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Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Remote split operations enhances Reaper capability

MQ-9 ReaperMembers from the 432d Wing completed a successful test flight from New Mexico Jan. 15 after flying an MQ-9 Reaper over Fort Irwin, California training air space using remote split operations.

Remote split operations allowed 432d Wing Airmen to control the aircraft, via satellite link, from two separate locations; Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., and Creech.

"RSO is not a new concept," said Lt. Col. James Merchant, Det. 1 commander at Holloman. "All of the aircraft flying in Afghanistan and Iraq are using the same process, albeit over a much longer range.

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