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Beechcraft CT-156 Harvard II 156125 04

Raytheon CT156 Harvard II of 2 CFFTS, at Rockcliffe Airport, 23 August 2008

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BAe CT155 Hawk of 2 CFFTS, at CFB Moose Jaw, 3 November 2005

2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School (2CFFTS) is one of the Royal Canadian Air Force's training centres for pilots and also one of the facilities of the NFTC program.[1][2]

History[]

The school is located at CFB Moose Jaw. Prior to operating the CT-155 and CT-156, 2CFFTS flew the CT-114 Tutor from 1964 until 1999.[1]

Pilots at the school are in the Advanced Training section of the CF program with focus on:[1]

  • Phase II - Basic course with the CT-156 Harvard II after which students will be streamed into the different platforms (Jet, Multi-engine or Helicopter).
  • Phase III Jet - Advanced course on the CT-156 Harvard II
  • Phase IV Conversion - Conversion to the CT-155 Hawk to prepare students for further training at CFB Cold Lake

See also[]

2CFFTS images[]

2CFFTS badges[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Air Force Public Affairs / Department of National Defence (November 2006). "15 WING - MOOSE JAW : UNITS 2CFFTS". http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/15wing/squadron/2cffts_e.asp. Retrieved 2008-05-14. 
  2. Brennan, William, The Canadian Encyclopedia (undated). "Moose Jaw". http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0005425. Retrieved 2009-03-18. 
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