THIRD COUNTRY TRANSFER: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

UNCLAS ANKARA 007063 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: MASS MARR TU IT SUBJECT: THIRD COUNTRY TRANSFER: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING TURKEY'S REQUEST TO TRAIN ITALIAN AIR FORCE PILOTS ON F-16'S REF: ANKARA 06911 The Embassy has received additional information regarding the GOT's interest in providing training to Italian F-16 pilots (reftel). Below are the estimated costs for the flight training. Costs are listed per pilot. F-16 Flight Training -------------- Medical Check-Up, G-LAB $3,900 Aircraft Technical Training $5,400 Academics, Devices & Simulator Training $27,410 F-16 Flight Training $600,463 Total Price (per pilot) $637,173 Additional Potential Costs -------------- Additional Annual Medical Check-Up $1,000 Additional Simulator Training $850 Additional Flight Hours (for Non-Effective Sorties) $26,158 DEUTSCH