Friday, June 11, 2010

Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot (more pictures)

Today, 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs released the following four additional shots as part of a series of news articles, photos and videos - all titled "Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot" and focused on 1st Lt. Dan Griffin, a pilot from the 358th Fighter Squadron:



From left: Capt. Sean Jones, 1st Lt. James Schmidt, Capt. Mike Dumas and 1st Lt. Dan Griffin, all pilots from the 358th Fighter Squadron, practice attaching night vision goggles to their helmets here June 9, 2010. As part of the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course curriculum, the pilots must learn to execute night flying missions using night vision goggles. They'll accomplish this over the next few weeks through six hours of academic classes, five hours in the A-10 full mission trainer, also known as a simulator, and eight flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res



1st Lt. Dan Griffin, a pilot from the 358th Fighter Squadron, tests the focus of his night vision goggles using the Hoffman 20/20 tester here June 9, 2010. The device enables the user to focus their goggles on infinity prior to a night flight. Lieutenant Griffin is a student in the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course and upon completion of this course he will be a fully qualified A-10C pilot. To learn more about his journey through the course, check out "Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot" at www.dm.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res



From left: Capt. Sean Jones, 1st Lt. James Schmidt, Capt. Mike Dumas, Capt. Patrick Chapman and 1st Lt. Dan Griffin, all pilots from the 358th Fighter Squadron, adjust the alignment of their night vision goggles here June 9, 2010. As part of the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course curriculum, the pilots must learn to execute night flying missions using night vision goggles. They'll accomplish this over the next few weeks through six hours of academic classes, five hours in the A-10 full mission trainer, also known as a simulator, and eight flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res



Bob Dionne, an A-10 instructor and former A-10 pilot, explains the different features of the new AN/AVS-10(v) night vision goggles at the 358th Fighter Squadron here June 9, 2010. As part of the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course curriculum, the pilots must learn to execute night flying missions using night vision goggles. They'll accomplish this over the next few weeks through six hours of academic classes, five hours in the A-10 full mission trainer, also known as a simulator, and eight flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res

Some days ago, 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs already released the following two additional shots:



1st Lts. Dan Griffin and Joshua Stallard, both pilots from the 358th Fighter Squadron, practice tactical check-ins inside an A-10 Cockpit Familiarization Trainer here May 24, 2010. The lieutenants are both students in the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course and upon completion of the course they will be fully qualified A-10C pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res



1st Lt. Dan Griffin, a pilot from the 358th Fighter Squadron, practices tactical check-ins inside an A-10 Cockpit Familiarization Trainer here May 24, 2010. Lieutenant Griffin is a student in the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course and upon completion of this course he will be a fully qualified A-10C pilot. To learn more about his journey through the course, check out "Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot" at www.dm.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res

See also:
Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot "Rite of Passage"
Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot "First Refueling"
Video: 1st Lt. Daniel Griffin fires the A-10 Gatling gun
Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot
Video: The Making of an A-10C Pilot (1st Edition)
Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot

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