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Just curious if anyone on this thread attended the Webinar with SIC & Tyler regarding current trends with UPT?
Would love to hear your thoughts.
D.J.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 8 months ago
And the UPT changes keep coming. Both Columbus and Pensacola are nearing 100% divestment of the T-1. The next event on the horizon looks like the T-7, even if it is delayed. What does that look like for a BD guy? MAF-centric training will still be sim heavy and eventual T-38 transition to the T-7.…
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451st Flying Training Squadron Celebrates T-1A Jayhawk, Final Assigned Jet Retires
End of an era as final Jayhawk departs Pensacola, marking shift to all-simulator training for Combat System Officers. The 451st Flying Training Squadron
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I’m with you – I’m very doubtful they’ll use the T-7 on the MAF side. Now that they’ve proven the viability of sims I don’t think they’ll go back.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 8 months ago
Say it with me: “Fox-3, hostile Viper”
Top Aces F-16A sporting a new Su-57 inspired paint scheme out of AZ. The advent of civilian contract adversary support is upon us, and is a huge leap forward in US tactical training. These companies have deep benches of experience, advanced systems, and expanding arsenals of aircraft. Lots of future…
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Let’s Take Another Look at the Top Aces F-16 Sporting a Russian Su-57 ‘Felon’ Paint Scheme
A recent mission of Top Aces’ F-16 N871TA provided another opportunity to see the jet’s striking Felon-inspired livery. As already reported in detail in
400+ applicants for Hill’s F-35 UPT board earlier this year. Check out @Rain ‘s latest episode where he interviews three members of the hiring board, including the board president.
You’ll get a unique inside look at what stood out (good and bad) during the application process (including rushing) and ultimately what led to selecting who they…
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Husky posted an update 8 months ago
The guard as a backup.
The airlines are boom and bust. And having the ANG to fall back on can be an important safety net. I nearly got furloughed during COVID and was thankful for a paycheck. The latest news out of Spirit is a reminder.
nypost.com
Spirit Airlines could soon go out of business — months after declaring bankruptcy
Fewer people are booking leisure trips and tough competition from other carriers are making it hard to hit the money targets, the airline said.
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I agree with Husky on this. I would like to “pile-on” to his comments and say that you never know where the aviation industry will go.
I have been fortunate enough to have both a Guard and Civilian Career. It has not always been easy, but I feel like the good outweighs the things that are tough.
I have had countless conversations with…
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Husky posted an update 8 months ago
Frankly, I’m surprised this doesn’t happen more frequently.
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F-15 Ride-Along Passenger Accidentally Ejects From The Jet While On The Ground
A wild video shows the aftermath of the ejection, with what appears to be the passenger crawling alongside the runway.
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Uhhh…that’s not cool! Hope they are OK?
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Husky posted an update 8 months ago
The gun!
Believe it or not, the gun is still a really important part of a fighter jet’s loadout. Why? For each advancement to detect, there’s one to hide and so there always the chance for a visual engagement. And, maybe with the exception of the EX, you don’t have a ton of missiles.
But air to ground is where the gun has thrived the last 20…
Crohn's Disease - the dream's dead right?
Hello members of this esteemed community.
A few months ago I posted about some health history being a potential preventative factor to me joining the reserves and trying the UPT route to fulfill my dream of flying in the Air Force.
Well, fast forward a few months and a hospital visit later, I’ve been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. I’ve done…
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New AFOQT Table Reading tool worth checking out…
We were recently introduced to the team at AFOQTPro.com. They created a new tool to help practice the Table Reading section, which affects your Pilot, CSO, and ABM scores.
They are trying to get some initial feedback, so if you sign up for their free account and then email them…
New AFOQT Table Reading tool worth checking out…
We were recently introduced to the team at AFOQTPro.com. They created a new tool to help practice the Table Reading section, which affects your Pilot, CSO, and ABM scores.
They are trying to get some initial feedback, so if you sign up for their free account and then email them…
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