Strapping into the aircraft.  In the beginning, it will take you a long time to get ready but with practice, you'll have this down in no time.

This machine is what you use to check your oxygen mask (i.e. proper seal, microphone operation, etc).  It's usually kept in the same room as the locker room.

Typical UPT life support locker room.  This is where you will keep your helmet, G-suit, and harness.

Texan front cockpit with the power on.  The cockpit design and layout are light years ahead of the T-37. 

T-6 in the break during an overhead pattern.  The aircraft is decelerating from 200 kts to 120 kts and is in approximately 60 degees of bank.

T-6 and a T-37 in formation over San Antonio.  These planes are being flown by instructors from PIT.

Cockpit view of an IFT.  An IFT is a type of sim that you will use at JSUPT.  The visual consists of a large projection screen in front.  This sim is primarily used for instrument sorties.

Another view of an IFT from the front door.  Notice that none of the T-6 sims have any motion associated with it. 

An outside view of an OFT.  The OFT is identical to an IFT except that it has a 300 degree view.  Most of your training will be accomplished in OFTs.

A view of the 3 o'clock position in the OFT.  The graphics are night and day compared to the T-37 sim.  The only limitation is that there is no motion (no hydraulic actuation) associated with any of the sims.

Another view inside an OFT.  The panoramic view in the OFT allows trainees to fly formation in the sim.  This was never possible in the T-37 sim.

Front view inside of an OFT.  These training devices are invaluable to you development as a professional military pilot.  Take advantage of these sims and learn as much as you can from your "old head" instructors.