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Taiwan Officers Head To US For Viper Training: How Long Does It Take The USAF To Train Ally F-16 Pilots?

Taiwan Officers Head To US For Viper Training: How Long Does It Take The USAF To Train Ally F-16 Pilots?

Much ado has been made about the training of Ukraine's new F-16 pilots. Now we put the spotlight on Taiwan's F-16 traine...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Pituffik Space Base: What To Know About The Northernmost US Military Air Base

Pituffik Space Base: What To Know About The Northernmost US Military Air Base

Space Force Base Pittufik has a long and storied history dating back to the Cold War.

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
Four Horsemen: 99-Year-Old Legacy Pilot Looks Back At 1st USAF C-130 Demonstration Team

Four Horsemen: 99-Year-Old Legacy Pilot Looks Back At 1st USAF C-130 Demonstration Team

A 99-year-old legacy C-130 pilot reflected on his role in the first US Air Force C-130 Demonstration Team, known as the ...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Florida's MacDill Air Force Base Begins Partial Evacuation As New Storm Milton Follows Wake Of Hurricane Helene

Florida's MacDill Air Force Base Begins Partial Evacuation As New Storm Milton Follows Wake Of Hurricane Helene

The base has only just recovered from Helene.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
Top 5 Most Expensive US Military Aircraft Ever Developed

Top 5 Most Expensive US Military Aircraft Ever Developed

The technologically advanced aircraft cost hundreds of millions to manufacture.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
What Are The Oddest Aircraft To Land On A US Navy Aircraft Carrier?

What Are The Oddest Aircraft To Land On A US Navy Aircraft Carrier?

Several odd aircraft have landed on US Navy carriers over the decades, each with unique stories behind them.

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Top 5 Newest US Military Air Bases

Top 5 Newest US Military Air Bases

Even the newest US military air bases are surprisingly old - with the Space Force claiming some of the newest bases.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Longest Serving Woman 4-Star General Retires From US Air Force After 36 Years

Longest Serving Woman 4-Star General Retires From US Air Force After 36 Years

General Jacqueline Van Ovost, the first female head of TRANSCOM, has retired from the Air Force.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
What To Expect Inside The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum's New 'WWII In The Air' Gallery

What To Expect Inside The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum's New 'WWII In The Air' Gallery

The NASM is a must-see museum. The upcoming WWII In the Air Gallery will make it even more impressive.

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
What Is The Longest Serving US Military Aircraft?

What Is The Longest Serving US Military Aircraft?

Short answer: The C-130 Hercules, at age 70. We examine how and why the plane has stayed in the fight for so long.

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Can Any USAF Aircraft Perform A Cobra Maneuver?

Can Any USAF Aircraft Perform A Cobra Maneuver?

A closer look at an impressive maneuver.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
Explained: US Air Force Squadrons

Explained: US Air Force Squadrons

The US Air Force has at least 321,848 active duty personnel, all of whom are organized under a solid system.

Ahmad Helmy 1 year ago
5 Fast Facts On The USAF EF-111A Raven Electronic Attack Aircraft

5 Fast Facts On The USAF EF-111A Raven Electronic Attack Aircraft

While unarmed, the EF-111A Raven gave the US Air Force a fighter jet-based dedicated electronic warfare platform.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
US Air Force Test Pilot Clocks Over 10,000 Hours Flying C-130 At Eglin Air Force Base

US Air Force Test Pilot Clocks Over 10,000 Hours Flying C-130 At Eglin Air Force Base

Former US pilot, now Hercules civilian pilot, has become the first pilot to surpass 10,000 flight hours in the C-130.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
5 US Military Jets That China Copied To Make Its Own

5 US Military Jets That China Copied To Make Its Own

Discover the 5 US military jets that inspired China's top fighters, revealing key similarities and advancements!

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
5 Remarkable Facts About The 55 Year Old USAF C-5 Galaxy

5 Remarkable Facts About The 55 Year Old USAF C-5 Galaxy

For all of its faults, the C-5 Galaxy is still chugging after 55 years, Here are 5 remarkable facts about this venerable...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Edwards AFB: Where The US Air Force Trains Its Most Hard-Core Test Pilots

Edwards AFB: Where The US Air Force Trains Its Most Hard-Core Test Pilots

Edwards Air Force Base is where the most expert pilots train for the skies above the battlefield

Jacob Arnow 1 year ago
USAF SHARK Contract: Turning Fighter Jets & Drones Into Versatile Small Tankers

USAF SHARK Contract: Turning Fighter Jets & Drones Into Versatile Small Tankers

Enhanced in-flight fuel transfer technologies will extend the aircraft's range and capability. It will open up new possi...

Ahmad Helmy 1 year ago
Replacement Or Upgrade? The Fate Of The 5 Oldest US Military Aircraft Still Flying

Replacement Or Upgrade? The Fate Of The 5 Oldest US Military Aircraft Still Flying

The United States is still operating aircraft that first flew 70 years ago and plans to keep some of them operating for ...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Explained: Top Aces' Private Sector Adversary Squadrons

Explained: Top Aces' Private Sector Adversary Squadrons

Simple Flying had a conversation with Russ Quinn, President of Top Aces, about what Top Aces does to support allied air ...

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago