An Air Force effort to expedite aviator training using next-generation technology has expanded in its second iteration to include remotely piloted aircraft and a partnership with NASA, according to the program's lead. Lt. Col. Robert Vicars said in an April 22 interview that Pilot Training Next's latest iteration, which started in January, has 20 student participants in pilot training and six in a test for remotely piloted aircraft under the tutelage of three instructors based at Randolph Air Force Base,...
