Air Force pilot develops plan to reduce jet fuel consumption

The Air Force spends more than $9 billion annually on energy. Eighty-six percent of that amount is spent on aviation.

In support of the Air Force Energy Strategic Plan to foster an energy aware culture and reduce aviation fuel consumption, an instructor pilot from the 5th Flying Training Squadron has introduced some innovative ideas to make pilot training more energy efficient.

Lt. Col. Mark Lyons, a reservist and commercial pilot, is spearheading the effort to conserve jet fuel in the Air Force, starting with Air Education and Training Command.
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