Syracuse, New York - The New York Air National Guards 174th Attack Wing expanded its taxi operations of the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) today to include all taxiways and ramps on Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Expanding taxi operations outside the 174th ramp will better familiarize aircrews with ground operations and local air traffic control measures at Syracuse International Airport. The training focused on proper procedures and communications with the FAA controllers at the Syracuse Air Traffic Control tower. The 174th Attack Wing began its first taxi operations of the MQ-9 on August 18 earlier this year, consisting of operations on the wings taxiway only. All flight operations of the 174th Attack Wing MQ-9 aircraft continue to be flown from Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield at Fort Drum, New York. The 174th Attack Wing was established in 1947 as the first Air National Guard flying unit in New York State. It currently flies the MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The wing also trains all MQ-9 maintenance technicians for the United States Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserves as well as training some personnel from allied nations. The wing conducts qualification training for MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, launching and recovering the aircraft from Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield. The wing also maintains an air-to-ground gunnery range at Fort Drum which is used by Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves units across the northeast and provides forces to respond to state emergencies at the direction of the New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. (New York Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Eric Miller/released)
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:47:14 +0000
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