>>29508338
Try being late and over budget.

>>29508338
This is a trick question, you don't get to fly it because it doesnt actually exist

>>29508338
Become a fighter pilot in the US or a partner nation.

>>29508338
What lewd acts is that space shuttle inflicting upon that poor defenseless plane?

Wouldn't you rather fly an A-10? I would.

>>29508338

USAF: commission with a pilot slot (or put in your packet for UPT as a senior 1st Lt/junior Captain), then do well enough in T-6's to get T-38's, then do well enough to get the the F-35. or if you go to ENJJPT, do well enough to get the F-35

USN/USMC: commission with a pilot slot, do well at API, do well in Primary, get selected for Jets, do well in Jets, go fly the F-35

>>29508844
Why

>>29508914
What about someone who's about to go in as enlisted?

>>29509005

OCS, same as above.

>>29508844
>AAA bait with higher loss rates than other fighters
I guess if you're suicidal.

>>29508914
They're probably going to push most new pilots in the fighter pipeline straight into the F-35 so they aren't hobbled by bad habits from old planes.

>>29508844
Only because the Kiowa was retired

>>29508338
why are those drones so big

>>29508338
If you defend it on 4chan/k, we'll let you take a picture next to it.

Step 1: cover yourself in glitzy perfumes and make up.

Step 2: put on a silver suit and stuffed bra full of lemons.

Step 3: go to an air force base with F-35.

Step 4: Tell them you are an F-35 and that your proof is hidden within your vast weapons bay. When they open your suit and see lemons you will be allowed into the base with a security detail to protect you.

Final Step: present your chinese communist party ID to an actual F-35, enjoy the ride.

>>29509005
You won't

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>>29510975
What makes you think a Global Hawk a small plane? It's a high altitude spy plane; it needs lots of fuel and space for electronic equipment.