The 557th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 306th Flying Training Group based at United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, where it has conducted flight training for Academy cadets since 1974.

The 557th FTS conducts more than 12,600 training and competition hours annually, focused on developing leaders of character among U.S. Air Force Academy cadets.

Consolidated (19 Sep 1985) with the 557 Tactical Fighter Squadron, which was constituted, and activated, on 17 Apr 1962. Organized on 25 Apr 1962. Inactivated on 31 Mar 1970. Redesignated as 557 Flying Training Squadron on 18 Jun 1974. Activated on 31 Jul 1974. Assignments. 387 Bombardment Group, 1 Dec 1942–12 Nov 1945.

Air Education and Training Command, with headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, was established and activated in January 1942, making it the oldest major command in the Air Force. Its training mission makes it the first command …

The 557th Flying Training Squadron will use airspace east of Colorado Springs near the highlighted areas to conduct powered flight training. The change means that people living in areas near Monument, Calhan and Peyton may see and hear Air Force Academy aircraft, including T-53 and DA-40 single-engine planes. (courtesy image/Google Maps)

The 557th Flying Training Squadron (557 FTS) is part of the 306th Flying Training Group based at United States Air Force Academy, Colorado. It conducts powered flight training for Air Force Academy cadets. Activated as a B-26 Marauder medium bombardment squadron in late 1942.

Lieutenant Colonel Kevin A. Davidson commands the 557th Flying Training Squadron, United States Air Force Academy, CO. He is a distinguished graduate from the ROTC program at the University of Arizona.

The 557th FTS conducts more than 12,600 training and competition hours annually, focused on developing leaders of character among U.S. Air Force Academy cadets. It operates airmanship training courses designed to introduce cadets to powered flight and provides them with an opportunity to solo in a T-53 Kadet 2, a light, general aviation aircraft.

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2023年12月6日 · The 557th Flying Training Squadron (557 FTS) is part of the 306th Flying Training Group based at United States Air Force Academy, Colorado. It conducts powered flight training for Air Force Academy cadets. The squadron was activated as a B26 Marauder medium bombardment squadron in late 1942. It tra