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A Classroom in the Sky: USAF Test Pilot School uses mountain gliders to simulate space shuttle approaches in Tehachapi

Jessica "Sting'' Peterson, Technical Director, 412th Operations Group flies a glider to simulate a space shuttle approach in Tehachapi. To celebrate National Engineering Week, the United States Air Force Test Pilot School based at Edwards Air Force Base went to Tehachapi, California to fly mountain gliders as part of their Space Test Course.

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A Classroom in the Sky: USAF Test Pilot School uses mountain gliders to simulate space shuttle approaches in Tehachapi

Jessica "Sting'' Peterson, Technical Director, 412th Operations Group flies a glider to simulate a space shuttle approach in Tehachapi. To celebrate National Engineering Week, the United States Air Force Test Pilot School based at Edwards Air Force Base went to Tehachapi, California to fly mountain gliders as part of their Space Test Course.

PHOTO BY: Courtesy Photo
VIRIN: 230222-F-SU785-1000.JPG
FULL SIZE: 0.24 MB
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