The F-35 Lightning has a sophisticated suite of sensors which present to the pilot a view of the world outside of the cockpit. Potential threats and targets are clearly identified as well as other friendly/coalition platforms that may be operating in the environment. In order for the sensor systems to accurately present this view of the world they have to be programmed with Mission Data which enables them to accurately determine the level of threat faced. Where necessary an automatic response ca

Col. Ellison S. Onizuka was the first Asian American to fly in space. Prior to becoming an astronaut, Col. Onizuka had a distinguished career in the United States Air Force, where he served as a flight test engineer and as a test pilot. He worked in test flight programs and systems security engineering for a variety of aircraft, including the F-84, F-100, F-105, F-111, and A-1. Col. Onizuka also attended U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, where he registered more than 1,700 flight hours. After jo