319th OSS develops virtual reality flying training program

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Curry, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, scans his surroundings while in a flying simulator May 18, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The flying simulator utilizes a VR headset, giving a realistic simulation of what piloting an aircraft is like.

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319th OSS develops virtual reality flying training program

The throttle on a flying simulator is carefully adjusted May 18, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The 319th Operations Support Squadron worked together with several other squadrons at the 319th Reconnaissance Wing to develop a flying program that utilizes a VR flying simulator for training.

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319th OSS develops virtual reality flying training program

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Curry, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, pilots a T-6A while testing out a flying simulator May 18, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The flying simulator’s primary emulated aircraft while testing is the T-6A, a plane used for training future Air Force aviators.

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319th OSS develops virtual reality flying training program

The intricate features on a flying simulator’s throttle emanate light May 18, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The 319th Operations Support Squadron’s flying simulator gives airman the realistic experience of piloting an aircraft while in a low threat environment.

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319th OSS develops virtual reality flying training program

An airman from the 319th Operations Support Squadron adjusts his VR headset May 18, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The 319th OSS flying simulator opens the door for airmen in different career fields to experience the core mission of the United States Air Force while also further developing aviator’s professional skillset.

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319th OSS develops virtual reality flying training program

Published June 5, 2023
By Airman Colin Perkins
319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --

The 319th Operations Support Squadron's Flying Simulator opens the door for airmen in different career fields to experience the core mission of the United States Air Force while also further developing aviators professional skillset.