Powered Flight Summer Session 1
It was beautiful warm weather this week in Colorado and Webguy took advantage of the nice weather and headed down to Davis Airfield to capture Powered Flight students during the first Summer 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.
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.
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.
To view photos got to GALLERIES > AIRMANSHIP (select 21-22 academic year at the top of the page> POWERED FLIGHT. Set photo order OLDEST to NEWEST. Select your start page (13-28) or click on the link below.