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Inside the life of US Navy pilots: Training, aircraft, and missions

Discover the world of U.S. Navy pilots, from the rigorous training pipeline to the diverse aircraft they fly and the demanding missions they undertake. This video covers everything aspiring naval ...
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Why are US Navy pilots flying the F-35A fighter?

The F-35A is the US Air Force’s variant of the Joint Strike Fighter—yet is broadly similar to the Navy’s F-35C, and could be ...
The Aviationist

U.S. Navy’s T-54A Marlin Trainer Debuts Operationally

The T-54A Marlin reached the Initial Operational Capability and will now train student naval aviators that will be assigned to aircraft like the P-8A Poseidon and E-2 Hawkeye. The U.S. Navy has ...
The Aviationist

TH-57 Landing on USS Lexington Marks the End of an Era in Naval Helicopter Training

TH-57 lands aboard decommissioned aircraft carrier to join Museum collection as the U.S. Navy Navy transitions to the new TH-73A Thrasher. On Jul. 30, 2025, a TH-57C Sea Ranger helicopter belonging to ...
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US Navy Pilots Are Getting a New High-Tech Flight Helmet

The advanced flight helmet—designated the "Next-Generation Fixed-Wing Helmet" (NGFWH)—will be manufactured by the Gentex ...