COLUMBUS AFB, MS- Pilots from Mississippi and Alabama flew to Columbus Air Force Base for a FAASTeam seminar last Saturday. About 24 civilian aircraft descended on the military base. Weather and Flight Safety presentations highlighted the meeting.
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In addition to informational courses, participants had the opportunity to try their skill in the T-1 (Beech 400) or the Texan II simulator. A course scenario allowed you to depart McCarron, fly the strip at 200 AGL, climb, a max turn and back thru the strip. If successful then a touch and go at Nellis followed by a full stop back at McCarron.
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Pilots divided into three groups for a base tour in busses. RAPCON, Display area, the old SAC Ramp where B-52's of the 60's stood ready to launch, the simulator building and a close up look at the B1B bomber.
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A final departure and weather brief noted the departure window would be 30 minutes for 20 aircraft. What a great way to earn 5 Wings credits. -Fred Masterson contributed to this article.
In addition to informational courses, participants had the opportunity to try their skill in the T-1 (Beech 400) or the Texan II simulator. A course scenario allowed you to depart McCarron, fly the strip at 200 AGL, climb, a max turn and back thru the strip. If successful then a touch and go at Nellis followed by a full stop back at McCarron.
Pilots divided into three groups for a base tour in busses. RAPCON, Display area, the old SAC Ramp where B-52's of the 60's stood ready to launch, the simulator building and a close up look at the B1B bomber.
A final departure and weather brief noted the departure window would be 30 minutes for 20 aircraft. What a great way to earn 5 Wings credits. -Fred Masterson contributed to this article.