Pilots participate in emergency parachute training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nico Del Pozo, 75th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, participates in emergency parachute training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 26, 2024. Virtual reality parachute simulators provide realistic training experiences for pilots. These simulators utilize immersive VR technology to replicate the feeling and scenarios of a parachute jump without the need to leave the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deanna Muir)

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Pilots participate in emergency parachute training

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Tipton, 74th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, practices a proper landing fall during emergency parachute training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 26, 2024. Ejection seat pilots are required to attend training yearly to ensure they’re able to properly eject and land in case of emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deanna Muir)

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Pilots participate in emergency parachute training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nico Del Pozo, 75th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, participates in emergency parachute training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 26, 2024. The Personnel Lowering Device consists of three pieces; a safety snap hook, a steel o-ring and a braking device. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deanna Muir)

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Pilots participate in emergency parachute training

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Tipton, 74th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, participates in emergency parachute training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 26, 2024. Pilots were trained on the use of a Personnel Lowering Device with lines which are 150 feet long and designed to allow the pilot to lower themselves safely to the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deanna Muir)

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Pilots participate in emergency parachute training

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots assigned to the 23rd Wing, participate in emergency parachute training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 26, 2024. The virtual reality parachute simulator allows instructors to enter a variety of scenarios and malfunctions for pilots to work through to conduct a safe landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deanna Muir)

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Pilots participate in emergency parachute training

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Tipton, 74th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, participates in emergency parachute training on a virtual reality parachute simulator at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 26, 2024. Pilots must be prepared for a variety of post-ejection malfunctions such as twisted lines, while understanding the steps needed to correct the problem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deanna Muir)

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Pilots participate in emergency parachute training

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Tipton, 74th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, participates in emergency parachute training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 26, 2024. Pilots sit in a hanging harness and verbalize a post-bailout checklist while working through a variety of malfunctions and scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deanna Muir)

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Pilots participate in emergency parachute training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Charles Barrera, 347th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, briefs A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots about emergency parachute training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 26, 2024. Aircrew receive training in post-egress, post-parachute opening and parachute landing procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deanna Muir)

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Pilots participate in emergency parachute training

Published Feb. 1, 2024
By Senior Airman Deanna Muir

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --