The T-1A Jayhawk is a medium-range, twin-engine jet trainer used in the advanced phase of specialized undergraduate pilot training for students selected to fly airlift or tanker aircraft. Read the full T-1A fact sheet.
The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seater designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, or JPPT, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots. Read the full T-6A fact sheet.
The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used by Air Education and Training Command for joint specialized undergraduate pilot training. Read the full T-38 fact sheet.
Vance's Training Timeline Summary
Timeline Summary as of Nov. 24
8th Flying Training Squadron.............- 0.9 days
33rd Flying Training Squadron..........+ 1.0 days
25th Flying Training Squadron...........- 0.3 days
32nd Flying Training Squadron.........+ 0.2 days
3rd Fighter Training Squadron......... + 3.3 days
Sorties last week
Scheduled......... 1344
Flown.................. 1129
Wings awarded at Vance
Since 1941, the total number of pilot wings awarded to military aviators at Vance AFB is 31,167.
Current as of Nov. 20, 2009
Inside JSUPT
This is a journal by 2nd Lt. Lynn Aird, Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-14, providing an inside look in JSUPT training at Vance. Read the journal here.