Congressman Matt Gaetz says problems with acquiring spare parts for the F-35 Lightning could jeopardize pilot training. Gaetz said unless the problem is solved quickly pilot training could be negatively affected. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s staff recently met with the commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base to discuss the maintenance and availability issues the wing is facing. Eglin is one of two F-35 training sites, the other being Arizona’s Luke Air Force Base.
F-35 SPARE PARTS PROBLEM
Mar 26, 2018 | 5:11 AM
Sat Jun 27
Pensacola, FL, USA
88°FFeels Like: 97°F
Wind/Dir: 34 MPH-SSW
Humidity: 68%
Pressure: 30.1 INHG
Feels like 97°F. Wind 34 mph SSW. Pressure 30.1 inHg. Visibility 10 mi.
Last Updated: 4:56 PM (Time Zone: America/Chicago)
Sat Jun 27
This Afternoon
91°FHighWind/Dir: 10 MPH-SW
Precipitation: 6%
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
81°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-SW
Precipitation: 6%
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sun Jun 28
Day
92°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-SW
Precipitation: 6%
Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night
80°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-W
Precipitation: 5%
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mon Jun 29
Day
92°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-W
Precipitation: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night
80°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-W
Precipitation: 9%
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tue Jun 30
Day
91°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-W
Precipitation: 62%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night
79°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-N
Precipitation: 62%
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wed Jul 1
Day
88°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-SE
Precipitation: 38%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night
80°FLowWind/Dir: 0 MPH-SW
Precipitation: 33%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thu Jul 2
Day
89°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-SE
Precipitation: 24%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night
80°FLowWind/Dir: 0 MPH-W
Precipitation: 24%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Fri Jul 3
Day
91°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-W
Precipitation: 23%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night
81°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-W
Precipitation: 23%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.
