This article discusses Top Knife - an awesome opportunity specifically designed for USAF flight surgeons to gain a firmer understanding on fighter and combat aircraft operations.
A LITTLE HISTORY OF TOP KNIFE
In 1989, the Air National Guard's Fighter Surgeon's School at Kingsley Field was created with three purposes:
- Support the full time flying mission with a flight doc present
- Provide an advanced course and experience venue
- A retention tool to keep flight surgeons interested
COURSE SYLLABUS
The course immerses you in fighter ops with simulator time and actual F-15 flights. Graduates have confirmed that the simulator experience is an eye opener.
WHY TOP KNIFE?
In 1942, General "Hap" Arnold mandated that every flight surgeon fly. He wanted his flight docs to walk the walk.
See also: AGSM Training | USAF Pilot-Physician Program
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