F-5 Fleet
AO has 4 F-5 aircraft now available for operations. These are former Canadian Air Force aircraft that were modified as lead in trainers for F-18 pilots. The aircraft have been brought to full operational status by experts utilizing original military tech orders and specifications. One is equipped with the latest Garmin G3000 flight deck and allotments for a mission computer for advanced mission systems.
F-5 Maintenance
AO’s F-5 maintenance is second to none. The F-5’s are maintained by AO and Circle Air Group (CAG, https://www.circleag.com ). CAG is a FAA Part 145 certified repair station with multiple aircraft certifications. Both AO and CAG staff have been trained extensively by industry professionals on the maintenance of the F-5. In 2023, CAG acquired the remaining Royal Canadian Air Force supply of F-5 parts. CAG has a large part store and overhaul capability.
As the aircraft all hold both DoD and FAA airworthiness they are maintained to highest government standards and checked annually by both organizations. This includes current ejection seat pyrotechnics per DoD tech orders. There are simply no more well maintained aircraft of this type in the world.
