UAV Training Center at Holloman

GZR_Sactargets · Post by **GZR_Sactargets** » 19 Aug 2008, 17:18

Holloman on Tap for UAV Training: Air Combat Command said Monday (Aug. 18) that it wants to install a formal training unit for MQ-1 and MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle operations at Holloman AFB, N.M. Currently the service has only one FTU, which is at Creech AFB, Nev. First, ACC must go through an environmental review process, but it would like to start training operations at the New Mexico facility next year. According to the ACC release, Holloman is preferred because it has the capacity, both in existing facilities and in restricted airspace. It also possesses "good weather" and has compatible missions, principally fighter operations with the new F-22 Raptor. "The establishment of an additional FTS is an important step by ACC to provided the right training and right force development and to meet future requirements, not just for US Central Command, but for all combatant commands, while maintaining an operational focus at Creech," said Gen. John Corley, ACC commander. The Air Force has been rushing to provide additional UAV crews and vehicles to meet an increasing demand. According to an Aug. 18 release from Holloman, the base would establish the new mission in two phases: First, it would create an MQ-1 FTU squadron, with about 17 Predator UAVs and some 300 airmen, including students, as early as January 2009; second, it would form another MQ-1 squadron, an MQ-9 Reaper squadron, and the FTU wing staff, later in 2009. All told, the addition would bring another 750 personnel and 28 Predators and 10 Reapers to Holloman.

From AF Daily Report 19 AUG 08

ronniegj · Post by **ronniegj** » 19 Aug 2008, 17:37

I think this is good news for the AI world of FS. Just need a few new models some time or other.

Ron

djnocturnal · Post by **djnocturnal** » 19 Aug 2008, 17:53

were also getting some C-130's, just don't know when. and the latest around the base is this could be a future NATO training base for other countries besides just Germany. Only downside to this is the town jacks the prices up on ALL housing since they all get paid REALLY well to live off base. I couldn't imagine what it would be like with other countries here. but i love Oktoberfest with the GAF

ronniegj · Post by **ronniegj** » 19 Aug 2008, 18:01

So...! Do they fly in kegs of German beer for the occasion?
Ooooo..aaaaah!

Ron

djnocturnal · Post by **djnocturnal** » 19 Aug 2008, 18:12

ronniegj wrote:So...! Do they fly in kegs of German beer for the occasion?
Ooooo..aaaaah!

Ron

absolutely! the same with the food. the base commander taps the keg

can't wait for this years! don't mean to thread jack but here is a pic of of Brig. Gen. Goldfein doing just that.

GZR_Sactargets · Post by **GZR_Sactargets** » 19 Aug 2008, 18:39

ronniegj wrote:I think this is good news for the AI world of FS. Just need a few new models some time or other.

Ron

I did an AFCAD for Creech AFB some time ago. In the sim it is Indian Springs Auxiliary AF. I used the Global Hawk and there was no Predator at that time. There is now. Here are links to the birds. Perhaps someone will do an AI version one of these days.

Predator payware $6.00 US
http://www.topflightsimulation.com/Predator.html

At Flightsim.com:

FS2002/FS2004 Northrop Grumman Ryan RQ-4A

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Name: rq4a_2k4.zip Size: 658,347 Date: 03-11-2005 Downloads: 2550
FS2002/FS2004 Northrop Grumman Ryan RQ-4A Global Hawk. The RQ-4A Global Hawk is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial reconnaissance vehicle (UAV) system designed to provide military field commanders with high resolution, near-real-time imagery of large geographic areas. By Kazunori Ito.

FS2002 VUSCG RQ-4A Global Hawk

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Name: cg_rq4.zip Size: 1,568,992 Date: 07-29-2004 Downloads: 1308
FS2002 VUSCG RQ-4A Global Hawk. The HAEUAV (High Altitude Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) will provide long-range surveillance over large areas for extended periods of time. These assets will provide a portion of the long-range surveillance capability that will be lost when legacy HC-130s are retired at the end of their useful service life. HAEUAVs will possess the ability to transmit data and EO/IR imagery to shore-based Command and Control (C2) centers as part of the Common Operational Picture (COP). Orginal aircraft by Kazunori Ito, repaint and panel modification by Ray Brower of the VUSCG.

FS2002 - FS2002 Aircraft
FS2002 RQ-4A Global Hawk Fix-Update

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Name: rq4a_up.zip Size: 159,209 Date: 07-27-2003 Downloads: 1956
FS2002 RQ-4A Global Hawk Fix-Update, for use with RQ4A_GH.ZIP. This file corrects the flight dynamics of the RQ-4A Global Hawk. By Kazunori Ito

Post by **btaylo24** » 19 Aug 2008, 23:23

Guys

There is an AI Global Hawk by Kevin Reed in the Beale package!
I have it based at Beale and Edwards....
No AI Reaper, but hopefully that will change one day...

BArry

GZR_Sactargets · Post by **GZR_Sactargets** » 20 Aug 2008, 06:46

Duh--yes that is the one I used at Creech. Must have been a senior moment when I was responding.

Jumpshot724 · Post by **Jumpshot724** » 20 Aug 2008, 07:21

Guys

There is an AI Global Hawk by Kevin Reed in the Beale package!
I have it based at Beale and Edwards....
No AI Reaper, but hopefully that will change one day...

BArry

I've only ever seen it once and it was at Nellis lol. Where and when does it appear anywhere else I thought it was a myth since I'd had the package for a long time and never saw it haha

Post by **Firebird** » 20 Aug 2008, 08:04

There are several utilities for turning bgls into flight schedules, mate.

Alternatively, you could just go to Beale and follow one, see where it leads you.