Two AH-64D Apache helicopters wait in parking at Ech Stagefield, Fort Rucker, Ala. May 22, 2013 for students. Future Army Aviators training to become pilots of one the world’s most advanced airframes are paired together for training, but must fly without their “stick buddy” during periods of training when flying is required. The flight training session is split between the two flight students, with oversight provided by instructor pilots.

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