Training & Education facilities in CA
4 facilities
Air Traffic Control (Airspace)
Edwards AFB, CA
Approximately 16,000 square miles of the R-2508 Complex is jointly managed by the R-2508 Joint Policy and Planning Board (JPPB) which consists of the Commanders of these major facilities. The ranges, facilities, and airspace of each of these agencies is available and within easy flying distance to the other agencies. Additionally, the airspace is used by all branches of the DoD to meet their particular test and training needs.
Designated Spin Areas
Edwards AFB, CA
There are four designated spin areas on the Edwards Flight Test Range used for obtaining aircraft spin data, evaluating aircraft performance during high angle-of-attack maneuvers, spin chute testing and test pilot instruction concerning various spinning methods and recovery techniques.
Instrumented Routes
Edwards AFB, CA
It then proceeds north through China Lake Ranges and exits R-2508 at the northeast corner. The route then transitions through the Nellis and Tonapah Test Ranges, and proceeds north into the Dugway Proving Ground and Utah Test and Training Ranges to various targeting areas for terminal impacts. The IR-200 corridor covers approximately 600 nautical miles. The entire route is surveyed and can be scheduled for entry or exit at designated waypoints.
USAF Test Pilot School
Edwards AFB, CA
The TPS mission is to educate and train test pilots, navigators, and engineers to fully test and evaluate aerospace vehicles and their systems. TPS graduates yield technical information on the suitability and performance of subsystems, and determine: flight characteristics, performance, stability and control, and mission capability. TPS is a center of expertise for Air Force flight test theory and techniques, and helps Air Force agencies update military specifications and flight test standards. TPS gives school and flight test center professionals the opportunity to exchange ideas and information.