Unclassified

US Air Force Test Pilot School adds water landings to curriculum

Last observed 2026-10-19 · Confidence 98%

Canonical event record

What happened

The US Air Force Test Pilot School has added water landings to its curriculum, with trainees flying amphibious Icon A5 and Lake Aircraft LA-4 Buccaneer aircraft.

Why it matters: The change expands amphibious-aircraft testing and operational training for US Air Force test pilots.

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Signals and related developments

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