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Caption:
Patuxent River, Md. (Aug. 3, 2005) -- A T-38A Talon, assigned to the
U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, prepares to taxi to the active runway
prior to a training flight from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md.
The United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) provides instruction
to experienced pilots, flight officers, and engineers in the processes
and techniques of aircraft and systems test and evaluation. The school
investigates and develops new flight test techniques, publishes manuals
for use of the aviation test community for standardization of flight
test techniques and project reporting, and conducts special projects.
USNTPS operates approximately 50 aircraft of 13 types. U.S. Navy photo
by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain (RELEASED)
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