It looks like the T-7 is finally making its debut tentatively this December at Randolph AFB in San Antonio TX. Even with the first being delivered it is said to be a minimum of 2 years before any UPT pilots will be in the cockpit. With that being said, the members here on BD reading this now will most likely be some of the first individuals to see this at the formal course! It’s an informative read!

http://www.airforcetimes.com/air/2025/10/01/us-air-force-revamps-pilot-training-as-t-7-era-nears/

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US Air Force revamps pilot training as T-7 era nears

Air Education and Training Command is preparing to teach instructor pilots on the T-7 and revamping its flying syllabus for the fifth-gen trainer.