Powered Flight
The weather has been a challenge this week wih gusty and turbulent winds and a nice cold front moved to keep things chilly in the morning. But thankfully we managed through several attempts to get most of this session of Powered Flight for M and T days.
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.
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Powered Flight Fall 2021 3rd session pgs. 118 (middle of page)-135 T Day
Powered Flight Fall 2021 3rd session pgs. 135 (2nd row top of page)-145 M Day