From what I can tell there is a huge uptick in fighter planes in FL panhandle, TX, and OK. Many have the classification of TEX2 for the Raytheon T6-A Texan II.
There are 124 TEX2 up as I type this.
I sometimes wonder though. Is this just a Type displayed to hide the true identity of F-35s, F-16s, etc. If you are going to train, shouldn't you train on the actual combat plane you are going to use in battle? If not, we sure as hell have a lot of T6 trainer aircraft.
There are several flying training bases in Texas, as well as in OK and FL panhandle. The T6 or Tex II is only a trainer. It's a beginner jet trainer. Later, after completing training and getting an assignment, training continues on assigned jet. It's 75 and sunny here in Texas today - perfect day for flying.
Seems like an awful lot of trainers in the sky at one time. I guess I would have to confirm what is normal, but it seemed like a lot from what I have seen in the past. I do know that VIP planes sometimes fly with bogus plane types and call signs. Not sure if the same holds true with others. My cousin flies for the NG so I will ask next time we chat.
From what I can tell there is a huge uptick in fighter planes in FL panhandle, TX, and OK. Many have the classification of TEX2 for the Raytheon T6-A Texan II.
There are 124 TEX2 up as I type this.
I sometimes wonder though. Is this just a Type displayed to hide the true identity of F-35s, F-16s, etc. If you are going to train, shouldn't you train on the actual combat plane you are going to use in battle? If not, we sure as hell have a lot of T6 trainer aircraft.
There are several flying training bases in Texas, as well as in OK and FL panhandle. The T6 or Tex II is only a trainer. It's a beginner jet trainer. Later, after completing training and getting an assignment, training continues on assigned jet. It's 75 and sunny here in Texas today - perfect day for flying.
Seems like an awful lot of trainers in the sky at one time. I guess I would have to confirm what is normal, but it seemed like a lot from what I have seen in the past. I do know that VIP planes sometimes fly with bogus plane types and call signs. Not sure if the same holds true with others. My cousin flies for the NG so I will ask next time we chat.
That's a good point, I don't know what's normal for number of trainers.