Here’s what it takes to become an Air Force pilot: surviving 6 times gravity

As the countdown begins, the cockpit-shaped simulator spins faster, and the body sinks deeper into the seat as the force ...
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Inside the 20th Squadron, Italy’s Eurofighter Operational Conversion Unit

An exclusive look inside the Italian Air Force's Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit, where pilots are trained through ...
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Training the World’s F-35 Pilots: Inside the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke AFB

Brig. Gen. David Berkland discusses training philosophy, interoperability, simulation, and the continuing evolution of the F-35 mission. The 2026 Luke Days airshow packed the ramp with an impressive ...