In Kamchatka continues intensive training of flight crews third fighter aircraft the Air Force and Air Defense of the Eastern Military District.
MiG-31 pilots practiced the maneuver elements and flying in adverse weather conditions that have been established at this time of year in Kamchatka.
The basic elements of combat training in the course of the flight changes were training on working methods of air combat with the use of offensive and defensive combat maneuvers at different altitudes.
One of the main challenges facing the crew of fighters, was working out the elements and piloting of air combat in the stratosphere — at an altitude of 11 kilometers.
Flight traditionally preceded by thorough preparation with test readiness technical staff, ground services and specialists to ensure the objectives of flight shifts.
According to Command Air Base, in the short term pilots to work out the issues of interaction of joint actions with other military branches of the Eastern Military District in joint exercises and training.
