mbraesicke
Ranger
I've done some searches, both on AW and google, and cant seem to find any good info. I've got a few questions that i'll go ahead and list to make it easier.
1)From what I've seen, the F-35 will be in service in 2012 (unless its pushed back to 2014 like some sources are saying). Assuming that it is in 2012, what year would SNA's start getting selected for f-35 training? Or would they transition currently winged jet guys whose a/c is getting replaced by the F-35?
2)Basically the same question for the P-8 Poseidon thats expected to be introduced in 2013. But more so, what happens to the P-3 guys that it replaces? Will they be trained for the P-8, even though the P-3 is powered by a completely different engine?
3) What training pipeline would the P-8 be in, i'd guess maritime but its jet powered. Are there jet powered aircraft in the maritime pipeline?
4) I'm assuming that for both aircraft the Navy will get a few trainers early on for each to start pumping out f 35/p 8 pilots so that they are ready when they buy the several hundred or so. Or maybe it will be a more gradual thing. Really not sure what to think.
Pretty sure I had a few more question, can't think of them now.
1)From what I've seen, the F-35 will be in service in 2012 (unless its pushed back to 2014 like some sources are saying). Assuming that it is in 2012, what year would SNA's start getting selected for f-35 training? Or would they transition currently winged jet guys whose a/c is getting replaced by the F-35?
2)Basically the same question for the P-8 Poseidon thats expected to be introduced in 2013. But more so, what happens to the P-3 guys that it replaces? Will they be trained for the P-8, even though the P-3 is powered by a completely different engine?
3) What training pipeline would the P-8 be in, i'd guess maritime but its jet powered. Are there jet powered aircraft in the maritime pipeline?
4) I'm assuming that for both aircraft the Navy will get a few trainers early on for each to start pumping out f 35/p 8 pilots so that they are ready when they buy the several hundred or so. Or maybe it will be a more gradual thing. Really not sure what to think.
Pretty sure I had a few more question, can't think of them now.