VT-35 Stingrays Student PVC Patch — Training Squadron 35 Stingrays Student Naval Aviator PVC Patch VT-35 Stingrays Student — a PVC patch for the student naval aviators earning their wings in the advanced multiengine pipeline at NAS Corpus Christi. Training Squadron 35 (VT-35), the "Stingrays," is a U.S. Navy advanced multiengine training squadron based at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. VT-35 trains student naval aviators in the advanced multiengine pipeline, preparing future P-8 Poseidon, E-2 Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound, and C-130 Hercules pilots for fleet service. This student PVC patch identifies the students currently progressing through VT-35's demanding training syllabus. The advanced multiengine training pipeline at VT-35 transitions student aviators from primary training to the specialized skills required for multiengine aircraft operations, including crew coordination, instrument flying, navigation, and the unique demands of operating larger, multi-crew aircraft. Students who complete VT-35's syllabus go on to fly some of the Navy's most important aircraft — from maritime patrol and airborne early warning to logistics and transport. Student patches are a valued tradition in naval aviation training, giving students a visible squadron identity while they work toward their Wings of Gold. The PVC construction makes this patch durable and practical for the daily rigors of flight training. Perfect For: VT-35 Stingrays students and instructors, advanced multiengine pipeline aviators, NAS Corpus Christi community, naval aviation training enthusiasts, and student naval aviator patch collectors. VT-35 Stingrays Student — earning the wings, one multiengine flight at a time — the sting is just beginning.
