With the high cost of flying, more forces are looking at simulations to bridge the gap in flying hours.

In this exclusive interview with Lieutenant Colonel Steve Briones, USAF Commander, Detachment 24, Pilot Training Transformation, he discusses the future of combat training and the challenges and opportunities faced.

From off-the-shelf technologies to data management, there are new opportunities to enhance learning, but this comes at some risk both in terms of cyber security and culture. Pilot Training Transformation focuses on how Airmen acquire how to use technologies to accelerate learning, an essential program in combating the pilot shortage.