The Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California needs a HU-16 Albatross, along with a
qualified flight instructor, for the U.S. Air Force
Test Pilot School (USAF TPS). The Air Force announced the contract on Friday. The anticipated
period of performance for the contract is Feb. 1, 2019 – Jan. 31,2024.
“The objective of this program is to
provide test pilot training in a
HU-16 Albatross for approximately 50 USAF TPS students and staff
members during 2-4 deployments per year," the Air Force said.
The Air Force Test Pilot School is where the Air Force's
top pilots, navigators, and engineers learn how to conduct flight
tests and generate the data needed to carry out test missions. An
HU-16 Albatross is sought to provide the unique experience of flying
a historic, multi-engine, water-landing capable aircraft.
Deployments will be conducted at
Edwards Air Force Base and typically occur in April and
October.
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