Alternatives for Future Undergraduate Pilot Training,

Abstract

The Air Training Command was requested to develop and examine alternatives for replacement of the aging T-37 along with options which provide a more economically trained graduate. This study reports the results of that examination. Training requirements for UPT (Undergraduate Pilot Training) unchanged in the future, with the emphasis remaining on the acquisition of basic flying skills. A specialized pilot training system is required to effectively teach the 30 identified training requirements. Procurement of new aircraft is required to replace the T-37 and inaugurate specialized pilot training. T-38 fleet life can be extended ten years by conversion to a specialized UPT system. Acquisition and life cycle costs favor a three aircraft specialized UPT system; a primary aircraft replacement for the T-37, a new TTB (Tanker-Transport-Bomber) trainer, and use of the T-38 as a FAIR (Fighter-Attack-Interceptor-Reconnaissance) trainer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA053374

Entities

People

  • Steven G. Joseph

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Attrition
  • Capillary Electrophoresis
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Estimates
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Maintenance
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Refueling
  • Students
  • Training Aircraft
  • Turbofan Engines

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation