Solo complete! The U.S. Naval Academy Powered Flight Program is a rigorous three-week syllabus during which provisional 1/C (senior) naval and USMC aviation selects are screened for their ability to successfully complete an unassisted solo flight in the Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II aircraft. The curriculum consists of a thorough FAA ground school schedule to complement 10 under-instruction flight events and two check rides, with a 20-minute landing pattern solo as the final flight. After one’s fir

How are we supporting the future of U.S. Navy aviation training? Test pilot and former naval aviator, Tony “Brick” Wilson, shares how the TF-50N will prepare pilots for tomorrow’s challenges. ⬇️ Everything you need to know about the TF-50: https://lmt.co/3EpuNnd | Lockheed Martin

2.2K views · 12 reactions | Serena N. Wileman, a naval aviator from Sacramento, is being remembered after she was identified as one of two crew members from California who were killed in a jet crash near Mount Rainer in Washington. Commander Lyndsay P. Evans, a naval flight officer from Palmdale, was also killed in the crash. Wileman’s friend and mentor, Jill Meyer, spoke with CBS Sacramento about the 31-year-old’s inspiring career in the air. | Madisen Keavy | Facebook

42K views · 572 reactions | WATCH || A parade was held earlier this morning by the Gordon’s Bay Naval College along Beach Road to mark the opening for the Naval College Open Day. The day is open to families with lots of stalls and career advice, at the Old Harbour until 18:00 today. | DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette | Facebook