Polish Air Force University

The Polish Air Force University (Polish: Wyższa Szkoła Oficerska Sił Powietrznych (1994-2018); Lotnicza Akademia Wojskowa (since 2018)) is located in Dęblin, eastern Poland. Established in 1927 during the interwar period, the Polish Air Force University is an accredited university for the undergraduate education of officers for the Polish Air Force.

Polish Air Force University in Dęblin [1]
MottoPro Patria Semper (Latin), Always For Country (English)
TypeMilitary academy
Established1927
CommendantBrig. Gen. Pil. Dr. Piotr Krawczyk
Location
Dęblin
,
Poland
CampusDęblin AFB
NicknameSchool of Eagles
Websitehttps://law.mil.pl

In 2009 the university launched a civilian program with four faculties: airplane pilot, aircraft maintenance, air traffic control and national security. In 2011 the Department of National Safety and Logistics was created, giving the full range of aviation faculties to choose.

Palace in Dęblin

Faculties

Cadets undergo training in one of the following specialties:

  • Jet Fighter Pilot
  • Helicopter Pilot
  • Transport Airplane Pilot
  • UAV Operator
  • Navigator
  • Air Traffic Controller
  • Logistics

Civilian students undergo training in one of the following specialties:

  • Aircraft pilotage
  • Avionics
  • UAV operation
  • Air traffic control
  • Exploitation of airport navigational infrastructure
  • National security
  • Logistics

Equipment
Aircraft Origin Type Versions In service Notes
Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master ItalyAdvanced Jet Trainer12Turbofan
TS-11 PolandTrainer JetTS-11 bis D
TS-11 bis DF
TS-11 MR		was 17, now 0Turbojet
PZL SW-4 Puszczyk PolandLight Helicopter24
Mi-2 Poland /  Soviet UnionUtility Helicopter16
Guimbal Cabri G2 FranceLight Helicopter7(6)
Robinson R44 United StatesLight Helicopter3
Diamond DA20 Canada/ AustriaLight Aircraft10(+4)
Diamond DA42 Canada/ AustriaLight Twin-engined Aircraft3
Diamond DA40 Canada/ AustriaLight Aircraft6

Many other aircraft visit Dęblin Air Force Base on daily basis including Mig-29, F-16, PZL W-3 Sokół, C-295.

In 2009 Civil Aviation Authority gave the green light to Academic Flight Training Center.

References
  1. "Polish Air Force University". Lotnicza Akademia Wojskowa. Retrieved 2020-05-12.

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