Flight Testing the T-7A Red Hawk
Flight Testing the T-7A Red Hawk  
Podcast: Fighter Pilot Podcast
Published On: Tue Jan 28 2025
Description: The T-38 has been an exceptional tactical trainer for six decades responsible for qualifying thousands of pilots to fly dozens of platforms. But with the advent of 5th generation fighters, a replacement for the beloved Talon is long overdue.On this episode, Jonathan "Gremlin" Aronoff, of the U.S. Air Force's 419 Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB, California, describes the rigorous testing and development needed to introduce a new trainer more than a half century since the last time a tactical jet trainer debuted.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations