10th Flight Test Squadron

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The 10th Flight Test Squadron performs B-1, B-52, C-135, and E-3 Functional Check Flights following Programmed Depot Maintenance and major modification. It executes low risk test and evaluation missions. It supports System Program Offices with test engineering and operational/technical expertise. It is the center test authority with test and evaluation process oversight for OC-ALC aircraft programs. It performs worldwide recovery of damaged aircraft.

I was told that the 10th FLTS was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) for the period of 1 Jul 98 - 31 Dec 99. However, I have not been able to confirm this. If you have any information regarding this award (specifically, the special order number), please email me.

Angie Poole, Brian Larson, Bruce Snyder, Cary Montgomery, Chris Bain, Darby Benson, Gary Miller, Glenn Van Vliet, Greg Sharp, Hank Jenkins, J.B. Smith, Jesse Vickers, Jim Wynard, Joel Milton, Kurt Birmingham, Michelle Montgomery, Norm Worthen, Quinn Janke, Randy Boersma, Ray Parrish, Rob Moses, Rob Reneau, Sam Kyle, Steve Hargis, Tim Eichhorn, Wenny Kilkerson

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PACER CRAG & other 135 Stuff

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PACER CRAG is a KC-135 modification. CRAG is an acronym that stands for Compass, Radar, And GPS. CRAG was AFMC's response to three AMC ORDs.

CRAG equipment includes: replacement of C-IV INS with EGI, addition of WXR-700 weather radar, addition of TCAS, addition of 5 MFDs, and addition of a CDU.

Bill Barnes, Bob Dittus, Brandy Winner, Britt Willis, Carlin Heimann, Dan O'Connor, Darrell Chiavetta, Diane McPeek, Frank Hanna, Frank Lane, Jim Jovene, Joel Hendrickson, John Welker, Jordan Kriss, Kent Burkhardt, Larry Eppley, Lea Anderson, Lisa Freddo, Lovell Jackson, Mike Bonner, Mike Figard, Mike Scheall, Paul Daly, Paul Miller, Peggy Greene, Phil Jasper, Ray Berhalter, Rich Houston, Richard Adamek, Rick Moore, Ron Grove, Steve Keane, Trent Roney, Tricia Larson, Walt Ifill

ECP-11

Interim TCAS

ECP-12

Integrated TCAS
EGPWS

ECP-13

Altitude Alerter

ECP-14

ECP-15

Dittus Fixes

ECP-18

TCAS V7

ECP-20

ECP-20 was a software change that allowed E model KC-135 aircraft to be brought up to Pacer CRAG Block 30 configuration without the RVSM mod.

Block 30

-- Enhanced ground proximity warning systeeem, which uses aircraft position and a digital terrain database to provide look-ahead awareness to the aircrew.
-- Reduced Vertical Separation Minima, whiiich equips the fleet to operate in reduced vertical separation airspace. This includes an additional digital air data computer, new digital altimeters and digital airspeed indicators.
-- Navigation and safety modification, whiiich installs a flight data recorder, cockpit voice recorder and emergency locator transmitter.