What are the policies/requirements governing back seat flights in a Thunderbird jet?
Orientation flights are given to two members of the local media at each show site. Individuals must be accredited members of the media and are recommended by Air Force recruiters and air show sponsors, then reviewed and approved by the Thunderbirds. A small number of orientation flights are also offered each year to individuals from television, sports, music and the movie industry. These individuals are selected by the Thunderbirds to generate national media coverage and convey a positive image of the Air Force and the squadron. These flights are in direct support of Air Force recruiting objectives.
