Spring 2022 Powered Flight
WebGuy was out last week and today capturing M and T day of Powered Flight for the newest class. It was a bit chilly in the mornings but otherwise the weather was good for flying!
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, go to GALLERIES > Airmanship > Powered Flight. Set photo order OLDEST to NEWEST. Select your start page or click on the link below.
***Photo order must be set OLDEST to NEWEST for the link to take you to the correct start page.
Spring Semester 2022 Powered Flight M Day pgs. 145 (top of page, 4th row) - 159 M Day
Spring Semester 2022 Powered Flight T Day pgs. 159 (bottom of page, 2nd to last row) - 168 T Day