2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School Explained

Unit Name:	2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School
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Country:	Canada
Branch:	Royal Canadian Air Force
Type:	Military school
Role:	Flying training
Command Structure:	15 Wing Moose Jaw
Garrison:	CFB Moose Jaw
Nickname:	Big 2
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2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School (2CFFTS; French: links=no|2^e École de pilotage des Forces canadiennes) is one of the Royal Canadian Air Force's training centres for pilots and also one of the facilities of the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program.^{[1] [2]}

History

The school is at CFB Moose Jaw. Prior to operating the CT-155 and CT-156, 2CFFTS flew the CT-114 Tutor from 1964 until 1999.^[1]

Pilots at the school are in the Advanced Training section of the CF program with focus on:^[1]

• Phase II – Basic course with the CT-156 Harvard II after which students will be streamed into the different platforms (jet, multi-engine, or helicopter).
• Phase III Jet – Advanced course on the CT-156 Harvard II
• Phase IV Conversion – Conversion to the CT-155 Hawk to prepare students for further training at CFB Cold Lake

See also

• 1 Canadian Forces Flying Training School
• 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School

External links

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Notes and References

1. Web site: 15 WING – MOOSE JAW : UNITS 2CFFTS. 14 May 2008. Air Force Public Affairs / Department of National Defence. November 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20070405013702/http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/15wing/squadron/2cffts_e.asp. 5 April 2007. dead. dmy-all.
2. Encyclopedia: Moose Jaw . Brennan . William J. . 14 December 2017 . . .