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US Navy pilots in training will now make their 1st carrier landing in an F/A-18 or F-35

Breaking from a tradition that is decades old, the US Navy has decided to change the way that its student pilots prove worthy of the 'Wings of Gold' that designate them as carrier-qualified aviators.

Carrier Qualifications Still Happening For A Few Navy Fighter Pilots In Training

E-2 pilots and foreign student pilots still need to do carrier qualifications, but huge changes to the naval aviation ...

Up To $280K: How The US Navy Is Trying To Keep Its Pilots On The Job

The US Navy is fighting a massive pilot exodus to commercial airlines with a $280,000 payout. Discover the strict catch ...
Detroit Free Press

Whiting Field event lets training pilots see future, 'get out into the sky'

In its 35th year, the NAS Whiting Field Fleet Fly-In plays a key role for flight students to prepare to make career decisions on what aircraft they would like to fly The base is an ideal location for ...