Friday, June 6, 2025

Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes

Article Title: Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes

Article Excerpt: "...U.S. Army is launching a major overhaul of how it trains new pilots that focuses on getting back to the basics.

The overhaul includes rethinking the type of aircraft used for training, along with a likely shift to a contractor-owned-and-operated schoolhouse. ...In addition to other efforts to try to reemphasize a culture of rigorous training and safety, the Army began taking a hard look at redeveloping its basic training program at Fort Novosel [Fort Rucker], Alabama, fueled by the most mishap-heavy years in Army aviation history since 2007. ..."

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com