Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot

Two photos, released today by 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs:



1st Lt. Dan Griffin, a pilot from the 358th Fighter Squadron, fires the A-10's 30 mm Gatling gun for the first time at the Barry M. Goldwater Range May 3, 2010. Lieutenant Griffin is a student in the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course, upon completion of this course he will be a fully qualified A-10C pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res



1st Lt. Dan Griffin, a pilot from the 358th Fighter Squadron, fires the A-10's 30 mm Gatling gun for the first time at the Barry M. Goldwater Range May 3, 2010. Lieutenant Griffin is a student in the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course, upon completion of this course he will be a fully qualified A-10C pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res

Update May 14, 2010

On May 13, 2010, 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs released the following four additional pictures:



Prior to his flight May 3, 2010, 1st Lt. Dan Griffin, a pilot from the 358th Fighter Squadron, reviews maintenance records for his A-10C aircraft. He was on his way to the Barry M. Goldwater range to fire the A-10C's 30mm Gatling gun for the first time as part of the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course curriculum. Upon completion of this course he will be a fully qualified A-10C pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Stacie N. Shafran) Hi-res



Prior to his flight May 3, 2010, to the Barry M. Goldwater Range, 1st Lt. Dan Griffin, a pilot from the 358th Fighter Squadron, inspects his A-10C aircraft. Lieutenant Griffin is a student in the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course and upon completion of this course he will be a fully qualified A-10C pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Stacie N. Shafran) Hi-res



1st Lt. Dan Griffin, a pilot from the 358th Fighter Squadron and student in the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course, taxis off the flight line here May 3, 2010. Lieutenant Griffin flew to the Barry M. Goldwater range to fire the A-10C's 30mm Gatling gun for the first time as part of the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course curriculum. Upon completion of this course he will be a fully qualified A-10C pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Stacie N. Shafran) Hi-res



While at the Barry M. Goldwater range May 3, 2010, dust and smoke fill the air as 1st Lt. Dan Griffin fires the A-10C's 30mm Gatling gun for the first time. Lieutenant Griffin is a student in the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course. To learn more about his journey through the course, check out "Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot" at www.dm.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res

Update May 15, 2010

On May 14, 2010, 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs released the following two additional pictures:



Glenn Williams, a contract A-10C instructor pilot from the 355th Training Squadron instructs 1st Lt. Dan Griffin, a pilot from the 358th Fighter Squadron, with the A-10C full mission trainer here April 29, 2010. The FMT is the safest and most realistic way for students, like Lieutenant Griffin, to learn how to effectively fly the aircraft and execute missions. Lieutenant Griffin is a student in the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course and upon completion of this course he will be a fully qualified A-10C pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res



1st Lt. Dan Griffin, a pilot from the 358th Fighter Squadron, flies in the A-10C full mission trainer inside the 355th Operations Group building here April 29, 2010. The FMT is the safest and most realistic way for students, like Lieutenant Griffin, to learn how to effectively fly the aircraft and execute missions. Lieutenant Griffin is a student in the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course and upon completion of this course he will be a fully qualified A-10C pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res