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One of the cooler C-17 videos out there…airdrop, air refueling, low level, short field landings…great demo of the Moose’s capabilities flown by USAF Reserve members of the 446th Airlift Wing!

The AETC production scorecard….as scored by the players.

This AFA discussion is probably the most robust conversation about what has been going on in the pilot production process. Its long and full of very polite talking but still informative.

Now….relize it’s the Generals grading their own work in a public setting so…standy for a spicy take…

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2024 Air, Space & Cyber—Pilot Shortage: A Chronic Problem - Air & Space Forces Association

Air Force and defense leaders shared valuable insights during the "Pilot Shortage: A Chronic Problem" panel at AFA's 2024 Air, Space & Cyber Conference.

Base, Gear, Stop Highway.

F-35 landing on a highway. I’m trying to imagine us shutting down the 101 so I can do some touch and go’s.

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3895003/us-air-force-f-35s-make-historic-first-on-highway-in-finland/

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US Air Force F-35s make historic first on highway in Finland

During an exercise, U.S. Air Force Airmen expanded on ACE capabilities by learning austere environment aircraft landing and takeoff operations and techniques from their Finnish counterparts.

Another T-7 slip. Frustrating, but another opportunity to earn some heritage points by flying the T-38.

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/01/16/t-7-trainer-production-delayed-again-as-air-force-boeing-adjust-plan/

defensenews.com

T-7 trainer production delayed again as Air Force, Boeing adjust plan

The T-7 program has been beset by design, testing and production issues that have caused its schedule to slip behind.