USAF pilots may transition from T-38 to F-35A directly

The U.S. Air Force may allow student pilots to go straight into training in the F-35A without having to fly in a F-16.

The Air Force had required students moving to the single-seat F-22 to do some flights on the F-16 first. However, the capabilities of the F-35 full mission simulator may negate the need.

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