The Ukrainian trainees specialized in maintaining all critical components of the fighter jet, including the helmet, oxygen systems, and onboard parachutes. The training also covered the assembly and inspection of the survival pack, essential for pilots to sustain themselves for several days after an emergency landing, containing food, medicine, and other supplies.
This comprehensive training has prepared the trainees for all potential risks associated with F-16 missions, ultimately enhancing the protection of Ukrainian pilots.
The training program was organized by the Flight Safety Equipment (VVU) cluster. The Netherlands is also a co-initiator of the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Romania, where 11 F-16s have already been made available for training purposes.
