Polish training on the FA-50 has begun [NEWS DEFENCE24]
In recent days, training has begun for the first group of FA-50 pilots based on the Polish training system and national infrastructure - Defence24.pl has learned from a representative of the 23rd Tactical Air Base.
The training involves several pilots and is currently at a very early stage. At present, the pilots are learning about the aircraft’s construction. However, the entire type training process is to be carried out in Poland: first on simulators, which are already ready at the 23rd Tactical Air Base in a newly completed building, and then in the air using aircraft.
The training is to be conducted according to a new training system developed in Poland based on experience gained, Lt. Col. Marcin Boruta, deputy commander of the Technical Service Group and commander of the 23rd BLT Support Squadron, told Defence24.pl. This means that over the past two years, a Polish training system for this aircraft has been developed.
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In addition, as Defence24.pl has learned, a second group of FA-50 pilots, who flew to the Republic of Korea six months ago for training, recently made their first solo flights on this aircraft. These flights took place in Poland.
We also learned that there are currently two groups of Polish aviation technicians and engineers in the Republic of Korea who are inspecting Sidewinder missiles that are to be leased to Poland.
