Posted on Apr 12, 2021
How Fighter Pilots Train To Fly The Marine Corps’ F-35B | Boot Camp
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With a price tag of just over $100 million, the F-35B from Lockheed Martin is equipped with the most powerful engine of any jet in the world, as well as the most advanced sensor suite of any fighter jet in history. The Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, South Carolina, is the sole location for the training required to fly this unique plane. This training is focused on teaching pilots how to perform short-distance takeoffs and how to land the plane vertically like a helicopter. Pilots also learn to master technology and utilize gear unique to the jet. In March, Insider was granted exclusive access to the Air Station, where we observed these pilots in training.
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I spent last ‘spring break’ at MCAS Beaufort. These pilots are amazing and this ‘new’ aircraft will definitely be put to the test! Great Share PO1 William "Chip" Nagel!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SPC Nancy Greene I've Dealt with Navy "Fighter Jocks" I can Just Imagine Dealing with Marine Fighter Jocks!
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Having dealt with both, there is little difference. Well Marine pilots fly a little bit crazier, but both are fabulous flier/fighters.
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SPC Nancy Greene
LCDR (Join to see) I actually parked at the control tower and watched night flights! I would agree Marine pilots “fly a little but crazier”; they are all amazing to watch!LCDR (Join to see)
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My problem with the whole program is the inflated cost per aircraft. Lockheed has priced the plane so high that customers are bailing out of purchases. UK has cut their purchase by half because of the unit price.
Now we’re starting to hear about performance limitations on the B and C models. WTFO?
Now we’re starting to hear about performance limitations on the B and C models. WTFO?
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I used to live in base housing there. That was one hell of a LONG TIME ago.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
LCDR (Join to see) Several "Fighter Jocks" that were No Longer Medically Qualified to "Fly" were Assigned to SPAWARS. While they May Not have been Allowed to Fly Anymore, Still Pretty Competitive Old Dudes and Loved Messing with one of the PT Coordinators One CTO1 Wm "Chip" Nagel. "If I Catch You Petty Officer Nagel, I'm Going to Kick Your Ass!" "Commander if You Ever Catch Me, I'll Let You Kick My Ass!"
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