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About J. Kirkbride

J. Kirkbride J. Kirkbride is a former T-6 Instructor Pilot who is completing follow-on fighter training in preparation for his first operational assignment. J.K. can be reached at [email protected]

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Pilot Training Milestone: SOLO!

J.K. takes us through what it feels like and the requirements to complete the first major milestone in a pilot’s career: The solo. Any pilot’s first solo is a highlight View More ›

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In Memoriam: 1Lt Dale Shillington, USAF Instructor Pilot

1Lt Dale Shillington, USAF was killed in a general aviation crash on July 21st. Shillington was stationed at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. On July 21, America suffered a great View More ›

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Oshkosh: A Fighter Pilot’s AirVenture Experience

J Kirkbride gives us an insider’s look at the EAA AirVenture. This year’s AirVenture happens from July 24-31. EAA AirVenture. Oshkosh. Aviation Heaven. It goes by a few different names, View More ›

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The Pilot Training Machine Part IV: From the Cockpit

So there I was…. Late on a Sunday morning, just trying to get back home to Enid, Oklahoma to see the wife and kiddo for dinner after a long, 3-day cross View More ›

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The Pilot Training Machine Part III: Pilot Instructor Training

If the general public was to perform a Google search for “USAF Pilot Training”, almost all of the search results would be from the four main pilot training bases; Laughlin, View More ›

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The Pilot Training Machine Part II: A Day In The Life….

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