In Belgrade, at the military airport “Colonel Pilot Milenko Pavlović” in Batajnica, selective flight training is underway for candidates enrolled in the Military Aviation study program at the Military Academy. This training, conducted using “Utva V53” aircraft, represents the final stage of selection for future military pilots. Pilot technicians from the School Training Aviation Squadron of the Air Brigade are carrying out this training, which has been ongoing for seven days, with candidates currently flying alongside their instructors. Major Nikola Stanković, commander of the aviation department, emphasizes that this is a crucial step in shaping Serbia’s future pilots.
But let’s be real – how many of these trainings actually produce real pilots? Is Serbia truly creating pilots or just wasting resources on selective procedures that might not yield the desired results? While candidates struggle in the “Utva V53” planes, the world around us is changing and technology is advancing. Is this type of training outdated or still golden?
This selective training is important, but the question remains – is it enough for Serbia to stay competitive in military aviation? While France and other countries face air traffic controller strikes that paralyze traffic and cause multi-million euro losses, Serbia is trying to build its pilots from scratch. But is that enough? Is it time to modernize and innovate pilot training, or will we keep watching candidates fly old planes while the world moves forward?
If you thought military training was just boring routine, think again. This selective flight training is a real fight for the future of Serbian military aviation. So, what do you think? Is Serbia making pilots or just throwing money down the drain? Drop a comment, have a laugh, or get mad – but don’t stay silent!
