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Best C-17 Gifts for Aviation Enthusiasts in 2025

Black Friday 2025 is the perfect time to find exceptional gifts for C-17 Globemaster III enthusiasts. Whether you’re shopping for...

By Jason Michael Nov 24, 2025 3 min read

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C-17 Globemaster III as seen in Iron Man movie

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The C-17 in Iron Man: How a Military Prototype Became Tony Stark Ride

When Tony Stark jets off to Afghanistan in the 2008 blockbuster Iron Man, he doesn’t fly commercial. The billionaire genius...

By Jason Michael Nov 26, 2025 3 min read

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Top 5 Flight Computers Every Pilot Needs in 2025

Whether you’re doing quick fuel calculations or complex navigation planning, having a reliable flight computer is essential. Whether you’re just...

By Jason Michael Oct 17, 2025 6 min read

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C-17 Globemaster III cockpit interior showing flight controls and avionics

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Best Flight Sim Hardware for C-17 Flying: Yokes, Throttles, and Pedals

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 5 min

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Delta Simulations C-17 Setup Guide: Installation to First Flight

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 6 min

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Best C-17 Flight Simulator Addons in 2026: Complete Comparison Guide

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 5 min

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Where Every USAF C-17 Is Based: Complete Squadron and Location Guide

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 4 min

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C-17 Checkride Secrets: How to Prepare and Pass Your Initial Qualification

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 6 min

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Your First C-17 Flight: What Every New Pilot Should Expect

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 7 min

C-17 prototype T-1 (87-0025) landing at Edwards Air Force Base

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How 4 Crew Members Fly a 585,000-Pound Aircraft

Jason Michael · Dec 27 · 7 min

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C-17 Avionics at 500 Feet: Glass Cockpit in Tactical Ops

Jason Michael · Dec 26 · 6 min

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C-17 Fleet Database: Every Globemaster III Ever Built by Serial Number

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 4 min

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$1.68 Billion Contract: How 8 Countries Keep Their C-17 Fleets Flying

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 5 min

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Green World at 250 Feet: Inside the C-17’s Terrifying Night Low-Level Missions

Jason Michael · Jan 6 · 6 min

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Flying Blind: How C-17 Crews Navigate the World’s Worst Weather

Jason Michael · Jan 5 · 6 min

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Inside the C-17 Simulator: What 70 Hours of Training Really Looks Like

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 7 min

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C-17 Pilot Qualifications Explained: From Copilot to Mission-Ready Aircraft Commander

Jason Michael · Nov 20 · 9 min

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15 Weeks at Altus AFB: Inside C-17 Pilot Training

Jason Michael · Nov 20 · 8 min

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C-17 Landing: Aircraft Operations

Jason Michael · Dec 9 · 5 min

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C-17: Air Force Fleet Overview

Jason Michael · Dec 8 · 4 min

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Charleston C-17: Aviation Heritage

Jason Michael · Dec 4 · 6 min

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Qatar C-17: Fleet Information

Jason Michael · Nov 29 · 4 min

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Your Guide to Becoming a C-17 Pilot

Jason Michael · Feb 15 · 3 min

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Why C-130 Pilots Make Great C-17 Pilots (And Vice Versa)

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 7 min

C-17 Globemaster III parked on desert airfield ramp

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KC-46 vs KC-135: Which Tanker Do C-17 Pilots Prefer?

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 6 min

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C-17 and C-130: Battle of the Titans

Jason Michael · Dec 8 · 6 min

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C-5 Galaxy vs C-17: Aircraft Comparison

Jason Michael · Dec 5 · 4 min

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