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In this article, the author shares his experience of being a Patrol Plane Commander (PPC) of a combat aircrew. It mentions that the air traffic control (ATC) had cleared the direct to Billings, Montana; and being on the last leg of the transit from 5th Fleet to Naval Air Station (NAS). It also mentions following along on the charts and updating the navigational aids (NAVAIDs) and picking a hazardous inflight weather advisory service (HIWAS) station.

The article examines how automation is eroding skills of air pilots. It mentions about the military aircraft P-8 that is chock full of the latest innovations to reduce two-pilot workload and avoid miscalculations that can result in at best a flight violation, and at worst a mishap. It also mentions that benefits of modern technology and intelligently employed automation allow aircrews to think more tactically.

The article focuses on several aspects of flying the military airplanes by air pilots. It mentions need for each crewmember to plan the entire flight as if flying alone; and looking at flight performance advisory system (FPAS) fuel on deck. It also mentions need to make all communication as clear as possible, whether it is internal or external to the cockpit.

The article focuses on the mission planning for a Growler Weapons and Tactics Program (GWTP) Level III Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD). It mentions that the lead felt confident, pushing into the threat and supporting the OCA players, with a good radar and multi-functional information distribution system (MIDS) situational awareness. It also mentions that F/A-18 and EA-18 crews know how sluggish a fully loaded aircraft is in the high 20s.

The article discusses that the 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, is undergoing a significant change in order to meet the needs of the Air Force by converting the wing from the tactical C-130 to the more strategic C-17 aircraft. It further states that the first C-17s are expected to arrive in June but will be maintained and operated at the 445th Airlift Wing, Ohio, until the Pittsburgh base is ready for them.

The article offers news briefs related to naval aviation as of March 1, 2018. Unmanned MQ-4C Triton aircraft will be arriving Guam to begin early operational capability (EOC). Initial operational test and evaluation of the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter will be started. The U.S. Navy has begun development of system to decoy jammers to fire in tandem with armed missiles.

The article focuses on association between Air Force Reserve and Air Mobility Command (AMC) of the U.S. Air Force, as of December 2016. It states that historical aspects of AMC as such as its previous name Military Airlift Command, and mentions that the aim of the association was to provide active duty by the aircraft, and the aircrews from the Reserve. It notes that Reserve or Air National Guard owns the aircraft.

The article presents profile of several air pilots including Tatiana Dickey who has identified a difficult to notice, significant crack in the main rotor yoke of an AH-1Z during a routine inspection under freezing temperatures. It mentions about Troy Grove, Matthew Rodriguez, Alexander Matthews, Steven Hunter and Steven Berger. It also mentions that Berger has determined the failure of nose wheel steering metering valve after a P-8A Poseidon aborted its takeoff.

The article offers information about how naval aviators extensively train and prepare for emergencies, particularly engine and propeller emergencies. However, in this particular incident, the crew experienced an engine failure for no apparent reason despite having a perfectly good aircraft before takeoff.

A comic strip related to maintenance of jacks for military aircrafts are presented.

The article presents a list of articles published in the different issues of the periodical on topics related to pointers on picking the right type and number when jacking is needed, Mechanics, aircraft jacks which are vital for maintenance on helicopter.

The article discusses Point Mugu for the first Boots-on-the-Ground (BoG) event held at Naval Base Ventura on March 7, 2018. Topics discussed include views of De Wolfe Miller, commander at Naval Air Forces, on the event, E-2C Hawkeye aircraft attached to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115, and long-term-down aircraft rebuilt by engineers.

The article focuses on Common Cargo Net demonstrated by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's (NAWCAD) cargo and special operations team on March 22, 2018. Topics discussed include sailors and marines trained on evacuating aircraft in event of ditching, crane used to dunk tank designed to replicate fuselage Modular Egress Training Simulator (METS), and views of Michele Hoefer, a cargo team engineer, on the same.

The article reports on establishment of operations center at Atlantic Test Ranges (ATR) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland which will pave way to expansion of flight testing and line, virtual and constructive (LVC) training capabilities. Topics include test cell for the unmanned carrier aircraft MQ-25A, air engineers to be held by the facility, and flight test of CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter.

The article reports that as the home of thousands of retired military aircraft, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona is known for having the largest aircraft boneyard in the world. The QF-16s are sent to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, where the 82nd Aerial Target Squadron uses them for live missile testing.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of being an air pilot with a mission of employing a live GBU-12 laser-guided bomb.

The article offers suggestions for using Zephyr Rescue Hoist Ground Support Equipment (RHGSE) for magnetically inspect military aircraft hoist cables. It mentions tips like storing the cable in an unstressed state to aid in removal, storage and replacement of the cable and performing a magnetic inspection of the cable. It provides information on inspection systems like Zephyr, hydraulic operated with inspection system.

The article offers information on the P-8A Poseidon aircraft assigned to the assigned to the VP-16 War Eagles which achieved initial operational capability on November 29, 2013. Topics discussed include the deployment of the Poseidon to the 7th Fleet area of operations of the U.S. Navy, the Snapdragon exercises involving the Poseidon in the Philippines Sea held from December 30, 2013 to January 1, 2014, and new capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

The article features the VFMA-121 Green Knights of the U.S. Marine Corps. It narrates the Green Knights' re-designation ceremony on November 20, 2012 when the squadron became the first operator of the F-25B Lightning II strike aircraft supplied by Lockheed Martin. The article also traces the Green Knights' lineage back to World War II when Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF) 121 was activated in June 1941 and reports about the squadron's transfer from Miramar, California toYuma, Arizona.

The article offers tips on correct packaging, shipment and storage of aircraft components to prevent damage or deterioration of parts during shipment or storage and avoid maintenance and repair cost. It states that NSN 5865-01-250-2422 container is the correct shipping container for shipping the ALQ-144A/C countermeasure set. It adds that all the historical data about the components should be included before shipping them.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of securing the Easyrider 41 aircraft into the hangar of the aircraft carrier USS Michael Murphy.

The article focuses on the first transatlantic flight of F-35A Lightning II aircraft (AL-1) arriving at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland from Cameri Air Base in Italy on February 5, 2016. Topics discussed include an overview of the AL-1 across the North Atlantic to the U.S., the development of the aircraft, and its readiness to begin a new process. INSET: F-35 Lightning II Fleet Exceeds 50,000 Flying.

The article offers news briefs on the U.S. Navy in 2009. Two MH-53E Sea Dragons conducted landing operations on Korea's amphibious assault ship Dokdo (LPH 6111) off the coast of Pohang. The Essex (LHD 2) has returned to Sasebo, Japan after it completed a four-month spring patrol. A pirate attack was disrupted by the Gettysburg (CG 64) with HSL-46 Det 9 in the Gulf of Aden.

The article features the U.S. Navy's oldest aviation squadron, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, which will be celebrating its 90th year in 2009. It states that VFA squadrons' many successful operations include the raid of the German forces in Norway, support for the Iwa Jima landing from Essex, England and the initial attacks on the terrorists in Kabul, Afghanistan. It also provides photographs of many of the VFA aircraft.

The article features the F-35 Lightning II aircraft of the U.S. Air Force developed by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics System. It states that the aircraft which is also referred to as Joint Strike Fighter is known for its aviation capabilities and technological advancements. F-35 combined test director Colonel Gary Cooper II expects that the aircraft will be operational by 2013 after the tested conducted by the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC).

The article reports on the programs of the U.S. Air Force to increase the efficiency of its aircraft to gain real savings. It states that Air Force chief scientist Dr. Werner Dahm headed a research on the three tools for increasing fuel efficiency which include more efficient engines, more aerodynamic shape and reducing airframe weight. It also states that this initiative ensure a more efficient aircraft operation and savings for the Air Force.

The article features the EA-18G Growler fighter plane in the U.S. which has fly-by-wire technology as well as updated computer aids for stand-off and escort radar jamming.

The article features several aircrafts of the U.S. Air Force. The B-29 Spirit has a multi-role heavy bomber with a high subsonic speed. The B-52H Stratofortress has heavy bomber having a speed of 650 miles per hour. The C-17A Globemaster III serves as a cargo and troop transport with a speed of 518 miles per hour.

The article compares the training continuum, communications equipment and culture of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RASigs) with the U.S. Signal Corps focusing on the active RASigs component. The structure of RASigs, it says, include one and three Combat Signals Regiments, Seven Signals Regiments for electronic warfare and Two Signals Squadrons equivalent to a U.S. heavy Signal company. It also notes the RASigs training on signal courses and equipment requirements.

The article provides updates on developments concerning the U.S. Navy. The Naval Aviation News garnered First Place during the 2007 CHINFO Merit Awards competition. VFA-213 XO Commander Walt Slaughter has completed his 1,000th carrier landing dated July 23, 2008. The Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) has departed NS Norfolk, Virginia on July 18, 2008 with CVW-8 and the French navy.

The article describes the overall performance of the airlifter community of the U.S. Air Force in 2007.

The article examines the use of an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft on the U.S. Air Force 965th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron's mission to track down drug trafficking and smuggling in Manta, Ecuador. Once a target or a suspicious vessel is detected, the AWACS then gathers information or direct the Navy Orion or Coast Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft for a closer look.

The article focuses on the design and construction of the F-22 Raptor jet fighter plane of the U.S. Air Force. Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Fesler explained how the control stick is located along the right side of the cockpit. It uses two Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbo fan engines, which include afterburners and two-dimensional thrust-vectoring nozzles. The Raptor carries six AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and two Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-9 Sidewinder missiles. INSET: A modern fighter for a modern era.

The article offers news briefs related to the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command. A combined flight crew from the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings at the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware has assumed ownership of the base's first C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Boeing Co. The 315th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base in North Carolina has partnered with Comcast Cable Television to produce a monthly news-talk television show.

The article reports on the deactivation of the Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332 on 30 March, 2007 in a ceremony at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina. It is stated that the Moonlighters' storied history includes taking the fight to the enemy flying SBD Dauntless dive bombers in WWII, F4U Corsairs in Korea, A-6A Intruders during the Vietnam War, and F/A-18D Hornets in the Balkans and Iraq.

The article discusses the history of the use of aircraft in the U.S. Forest Service. In 1919, the agency recognized the vital role that aircraft could do in protecting and managing forested areas. The Forest Service announced in June of that year that Army airplanes and captive balloons would soon be flying in the national forests. In 1927, the Army could no longer provide aircraft and pilots due to budget problems. In 1946, the first helicopter was used by the Forest Service and it became a major working tool on five Forest Service wildfires in 1947.

This article elaborates on some engine-related mishaps experienced by U.S. Air Force aircrafts for fiscal year 2006.

This article focuses on the mishaps and mishap rates experienced by the U.S. Air Force's bomber community for fiscal year 2006.

The article offers information on various aircraft and weapons of the U.S. Air Force. The A-10A, OA-10 Thunderbolt II is close for close air support and airborne forward control that features combined munition effects, Maverick missiles and laser-guided/electro-optically guided bombs. The B-52H Stratofortress is an unrefueled heavy bomber with nuclear weapons, while the AC-130H/U gunship has 20 millimeter (mm) vulcan cannons, 400 mm bofors cannon and 105 mm howitzer.

A personal narrative is presented which discusses the author's experience of addition to flight assigned Surface Search Coordination (SSC) in support of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group.

The article focuses on several factors to consider for a robust military flight. It mentions about analyzing the hazards and in consultation with the squadron and air wing leadership; and helicopter aircraft commander (HAC), Wesley Johnson, passing the diplomatic clearance number. It mentions about considering factors such as patient care, fuel state, weather, location of the carrier and aircraft degradations.

In this article, the author talks about controlling a Hawkeye Controlled Approach (HCA) and executing a "trap-cat-trap" in order to keep a junior pilot, and the Hawkeye Carrier Aircraft Plane Commander (CAPC) night current. It mentions that the Combat Information Center Officer (CICO) immediately reviewed the air plan to determine nearby aircraft and cross-checked it with whom saw on the scope launching from the ship; and pop-up storms littered the airspace.

In this article, the author talks about the executing field carrier landing practice (FCLPs). It mentions that a safety feature in the electronic propeller control (EPC), the pitch rate delay (PRD) limits the blade angle change if it senses a loss of fluid flow through the prop pumps and a blade tracking error. It also mentions pilots briefed the crew on the plan, communicating with the assisting squadron back at base.

In this article, the author talks about having a flight control system (FCS) caution on the digital data indicator display (DDI), and all four angles of attack (AOA) channels crossed out on the FCS page. It mentions need to rapidly incorporate airspeed, vertical speed indicator (VSI), and velocity vector, while simultaneously flying the ball and listening to the landing signal officer (LSO).

The article focuses on the effort of the VFA-105 Strike Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Marine Corps to set the standard for future transitions from F/A-18C Hornets to F/A-18E Super Hornets fighter planes. Transferring the old aircraft and accepting the new ones was arguably the easiest part of the process. Maintainers spent weeks at E/F Differences School.

The article features the VAQ-134 Garudas that was established on June 7, 1969 at the National Airspace System (NAS) in Alameda, California. In 1989, VAQ-134 became the first EA-6B squadron to launch a High-speed Antiradiation Missile (HARM) for a carrier-based aircraft. Moreover, the Garudas flew and maintained up to six Prowlers during the time of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, which makes it the first time a VAQ-134 aircraft fired a HARM in combat.

The article reports that the members of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774 have completed the second deployment of Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. The Marines with HMM-774, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marines and cargo, providing assault support, and maintaining their aircraft in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The article discusses the role played by U.S. Airmen both in Iraq and Afghanistan. One good example is the duty of C-130 Hercules loadmaster Technical Sergeant Ken Cox, once given a mission he helps load cargo on the plane and bring it to where people need it and then helps unload the cargo. According to Major General Allen Peck, their role is to provide the full spectrum of air and space power to ground commanders.