape you're in the better you will likely do. The studies you...