Flight Frame at NAS P'cola

[sgtdube]

I had recently heard from a Navy pilot that things were changing in the air field. What is the plane that we as newbies will be flying in school? And is there some type of flight simulator that ayone suggests for those with no experience will benefit from even to the slightest extent. I kno0w there is no real deal except flying, but I would like to at least learn some instrumentation.
Sgt Dube

 

[TheGreatWaldo]

It depends. Depends on where you go for primary (Vance, Whiting, or Corpus) and when you will be going through the pipeline. Vance has the T-6 and Whiting and Corpus will be flying the T-34 for a couple more years before getting the T-6. Look in the Primary forum and there are a few threads that will answer your question further. As far as sims go, you really don't need them. If you get an air contract and have no flight experience, you will do IFS which will give you about 25 hours in a plane. If you really want to get a sim, Microsoft Flight Sim 2004 was one I enjoyed.

Semper Fi

 

[sgtdube]

I was under the impression that everyone flys the T-6 at primary in P'cola. Is that false? So then what exact air frame do we fly then while we are there? I will not be comissioned for another year then off to TBS. BUt I guess I have to get through OCS seniors first. So where or what is Vance, Whiting, and Corpus? Are those the actual cities or are they short for flight squads at school? I am new to this so please don't think me as ignorant, but in this field I am.

 

[Fezz CB]

I was under the impression that everyone flys the T-6 at primary in P'cola. Is that false? So then what exact air frame do we fly then while we are there? I will not be comissioned for another year then off to TBS. BUt I guess I have to get through OCS seniors first. So where or what is Vance, Whiting, and Corpus? Are those the actual cities or are they short for flight squads at school? I am new to this so please don't think me as ignorant, but in this field I am.

The only ppl who fly T-6s at NAS P'cola are SNFOs (Student Naval Flight Officers aka "Backseaters") in Primary. SNAs (Student Naval Aviators) at Vance fly T-6s as well.

Vance AFB: https://www.vance.af.mil/

NAS Whiting Field: https://wwwcfs.cnet.navy.mil/naswf/index.cfm

NAS Corpus Christi: https://nascc.cnatra.navy.mil/

Remember, google search is your friend

 

[BlkPny]

SgtDube;

Check your PM

 

[S.O.B.]

I found Microsoft flight sim helped with instruments. If you are near an air field go to base ops and pick up an approach plate. You can go to whatever field is on the approach plate and learn some basic stuff. MS Flight Sim also has some tutorial type lessons that may help a little. Also if you know a pilot get him to show you how to navigate and shoot approaches. Of course this isn’t nearly as good as actually flying but it can’t hurt. Good luck!

 

[HighDimension]

What type of approach plates do military pilots use? I've been kinda curious about this!

 

[BigIron]

What type of approach plates do military pilots use? I've been kinda curious about this!

Dept of Defense (DOD) FLIP type. An example can be dowloaded off airnav.com. You can download any approach for any us airport there. pdf format.

 

[Gatordev]

I've been known to use a DOT product once or twice.

 

[KillerSnakes]

I do not have Microsoft Flight Sim 2004, but I googled T-34 and found there there is a software add on for the T-34C.

YUT!

 

[jamnww]

I do not have Microsoft Flight Sim 2004, but I googled T-34 and found there there is a software add on for the T-34C.

YUT!

If you are in the area stop in and check out the sim building on base and they should have copiesof MFS 2004 w/ the T34C add-on...

 

[KillerSnakes]

Over near Griffith Hall?

 

[Chubby]

I found Microsoft flight sim helped with instruments. If you are near an air field go to base ops and pick up an approach plate. You can go to whatever field is on the approach plate and learn some basic stuff. MS Flight Sim also has some tutorial type lessons that may help a little. Also if you know a pilot get him to show you how to navigate and shoot approaches. Of course this isn’t nearly as good as actually flying but it can’t hurt. Good luck!

RIOT Trainer helped me a bunch at the beginning of Instruments. It's nice to be able to visualize things such as holding entries, etc.

 

[jamnww]

Over near Griffith Hall?

Its the largest building next to the HT's (helo squadrons). Just go in there and ask around.

RIOT trainer is great for instrument work but has its limits...