Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Zach Saunders, F-35 division commander assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, performs post-flight checks on the tires of an F-35 Lightning II as part of independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. Participating in IPOP allows pilots the opportunity to learn maintenance and refueling techniques, extending operational range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Maintenance Operational Test (MxOT) division observe the arrival of F-35 Lightning IIs at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. The MxOT team is working towards a standardization of tactics, techniques and procedures development in a joint environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Brown, an F-35 assistant program manager assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, prepares an F-35 Lightning II to be refueled in support of independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. IPOP aims to empower pilots with maintenance and refueling skills for prolonged flight missions and enhanced mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Brown, an F-35 assistant program manager assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, prepares an F-35 Lightning II to be refueled in support of independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. Participating in IPOP allows aircrew to independently inspect and deploy their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Brown, an F-35 assistant program manager assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, refuels an F-35 Lightning II as part of independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. Exercises such as IPOP allow pilots the opportunity to learn maintenance and refueling techniques, extending operational range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Zach Saunders, an F-35 division commander assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, secures a warning tag on an F-35 Lightning II as part of independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. IPOP is a safe and executable pilot exercise that increases the ability to operate off-station with limited resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen complete independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) for an F-35 Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. The intent for IPOP Tactics Development and Evaluation is to equip Combat Air Forces with a tool that permits location agnostic off-station operations for the F-35 Lightning II to operate without the deployment of maintenance personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

Published April 26, 2024
57 WG PA

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Zach Saunders, F-35 division commander assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, performs post-flight checks on the tires of an F-35 Lightning II as part of independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. Participating in IPOP allows pilots the opportunity to learn maintenance and refueling techniques, extending operational range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)