Air Force Maj. Jack, U-2S Dragon Lady instructor pilot assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, hits nearly 100 mph in a chase car behind a U-2S Dragon Lady aircraft as it lands at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 14, 2016. The U-2S aircraft structure can make it challenging to land, so to ensure a safe and accurate landing, an additional U-2S pilot operates as a ground-based wingman who communicates with the pilot in the cockpit of the plane. The wingman lets the pilot know how many feet they are from the ground and which way to direct the aircraftÕs rudder to keep the plane on the
Air Force Maj. Jack, U-2S Dragon Lady instructor pilot assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, hits nearly 100 mph in a chase car behind a U-2S Dragon Lady aircraft as it lands at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 14, 2016. The U-2S aircraft structure can make it challenging to land, so to ensure a safe and accurate landing, an additional U-2S pilot operates as a ground-based wingman who communicates with the pilot in the cockpit of the plane. The wingman lets the pilot know how many feet they are from the ground and which way to direct the aircraftÕs rudder to keep the plane on the runway. Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston
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