Top Gun Dreams. In recent days, the students of 21 high schools in Turin have participated in the Aeronautical Culture Course, held by the flight instructors of the 60th Wing of the Air Force, based in Guidonia, the gymnasium of the future pilots of the academy. The theoretical course lasts one week and provides students with the basic principles of flying. Lift, tack, bow. The best, those who have passed the tests, will be able to experience a real flight on the Siai-Marchetti U208, holding the controls. Looking at the rotor in front of the yoke and the horizon swinging in the air.
Science, technology and study. Here are the compasses of a good pilot, not just military. All seasoned with solid passion. These are the words of General Francesco Dressed, who explained to the boys the secret of the “spark for flight”, which animates all pilots. The course, which involved 150 students, will end with practical tests on Thursday 7 April. The event is hosted by the Aeritalia Airport of Strada Vicinale della Berlia 500, an airfield overlooking the entrance to the Val di Susa, with a century-old history.
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All participants will be given a certificate of attendance which, in addition to being assessed for the purposes of the training credits for the attainment of maturity, also assigns a merit score for some competitions in the Air Force.
“At the end – explain the trainers – a final ranking will be drawn up and the winners will receive as a prize the opportunity to participate in an internship at Guidonia airport, to wear the role of Air Force pilot and fly with the Twin Astir glider. . An opportunity to approach the world of flight that requires commitment, competence and passion and at the same time gives great emotions “.