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Pilot wings may refer to: Pilotwings, a flight simulator game series Pilotwings (video game), a flight simulator game for Super NES Pilotwings 64, a sequel
Pilot_wings
Military aviation skill standards
silver wings in 1944 to avoid confusion with naval aviator badges. The USAF awards pilot ratings at three levels: Pilot, Senior Pilot, and Command Pilot, to
U.S. Air Force aeronautical rating
U.S._Air_Force_aeronautical_rating
Qualification badge to recognize aviation personnel
training and qualification in military aviation. Also known as a pilot's badge, or pilot wings, the aviator badge was first conceived to recognize the training
Aviator_badge
1996 Nintendo 64 video game
AWOL (however, he's been spotted masquerading as "Lark" in PilotWings 64) ... パイロット紹介 [Pilot Introduction] (in Japanese). Nintendo. Archived from the original
Pilotwings_64
2011 video game
from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2010. "E3 2010: PilotWings Resort Set to Soar on 3DS". Nintendo Life. June 16, 2010. Archived from
Pilotwings_Resort
Recurring flight training initiative in the United States
The WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program is a voluntary pilot training and safety initiative supported by the FAA Safety Team (stylized FAASTeam) division of
WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program
WINGS_Pilot_Proficiency_Program
Video game series
flight simulator that puts the player in control of one of six pilots as they try to earn pilot licenses through various forms of aviation. The events are
Pilotwings
2026 video game
8: Wings of Theve". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved June 7, 2026. Tailby, Stephen (June 4, 2026). "Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Journal of an FCU Pilot in
Ace_Combat_8:_Wings_of_Theve
United States Navy officer (1926–1950)
enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1946, becoming a midshipman. Brown earned his pilot wings on October 21, 1948, amid a flurry of press coverage. In January 1949
Jesse_L._Brown
Aircrew badge in RAF, British Army and other commonwealth nations
An example of a real pilot brevet (i.e. certificate) is shown: In the RAF, the Flying Badge (colloquially referred to as wings), is awarded upon the
Aircrew_brevet
1927 film
Wings is a 1927 American war film which won the first Academy Award for Best Picture. While the sound version of the film has no audible dialogue, it
Wings_(1927_film)
Badges issued to U.S. uniformed services pilots
the same pilot's wings as officers. They were usually assigned to pilots of transport and auxiliary aircraft to free officer pilots to pilot the more
United_States_aviator_badges
Cadet: 18 to 26 years Glider Pilot: 18 to 35 years Liaison Pilot: 18 to 35 years Service Pilot: 18 to 45 years Glider Pilot wings were awarded to soldiers
Auxiliary_Pilot_Badge
World War II hero and career officer in the USAF
North American T-6 Texan. No longer a cadet, he graduated earning his pilot wings, and he was later commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. On 16 March 1942
Everett_Ernest_Blakely
Heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings generating aerodynamic lift
behind the pilot. A ground effect vehicle (GEV) flies close to the terrain, making use of the ground effect – the interaction between the wings and the surface
Fixed-wing_aircraft
World War II military units
Squadron pilots had previously served in the USAAF and did not have US pilot wings. As such, it was decided that they be awarded USAAF pilot wings upon their
Eagle_Squadrons
American television sitcom (1990–1997)
Wings is an American television sitcom that ran for eight seasons on NBC from April 19, 1990, to May 21, 1997, for a total of 172 episodes. The show is
Wings_(1990_TV_series)
Rocket-powered aircraft and spaceplane operated by the US Air Force and NASA
5 Air Force pilots qualified for military astronaut wings immediately, while the 3 civilian pilots were eventually awarded NASA astronaut wings in 2005,
North_American_X-15
Military combat aviator
A fighter pilot or combat pilot is a military aviator trained to engage in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground combat and sometimes electronic warfare while
Fighter_pilot
United States Air Force pilot
United States Air Force, after attending Undergraduate Pilot Training he was awarded pilot wings in November 1982. His first operational assignment was
Cesar_Rodriguez_(pilot)
Officer qualified as a crewed aircraft pilot in the US Navy or US Marine Corps
Maritime Patrol Association, and the Naval Helicopter Association (the pilot wings worn by NAPs were identical in design to the naval aviator insignia worn
Naval_aviator_(United_States)
Royal Navy test pilot, author (1920–2016)
test Pilot Eric Brown 13th July 1961, 8 April 2011, retrieved 8 August 2022 Wings on My Sleeve page 157 et seq Brown, Eric (18 September 2008). Wings on
Eric_Brown_(pilot)
United States Air Force officer (1915–1957)
Air Base in Texas, where he earned his pilot wings in May 1942. The Air Corps needed engineering-trained pilots and, instead of being sent into an operational
Jack_Ridley_(pilot)
Aviation pilot training program
to flying transport and liaison aircraft. Their pilot status was only indicated by their pilot's wings, often leading to enlisted aviators being mistaken
Aviation Cadet Training Program (USAAF)
Aviation_Cadet_Training_Program_(USAAF)
CIA covert airline from 1950 to 1976
Anqiques. Retrieved July 15, 2025. "Vietnam Air America Supervisory Pilot Wings Sterling". Special Operations Group. Retrieved July 15, 2025. McCoy,
Air_America_(airline)
United States Air Force general (born 1963)
earned his pilot wings in 1986 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. He has commanded a fighter squadron, an operations group, and two wings, and has held
Kenneth_S._Wilsbach
American actor (1947–2025)
Gerald Dwight "Wings" Hauser (December 12, 1947 – March 15, 2025) was an American actor, screenwriter, film director and musician. A prolific character
Wings_Hauser
United States Air Force general
his pilot wings at the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training School at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Upon commissioning and earning of his pilot wings, Kelly
Mark_D._Kelly
US Army traditional initiation rite
Blood wings is a traditional initiation rite that is endured by many graduates of the United States Army Airborne School and the United States Army Air
Blood_wings
United States Air Force general
University of Notre Dame as a distinguished graduate. Obering received his pilot wings in 1975 and flew operational assignments in the F-4E; he was later assigned
Henry_Obering
United States Air Force general
just before his graduation from the University of Iowa and was awarded pilot wings in November 1959 and was resworn with a regular Air Force commission
Chuck_Horner
Aviation pioneer (1938–2024)
October 1962 to November 1965. He underwent Undergraduate Pilot Training, earning his Pilot Wings at Laughlin AFB, Texas, in December 1966. Rutan served
Dick_Rutan
American flying ace and test pilot (1923–2020)
Research Pilot School, which trained and produced astronauts for NASA and the Air Force. Yeager later commanded fighter squadrons and wings in Germany
Chuck_Yeager
American general (1886–1950)
the wings of the 208 graduates commissioned in the Air Corps, including Robin Olds, but Bruce Arnold was medically disqualified from being a pilot. The
Henry_H._Arnold
Canadian Air Force officer (1944–2022)
1969 and earned his pilot wings the following year. After brief tours as an artillery air observation post pilot, and as a pilot with 422 Squadron, Cuppens
Louis_Cuppens
American flying ace
Jabara attended four flying schools in Texas before he received his pilot's wings and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. Jabara flew two tours of
James_Jabara
1996 video game
It was ported to arcades as Sonic Wings Limited (Aero Fighters Special in North America). There are 7 teams, 14 pilots, and 26 fighters in this game, with
Sonic_Wings_Special
Canada's post First World War air force to 1924
The design of the wings made the structure fragile. While there appears to be two die sets of the most common version of these wings, an uncommon and distinct
Canadian Air Force (1920–1924)
Canadian_Air_Force_(1920–1924)
Bruneian military officer
Honorary Pilot Wings (1997) Malaysia: Courageous Commander of The Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PGAT; 4 December 2014) RMAF Honorary Pilot Wings (5
Wardi_Abdul_Latip
Fictional character
Further, he is seen wearing either the USAF Command Pilot "Wings" or the USAF Command Pilot Astronaut "Wings", more specifically named the U.S. Air Force aeronautical
Steve_Austin_(character)
1997 American TV series or program
Pensacola: Wings of Gold is a syndicated American action/adventure drama series based at the Naval Air Station Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida. Episodes
Pensacola:_Wings_of_Gold
Participant in the Doolittle Raid
lieutenant and awarded his pilot wings on July 12, 1941. After receiving his pilot wings, he was assigned as a B-25 Mitchell pilot with the 95th Bomb Squadron
Robert_J._Meder
American actress (1968–2022)
Diaz, Johnny (March 3, 2022). "Farrah Forke, Who Played a Helicopter Pilot on 'Wings,' Dies at 54". The New York Times. Retrieved March 5, 2022. Leszczak
Farrah_Forke
Trading card distributed by airlines
souvenir, "keiki" or "children's wings", badges resembling pilot's wings with the Hawaiian airline logo and the words "Future Pilot". Uniquely, Frontier Airlines'
Airline_trading_card
United States Air Force general
commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He earned his pilot wings in 1942. During World War II, he commanded a bomber unit in the European
William_Seawell
Aerospace museum in Denver, Colorado, USA
program also includes the ground school workshop, which offers basic pilot training. Wings Over the Rockies flight training scholarships are provided by the
Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum
Wings_Over_the_Rockies_Air_and_Space_Museum
American astronaut and pilot (born 1956)
four women chosen for Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. After earning her pilot wings, she stayed on at Vance for three years
Eileen_Collins
Australian air force officer
through the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1993 and gained his pilot's wings in 1997. He deployed on operations to East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan
Darren_Goldie
American general
through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program and received pilot wings at Craig Air Force Base, Alabama. He then was assigned to fly the RF-4C
David_R._Smith_(general)
American astronaut (1926–1967)
family remained there only briefly. In March 1951, Grissom received his pilot wings and a commission as a second lieutenant. Nine months later, in December
Gus_Grissom
Unintended aircraft takeoff
Holden pursued an engineering career with the RAF who qualified him with pilot wings after training on the Harvard. He subsequently practised on the de Havilland
Holden's_Lightning_flight
American astronaut (1939–1986)
officer's commission. Afterward, he attended flight school and earned his pilot wings in 1966, serving as a combat aviator in the Vietnam War. Scobee was awarded
Dick_Scobee
American nonprofit organization
Airplanes’" The Wrap. Retrieved March 19, 2015. "Record breaking pilot Barrington Irving Joins Wings of Hope Honorary Council" The St. Louis American. Retrieved
Wings_of_Hope_(charity)
American test pilot, engineer and astronaut (1930–1967)
in 1950, and earned his pilot wings and commission in 1952 at Webb Air Force Base, Texas. He served as a fighter-bomber pilot during the Korean War, where
Michael_J._Adams
American astronaut (1932–2024)
Henry Dittmer. Engle entered flying school in 1957, and received his pilot wings in 1958. He flew the F-100 Super Sabre with the 474th Fighter Day Squadron
Joe_Engle
US Air Force officer and POW (1928–2016)
Force, and was commissioned a second lieutenant. He was awarded his pilot wings at Webb Air Force Base in Texas on October 25, 1952. Cherry was soon
Fred_V._Cherry
American aviator and test pilot (1926-2002)
West Point in 1944, graduated in 1948, then trained and received his pilot's wings at Nellis Air Force Base. He served with the 86th Fighter-Bomber Wing
Louis_Schalk
United States Air Force general
June 8, 1926. Warburton won his Junior Air Pilot wings at Brooks Field in March 1927, and his Air Pilot wings at Kelly Field in 1928. In February 1929,
Ernest K. Warburton (US Air Force)
Ernest_K._Warburton_(US_Air_Force)
US Air Force general
high-ranking commands. Handy was commissioned in 1967, and received his pilot wings in 1968. His early commands included the 21st Air Force at McGuire Air
John_W._Handy
1936 novel by Arthur Upfield
Wings Above the Diamantina (1936) is a detective novel by Australian writer Arthur Upfield. It was the third to feature his recurring character Detective
Wings_Above_the_Diamantina
South African flying ace of World War II
in Boksburg, he joined the South African Air Force and received his pilot wings in October 1939. He flew Hawker Hartebees with 13 Squadron SAAF in 1940
Robert_Talbot_(SAAF_officer)
American fighter pilot (1920–1945)
fighter pilot was recognized while he was training in northern California. He was commissioned a second lieutenant and awarded his pilot wings on January
Richard_Bong
United States Air Force general
lieutenant and pilot wings at Tuskegee Army Airfield, Alabama, on July 28, 1943. He remained at Tuskegee as a civilian instructor pilot in the Army Air
Daniel_James_Jr.
United States aviator, founder of Experimental Aircraft Association
aviation wings offered by the military: glider pilot, service pilot, rated pilot, liaison pilot, senior pilot, Army aviator, and command pilot. Poberezny
Paul_Poberezny
USAF pilot (1927–1962)
Primary and Advanced pilot training and received his U.S. Air Force aeronautical rating as a pilot; he received his pilot wings in February 1953. He began
Rudolf_Anderson
United States Air Force general
the academy, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He received pilot wings in June 1960 at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., where he was the outstanding
Robert_D._Beckel
American Air Force major general (born 1932)
the Air Force in January 1953 as an aviation cadet and received his pilot wings at Laredo Air Force Base, Texas, in April 1954. He earned a Bachelor
Archer_L._Durham
Soviet test pilot (1927–1967)
he received his pilot's wings and commission as a lieutenant in the Soviet Air Force. In December 1949, Komarov served as the pilot of a fighter plane
Vladimir_Komarov
Retired US Air Force general (born 1929)
graduation from the academy, Beck entered pilot training at Marana, Arizona, and received his pilot wings at Webb Air Force Base, Texas, in August 1955
Stanley_C._Beck
American astronaut (1930–1967)
initial pilot training at Bartow Air Base, Florida, and his jet training at James Connally Air Force Base, Texas. After receiving his pilot wings in 1953
Ed_White_(astronaut)
United States Air Force general (1912–1999)
he graduated in 1937. Assigned to the Army Air Corps, he received his pilot wings in 1938 at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, then served two years with
Bruce_K._Holloway
United States Air Force general and World War II flying ace
received his pilot wings upon completion of flying school in August 1941. After a series of assignments as gunnery instructor and instructor pilot at various
Gordon_M._Graham
the completion of Phase III, pilots are awarded their Pilot's Wings (Canadian Forces Flying Badge). Future fighter pilots move on to Phase IV, still on
NATO Flying Training in Canada
NATO_Flying_Training_in_Canada
United States Air Force general (1905–1968)
Brooks Field, Texas. In 1929, he received his pilot wings at Kelly Field and was eventually rated a command pilot. Samford was next assigned to Fort Crockett
John_A._Samford
American businessman
earned his pilot wings in 1981 from Kingsville, Texas. Sargeant then joined the Black Sheep, Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214). As a fighter pilot, Sargeant's
Harry_Sargeant_III
United States Air Force general
Cross) NATO Meritorious Service Medal Pilot wings from Cambodia Pilot wings from Vietnam 1976 Instructor Pilot of the Year Air Force Association Citation
William_T._Hobbins
First African-American in space (born 1942)
coveted Gold Astronaut Pin and the United States Air Force Command Pilot Astronaut Wings. He was inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame in 1997
Guion_Bluford
World War II-based combat flight simulation game series
game is also the first game in the Combat Wings series. Throughout the game, players assume the roles of pilots navigating various missions across the Pacific
Combat_Wings
U.S. Army Air Corps female auxiliary pilots
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP; also Women's Army Service Pilots or Women's Auxiliary Service Pilots) was a civilian women pilots' organization, whose
Women_Airforce_Service_Pilots
United States Air Force officer and participant in the Doolittle Raid
rated as a pilot, when he was awarded his pilot wings at Randolph Field, Texas, on July 12, 1941. His first assignment was as a B-25 Mitchell pilot with the
Richard_E._Cole
Soaring with a paraglider
recreational wings, such deflations will normally recover without pilot intervention. In the event of a severe deflation, correct pilot input will speed
Paragliding
A liaison pilot was a World War II United States enlisted pilot, whose wings bore an "L" in the center. They flew light single engine liaison aircraft
Liaison_pilot
1935 Soviet film
Lyotchiki (Russian: Лётчики, romanized: Lyotchiki: ) (aka Men on Wings and The Pilots) is a 1935 Soviet romantic drama film directed by Yuli Raizman and
Lyotchiki
United States Air Force officer
of Pennsylvania and entered the Army Air Corps in 1940. He earned his pilot wings and was commissioned a second lieutenant on December 12, 1941, then after
Robert_K._Morgan
American major general
second lieutenant and awarded his pilot wings at Kelly Field in Texas, on December 20, 1940. After receiving his pilot wings, Kruzel was assigned to 2d Observation
Joseph_J._Kruzel
U.S. military and civilian qualification badge
a USAF Pilot, RPA Pilot, Combat Systems Officer (formerly Navigator), Air Battle Manager, or Flight Surgeon. These USAF Observers wear wings that are
United States astronaut badges
United_States_astronaut_badges
1939 film by Howard Hawks
Only Angels Have Wings is a 1939 American adventure romantic drama film directed by Howard Hawks. Starring Cary Grant and Jean Arthur, it is based on
Only_Angels_Have_Wings
United States Air Force lieutenant general
Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) program at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, from 1985 to 1986, where he earned his pilot wings. From 1986 to 1987
Marc_H._Sasseville
Royal Netherlands Navy officer
mid-1915 and he became one of the first naval officers to be awarded his pilot wings.[citation needed] From 1915 to 1918, Doorman was stationed at Soesterberg
Karel_Doorman
American Air Force officer
attended the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas, where he earned his pilot wings and received a follow-on assignment
Cameron_Jones_(astronaut)
US Air Force general
Harvard University, he was assigned to undergraduate pilot training and earned his pilot wings in June 1989. Kwast subsequently completed F-15E Strike
Steven_L._Kwast
Spiral dive entered by a pilot due to spatial disorientation
where an airplane controlled by a pilot hits the ground. The pilot mistakenly believes they are flying with the wings level, but with a descent indicated
Graveyard_spiral
US Air Force officer and historian (born 1938)
navigator wings. While at Drexel University, Negroni was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. In 1962, he received his pilot wings after completing pilot training
Héctor_Andrés_Negroni
American flying ace (1915–1983)
November 1941, he was awarded his pilot wings and was commissioned as second lieutenant. After receiving his pilot wings, he was assigned to the 62nd Pursuit
William_M._Banks
Add-on to Flight Simulator 2004
missions with some historical missions from real military pilot logs from World War II. Wings of Power II: WWII Fighters was released on July 11, 2006
Wings_of_Power
United States Air Force general
the first class in which some members received both a commission and pilot wings. His first assignment was to Spence Field, Ga., for additional fighter-pursuit
James_F._Hackler
United States Air Force general
flying school, he was commissioned a second lieutenant and received his pilot wings in May 1943. He joined the 83rd Bombardment Squadron in November and
Leland_C._Shepard_Jr.
United States Airforce General
1942 and received his pilot wings and commission as second lieutenant in August 1942. In August 1942 he was assigned as pilot for a photographic squadron
Van_N._Backman
United States Air Force officer (1926–2025)
Marine Corps in July 1944 prior to attending West Point. He received his pilot wings in 1951 and was assigned to the 19th Bombardment Group on Okinawa during
Charles_F._G._Kuyk
The following is an episode list for the American television sitcom Wings, which ran on NBC from April 19, 1990, to May 21, 1997, with a total of 172
List_of_Wings_episodes
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