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a typical whiteboard. "Flights on sim- ulators can help to train flight tactics 3-4x more effectively than normal T-38 flight. When flying, you can make 3-4 sorties, then the fuel is reaching mini- mum level and you must return to base. Here, at the same time, you can have about 12 sorties and at the same time have a discussion on them, without the need for ferry flight" tells one of the IPs. Both students as well as instructors see a great potential in such, improved model of training pilots. It's worth adding that all teaching materials are available for pilots also online, so that they can choose from every place and any time. Solutions like this increase training efficiency as well as allow pilots to be better prepared for flights which increases the learning curve. In the fu- ture, these technologies will be further developed by ENJJPT Spark including a higher number of simulators (also with the one adapted for Boeing T-X aircraft) or new VR glasses with 4K resolution. Future ENJJTP was, is and will be an irreplace- able program, especially in a current situation, where we deal with pilot's shortage which raises the demand in this area. Talking not only with the 80th FTW Chief Commander, but also with 80th FTW Operations Group Command- er they both confirm that the program will be still evaluating. "We strive to in- crease our training level with implemen- tation of new technologies like VR/MR simulators or MFBs – this will allow us to be more efficient and to train more students. A huge advantage of ENJJPT is that we can tell you the exact date when the student graduates and this date will be kept in 100%". Sheppard AFB is getting ready for get- ting new planes, Boeing T-X, which will soon join the 80th FTW fleet. Apart from expanding base infrastructure and aprons, there are also changes imple- mented in training programs and syl- labus. "T-X is a plane, which gives way more possibilities and can train pilots for flights on 5th generation fighters. The biggest mistake that we could do is to use it in the same way as T-38, that's why even now we are working on new methods and plans, which will revolutio- nise military pilot training. This aircraft is quite popular among countries which AVIATION