Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel

From Solicitation FA486119RA012:

Requirements
The RQ-170 fleet is not currently capable of generating the number of sorties to meet aircrew conversion and continuation training (CT) requirements. Pilots fly on average less than 9 sorties (20 live flight
hrs) and under 30 simulations (50 simulator hours) per year due to aircraft/cockpit availability, contract maintenance costs, and aircraft limitations/lifespan limitations. By providing a local commercial source able to supplement the current flying hours, RQ-170 pilots will meet the aircrew ratio requirements, pilot absorption rates, and all other requirements of AFI 11-412, Aircrew Management. In addition, sourcing
a contractor outside of the Las Vegas local area would drastically increase transportation costs for the government and would not provide a cost effective, efficient training option for the 432d Wing.
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The Flying Proficiency Program will provide training and sorties to provide an additional method of gaining, building, and maintaining basic airmanship skills. These airmanship skills can be attained by flying a Cirrus SR20/22 to include 2-4 seats, dual controls, 500 fpm climb rate at 10,000 feet density altitude, glass cockpit with Garmin G3000 or like capability, air conditioning, and parachute in a variety of air traffic and weather conditions. Based on each pilot’s aviation background, instruction will be individually tailored once the basic aircraft transition course is completed. For some pilots additional instruction may be provided during the transition course. As qualifications are gained pilots are expected to fly without instructors to continue to build their airmanship skills. This contract will be awarded and administered by the 99th Contracting Squadron with the 432 WG providing quality assurance oversight.
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Forest Green said:
www.thedrive.com

RQ-170 Sentinel Stealth Drones May Have Flown Sorties Off Crimea

A leaked document purports to provide details on the recent use of RQ-170s, and various other surveillance aircraft, in the Black Sea region.
www.thedrive.com www.thedrive.com
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And people are surprised that this is happening?!? *migraine salute*

A VLO recon drone getting used to get combat data on Russian systems? I'm about to die of not-surprise!

(The Migraine Salute is when you pinch that pressure point on both sides of the bridge of your nose, right where your glasses pads rest.)
 

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