Powered Flight
The winter weather in Colorado is always unpredictable, but predictable that winds will kick up or a snow storm will roll in. This winter has been no different. But we were fortunate to be able to get out to Davis Airfield the last week and a half and capture some of this Powered Flight session.
The 557th Flying Training Squadron provides exposure to an operational Air Force flying squadron through the Powered Flight Program and gives the opportunity to possibly solo a light, general aviation aircraft.
Cadets are normally enrolled in AM-420 during their second or first-class year. Cadets who complete AM-420 are eligible to wear Cadet Flight Wings. The class is intended to motivate cadets to commit to serving as a rated officer.
Powered Flight is a capstone course that serves as a culmination of a cadet’s aviation education. Lessons in Air Force heritage and principles of engineering are applied in real-life scenarios during nine flights in a single engine propeller driven aircraft. The training includes ground and flight instruction using T-53s (Cirrus SR20), military instructors provide a basic introduction to Air Force pilot training and the experience of powered flight. The training includes ground and flight instruction under an Air Education and Training Command (AETC) flying syllabus.
To view the rest of the pictures from our coverage, go to; Galleries > Airmanship > Powered Flight. Set your photo order Oldest to Newest. Select your start page or click the link below.
Powered Flight M Day pg. 112-131 M Day
Powered Flight T Day Pg. 131-148 T Day