Why Old Fighter Jets Still Train New Pilots

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · Apr 26, 2026 · 28m

Why do militaries train pilots on decades-old aircraft like the T-38 Talon and A-4 Skyhawk instead of simulators or frontline F-35s? This episode breaks down the surprising logic: older jets teach airmanship that simulators can't replicate, provide stress inoculation without risking $100M aircraft, and cost a fraction per flight hour. We explore the three-stage training pipeline, the role of adversary aircraft for experienced pilots, and why formation flying and G-force tolerance can only be learned in real cockpits. Episode 2451 — myweirdprompts.com/n/2451 (permanent short link…