New French Air Force Training Syllabus Emphasizes Gliding

Credit: PC-21: Adrian Pingstone
LONDON—The French Air Force is putting an increased emphasis on gliding skills for future pilots. As part of its Fomedec program, France is buying a fleet of Pilatus PC-21s with the aim of downloading some of the learning required to fly the Dassault Alpha Jet trainer. This will better prepare...

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