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It takes six months to train pilot for F16 - and no less. Initially, it was believed in Ukraine that 10-12 weeks would be enough, but this turned out not to be the case. One of the reasons: knowledge of special, "aviation" English is required

Recently, the spokesperson for the Air Force of Ukraine, Yuriy Ihnat, told the media that Ukrainian pilots are to be sent in waves to train on Western F-16 fighter jets, and the first list of several dozen pilots has already been formed.

The F16 fighter jet is what Ukrainians - the army and society - are most eagerly awaiting. For us, modern airplanes are life in the truest sense of the word.

Biden administration has given a signal to European allies that the U.S. would not block them from exporting F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Ukraine wants between 40 to 50 F-16s.

Training in Europe. On May 15, the UK publicly said it will start training Ukrainian pilots in the summer and that it was already working with other countries on the possible provision of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak then promised to make the case for air support both at the Council of Europe summit and in subsequent talks with G7 leaders. “Other countries are involved.

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