This paper provides background on the USAF RPA pilot certification and training pipeline for Group Ⅳ/Ⅴ UAS, contrasts the performance of three, differently trained and experienced, groups of RPA pilots in the Launch and Recovery course, and discusses observations from RPA Launch and Recovery ...
This paper provides background on the USAF RPA pilot certification and training pipeline for Group Ⅳ/Ⅴ UAS, contrasts the performance of three, differently trained and experienced, groups of RPA pilots in the Launch and Recovery course, and discusses observations from RPA Launch and Recovery ...
000 flight hours with zero accidents. “Top Aces’ core of experienced Aggressors look very forward to supporting the USAF at every level of the training pipeline,” said Top Aces president Russ Quinn, who is a 26-year USAF veteran and previous Aggressor pilot with more...
The U.S. Air Force is looking to industry to stand up a new F-16training program for international partners, as its own Viperpipeline is struggling to keep up with demand.The service on Nov. 9 issued a new request for informationfor an International F-16 Pilot Training Program, surveying...
Especially on the F-16, like with many of its aircraft, the Air Force is facing a trained pilot shortfall because of continued demands for operational flights in Afghanistan, and the service is facing two primary restrictions on speeding up the training pipeline, according to Lt. Gen. Herbert...