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German Air Force recently began their advanced flight training phase at the International Flight Training School (IFTS)

German Air Force Pilots Start Phase IV Flight Training at IFTS

Our Bureau - : Sep 29, 2021 - : 7:54 pm

German Air Force pilots recently began their advanced flight training phase at the International Flight Training School (IFTS).

Known as Phase IV or Lead-In to Fighter Training, the training of two German Air Force pilots is taking place at the Italian Air Force’s 61st Wing Airbase in Lecce Galatina (Southern Italy).

This is in accordance to an agreement signed by the Air Squad General Alberto Rosso, Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force, and Maj. Gen. Klement, Commander of the Flying Units of the German Air Force. 

The agreement between the Italian and German Air Forces for advanced flight training services foresees the possibility to extend the collaboration to Phase III in the future, which brings the cadet to the military pilot qualification. 

The German Air Force’s decision to send their pilots to train in Italy at the IFTS provides clear evidence of the recognition of the Italian training system and testifies the potential of this ambitious international project. 

The IFTS is the result of a strategic collaboration between the Italian Air Force and Leonardo, aimed at the establishment of an advanced flight training centre, an international benchmark for military pilots’ training, particularly in the Phase IV (Advanced/Lead-In to Fighter Training) phase.

A new wider IFTS campus is under construction at Decimomannu Air Force Base in Sardinia, a flight academy capable of hosting students and technical staff, in addition to accommodation, recreational areas, a cafeteria, sports facilities.

Its infrastructure will assure the operations of the 22 M-346 (designated T-346A by the Italian Air Force) aircraft fleet.

An entire building will be home to the Ground Based Training System (GBTS), with classrooms and the installation of a modern training system, which is based on the latest generation of simulation devices. 

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