7.1.  Overview.  As part of the effort to train sufficient numbers of pilots to meet national defense needs, the Air Force created Initial Pilot Training (IPT).  Pilot training students will attend the inital portion of their training at a civilian flight school, where they will complete approximately 100 hours of instruction in the basics of powered flight.  Upon completion of IPT, students attend additional T-6 training at an Air Force pilot training base.  More details coming soon.