There have been a lot of questions around UPT and changes with the syllabus and pipeline; and now the addition of IPT to supplement the AF issues. Here is an article published yesterday citing some findings and what the outlook is for IPT integration into…

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Air Force partners with academia, industry to test future pilot production model

AETC has partnered with the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation to test a new Initial Pilot Training model that enables students to earn essential certifications such as a private pilot’s

This post is strictly informational and no way a pitch. I enlisted out of high school with the intent of hopefully getting to become a fighter pilot. Thankfully hard work and doors opening paid off! For those interested in enlisting you could obtain a bonus up to $75,000. Also if you haven’t completed school yet most states will pay college…

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Good ND game day BogiDope! Here is a video from Ukraine of a Ukrainian Frogfoot running in low, pooping to attack, and egressing. Pretty crazy how these are old school tactics in a new school world!

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Pretty cool article about how Ukraine is utilizing the Viper and when Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine.

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Ukrainian F-16 pilot sets record for shooting down missiles in one flight

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It is very frustrating to always hear how congress, people in government, and some citizens criticize the budget of the DOD and especially programs like the F-35. Discussions like cutting the program or other programs is always a topic from those who have never flown in combat or seen into today’s near peer adversaries. This article shows that…

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Has China’s Secret H-20 Stealth Bomber Broken Cover?

If new internet imagery is authentic, China is flying a new, large aircraft which may be its long-in-development H-20 stealth bomber.

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As many people know the A-10 is heading to the bone yard, multiple units have started the transition to other platforms or missions. This article is a worthy read for anyone still holding out hope to fly. We’ll see what happens to the Hog under the new…

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Air Force Sent More A-10s to the Boneyard in 2024, But It Continues to Use the Aircraft Overseas

The hefty 57-foot, 6-inch wingspan close-support aircraft known as the "Warthog" has been in service since the 1970s, and was used in Iraq and Afghanistan.