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Credit: U.S. Air Force
During my first-ever opportunity to lead a formation of two T-37 jet trainers as a solo pilot, my wingman, also a student pilot, failed the ride. I asked the instructor why the other lieutenant busted. “He forgot to fly the airplane,” the instructor said. My wingman was tucked into position, a few...
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