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|operator=[[Starfleet Academy]]
 
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|Type= Training vessel<br />[[Federation attack fighter]]
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|Type= Training vessel<br />[[Federation attack fighter|Attack fighter]]
 
|Active= [[24th century]]
 
|Active= [[24th century]]
 
|Crew= 1<br />1-2 ([[Attack fighter]]-type)
 
|Crew= 1<br />1-2 ([[Attack fighter]]-type)
|Speed= [[Sublight]]<br />[[Warp]] capable (Attack fighter-type)
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|Speed= [[Sublight]]<br />[[Warp capable]] (Attack fighter-type)
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|imagecap2= Attack fighter-type flight trainer ([[LCARS]])
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|imagecap2= Aft and dorsal views
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|imagecap3= Attack fighter-type flight trainer ([[LCARS]])
 
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'''Academy flight training craft''' are types of [[spacecraft]] flown by [[Starfleet Academy]] [[cadet]]s.
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'''Academy flight training craft''' were types of [[spacecraft]] flown by [[Starfleet Academy]] [[cadet]]s.
   
A type of [[sublight]] vessel was flown in the [[2360s]] by such groups as [[Nova Squadron]], who in 2368 attempted a, by then banned five formation [[Kolvoord Starburst]] maneuver near [[Titan]]. ({{TNG|The First Duty}})
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A type of [[sublight]] vessel was flown in the [[2360s]] by such groups as [[Nova Squadron]], who in [[2368]] attempted a, by then banned, five craft formation [[Kolvoord Starburst]] maneuver near [[Titan]]. ({{TNG|The First Duty}})
   
 
The Academy cadet ships were small, one-pilot, blunt-winged vessels, with a fairly flat cross-section; pilots had to wear flight helmets. The craft were equipped with landing struts, proximity alarms, and emergency transporters.
 
The Academy cadet ships were small, one-pilot, blunt-winged vessels, with a fairly flat cross-section; pilots had to wear flight helmets. The craft were equipped with landing struts, proximity alarms, and emergency transporters.
   
Warp-capable [[Federation attack fighter]]-type flight trainer schematics were part of an information download package aboard the {{USS|Voyager}}. When [[One]] was [[assimilation|assimilating]] as much information as he could, the flight trainer could be seen on a screen he was learning from. It was later seen when [[Seven of Nine|Seven]] used a new device on her [[Borg alcove]] to upload information directly into her brain. ({{VOY|Drone|The Voyager Conspiracy}})
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[[Warp capable]] [[Federation attack fighter]]-type flight trainer schematics were part of an information download package aboard the {{USS|Voyager}}. When [[One]] was [[assimilation|assimilating]] as much information as he could, the flight trainer could be seen on a screen he was learning from. It was later seen when [[Seven of Nine|Seven]] used a new device on her [[Borg alcove]] to upload information directly into her brain. ({{VOY|Drone|The Voyager Conspiracy}})
   
 
== Appendices ==
 
== Appendices ==
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=== Background ===
 
=== Background ===
Two versions of the Academy flight trainer have appeared on screen. The actual ships seen in "The First Duty" and the side view first seen in "Drone". The side view created by [[Doug Drexler]] was first used in ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'' in an article about flight trainer craft.
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Two versions of the Academy flight trainer have appeared on screen. The actual ships seen in "The First Duty" and the side view first seen in "Drone". The side view created by [[Doug Drexler]], was first used in the ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'' (2nd ed.), in the article about the flight trainer craft.
   
The Academy's space force consisted of at least three academy training wings headed by wing commanders. The wings were divided further into squadrons commanded by squadron leaders. For example, the [[Third Academy Training Wing]] was commanded by Captain [[David Livingston (Captain)|David Livingston]]. The [[Falcon Squadron]], commanded by Captain [[Brad Yacobian (Captain)|Brad Yacobian]], was assigned to this training wing. The operations of these wings were managed by [[Academy Flight Ops]]. Pilots who successfully completed their training were awarded the [[Flight Proficiency Award]]. {{stala|5668}}
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The Academy's space force consisted of at least three academy training wings headed by wing commanders. The wings were divided further into squadrons commanded by squadron leaders. For example, the [[Third Academy Training Wing]] was commanded by Captain {{dis|David Livingston|Captain}}. The [[Falcon Squadron]], commanded by Captain {{dis|Brad Yacobian|Captain}}, was assigned to this training wing. The operations of these wings were managed by [[Academy Flight Ops]]. Pilots who successfully completed their training were awarded the [[Flight Proficiency Award]]. {{stala|5668}}
   
 
====Studio model====
 
====Studio model====
 
[[File:Academy flight trainer design sketch.jpg|thumb|left|Sternbach's final design sketch]]
 
[[File:Academy flight trainer design sketch.jpg|thumb|left|Sternbach's final design sketch]]
 
[[File:Academy_flight_trainer_studiomodel.jpg|thumb|Jein's academy trainer studio model]]
 
[[File:Academy_flight_trainer_studiomodel.jpg|thumb|Jein's academy trainer studio model]]
The original flight trainer, simply referred to as a "Trainer craft", was designed and signed off on in January 1992 by [[Rick Sternbach]].[http://www.ricksternbach.com/tngships.html] A [[studio model]] was actually built by [[Gregory Jein]] but was only seen in two brief scenes and used only in "The First Duty"."''Greg Jein built a physical miniature about 14" in length. There was no major CG version that I know of aside from five tiny diagramatic ships(...)''", Sternbach remarked.[http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showpost.php?p=1403287&postcount=14]
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The original flight trainer, merely described as "five small SHIPS of the Nova Squadron" in scene 18 of the {{Star Trek Minutiae|academy/literature329/219.txt|script}}, and simply referred to as a "Trainer craft" by its designer, was designed and signed off on in January 1992 by Senior Illustrator [[Rick Sternbach]]. [http://www.ricksternbach.com/tngships.html] A [[studio model]] was actually built by [[Gregory Jein]] but was only seen in two brief scenes and used only in "The First Duty". "''Greg Jein built a physical miniature about 14" in length. There was no major CG version that I know of aside from five tiny diagramatic ships (...)''", Sternbach remarked. [http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showpost.php?p=1403287&postcount=14] The otherwise undiscernable symbol in front of the cockpit was that of {{w|Cobra Commander}} from the ''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' franchise, which Jein, a fan of the franchise, added as a subtle homage. {{brokenlink|url=http://members.aol.com/WMccullars/Academy.html}}
   
A copy of the model, made by Jein for Sternbach and painted and detailed by the latter, along with five of Sternbach's sketches of the design, was later offered as {{stala|P014-0298|Lot #298}} in the [[Star_Trek_auctions#The_Ultimate_Sci-Fi_Auction|The Ultimate Sci-Fi Auction]] of 26 April 2003, estimated at $800-$1,200, where it sold for $900.
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A copy of the model, made by Jein for Sternbach and painted and detailed by the latter, along with five of Sternbach's sketches of the design, was later offered as {{stala|P014-0298|Lot 298}} in the ''[[Star Trek auctions#The Ultimate Sci-Fi Auction|The Ultimate Sci-Fi Auction]]'' of 26 April 2003, estimated at US$800-$1,200, where it sold for US$900.
   
The studio model itself, having escaped the [[40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection]] and [[It's A Wrap! sale and auction]] -auctions, is still in the possession of [[Paramount Pictures]] and has been on tour as display like ''[[Star Trek World Tour]]'', ''[[Star Trek: The Exhibition]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: The Adventure]]'' as late as 2011.[http://www.johnpearse.partsking.net/trekpics/ac2big.jpg]
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The studio model itself, having escaped the [[40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection]] and [[It's A Wrap! sale and auction]]s, is still in the possession of [[Paramount Pictures]] and has been on tour as a display piece, starting with the ''[[Star Trek: The Adventure]]'' tour and subsequently appearing in the ''[[Star Trek The Exhibition]]'' tour, as late as 2012. [http://www.flickr.com/photos/hairydalek/sets/72157620206759950/with/3650502674/] [http://starloggers.wordpress.com/tag/reviews/]
   
 
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Academy flight training craft were types of spacecraft flown by Starfleet Academy cadets.

A type of sublight vessel was flown in the 2360s by such groups as Nova Squadron, who in 2368 attempted a, by then banned, five craft formation Kolvoord Starburst maneuver near Titan. (TNG: "The First Duty")

The Academy cadet ships were small, one-pilot, blunt-winged vessels, with a fairly flat cross-section; pilots had to wear flight helmets. The craft were equipped with landing struts, proximity alarms, and emergency transporters.

Warp capable Federation attack fighter-type flight trainer schematics were part of an information download package aboard the USS Voyager. When One was assimilating as much information as he could, the flight trainer could be seen on a screen he was learning from. It was later seen when Seven used a new device on her Borg alcove to upload information directly into her brain. (VOY: "Drone", "The Voyager Conspiracy")

Appendices

Appearances

Background

Two versions of the Academy flight trainer have appeared on screen. The actual ships seen in "The First Duty" and the side view first seen in "Drone". The side view created by Doug Drexler, was first used in the Star Trek Encyclopedia (2nd ed.), in the article about the flight trainer craft.

The Academy's space force consisted of at least three academy training wings headed by wing commanders. The wings were divided further into squadrons commanded by squadron leaders. For example, the Third Academy Training Wing was commanded by Captain David Livingston. The Falcon Squadron, commanded by Captain Brad Yacobian, was assigned to this training wing. The operations of these wings were managed by Academy Flight Ops. Pilots who successfully completed their training were awarded the Flight Proficiency Award. [1]

Studio model

File:Academy flight trainer design sketch.jpg

Sternbach's final design sketch

File:Academy flight trainer studiomodel.jpg

Jein's academy trainer studio model

The original flight trainer, merely described as "five small SHIPS of the Nova Squadron" in scene 18 of the script, and simply referred to as a "Trainer craft" by its designer, was designed and signed off on in January 1992 by Senior Illustrator Rick Sternbach. [2] A studio model was actually built by Gregory Jein but was only seen in two brief scenes and used only in "The First Duty". "Greg Jein built a physical miniature about 14" in length. There was no major CG version that I know of aside from five tiny diagramatic ships (...)", Sternbach remarked. [3] The otherwise undiscernable symbol in front of the cockpit was that of Cobra Commander from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero franchise, which Jein, a fan of the franchise, added as a subtle homage. Template:Brokenlink

A copy of the model, made by Jein for Sternbach and painted and detailed by the latter, along with five of Sternbach's sketches of the design, was later offered as Lot 298 in the The Ultimate Sci-Fi Auction of 26 April 2003, estimated at US$800-$1,200, where it sold for US$900.

The studio model itself, having escaped the 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection and It's A Wrap! sale and auctions, is still in the possession of Paramount Pictures and has been on tour as a display piece, starting with the Star Trek: The Adventure tour and subsequently appearing in the Star Trek The Exhibition tour, as late as 2012. [4] [5]