AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew conduct basic freefall parachute training at the United States Air Force Academy, Jan. 23-27, 2023. The AM-490 Basic Freefall Course prepares students to conduct solo, freefall skydives in their first jumps over USAFA’s Davis Airfield. AM-490 is taught by the 98th Flying Training Squadron staff and cadets of the Wings of Blue Parachute Demonstration and Competition teams. The Polaris Dawn crew, Jared Isaacman, Mission Commander; Scott Poteet, Mission Pilot; Sarah Gillis, Mission Specialist; and Anna Menon, Mission Specialist and Med
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew conduct basic freefall parachute training at the United States Air Force Academy, Jan. 23-27, 2023. The AM-490 Basic Freefall Course prepares students to conduct solo, freefall skydives in their first jumps over USAFA’s Davis Airfield. AM-490 is taught by the 98th Flying Training Squadron staff and cadets of the Wings of Blue Parachute Demonstration and Competition teams. The Polaris Dawn crew, Jared Isaacman, Mission Commander; Scott Poteet, Mission Pilot; Sarah Gillis, Mission Specialist; and Anna Menon, Mission Specialist and Medical Officer, completed the training alongside Academy cadets undergoing the same course.
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