Simulator Training

A C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System simulator is set up for a flight Nov. 21, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The Lockheed Martin MATS simulator provides a comprehensive range of training devices and training support services for aircrews, including aircrew instruction, operations, contractor logistics support and engineering services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pierce)

Simulator Training

Capt. Michael Hutchins, 19th Operations Group standards and evaluations C-130J chief evaluator, and Capt. William Scott, a 41st Airlift Squadron co-pilot, prepare a calibration test flight in a C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System simulator Nov. 21, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Calibrations tests are performed to ensure an optimum training environment for the base’s Formal Training Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pierce)

Simulator Training

Capt. Michael Hutchins, 19th Operations Group standards and evaluations C-130J chief evaluator, performs a calibration test flight in a C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System simulator Nov. 21, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The calibration test included proper and improper maneuvers and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pierce)

Simulator Training

Duke Bender, C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System chief pilot, monitors simulator controls during a calibration test flight Nov. 21, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The Lockheed Martin MATS at Little Rock AFB is one of six C-130J training locations for the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pierce)

Simulator Training

Capt. Michael Hutchins, 19th Operations Group standards and evaluations C-130J chief evaluator, performs a calibration test flight in a C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System simulator Nov. 21, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The MATS simulator provides the base Formal Training Unit with top of the line training for mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pierce)

Simulator Training

A C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System simulator is ready for flight Nov. 21, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The Lockheed Martin MATS simulator provides a comprehensive range of training devices and training support services for aircrews, including aircrew instruction, operations, contractor logistics support and engineering services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pierce)

Photo Feature: Flight Simulators

Published Dec. 12, 2013