July 1, 2020 What is P.I.T? Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Instructor pilots from every base across the U.S. learn from the most experienced instructors at Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
Feb. 3, 2020 Instructor pilots: Creating world-class aviators In the U.S., an Air Force instructor pilot’s job is to nurture the transition of a casual officer into becoming a world-class aviator; instructor pilots feed the fight directly and have a significant role, not only in the Air Force, but the Department of Defense as a whole.
Dec. 4, 2019 Team BLAZE welcomes Santa, celebrates holiday season Team BLAZE kicked off the holiday season with Santa’s T-1A Jayhawk arrival followed by a tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Oct. 30, 2019 T-1 paint scheme revealed, 43rd heritage brought to life The 14th Flying Training Wing unveiled four of its six heritage flagship aircraft during a ceremony at the Walker Center Oct. 25 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Aug. 17, 2018 GTR provides alternate location for T-1 operations, tests 48th FTS Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, has three runways, each with thousands of landings from airframes as small as a training aircraft or as large as a C-5 Super Galaxy.
April 15, 2018 The 48th FTS makes a ‘heavy’ impact on student pilots every day A high pitched whirring begins as three pilots prepare for their flight inside a T-1A Jayhawk on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Oct. 20, 2017 T-1 sim instructor serves over 50 years, has no end in sight The simple passion of aviation and love of the job has led Dale Hopkins down a 50-plus-year-long career, and it continues to keep him motivated to this day.
