Air Force trying to replicate Pilot Training Next with helicopters




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Summary: The Air Force is deep into an experiment called Pilot Training Next. It uses virtual reality, artificial intelligence and biometrics to train fighter pilots more effectively and faster. For helicopter pilots, the Air Force 23rd Flying Training Squadron built its own training next program. Federal News Network’s Scott Maucione spoke with Captain Jarrod Huffman, a rotary wing next officer, Captain Matt Strick, innovation flight commander, and Lieutenant Colonel Jake Brittingham, 23rd Flying Training Squadron commander.