Official VT-35 T-44C 100 Hours Patch — Stingrays Training Squadron Milestone Embroidered Patch
A hundred hours in the Pegasus — one giant leap toward wings of gold.
Training Squadron Thirty-Five (VT-35) "Stingrays" is a United States Navy advanced multi-engine training squadron that produces the next generation of maritime patrol and multi-engine pilots for the fleet. This special 100-hour milestone patch commemorates student naval aviators who have logged 100 flight hours in the T-44C Pegasus, a significant achievement in the advanced multi-engine training pipeline.
The T-44C Pegasus is a pressurized twin-turboprop trainer derived from the Beechcraft King Air, serving as the Navy's primary platform for teaching advanced multi-engine instrument flying, crew resource management, and the complex systems management required for fleet multi-engine aircraft. Reaching 100 hours in the T-44C represents a critical milestone — students at this stage have demonstrated proficiency in formation flying, instrument approaches, cross-country navigation, and the demanding flight profiles that prepare them for operational aircraft like the P-8A Poseidon and E-6B Mercury.
VT-35 Stingrays carry on a proud tradition of producing exceptional multi-engine aviators, and this milestone patch is a badge of honor for every student who has earned it through dedication and skill in the cockpit.
Perfect For: VT-35 students and alumni, T-44C Pegasus pilots, multi-engine training pipeline graduates, and naval aviation milestone collectors.
One hundred hours down, a career of excellence ahead — VT-35 Stingrays.
