U.S. Air Force Turns to Aviation Training Devices Amid T-1A Divesting

More than 200 immersive training devices have been delivered throughout the pilot training system, according to the Air Force.

Kimberly Johnson

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 04:33 PM ET

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A T-1A Jayhawk flies over downtown San Antonio. The aircraft is assigned to the 99th Flying Training Squadron at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Russell Hopkinson)

Key Takeaways:

The U.S. Air Force is integrating hundreds of immersive training devices (ITDs), including Redbird Flight's Mixed-Reality systems, into its pilot training program.
This initiative is a strategic move to prepare for the divestment of the aging T-1A Jayhawk training aircraft fleet, which will begin soon and conclude by Fiscal 2025 due to significant modernization costs.
These advanced ITDs provide a full spectrum of simulation capabilities, enabling pilots to physically and visually interact with flight controls in a virtual environment, thereby enhancing training efficiency and complementing live flight.

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The U.S. Air Force has integrated hundreds of immersive training devices that allow physical and visual interaction with flight controls and avionics into its pilot training system as it prepares to divest its fleet of aging T-1A Jayhawk training aircraft.

More than 200 immersive training devices (ITDs) have been delivered throughout the Air Force pilot training system, according to an Air Force Air Education and Training Command spokesperson.