Tools, equipment, and resources for pilots
Building a home cockpit capable of realistically simulating the C-17 Globemaster III requires the right hardware. This guide covers the best flight controllers, throttle quadrants,...
The Delta Simulations C-17 Globemaster is the most realistic C-17 simulation available for home flight simmers. This comprehensive guide walks you through downloading, installing, configuring,...
Flying a C-17 Globemaster III from your home cockpit is now possible thanks to dedicated flight simulator developers. This comprehensive guide compares every C-17 addon...
The C-17 initial qualification checkride separates students from qualified pilots. After weeks of intensive training at Altus AFB, everything comes down to this evaluation. Pass,...
The day you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. After months—or years—of training, you’re about to climb into the left seat of a C-17 Globemaster...
The C-17 Globemaster III is one of the most advanced fly-by-wire aircraft ever built, and understanding its flight control system reveals why just four crew...
When the C-17 Globemaster III entered service in 1995, it brought a revolutionary cockpit design to military airlift. Gone were the dedicated flight engineer stations...
The heart of the C-17 Globemaster III’s incredible capabilities lies in its four Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 turbofan engines. Each engine produces 40,440 pounds of...
Maintaining a C-17 Globemaster III is a complex undertaking that requires skilled technicians, sophisticated equipment, and meticulous attention to detail. Each aircraft represents nearly $220...
The C-17 Globemaster III was designed from the outset to go where other airlifters cannot. While the C-5 Galaxy requires long, prepared runways, the C-17...
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