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  • A MQ-9 Reaper student pilot, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, locks onto a simulated target during a flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. During flight simulations, instructor pilots work with their students to ensure proper protocols and techniques are utilized in various situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)

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    A MQ-9 Reaper student pilot, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, locks onto a simulated target during a flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. During flight simulations, instructor pilots work with their students to ensure proper protocols and techniques are utilized in various situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)
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  • A MQ-9 Reaper student pilot and sensor operator student, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, participate in a flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. Students at the 491st ATKS are comprised of Airmen from the Active Duty U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)

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    A MQ-9 Reaper student pilot and sensor operator student, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, participate in a flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. Students at the 491st ATKS are comprised of Airmen from the Active Duty U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)
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  • A MQ-9 Reaper student pilot and sensor operator student, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, participate in a MQ-9 flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. Student pilots and sensor operators are required to accomplish and demonstrate skill proficiency in multiple flight simulations throughout their formal training courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)

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    A MQ-9 Reaper student pilot and sensor operator student, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, participate in a MQ-9 flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. Student pilots and sensor operators are required to accomplish and demonstrate skill proficiency in multiple flight simulations throughout their formal training courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)
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  • Instructor pilots, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, conduct a MQ-9 Reaper flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. 491st ATKS instructors are responsible for teaching student pilots and sensor operators the proper use of aircraft camera equipment, aircrew responsibilities and proper protocols during missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)

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    Instructor pilots, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, conduct a MQ-9 Reaper flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. 491st ATKS instructors are responsible for teaching student pilots and sensor operators the proper use of aircraft camera equipment, aircrew responsibilities and proper protocols during missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)
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  • Instructor pilots, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, conduct a MQ-9 Reaper flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. Students at the 491st ATKS participate in various real-world simulations to emulate situations they may find in operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)

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    Instructor pilots, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, conduct a MQ-9 Reaper flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. Students at the 491st ATKS participate in various real-world simulations to emulate situations they may find in operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)
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  • A MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator student, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, adjusts flight controls during an MQ-9 flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. During these simulations, both the pilot and the sensor operator must learn to work together and successfully accomplish their responsibilities during all flight missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)

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    A MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator student, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, adjusts flight controls during an MQ-9 flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. During these simulations, both the pilot and the sensor operator must learn to work together and successfully accomplish their responsibilities during all flight missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)
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  • MQ-9 Reaper instructor pilots, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, conduct a MQ-9 flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. The 491st ATKS is a geographically separated unit attached to the 49th Operations Group on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)

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    MQ-9 Reaper instructor pilots, assigned to the 491st Attack Squadron, conduct a MQ-9 flight simulation training, July 14, 2021, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York. The 491st ATKS is a geographically separated unit attached to the 49th Operations Group on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks)
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    491st ATKS conducts simulator training

    • Published Oct. 27, 2021
    • By Staff Sgt. Christopher Sparks
    • 49th Wing Public Affairs
    HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. --  
    491st Attack Squadron 491st ATKS Hancock Field Air National Guard Base 49th Operations Group MQ-9 Reaper aircrew training

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