AFMC News

April 15, 2024
AFRL-developed physiological monitoring system undergoes flight tests

An Air Force Research Laboratory-developed physiological monitoring system for pilots completed a series of F-16 flight tests March 4-17, 2024, at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, or TPS, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Dec. 5, 2022
HEXA highlighted in AF Week in Photos

This weekly feature showcases the men, women and aircraft of the Air Force including the 413th Flight Test Squadron's efforts with the HEXA, an electrical vertical take off and landing aircraft.
May 1, 2020
514th FLTS ‘taxi service’ supports aircraft deliveries for warfighters

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the 514th Flight Test Squadron started a “taxi service” initiative to help keep aircraft inductions and deliveries from warfighting units, to and from the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, on-track.
May 30, 2019
Enlisted aircrew paramount to C-130 Hercules flight testing

Not many people know that a small contingent of experienced enlisted C-130 aircrew reside at Hill Air Force Base. They are charged with the depot support flights of Air Force overflow, and Navy and Marine Corps aircraft.
April 1, 2019
New direction for female-specific flight equipment

The Air Force is working to redesign the gear used by female pilots across the force after facing challenges with current flight equipment.
July 26, 2018
AF tests in-flight respiratory monitoring

To lower risks of in-flight breathing issues and protect the health and performance of aircrew, Air Force researchers rely on innovative technology to deliver advanced respiratory monitoring, without the added weight.Researchers with the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force

AFMC Command News

AFRL-developed physiological monitoring system undergoes flight tests

HEXA highlighted in AF Week in Photos

514th FLTS ‘taxi service’ supports aircraft deliveries for warfighters

Enlisted aircrew paramount to C-130 Hercules flight testing

New direction for female-specific flight equipment

AF tests in-flight respiratory monitoring