The future queen of Spain began her training at the Air Academy, with flights and practical training
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Princess Leonor entered the General Air and Space Academy (AGA) in San Javier, Murcia, on Monday to begin the final stage of her military training. She arrived at noon, dressed in her blue uniform, as a fourth-year ensign of the 78th class.
Upon her arrival, Leonor was welcomed by Colonel Luis Felipe González, director of the Academy, and the senior staff of instructors. After signing the guest book, she received her full equipment: daily uniform, flight suit, and study briefcase. Everything she would use daily for her classes and training.
La princesa Leonor de Borbón firma el libro de honor.
The princess began her practical training in the flight area, equipped with runways and hangars. She first entered the FTD (Full-flight Training Device) simulator building, where she learned the basics of piloting before boarding the Pilatus PC-21 E-27 aircraft, known as "Eco-27." This advanced Swiss turboprop model is the same aircraft her father, King Felipe VI, recently tested.
La princesa Leonor en la Academia General del Aire y del Espacio de San Javier (Murcia) para iniciar su último curso de formación militar.
Commander Alberto Guzmán, head of the 792nd instructor squadron, explained the maneuvers and protocols. Leonor will have to complete several hours in the simulator before actually piloting the aircraft, always with the instructor seated behind her in the rear seat.
Routine and comprehensive training
Her curriculum will alternate theoretical and practical classes, designed to obtain the competencies of a lieutenant in the Fundamental Flight Specialty. The program avoids repeated subjects from previous stages and prioritizes group work with her classmates: 60 men and 15 women, including Leonor.
La futura reina de España conoce la tecnología con la que se instruirá en la Fuerza Aérea.
She will receive survival training, also in maritime environments, and will train in the aeronautical pentathlon, which combines shooting, fencing, orienteering, basketball, obstacle course, and swimming.Her day will begin at 6:30 with reveille, followed by breakfast, classes, flag-raising, and more lessons until dinner. The day will end around 10:30 p.m.
On weekends she will have leave, being able to enjoy beaches, coves, or visit historic cities such as Cartagena, provided she has no service commitments or management tasks with the students.
Expectations are rising for her first solo flight, known as "la suelta." This milestone depends on her skill and training, so there is still no confirmed date.
The AGA campus recalls its mission: to train future officers of the Air and Space Force, developing discipline, spirit of service, camaraderie, and commitment to the Armed Institutions. Among the hangars stands the image of the Virgin of Our Lady of Loreto, patron saint of the Air Force.
Leonor will complete this stage next summer, after which she will continue her university studies, presumably in Law. Her military preparation reflects the tradition of future queens who train to command the armed forces and assume responsibilities with discipline and professionalism.
