AETC / ENJJPT Syllabus P-V4A-N (T-6)
Flying Training
T-6A Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training DRAFT April 20212020
Air Education and Training Command
Designed for AETC Course Use DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AETC / ENJJPT P-V4A-N (T-6) Headquarters Air Education and Training Command Randolph AFB TX 78150-4325 April 20212020 This syllabus outlines the training required to achieve the proficiency specified in the course training standards. It prescribes course management, specific instructions for the conduct of training, and time required for students to achieve the levels of proficiency specified in the resource management system maneuver item files. Do not conduct training unless specifically authorized in this syllabus or other applicable AETC directives without prior approval of the ENJJPT Steering Committee and this headquarters. Forward suggestions to 80 OG/OGT IAW ENJJPT Steering Committee Directive 63-1, Syllabus Administration, and to HQ AETC/A3VU 19 AF/A3V IAW AETCI 36-2605 Vol. 1, Formal Aircrew Training Administration and Management. The next planned revision is April 202221. OFFICIAL
CRAIG D. WILLS ANDREAS HOPPE Major General, USAF Brigadier General, GAF Commander, 19th Air Force Chairman, ENJJPT Steering Committee
The 80th Flying Training Wing is undergoing an assessment of the use of technology to supplement the delivery of flight training. If the 80 FTW/CC and the student’s Senior National Representative agree that enhanced learning delivery tools such as, but not limited to, immersive video content and virtual reality are capable of achieving learning objectives more effectively than legacy academic events or simulator events, these new tools may be substituted as the accepted learning delivery device and logged as complete in TIMS. The decision of the WG/CC and the individual student’s SNR will be documented and the decision will take effect immediately for all future students of that nation. If all SNRs approve this substitution, it will be incorporated in future syllabi through the normal syllabus administration process. Training achieved through enhanced learning delivery tools will not be substituted for flying syllabus events.
Supersedes AETC Syllabus P-V4A-N (T-6), April 2020 Pages: 77 OPR: 80 FTW/CC POC: 80 OG/OGT (Maj Charles Richmond Holden, Jubb, DSN 736-2048) OCR: 19AF/A3F POC: Mr. Paul M. Trujillo, DSN 487-1885 Certified by: Col Gary J. Eilers Randy P. Oakland, 19AF/DO Editor: Mr. Jeffrey L. Roach, 80 OG/OGT Accessibility: A .pdf file is available on the “AETC Flying Training Special Publications” Web site. Distribution: Authorized to Department of Defense and U.S. companies under DoD contract for this course only. Releasability: Access to this publication is restricted. Refer requests for this document to the OPR. The current version of this syllabus is available through any Steering Committee member, any Senior National Representative, and at the following Web sites: https://sheppard.eis.aetc.af.mil/80FTW/OGV/default.aspx and https://aetc_uft.randolph.af.mil/bookstore/ Contents Chapter Page 1 — Chapter 1 Course Description ...... 1 2 — Chapter 2 Course Administration ...... 3 Section A — Syllabus Management ...... 3 Section B - Training Management ...... 4 Section C — Grading Policies and Procedures ...... 7 Section D — Additional Training (AT) Sorties ...... 11 Section E — Training Folder Management ...... 12 Section F — Commander’s Awareness Program (CAP) ...... 13 Section G - Training Review Process ...... 15 Section H — Course Training Standards ...... 17 3 — Chapter 3 Academic Training ...... 18 Section A – General Instructions ...... 18 Section B – Academic Training Tables ...... 20 4 — Chapter 4 Flying Training ...... 25 Section A — General Instructions ...... 25 Section B - Physical Training ...... 27 Section C – Ground Training ...... 27 Section D - Ground Training Tables ...... 28 Section E — Basic Procedures ...... 30 Section G - Emergency Procedures ...... 31 Section H — Transition Aircraft Training ...... 33 Section I – Basic Contact, Initial Pattern Solo, and Advanced Contact ...... 39 Section J – Basic Instrument, Advanced Instrument, and IFR Navigation ...... 41 Section K — Formation ...... 46 Section L — 2 Ship Low-Level and Composite Evaluation...... 50 5 — Chapter 5 General Instructions ...... 53 Section A — Course Flow ...... 53 Figure 5-1: Phase 1 Flowchart...... 53 Figure 5-2: Phase 2 Flowchart...... 54 Section B— Prerequisites ...... 55 Section C — Bibliography ...... 59 Section D— Glossary ...... 60 6 — Attachment 1 Course Training Standards ...... 63
Summary of Changes This syllabus has been substantially changed and must be reviewed in its entirety. MIFs have been adjusted to better reflect average student progression and focus areas; specifically in the instrument phase. Instrument and emergency procedures simulator events have been more evenly distributed. Instrument aircraft phase and instrument aircraft event requirements have been adjusted to meet syllabus intent. Life Support academic classes have been realigned to comply with updated AFE/SERE regulations and guidance. Course Training Standards have been updated to reflect actual events in MIF tables.
Chapter 1
Course Description
1. Title — T-6A Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training 2. Identifier — P-V4A-N (T-6) 3. Objective — Prepare student pilots in this course for the ENJJPT Advanced Phase and for future responsibilities as military pilots and officers. This training includes the following: Flying training to teach the principles and techniques used in operating advanced aircraft, Integrated ground training to supplement and reinforce flying training, Officer development training as required by the Air Force of each participating country. 4. Location — Sheppard AFB, TX 5. Duration — 45 training days Preflight, plus 86 flying training days 6. Entry Prerequisites a. For USAF, completion of Medical Flight Screening and Initial Flight Training (IFT). b. Qualified for entry by source country. c. Language – As a minimum, personnel will have the equivalent of an English Comprehension Level (ECL) of 85 and an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) or equivalent speaking/listening proficiency level of +2/+2, in conjunction with an appropriate understanding of applicable aviation terminology prior to entry into the program. 7. Status Upon Graduation — Non-US student pilots receive an AETC Form 1122, Summary Performance report, and proceed to the next designated phase of flight training. US student pilots receive AF Form 1256, Certificate of Completion. 8. Academic Training Hours TIMS Training (TM) 1.0 Introduction to CBT (IC) 1.0 Physiology (AP) 18.519.0 AFE / SERE (SS / LL)Life Support (JL) 14.07.0 Introduction to Cockpit / Crew Resource Management (CRM) (CR) 4.0 Survival (JS) 1.0 Combined Examination (CE) 2.0 Physical Training/FACP (PT) 2.0 Weather (JX) 12.5 Contact (CO) 8.4 T-6A Systems 1 and 2 (SY1 / SY2) 35.7 T-6A Aerodynamics (AE) 9.5 Operating Procedures (PR) 12.3 Flying Fundamentals (FF) 8.6 Local Area Procedures (LP) 5.5 T-6A Instruments 1 and 2 (IN1 / SY2) 27.3 T-6A Navigation (NA) 16.7 T-6A Formation (FO1 and FO2) 10.5 Aircraft Mishap Prevention (MP) 2.0 Mission Planning (JM) 1.5 Academic Training Total 193.0187.5 9. Ground Training Orientation and Processing (OP) 21.0 Officer Development (OD) 4.0 Flight Line Policies (CI) 3.5 Ground Training Total 28.5
1 10. Simulator Training — Sorties / Hours
Dual UTD Dual IFT Dual OFT Category Totals Category ASD Sorties Hours Sorties Hours Sorties Hours Sorties Hours Academics 1.0 2 2.0 2 2.0 Basic 1.3 4 5.2 1 1.3 5 6.5 Instruments / IFR Navigation 1.3 3 3.9 13 16.9 1 1.3 17 22.1 EP 1.3 1 1.3 5 6.5 6 7.8 Contact 1.3 4 5.2 4 5.2 Sub Totals 9 11.1 15 19.5 10 13.0 34 43.6 Sorties Hours ATD Grand Total 34 43.6
Notes: No time is allocated for briefing, debriefing, or ATD setup.
11. Aircraft Training — Sorties / Hours
Dual Aircraft Solo Aircraft Direct Support Category Totals(-FDS) Category ASD Sorties Hours Sorties Hours Sorties Hours Sorties Hours Transition 1.5 19 28.5 19 28.5 Initial Solo 0.6 1 0.6 1 0.6 2 1.2 T4390 1.5 1 1.5 1 1.5 IFR Navigation 1.7 9 15.3 9 15.3 I4390 1.5 1 1.5 1 1.5 Contact 1.5 4 6.0 3 4.5 7 10.5 Night Transition 1.5 1 1.5 1 1.5 Basic Formation 1.5 8 12.0 1 1.5 1 1.5 9 13.5 Adv. Formation 1.6 8 12.8 8 12.8 F4390 1.5 1 1.5 1 1.5 Low-Level 1.5 2 3.0 2 3.0 2-Ship LL / Comp 1.7 5 8.5 5 8.5 N4290 1.7 1 1.7 1 1.7 Sub Totals 61 94.4 5 6.6 1 1.5 66 101.0 Sorties Hours T-6A Grand Total 66 101.0 Notes: a. This table does not include the optional formation solo in the F42XX unit. b. RCP sandbag sorties are not calculated into the Total T-6A Sorties/Hours or Grand Totals. SP logs “other” time. c. Formation Direct Support is not included in the Category Totals.
2 Chapter 2
Course Administration
Section A — Syllabus Management 1. Syllabus Interpretation The ENJJPT Steering Committee in coordination with HQ USAF/A3O-A and 19 AF/CC approves this syllabus. It is directive and must be followed as written. If no clear syllabus guidance exists, resolve the situation using the appropriate wing chain of command. If the logical course of action appears to conflict with other directives, the OG/CC should contact OCR Mr. Paul Trujillo, 19AF/DOU, at DSN 487-1885. 2. Syllabus Waiver An approved syllabus waiver is required for any planned exception to the syllabus caused by special or unusual circumstances. A waiver may be used to temporarily remove a requirement, but not to add a new requirement. Permanent or blanket waivers are not authorized, but should be suggested as syllabus changes. The OG/CC may approve waiver requests. Do not accomplish or omit any training requested in a waiver until notification of approval. Maintain a permanent record of all approved waivers in the students’ TIMS training folders. 3. Proficiency Advancement (PA) a. The SQ/CC may authorize students to advance early from a unit provided they have met MIF for all required maneuvers and accomplished all special syllabus requirements for that unit. b. The student pilot’s SNR must approve all PA requests and is the final approval authority. c. Provide the student pilot’s SNR with a flying hour projection for approval. If the student is projected to finish with less than the minimum 97.2 hours; coordinate approval IAW Section B, Paragraph 1, C. d. The student should demonstrate consistent performance before being considered for PA. This is defined as meeting or exceeding end-of-unit MIF for 3 sorties in a row. This is an automatic PA consideration. e. On the TIMS grade sheet for each PA event, select the Prof. Advance box, zero-time the event and mark “No Grade (NG)” for the Overall grade. For prerequisite consideration, a PA event is the same as completing that event. (e.g., F4008 is a prerequisite for F4201. The student has F4008 PA’ed and is now optioned for F4201) f. Check rides are not subject to PA 4. Maximum Flight Hours – The maximum flight hours for this syllabus is 113.7. 5. Syllabus Deviation A syllabus deviation is any unplanned variation from syllabus requirements such as prerequisite flow, turn times, landing currency, failure to comply with syllabus directives or MIF requirements. Document all syllabus deviations in the student’s training folder. 6. Omitted Training Accomplish all syllabus-directed training unless a waiver request is approved. If unforeseen circumstances result in an omission of required training, the OG/CC determines if the omitted training can be accomplished later in the syllabus flow without adversely affecting the quality of training. Document OG/CC-directed corrective actions, and the accomplishment of the omitted training in the training folder. 7. End of Course Critique (CT0102) Students will complete CT0102 prior to completion of Phase 2. Unit Title Medium Hours CT Critique CT0102 End-Of-Course Critique (not tracked) CBT 1 8. Syllabus Change Submit suggested changes to this syllabus to 80 OG/OGT.
3 Section B - Training Management 1. General Training Requirements and Restrictions a. The Training Integration Management System (TIMS) provides the Resource Management System (RMS) ENJJPT uses. The TIMS Master Syllabus File and Training Forecast Schedule (TFS) provide overall syllabus management by sequencing syllabus events and specifying prerequisites (if required) for each event. Training managers should try to follow the TFS flow as closely as possible. However, because syllabus prerequisites are minimized to improve scheduling flexibility, simply scheduling lessons as soon as they are optioned by TIMS does not guarantee the most effective training. Training managers should tailor scheduling and training flow (within syllabus constraints) to optimize training effectiveness. A thorough understanding of the syllabus, a well- developed training plan, and periodic adjustments maximize the quality of training and use of training resources. b. Average Hours / Events — The syllabus is designed to permit students with the average required learning ability to achieve course training standards (CTS) in the flying hours allotted. Below average students may require more hours. All students should accomplish every training event the syllabus prescribes. c. Minimum Hours / Events — A student does not complete this course with less than 97.2 total T-6A aircraft flying hours without approval of the OG/CC and the respective senior national representative (SNR). Minimum solo T-6A hours for course completion is 5.6. d. Maximum Daily Hours / Events — Students must not exceed three flying-related events (aircraft, simulator, or RSU tour) or 5.0 aircraft / simulator hours in one day. If three flying-related events are accomplished, the third event must be dual and cannot be a night sortie. Exceptions are: (1) The C4201/02 lessons in the T-6A are considered one event if flown within the same flying period. If not flown within the same flying period, C4201/02 are not considered one event. (2) Students may not complete more than two Instrument lessons in one day (aircraft / simulator). However, up to three I42XX lessons may be accomplished in one day (three-hop cross-country) provided one is flown with the student in the front cockpit. Front cockpit use on any of the three satisfies this requirement. 2. Training Policies and Procedures a. Maneuver Continuity — Once a student achieves a required proficiency level, that proficiency level must be maintained or improved during the remainder of the course. When optioned by TIMS, students should accomplish previously introduced maneuvers often enough to ensure the required levels of proficiency are maintained. As a guide, each optioned MIF item should be accomplished every third sortie. b. Unsatisfactory Mission Preparation — If a student is not prepared for a mission, do not fly the sortie or simulator if poor mission prep would lead to flight safety issues. Do not submit a zero-time unsatisfactory grade sheet. The IP or CSI of the mission or the student’s assigned Flt/CC counsels the student and makes an AF Form 4293 entry in the student’s training folder. Ensure the student’s assigned IP and Flt/CC are notified. The Flt/CC determines if further action is warranted (counseling, placement on CAP, etc.). c. Unsatisfactory Sortie with Zero Flight Time — If a sortie does not get airborne but is graded U for ground operations or takeoff, clear the U by repeating the sortie. Category or progress checks should not normally be discontinued, but if discontinued, will not be repeated. For the first sortie, submit a zero-time grade sheet. Grade the appropriate MIF maneuvers and mark the overall lesson unsatisfactory. For the second sortie, submit a repeat grade sheet (e.g. C4504 (U), then submit C4504 (2) and grade appropriately). If this happens on a solo sortie, fly the repeat sortie dual. The first sortie does not count toward meeting the minimum required solo hours. d. Continuity Following Unsatisfactory Lessons — After an overall Unsatisfactory (U) grade on any lesson, do not fly the student solo or accomplish training in any other unit or category except under the provisions of subparagraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6) below. Instead, the student progresses to the next lesson in the same unit or repeats the last lesson in that unit until the student meets the Maneuver Item File (MIF) requirements or a progress check is required or directed. In the case of an overall U grade on C4201, re-fly C4201. In the case of an overall U grade on C4202, clear the U by flying T42XX. A ground evaluation or dual ATD evaluation may clear an end-of-unit flight graded overall U because of ground-related items only (Mission Analysis, Ground Operations, Emergency Procedures, and General Knowledge). If the last remaining sortie in the unit is solo (not C4202 or F4101), the previous Dual sortie was graded overall U, and the unsatisfactory cannot be cleared up as described in Exception 1, repeat the unsatisfactory dual sortie until
4 the student is re-cleared for solo or a progress check is required or directed. Treat the additional sorties as Additional Training Sorties. If student is still not cleared / re- cleared solo after the second AT sortie, the SQ/CC should direct a progress check. (1) Exception #1 — If dual instruction in a different category is directly related to the deficiency that caused the U grade, dual instruction in the related category may be given. For example, flying the student’s next Contact sortie dual may clear a Formation lesson graded overall U solely for the student’s overhead pattern and landing. NOTE: Situational Awareness, Task Management, and Risk Management cannot be cleared in a different category if the deficiency is category specific. (2) Exception #2 — After an overall U on a flight, if a simulator lesson is a prerequisite for the next flight, accomplish that simulator lesson prior to the next flight. (3) Exception #3 — Academic classes and academic tests should normally be accomplished if the unsatisfactory lesson is not a prerequisite for the class. If extenuating circumstances lead the flight commander to direct the student not to attend an academic test (see paragraph e. below), the flight commander notifies the student’s MTO and Academic Scheduling. If the U results in the student progressing to an IPC/FPC, flight commanders review the student’s performance to date and assess whether the student should continue in academics or not. Document the decision in the training folder on an AF Form 4293. (4) Exception #4 — If a student received an overall “U” for Situational Awareness (Airmanship) solely for either airsickness or G-LOC, an opted simulator mission in any category may be accomplished. The simulator mission grade for Situational Awareness (Airmanship) will not clear the overall “U”. (5) Exception #5 — Ground training lessons (P-Missions) in the same category may be accomplished as long as the overall U sortie is not a prerequisite for the P-Mission. e. Continuity Following a Failed Academic Test — After failing an academic test, a student cannot accomplish any other syllabus training until passing a retest. 3. Instructor Continuity a. Schedule students to fly with their assigned IP to the maximum extent practicable. Changing assigned instructors should be held to a minimum. The total number of IPs a student flies with should be a management decision based on the student’s demonstrated ability. If pre-solo, make every attempt to fly the student with no more than 3 different IPs. Refer to the Commander’s Awareness Program (CAP) section of the syllabus for additional continuity requirements for students on CAP.
4. Training Publications a. Syllabus Distribution — The syllabus is available to all personnel online on the AF Portal, under the 19AF/DOU Bookstore, and under Sheppard AFB, 80th Flying Training Wing, 80th Operations Group Stan/Eval, Flying Publications. b. Use of Outdated Publications — Clearly mark outdated publications used for training purposes “Outdated — For Training Purposes Only.” Each squadron may develop training packages using outdated publications (typically FLIP publications) for training purposes. However, supervisors must ensure outdated publications are not used for actual flight planning and are separated from current publications. 5. Flight / Ground Briefing Requirements a. Daily Flying Briefings (1) Beginning with the completion of C3101 (when aircraft sorties begin), schedule the students for a formal briefing on the flight line. The flight commander chooses appropriate topics for this briefing, based on the students’ scheduled activities (general knowledge questions, announcements, weather, etc.) (2) Once aircraft sorties have begun, at the beginning of each day’s flying training, brief students on current and forecast weather, operations notes, flight safety, and/or standardization topics as appropriate to their stage of training. Briefings are normally in groups and include overhead questioning and group discussion of situation-type emergencies, systems malfunctions, and flying techniques to assist in developing student judgment and confidence. Mass briefings may be waived or adjusted by the flying training squadron commander when scheduling constraints require multiple reporting times that may
5 result in excessively long duty days for part of a flight. (3) All IPs and students scheduled to fly local night student sorties must attend a formal night briefing, prior to their first flight of each week’s night operations. If essential duties preclude attendance at the formal night briefing, the Operations Supervisor briefs the IP and student prior to night flying. Crews planning to return after sunset from an off-station flight receive a briefing from the Operations Supervisor prior to initial departure. The night briefing may be combined with the formal flight briefing. (4) Before each lesson, brief the specific objectives of the mission and the techniques and procedures to be employed in accomplishing mission objectives. (5) As the student progresses in training, the IP should allow the student to practice planning, briefing, and inflight decision-making. Although the IP is ultimately responsible for these items, allowing the student to practice them helps to develop confidence, responsibility, judgment and airmanship. However, early in a new category, instruction must first focus on developing proficiency in the maneuvers and events specified in the syllabus. The objective is to ensure the development of airmanship commensurate with the individual student’s flying skills and training progress. (6) After each sortie, the instructor debriefs the student’s performance and gives a specific assignment for the next lesson (if necessary). The time allotted for debriefing should be governed by the complexity of the mission and the student’s progress. b. Flying Safety Briefings — Conduct aircraft mishap prevention training on a program of instruction and supervision that recognizes, controls and corrects deficiencies in the student’s judgment and skill. Stress flying safety throughout the course, and present briefings to promote group discussion of topics to improve student judgment and confidence. c. Emergency Procedures Briefings and Training (1) Conduct emergency procedures training in a manner that builds the student’s confidence in the aircraft. Complete initial training on all items except those identified by an asterisk (*) prior to flying C4201. Complete training on all items except those that are formation-specific prior to T4390. All items must be accomplished for Formation solo. Lastly, complete all items at least twice by program completion. To maintain familiarity with emergency procedures after completion of the pre-solo portion of training, the student covers simulated emergency procedures during the preflight or post-flight briefing of all dual training flights. (2) Do not fly (aircraft or simulator) post-solo students who fail a verbal or written emergency procedure quiz or standup until they demonstrate the required performance level. As a minimum, this restriction includes one 3-hour flying period devoted to directed study and reevaluation. Reevaluate at the end of the grounding period unless an intervening non-flying day occurs. (3) Thoroughly brief simulated emergency procedures and conduct IAW AFMAN 11-202, Vol. 3 and AFI 11- 2T-6, Vol. 3. Briefing content is in relation to the complexity of the emergency procedure and the student’s progress. (4) Emergency procedures may be integrated into simulator lessons provided they do not interfere with accomplishment of the simulator lesson objectives. 6. Minimum Scheduled Student Turn-Times Minimum Min Min Turn‐Times Scheduled Actual Aircraft to Aircraft/Sim 3+30 3+00 Sim to Aircraft 3+15 2+45 Sim to Sim 3+00 2+45 Aircraft/ to IBT/Exam 2+45 2+30 Sim to IBT/Exam 2+30 2+15
a. These scheduled turn-times apply to local sorties. Turn-times between the initial solo (C4201 and C4202), out- and-back or cross-country sorties may be reduced for operational need as long as the quality of student training is not compromised.
6 b. Actual turn times do not apply to out & back, cross-country missions. If a crew air-aborts immediately after takeoff, the same crew may get another aircraft and fly the same briefed mission. 7. Cockpit / Crew Resource Management (CRM) Integrate CRM skills into flight briefings and debriefings IAW AFI 11-290, Cockpit / Crew Resource Management Training Program, and the AETC Supplement. Grade sheets include the following CRM items IAW AETC Sup 1 AFI 11-290: a. Mission Analysis b. Flight Integrity / Wingman Consideration (graded on advanced formation and tactical low-level sorties.) c. Communication d. Risk Management / Decision-Making e. Situational Awareness (Airmanship) f. Task Management 8. Fuel Conservation AETC is committed to fuel conservation and maximizing training value for the command’s energy resource investment without compromising safety, air discipline, or negatively affecting the quality of our pilot training product. Aircrews must manage aviation fuel as a limited and costly resource. Consider fuel optimization throughout all aspects of mission planning and syllabus execution. Ensure ground operations (engine start times / taxi routing) and flight profiles are optimized for efficient fuel use. Adhere closely to syllabus average sortie durations (ASD). Do not exceed these flight times except for extenuating circumstances or to meet training objectives.
Section C — Grading Policies and Procedures 1. Absolute Maneuver Grading Use the following definitions to grade student performance on each maneuver attempted during each dual lesson and supervised solo (if performance can be observed without compromising safety). This is an absolute grading scale and the student’s performance of maneuvers must be graded against the course training standards (CTS). Do not consider past performance or the amount of training the student has received. In other words, grade the student’s performance of that maneuver on that lesson against the CTS. However, other than the initial maneuver demonstration, consider the amount of inflight instruction (if any) the student required prior to or during the actual maneuver performance. The maneuver item file (MIF) depicts the minimum progression required by the end of each unit.
Proficiency Grade MIF Level Description No Grade (NG) 1 The instructor pilot demonstrates a maneuver the student does not practice, or a solo student flies a maneuver the instructor does not observe. Unsatisfactory (U) 2 The student is unsafe, unable, or lacks sufficient knowledge, skill or ability to perform the operation, maneuver, or task. Fair (F) 3 The student performs the operation, maneuver, or task safely, but has limited proficiency. Deviations occur that detract from performance and/or require instructor verbal prompting. Good (G) 4 The student performs the operation, maneuver, or task satisfactorily. Deviations occur that are recognized and corrected in a timely manner without any instructor verbal prompting. Excellent (E) 5 The student performs the operation, maneuver, or task correctly, efficiently, and skillfully. Minor deviations occur that do not detract from the overall performance.
7 2. Maneuver Item File (MIF) / Grading Practices / Regression rules / Incomplete lessons. a. Maneuvers with a number followed by a plus (+) must be accomplished in the unit. Maneuvers with a number may be accomplished in the unit. Do not accomplish unlisted maneuvers or maneuvers without a number next to them in the MIF table unless specifically authorized by this syllabus. Maneuvers with a number 1 next to them are demo only (the student may not perform the maneuver). An IP may accomplish a non-numbered or non-listed maneuver if required (unexpected weather, emergency, etc.). Use the absolute maneuver rating scale to document observed maneuvers on formation solo missions. Assign a grade of NG for maneuvers accomplished but not observed. Assign a grade of NG or U for maneuvers performed on other solo sorties. b. Previous Unit MIF – The Previous Unit MIF (PUM) is determined by the end of unit MIF of the preceding unit within a category, unless otherwise stated in this syllabus. The PUM only applies within the same medium and category. The first unit in each category will therefore not have a PUM. Note: When an unsatisfactory grade is caused by new contents within a similar event, the IP of record will determine whether the PUM for that event applies. Two-ship low-level navigation presents new concepts not encountered during single ship low-level navigation and therefore PUM does not apply to N41XX for two-ship related items. c. Previous Category MIF (PCM) – Once a student completes a category check (T4390, I4390, F4390) those end of unit MIF will apply to all later sorties. For example, once the student passes T4390 IAP MIF would apply to C4501 if an IAP was required to be flown due to weather. Use the following as a guide to determine if PCM would apply: (1) T4390 MIF will normally apply to C450X, F400X, I420X, and T4401 units. (2) I4390 MIF will normally apply to F420X, N400X, F4390, N410X, and N4290 units. (3) When an unsatisfactory or fair grade is caused by new contents within a similar event, the IP of record will determine whether the PCM or PUM for that event applies. For example, if the formation lead overshoots the inbound course because of dialing up the wrong radial or NAVAID – PCM applies. If the formation lead overshoots inbound course because of being overly considerate of the wingman – PUM applies
d. Relative Overall Sortie Grading – After grading individual maneuvers, rate the student’s overall performance. The instructor determines if, on the amount of training received and relative to the point in training, the overall grade is U, F, G or E. When learning new maneuvers, the student may initially receive several U maneuver grades. This does not mean the student is U overall or not progressing normally. Depending on the complexity of the maneuver, even the best students may be unable to perform some maneuvers after several attempts. Students may receive several U or F grades on maneuvers relatively new to them and still merit an overall E for the lesson. However, students are expected to progress. A failure to progress, or a general regression, should be reflected in the overall grade. A student may even meet the MIF requirement for every maneuver on a sortie, and still receive an F or U overall, at the IP’s discretion, for regression or failing to progress. An overall grade of U must be given when any maneuver is graded U and a higher proficiency level is required by the MIF. e. Regression Rules — Regression is defined as the student failing to maintain a proficiency level of Good as required by the PUM or PCM. Regression from a satisfactory proficiency level (Good) to a safe level (Fair) is acceptable within the constraints below. Any maneuver grade of unable (Unsatisfactory) once a Fair or good is required for that maneuver is not acceptable, and the overall grade for the lesson is Unsatisfactory. (1) A student may receive an overall passing grade on any lesson with up to three maneuvers graded F (where a G is required). However, grade the student U overall if more than three maneuvers regressed to F where a G was required, or if the IP decides a U overall is most appropriate. If regression occurs on the same maneuver on two consecutive dual lessons in a unit, the overall grade on the second lesson is U. Intermediate solo sorties should be disregarded in determining consecutive lessons. (2) Regression is not acceptable on any lesson that completes a category, category checks, progress checks, or graded AT sorties. (3) With flight commander approval, a student may progress to a category check under the following conditions: the student’s previous / characteristic performance met or exceeded the MIF, no more than three maneuvers were graded F, and no two related maneuvers were graded F (such as Pattern and Landing or Departure and Recovery).
8 f. Incomplete Sorties/EventsLessons — Lesson status is Incomplete and the overall grade is NG when student training was ineffective because of unusual circumstances (aircraft emergency, degraded systems, weather, etc.). The flight commander should consider all factors in determining whether the lesson merits an incomplete status. Inability to complete some of the planned training (that can be accomplished on a subsequent lesson) does not usually justify an incomplete lesson status, although the inability to accomplish the majority of the planned training would justify an Incomplete. Consider the sortie’s effect on the quality of the student’s training and each student’s prior training opportunities as well as the remaining sorties available to accomplish training objectives. Ensure both above- and below- average students are afforded the same training opportunities to refine their skills. Normally, solo sorties should not be incomplete. Incomplete sorties do not break a string of unsatisfactory syllabus sorties. Document the Incomplete lesson in the student’s training folder. NOTE: Regression rules apply on incomplete sorties. If any item is graded U (when an F or G was required), the lesson is complete and the overall grade is U. See subparagraph (e) above for regression rules. g. Grade sheet Comments (minimum requirements) — Provide comments for any maneuver graded below a previously required maneuver item file (MIF) proficiency level unless already documented on an AF Form 4293. Under the Comments tab in TIMS, instructors will include the mission profile, overall assessment of the student’s characteristic performance, and any recommendations for the next IP. 3. Check and Progress Check Procedures a. Authorized Check Pilots — The following table identifies personnel and types of checks they are authorized to administer. Category Initial Progress Final Progress Authorized Check Pilots Check Check (IPC) Check (FPC) Plan of Operation designated SNRs X X Supervisors (CC, DO, ADO, Chief of UPT) X X X Chief of Check Section, PIT, and Mission Support X X Flight Commanders* X X Check Pilots (Assigned to Check Section) X * F l i g h t commanders do not administer IPCs to students assigned to their flights. ENJJPT IPs from any T-6 squadron, Active duty or Reserve, may be utilized as depicted above
Notes 1.The FTS commander may designate (1) One additional highly-qualified member of Check Section to administer IPCs. (2) One additional highly-qualified IPC pilot to administer FPCs. (3) Two additional highly-qualified category check pilots not listed in the table above. 2.Personnel authorized to administer progress checks (including SNRs and flight commanders) must complete the appropriate checkout program and attend Check Section continuation training (CT) meetings. 3.SNR’s can fly IPC/FPC’s with their respective students, or if not qualified in that particular phase, designate the Check IP after consultation with the 80OG/CC 4. Category Checks a. These missions ensure students have achieved the required proficiency for a category. Checks will be given an overall grade (U,G,E) in accordance with relative overall sortie grading; a check may not be graded “F”. MIF also identifies the minimum required maneuvers (+ items) that students should perform to complete each check. The Chief of Check Section also ensures other maneuvers requiring student proficiency are checked periodically. b. As any other mission, grade student maneuvers against the CTS using the absolute rating scale. Normally, the student’s performance is graded on the first attempt at a maneuver. However, a maneuver effectively discontinued by a student does not necessarily constitute a first attempt. Or, if the student’s first attempt is significantly affected by some unusual factor, a student would not be expected / required to handle without some IP guidance / assistance, the check pilot may provide assistance / guidance or allow the student to reattempt the maneuver.
9 c. Checks may be considered Incomplete if no maneuver completed by the student was graded below MIF, and either all required maneuvers were not flown, or the number of maneuvers flown was insufficient to reasonably assess the student’s overall performance. d. If a check is Incomplete, the student need only perform those maneuvers necessary to complete a normal check profile on the subsequent (re-fly) check. e. If a category check (Instrument, Low-level, Formation) is failed for not meeting MIF in Contact-related maneuver(s) (typically Pattern and/or Landing) that are not directly related to the failed category check, a Contact progress check may be flown, at the discretion of the FTS/CC, to clear the U.
Note: Carefully develop check profiles to complete an incomplete category check to avoid unnecessary double jeopardy for the student. For example, if the student has already demonstrated the required proficiency in maneuvers from Ground Ops through area work, the student should not be required to perform these items again. Also, progress check profiles to clear below-MIF Contact-related maneuvers on other category checks should be limited to an appropriate number and type of Contact maneuvers to reasonably clear the Contact item(s) that were below MIF. (1) Meaningful (cause and effect) write-ups are required for all maneuvers graded below MIF. (2) Students who fail to perform any maneuver to the required MIF receive an overall U for the check. Normally, students who fail a category check proceed to an IPC (with or without AT sorties). Refer to the Progress Check Procedures and the Additional Training (AT) Sorties sections below. 5. Progress Checks (PC) a. A progress check is required when a student has not soloed after 22 hours of dual aircraft instruction if the reason is poor performance or limited potential to complete the course. Do not include hours for any type of incomplete lesson, XX84, XX86, C4201, or T4201-T4204 when determining maximum pre-solo hours. However, do count all XX87/88/89 aircraft sortie times. b. A progress check is also required when a student has not met the required MIF by the end of a unit (receives three consecutive overall U grades on the last lesson of a unit). c. Normally, when a student receives three consecutive overall U grades in the same unit, the squadron commander should direct a progress check because of the student’s lack of progress. This applies to simulators as well as aircraft, including one-sortie units. Note: If a student is directed to a PC caused by lack of progress before the last lesson of the unit, use the previous unit’s MIF as the basis for grading the progress check maneuvers. Students are expected to demonstrate progress toward the current unit’s MIF because they have received more training since completing the previous unit. If students demonstrate relatively little progress from the previous unit’s MIF, an overall U on the progress check is appropriate. The overall lesson grade is either pass or fail. Because it is difficult to assess progress before the end of a unit (between MIFs), the squadron commander must ensure a student’s training has been properly managed, and a reasonable opportunity to succeed is provided, before directing this type of progress check. d. Students given a progress check, who subsequently require another progress check in the same category, normally receive an FPC in that category. However, the squadron commander may direct an IPC instead of an FPC if circumstances warrant (i.e., the subsequent progress check was triggered by only a single maneuver item or procedural deficiency). e. In addition to determining if a student has achieved the required CTS/MIF, the progress check pilot takes special note of the student’s overall airmanship, judgment, and potential to progress IAW AETCI 36-2605, Vol. 4. f. Passing an IPC or FPC may complete the requirements of the unsatisfactory category check/lesson/unit, if all category check/lesson/unit requirements have been met. However, it may not be used to complete the requirements of a sortie in another unit except if the student’s next syllabus sortie is the category check and all check requirements have been met on the progress check. Do not fly the category check, but submit a zero- time lesson for the category check.
10 g. Normally, after failing an IPC, a student receives an FPC. Before scheduling the FPC, the squadron commander reviews the student’s training records to ensure an FPC is the appropriate course of action and determine the number of AT sorties (if any) to be flown prior to the FPC. Record this review (including any comments) on an AF Form 4293 in the student’s training folder. h. Throughout this section the word “normally” is intentionally used to describe progress check procedures. These procedures have proven effective and sufficient to address the vast majority of situations. However, from time to time, unique situations arise that are not precisely covered by these procedures. Rather than including numerous, complicated, and confusing procedures or exceptions for every unique situation, refer to the Training Review Process section for additional guidance. If doubt still remains as to the most appropriate course of action, the squadron commander should consult with the OG/CC.
Section D — Additional Training (AT) Sorties 1. Authorization The following table specifies the maximum number and approval level for the various types of AT sorties. However, AT sorties should not be automatically approved simply because they are authorized for the situation. If the student’s potential to complete training is under serious question, a formal training review may be the more appropriate course of action before authorizing AT sorties. This table and guidance also applies to AT simulator sorties. 2. Breaks-in-Training Students who experience a break-in-training, for any reason, may continue training in their original class or can be held over to another class. For extended breaks-in-training (for example, long term DNIF) the OG/CC determines which course of action is in the student’s best interest. As a guide, consider authorizing AT sorties when a student has not flown an aircraft event in the preceding five calendar days. Use break-in-training sorties only when remaining syllabus sorties are insufficient to compensate for the break in continuity. These break-in-training sortie hours do not count toward the 113.7-hour program maximum. 3. Grading AT sorties requiring overall grades must reflect the student’s performance relative to the amount of training received and relative to the point in training. Regression is not permitted on graded AT sorties. For example, if a maneuver performed on a graded AT sortie following a failed category check is graded below the check CTS/MIF, the overall grade must be U. NG AT sorties are normally graded NG, but may be graded unsatisfactory (U) for safety of flight, flight discipline, or airsickness. AT sorties graded U do not count toward triggering an IPC or FPC, nor do AT sorties graded NG break a string of unsatisfactory syllabus sorties. Except for special syllabus requirements, these sorties do not satisfy any maneuver requirement in any unit, but may be used to update or void landing currency. Maneuvers accomplished on AT sorties cannot bring any item up to MIF that was previously below MIF. Any item graded below MIF before the AT sortie is still below MIF regardless of how it was graded on the AT sortie. 4. Incomplete Sorties If some planned objectives of an AT sortie are not accomplished because of unusual circumstances, the supervisor who authorized it determines if the sortie is Complete 5. Repurposed (Reallocation) Sorties: If a student proficiency advances any sorties in any unit, the Flight Commander Chief of UPT, with notification to the Chief of UPT, may repurpose those sorties as additional sorties in any other unit. The reallocated sortie is designated as an “XXX85” in the appropriate category. Sorties will be flown prior to the appropriate end-of-unit lesson. Document in the AF 4293 showing which sortie was PA and how it is being repurposed for the current unit of training.
11 Authorizing Grading Maximum Sorties Reasons for AT Sortie Remarks Official Requirement Authorized Adaptation to Corrective Lenses (84) FLT/CC No Grade 2 Repurposed (Reallocation) Sorties (85) FLT/CC Chief of Graded X X = number of UPT sorties PA OG/CC may Break-in-Training** (86) Chief of UPT No Grade 2 auth. more Following Failed Category Check (87) Chief of UPT Graded 2
Following Failed Sortie with only Solo Chief of UPT Graded 2 remaining in the unit (87)
Following Failed IPC (87) SQ/CC Graded 2 Following Failed FPC (87) OG/CC No Grade as directed Following Reinstatement from TRA*** (87) OG/FTW/CC Graded as directed Following Reinstatement from TRB (87) OG/FTW/CC No Grade as directed ** Do not combine break-in-training sorties with other AT sorties. Normally break-in-training sorties are allocated one at a time based on past student performance. *** If not related to a failed FPC. Note: An instrument simulator may be used for AT if deemed more beneficial to the trainee; however, do not use simulators as a cost-saving substitute for authorized aircraft training.
Section E — Training Folder Management 1. Student Activity Record (AF Form 4293) a. Instructors use an AF Form 4293 to document student training. Include all AF Form 4293 entries in the student’s training folder. Instructors provide a concise summary of the student’s training and ensure entries clarify any training action. Begin each entry with date of the event, subject or syllabus lesson numbers, overall lesson grade, and lesson duration (if applicable). End the entry with the name, grade, and duty title of the instructor making the entry. The student, student’s assigned IP, the flight assigned MTO, and the FLT/CC must initial all AF Form 4293 entries. See AETCI 36-2605, Vol. 4 for specific documentation requirements. 2. Military Training Officers a. MTOs are rated Euro-NATO officers assigned to each ENJJPT class for the duration of the course. MTOs are responsible for the monitoring of students training progress, their overall treatment, privileges, officer proficiency, progression, etc. b. Counseling Instructions — The SNR conducts counseling for officer deficiencies. Appropriate individual(s) conduct other counseling. c. MTO Flying Instructions — MTOs should maintain good flying continuity with the students they fly with as any other IP. MTOs must approve any student additional duties. d. Military Training Subjects — Military training subjects for ENJJPT students are integrated with the scheduled flying and academic training.
12 Section F — Commander’s Awareness Program (CAP) 1. Objectives CAP has several major objectives: to focus supervisory attention on a student’s training progress, to provide a tailored flight plan for improvement, and to allocate additional resources (as required within the limits of the respective syllabus) to an individual student to provide the best opportunity for success. Although often associated with negative performance, leaders at all levels are reminded that the program’s purpose is to provide positive results and individual student success. Commander’s Awareness Program (CAP) has two major objectives. First, the placement of a student on CAP should focus supervisory attention on the student’s overall performance and specific training deficiencies. Second, placement on CAP should provide the student with optimum IP and scheduling continuity to help overcome deficiencies. 2. Policies Although CAP is a Squadron Commander (Sq/CC) and Flight Commander (Flt/CC) executed program, every military and civilian instructor must take an active role to guarantee CAP’s effectiveness. CAP will be executed IAW AETCI 36-2605, Vols 1/4, and HHQ guidance. Regardless of the reason for placement on CAP, the flight commander and other supervisors should be particularly alert to a continued decline in performance and take additional action as appropriate. However, under no circumstances compromise the CTS to enable students to progress in training. CAP is intended to be a relatively short-term program. Students on CAP for an extended period of time or placed on and off CAP repeatedly, should be considered for a progress check and/or a formal training review. 3. Requirements A student should be placed on CAP for substandard performance in flying, procedural knowledge, academics, military qualities, airsickness, or whenever supervisors determine closer monitoring of a student’s progress is required. Coordinate placement on Academic CAP with the Academic QAE Section and the academic instructor. While on CAP (regardless of the reason), student receive increased supervision. In all cases, counsel the student upon placement on CAP and as often as necessary. As a minimum, this counseling includes the student’s strong and weak areas, AT details, and anticipated removal date from CAP. A student should remain on CAP until demonstrating the desired level of performance, progress or behavior. The flight commander is normally responsible for placing students on and off Flying and Procedural CAP. MTOs normally coordinate placement on Academic CAP with the Academic Quality Assurance Representative and academic instructor. The student’s flight commander or MTO may place a student on CAP-Other for military training deficiencies. An SNR may also place a student on CAP by coordinating with the student’s flight commander as defined in AETCI 36-2605, Vol. 4. While on CAP (regardless of the reason), students receive additional supervision. In all cases, the supervisor initiating the CAP action counsels the student upon placement on CAP, and as often as necessary thereafter. A student should remain on CAP until demonstrating the desired performance level, progress, or behavior. 4. Supervisor Responsibilities When applicable, the Sq/CC will establish written policy to standardize Academic, Flying/Airmanship, and Procedural “triggers” which require student entry into CAP. The policy will not limit the ability to utilize CAP prior to reaching a mandatory trigger point. The Sq/CC will enter students into and remove students from CAP [or Operations Officer (DO) in absence of the Sq/CC], approve the initial CAP plan and any adjustments to the plan during CAP administration, and document actions and plan(s) in the TIMS student gradebook. Progress must also be documented and can be delegated to the Flt/CC or Assigned Instructor Pilot (IP). Military CAP plans for students will be developed by the Sq/CC (or DO in the absence of the Sq/CC). Additionally, the losing administrative or operational Sq/CC will brief the gaining Sq/CC on students entered into Military CAP transitioning from Phases One to Two, or Two to Three.The success of CAP depends on a solid crossflow of communication between the student’s flight line supervisors, MTO, SNR, and academic / simulator instructors. The student’s flight commander should be the central point of contact. Flight commanders monitor the student’s performance to assess progress and keep the others advised. During the counseling for placement on CAP, try to determine what factors might explain the substandard performance and arrange additional professional assistance (medical, chaplain, etc.) if appropriate.
13 5. Procedures for Placement on CAP Document CAP placement on an AF Form 4293 in the trainee’s training folder. Use TIMS to reflect a trainee’s placement on CAP. The trainee’s name continues to appear on the TIMS Commander’s Awareness Program (CAP) Report until removed from CAP. A student who does not demonstrate the performance required for removal from CAP prior to the end of the course is not allowed to complete the course without OG/CC approval. The student’s flight commander briefs squadron leadership weekly on the student’s progress. As a minimum, this briefing includes the student’s strong and weak areas, AT details, and anticipated removal date from CAP. 6. Instructor Continuity While on CAP (especially Flying CAP), the student’s scheduling and instructor continuity is especially critical to properly assess a student’s progress and potential. Therefore, students on CAP should receive scheduling priority and will be limited to flying with a maximum of three instructor pilots (aircraft only). The student’s flight commander, flying squadron supervisors, SNR, MTO, and/or category / progress check pilots administering required checks to the student, do not count toward the limit of three instructors (provided they do not fly with the student on a regular [assigned] basis).
14 Section G - Training Review Process 1. Purpose - The ENJJPT program conducts the Commander’s Review required by AETCI 36-2605, Vol. 4 through a formal training review process. The purpose of the training review process is to ensure a student’s training is properly managed and determines if the student was given a reasonable opportunity to succeed. Consider all factors that may have had an effect on the student’s training. If necessary, convene a Training Review Board (TRB) to review these factors and make a recommendation either to reinstate or eliminate the student from training. After assessing other factors, the most important factor must always be the student’s characteristic performance and potential to complete training within syllabus constraints. Figure 2-1 outlines the training review process. Refer to 80 FTWI 36-2202 for details. 2. Training Review Requirements – The squadron commander initiates a formal training review (80 FTW Form 82) IAW 80 FTWI 36-2202 when a student meets any of the criteria listed below. (1) When a student fails an FPC. (2) When a student is optioned for a third (or more) progress check in the course. (a) Exception: A student may progress to a third progress check without a formal training review if, in the judgment of the squadron commander, the student’s characteristic performance has not raised serious doubt about ability to complete the course within syllabus constraints. (3) When a student is optioned for a progress check, but because of the unusual circumstances that triggered the check, the syllabus does not clearly specify whether an IPC or FPC is appropriate. For example, the student has had previous progress check(s) in the same category. In these unusual situations, the OG/CC determines the most appropriate course of action. (4) When a student is projected to exceed 113.7 flying hours. XX84, XX86, and observation “sandbag” sorties do not count toward this total. (5) When a student has failed a third (or more) academic examination during the course. (6) When a student demonstrates a pattern of inconsistent performance, regression, slow progress, marginal airmanship, and/or requires multiple progress checks that raise serious doubt about the student’s ability to complete the course within syllabus constraints. The OG/CC may direct an IPC or FPC (with or without AT sorties) as deemed most appropriate under situations described in 2a (3) or (6) above. (7) Lack of adaptability (LOA). This category includes airsickness, G-induced loss of consciousness (G- LOC), and manifestation of apprehension (MOA). Refer to AETCI 36-2605, Vol. 1. (8) Drop-on-Request (DOR) (9) Medical disqualification (10) Other reasons specified in AETCI 36-2605, Vol. 4
15 Figure 2-1: Training Review Process
16 Section H — Course Training Standards 1. Purpose This training standard sets the skills, knowledge, and degree of proficiency required to complete this syllabus. It establishes the overall objectives and is used as the basis for developing the more detailed control documents and training evaluation instruments 2. Duties and Responsibilities a. Student Responsibilities — Students must accomplish all assigned training and are responsible for planning simulator and aircraft sorties. b. Instructor Responsibilities — Instructors are ultimately responsible for compliance with, and accurate accomplishment of, all flight planning and training requirements. 3. General a. Accomplish achievement of training standards (for VMC maneuvers) in conjunction with clearing visually outside the aircraft. b. Aircraft control must be smooth and positive. Students may meet the plus / minus numerical standards and still not receive a satisfactory grade if control inputs are erratic or imprecise. Slight deviations in establishing or maintaining the proper / desired aircraft attitude or position may occur during the maneuver being performed. Momentary deviations beyond plus / minus or other standards are acceptable as long as timely corrections are made and safety of flight is not compromised. c. Procedural knowledge and application must be IAW applicable directives and allow the sortie to be accomplished efficiently. d. Where no specific standards are stated, these general standards and those of basic aircraft control apply. Perform all aircraft tasks under the following conditions: (1) Day or night, unless otherwise noted. (2) All formations are 2-ship, and day only. e. Standards relate directly to the syllabus grading scale of Good unless otherwise stated. 4. Employment a. The syllabus and maneuver item files regulate student progression to meet required standards. Qualified check pilots evaluate student performance against this training standard IAW the syllabus. Graduate evaluation and analysis programs are IAW ENJJPTSC Directive 31-2 and AETCI 36-2206. All supervisors students must complete the Aircrew Graduate Evaluation Program survey prior to students finishing their first checkride.completing the T-6A phase. 5. Tasks The table at Attachment 1 defines the course training standards.
17 Chapter 3
Academic Training
Section A – General Instructions 1. Special Instructions Instructor guides, presentation media, and CBT comprise the lesson plans for academic subjects. Academic instructors and supervisors refer to these materials for course content, applicability, and currency. 2. Academic Scheduling The Civilian Academic Scheduler schedules classes in accordance with the current TFS. Flight commanders and flight schedulers review proposed schedule to best integrate flying and academic training. 3. Study Assignments Academic instructors assign study assignments at the close of each academic training period as directed by the appropriate instructor guide. Instructors expect students to come prepared to participate in class discussions based upon their study assignments. Instructors use evaluation devices as frequently as practical to promote student learning. 4. Operational Subjects Correct all examinations to 100 percent during the critique. All students attend the critique. Students are authorized early release from the critique on a proficiency basis. Note-taking is not allowed during the critique. 5. Academic Examinations Academic instructor proctors / administers all examinations. 6. Academic Counseling Record academic counseling required by AETCI 36-2605, Vol. 4 on AF Form 4293. 7. Examination Minimum Passing Scores The minimum passing score for T-6A academic courses is 85%. 8. Academic Examination Failure Students may be considered for training review action after failure of three academic examinations. An evaluation should be made of academic performance, flight line procedural knowledge, application of procedural knowledge, and attitude toward training. 9. Fighter Aircrew Conditioning Program (FACP) U.S. Only - The FACP outlined in AETCI 11-406 is mandatory . The goal of the FACP is to improve the High-G fitness and execution of the Anti-G Straining Maneuver (AGSM) for fighter aircrew members and establish effective physical conditioning habits for all aircrew. Flying Squadron Commanders will work closely with the local Aerospace & Operational Physiology flight to identify those students that may need improved G-fitness, review initial FACP Assessments of those students that are identified to need improved G-fitness, review follow-on FACP Assessments and request individualized G-fitness training programs for flying training students when appropriate. Squadron Commanders may delegate these responsibilities to Flight Commanders. 10. IFS Graduation Evaluation The Flight Commander ensures GE1101, Aircrew Graduate Evaluation Program survey, is completed for each student before the student completes the first check. Upon completion, the Flight CC ensures TIMS is updated to reflect the completion of this survey. The POC for this survey is 19AF/DOU. 11. Testable Academics Testable academics are indicated with an asterisk (*) after the Title.
18 12. LP103 Instructor / Operator Stations (IOS) Operations Demonstrate a safe proficiency level in IOS operations necessary for student solo simulator missions. Normally schedule 2 students for one hour in the simulator and split the time between operating the console and observing over the shoulder. Brief students on sensitive equipment and display components, and demonstrate the ability to: Initialize an ATD, utilize menus for condition selection, modify airfield lighting and runway conditions, modify environmental conditions, use save and restore functions. 13. Academic Training Medium: a. CBT – Computer Based Training. Note: All Final Examination CBTs require academic instructor proctors b. HOT – Hands On Training c. IBT – Instructor Based Training d. FTS – Flying Training Squadron Training (P-mission) e. UTD – Unit Training Device
19 Section B – Academic Training Tables 1. These notes will apply for all of the Academic Training Tables. (1) Enlisted instructors teach selected portions of these courses. AFMAN 11-403, Aerospace Physiological Training Program, and the unit instructor guide provide specific guidance. (2) Spatial D Experience scheduled mid T41XX. Must conduct a minimum of three illusions to include Coriolis, the Leans, and the Graveyard Spin. (3) Taught during the Primary Phase. (4) OP Academics are not loaded in TIMS. Preflight Phase managers develop procedures / schedules locally to efficiently in-process students (5) All students complete T-6A Green Ring Pull (6) Taught during the Preflight Phase. (7) These training device lesson hours are per student. Training schedule time must compensate for training device capacity and size of training class.
Academic Training Table Lesson Title Medium Hours TM Training Management (Note 4) TM201 Student Module HOT 1.0 Total 1.0 IC Introduction to Computer-Based Training (CBT) IC101 Introduction to CBT CBT 1.0 Total 1.0 AP Physiology (Note 1) AP101 Introduction and Atmosphere* IBT 0.5 AP102 Respiration and Circulation* IBT 0.5 AP103 Altitude Threats* IBT 2.0 AP104 Cabin Pressurization* IBT 0.5 AP105 Vision* IBT 1.0 AP106 Night Vision* IBT 1.0 AP107 Situational Awareness * IBT 1.5 AP108 Spatial Disorientation* IBT 1.5 AP109 Barany Chair (Note 1 and 7) IBT 0.5 AP110 Noise and Vibration* IBT 0.5 AP111 Acceleration* IBT 2.0 AP112 Performance Threats (Mission and Self Imposed) Management* IBT 1.5 AP113 Oxygen Equipment* IBT 1.0 AP114 Chamber Oxygen Equipment Lab / High Pressure Emergency Demo IBT 1.0 AP115 Initial Hypobaric Chamber Flight (Note 1) IBT 2.5 AP116 Rapid Decompression Hypobaric Chamber Flight (Note 1) IBT 0.5 AP118 Spatial Disorientation Experience (SD Trainer) (Notes 1, 3 and 7) IBT 0.5 AP129 Human Factors and Acceleration (Pre-Aerobatic High-G Briefing) IBT 1.0 Total 18.5
20 Academic Training Table Lesson Title Medium Hours SS & LL Aircrew Flight Equipment and SERE (Notes 1 and 2) SS01JS103 Local Area Survival* IBT 1.0 SS05JL103 Parachuting Equipment and Procedures* IBT 1.5 SS06JL106 Aircrew Flight Equipment Familiarization* IBT 4.0 LL02JL104 T-6 Egress with Demo / Green Ring Pull (Note 5)* IBT 5.51.5 LL06JS103 Aircrew Flight Equipment Familiarization* IBT 2.0 Total 14.08.0 CR Introduction to Cockpit / Crew Resource Management (CRM) CR103 Flight Integrity / Wingman Consideration (Note 3) IBT 1.0 CR104 Task Management (Note 2) IBT 0.5 CR201 Communication (Note 6) IBT 1.0 CR202 Decision-Making and Risk Management (Note 6) IBT 1.5 Total 4.0 JS Land Survival (Notes 1 and 2) JS103 Survival and Signaling Equipment* IBT 1.0 Total 1.0 CE Combined Examination CE190 Aerospace Physiology AP / Survival (SS) / Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) CBT 2.0 Total 2.0 PT Physical Training
PT104 Fighter Aircrew Conditioning Program (FACP) – Physiology administered IBT 2.0 Total 2.0 SY1 T-6A Systems 1 SY101 Introduction to T-6A Systems* IBT 1.0 SY102 Aircraft Systems Tour IBT 1.5 SY103 Propulsion 1* CBT 1.8 SY104 Propulsion 2* CBT 1.1 SY105 Propulsion Review* IBT 1.2 SY106 Electrical System* CBT 1.2 SY107 Fuel System* CBT 1.0 SY108 Electrics and Fuel Review* IBT 1.4 SY109 Flight Controls* CBT 1.2 SY110 Hydraulic System 1* CBT 1.5 SY111 Hydraulic System 2* CBT 1.3 SY112 Flight Controls and Hydraulics Review* IBT 1.9 SY113 T-6A Cockpit Familiarization UTD 1.0 SY190 T-6A Systems 1 Examination and Critique* CBT 1.5 Total 18.6 SY2 T-6A Systems 2 SY201 Flight Instruments 1* CBT 1.6 SY202 Flight Instruments 2* CBT 1.1
21 Academic Training Table Lesson Title Medium Hours SY203 Flight Instruments Review* IBT 1.5 SY204 Communication Systems* CBT 1.8 SY205 Navigation Systems* CBT 1.7 SY206 GPS* CBT 1.0 SY207 Comm / Nav Systems Review* IBT 1.5 SY208 Environmental System 1* CBT 1.3 SY209 Canopy System* CBT 0.6 SY210 Ejection System* CBT 1.0 SY211 T-6A Cockpit Familiarization 2 UTD 1.0 SY212 Environmental / Canopy / Ejection Systems Review* IBT 1.5 SY290 T-6A Systems 2 Examination and Critique* CBT 1.5 Total 17.1 PR Operating Procedures PR101 Introduction to Operating Procedures IBT 1.0 PR106 Aircraft Operating Limitations CBT 0.6 PR107 Boldface Procedures Test IBT 0.3 PR108 Handling Emergency Procedures IBT 0.9 PR109 Takeoff Emergencies IBT 1.0 PR110 Inflight Emergencies 1 IBT 2.4 PR111 Inflight Emergencies 2 CBT 2.3 PR112 Inflight Emergencies 3 CBT 2.8 PR113 Preflight Inspection Walk-Around (Accomplished by flight line instructors) FTS IBT 1.0 Total 12.3 FF Flying Fundamentals FF101 TOLD Computations CBT 1.0 FF102 Clearing, Cross-Check, and Basic Flight CBT 1.6 FF104 Departure and Climb CBT 0.5 FF106 Traffic Patterns CBT 2.0 FF107 Landings CBT 1.0 FF108 Patterns and Landings Review IBT 1.5 FF109 Marshalling Exam* IBT 1.0 Total 8.6 LP Local Area Procedures LP101 Local Area Orientation (Flight line-led discussion) FTS 1.0 LP102 T-6A ATD Operations IBT 1.0 LP103 Instructor / Operator Station (IOS) Operations (Ch. 3, Section A, Para 12) IBT/UTD 1.0 LP104 NTA Orientation and Operations (Flight line-led discussion) FTS 1.0 LP105 Tower Orientation Visit FTS 0.5 LP106 RAPCON Orientation Visit FTS 0.5 LP107 Weather Orientation Visit FTS 0.5 Total 5.5
22 Academic Training Table Lesson Title Medium Hours AE T-6A Aerodynamics AE101 Basic Theory CBT 1.5 AE102 Lift and Drag CBT 2.0 AE104 Performance and Maneuvering CBT 2.5 AE106 Stalls IBT 1.0 AE107 Spins IBT 1.0 AE108 Wake Turbulence and Wind Shear CBT 1.5 Total 9.5 CO T-6A Contact CO101 Stalls CBT 1.5 CO102 Recoveries CBT 0.5 CO103 Spins CBT 1.0 CO104 Energy Management CBT 1.6 CO106 Rear Cockpit Preflight CBT 0.5 CO107 Basic Aerobatics CBT 0.7 CO108 Advanced Aerobatics CBT 1.8 CO109 Night Procedures CBT 0.8 Total 8.4 IN1 T-6A Instruments 1 IN101 Instrument Displays and Cross-check* CBT 1.0 IN102 Turns, Climbs, and Descents* CBT 0.7 IN103 Instrument Maneuvers* CBT 1.0 IN104 Introduction to Radio Instruments* CBT 1.7 IN105 Basic Instrument Review* IBT 2.5 IN190 T-6A Instruments 1 Examination and Critique* CBT 1.5 Total 8.4 IN2 T-6A Instruments 2 IN201 Advanced Instruments Overview* IBT 0.5 IN202 Instrument Takeoff and Departure* CBT 0.8 IN203 Arrival Preparation and Holding* CBT 0.6 IN204 Instruments Review 1* IBT 1.5 IN205 Descent and Penetration* CBT 0.7 IN206 Low-Altitude Approaches* CBT 1.2 IN207 Instruments Review 2* IBT 2.5 IN208 Final Approach* CBT 1.2 IN209 Radar Approaches* CBT 1.4 IN210 Transition to Landing and Missed Approach* CBT 2.5 IN211 Instruments Review 3* IBT 2.5 IN212 Instruments Review 4* IBT 2.0 IN290 T-6A Instruments 2 Examination and Critique* CBT 1.5 Total 18.9
23 Academic Training Table Lesson Title Medium Hours JM Mission Planning JM101E Planning Overview (Accomplished by flight line instructors) FTSIBT 1.5 Total 1.5 MP Mishap Prevention MP101 Human Factors IBT 1.0 MP102 Air Discipline and Judgment IBT 1.0 Total 2.0 JX Weather JX101 Atmospheric Structure and Mechanics CBT 2.5 JX102 Frontal Mechanics CBT 1.0 JX103 Weather Hazards IBT 2.5 JX104 Thunderstorms IBT 1.0 JX105 METARS and TAFS CBT 1.3 JX106 METARS and TAFS Review IBT 0.7 JX108 Watches, Advisories and Charts CBT 1.5 JX109 Weather Lab IBT 2.0 Total 12.5 NA T-6A Navigation NA101 FLIP, NOTAMs and Charts CBT 1.5 NA102 IFR Mission Planning CBT 1.3 NA104 Flight Log Completion and IFR Flight Plan CBT 1.7 NA105 IFR Navigation CBT 1.5 NA106 Strange Field Procedures CBT 1.2 NA107 IFR Mission Planning Lab IBT 2.5 NA108 VFR Navigation CBT 2.5 NA109 VFR Arrivals CBT 1.5 NA111 Low-Level Navigation CBT 0.5 NA112 Low-Level Planning Lab IBT 2.5 Total 16.7 FO T-6A Formation FO101 Introduction to Formation / Visual Signals IBT 1.5 FO102 Basic Formation CBT 1.5 FO103 Advanced Formation CBT 1.8 FO104 Formation Review IBT 2.0 FO105E Formation Flight Integrity/ Wingman Consideration FTS 1.0 FO201 Extended Trail Maneuvering CBT 0.7 FO202E Lead and Wing Tactical Maneuvering (Flight line-led discussion) FTS 1.0 FO203E Tactical Low-Level Navigation (Flight line-led discussion) FTS 0.5 FO204E Fluid Maneuvering (Flight line-led discussion) FTS 0.5 Total 10.5
Academic Grand Totals 193.0187.5
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Chapter 4
Flying Training
Section A — General Instructions 1. Preflight Training Time — Hours may be available to the preflight training manager during the Preflight Phase to schedule briefings, aircraft exterior and interior inspections, learning center programs, study sessions, or any other activities that enhance the students’ training and preparation for the Primary Phase. If considered more beneficial, use these for academic training normally conducted early in the Primary Phase; however, all prerequisites must be met. Other items may be added to this list as deemed appropriate at the local level. Subjects covered should prepare students for flight line training to the maximum extent possible. 2. Special Syllabus Requirements (SSR) / Tab — These are generally one-time requirements in various categories and units of training and not reflected on the MIF tables. Use the Special Syllabus Requirements (SSR) Tab in the each student’s training folder to track accomplishment of these events. 3. Student GPS Training and Use — To enhance task management training and situational awareness, GPS may be used throughout the UPT program as specified in the syllabus. Visual references, VOR / DME, and GPS are methods used to remain within the confines of the MOA. Students must be able to visually navigate to / from the MOA, remain within the MOA with sufficient visual references, and navigate all local traffic patterns in preparation for solo contact sorties. 4. Night Aircraft Training Sorties a. There is no restriction on takeoff or land times for night sorties, except for: T4401 do not takeoff earlier than 30 minutes after official sunset. Night time and night landings must occur no earlier than the end of civil twilight and no later than the beginning of morning civil twilight, as published in the American Air Almanac. b. Any sortie in the syllabus, beginning with T4201, may land at night, as long as the mission is conducted IAW all applicable regulations and training rules. 5. Lesson Designator Key Categories B — Basic C — Contact E — Emergency Procedures I — Instrument F — Formation T — Transition N —Navigation Media Series 1000 — UTD 2000 — IFT 3000 — OFT 4000 — Aircraft Special identifiers: 84 Adaptation-eyeglasses, e.g. T4084 85 Repurpose (Reallocation) 86 Break-in-training, e.g. T4086 87 Additional training as a result of IPC/FPC events, CR process or extra simulator sorties; e.g., T4287, T3087 88 Initial Progress Check (IPC); e.g. T4388 89 Final Progress Check (FPC); e.g. T4389 90 Category Checks and Academic Examinations all end in 90. e.g. T4390, SY190 6. ATD Lesson Assignments — All ATD lessons are assigned a medium in the syllabus selected as most appropriate for that lesson. Should other devices be available, a higher-level device may be used in place of the assigned ATD. In other words, a lesson assigned to a UTD may be flown in a UTD, IFT, or OFT, and a lesson assigned to an IFT may also be flown in an OFT.
25 7. Use of Visual Displays (IFT, OFT) — In the instructions for individual units, the term “in VMC” means VFR or VFR on top visual references must be present in the IFT or OFT while the student performs. The term “in IMC” means IMC visual display must be used. The use of instrument references during approach and landing training includes setting ceiling and visibility criteria to enhance training realism. 8. Lesson Times — Lesson time prescribed is cockpit training time and does not include time for briefing, trainer setup, shutdown, forms completion, or debriefing. 9. Blindfold Cockpit Check — The student demonstrates a safe knowledge of location of cockpit instruments and switches. As a minimum, the student properly identifies the following: OBOGS regulator, flap lever, landing gear handle, battery / generator switches, emergency landing gear handle, RMU controls, and landing/taxi light switches. 10. Solo Landing Requirements — Do not schedule a student for solo flight unless the student has demonstrated landing proficiency on a dual flight in the preceding 7 calendar days. To ensure the highest possible proficiency level, the student should accomplish a traffic pattern and landing on all dual flights where they occupy the front cockpit, unless precluded by safety, training or other considerations. 11. Updating Landing Currency — Update landing currency when Fair standards are met or exceeded on dual sorties on and after C4201. The preferred method of updating landing currency is from the overhead pattern. However, landing currency may be updated anytime the student lands from the FCP. Landing currency may be updated at night, on precision or non-precision instrument approaches, circling approaches, or in formation regardless of position. 12. Voiding Landing Currency — Update the student’s landing currency for the first time on C4201. Landing currency is voided on all post-solo sorties after unsatisfactory performance on pattern, landing, transition to landing, and landing out of an approach. Do not void landing currency if the pattern/landing was specifically category-related, such as formation approach/landing, transition to landing, landing out of an approach, or night sorties, when a Good or Fair performance level is not required. The overall grade is unsatisfactory and the student does not fly solo until Fair standards are met or exceeded (except when previous unit MIF is unsatisfactory). 13. Solo Hours — If a student has less than 4.3 hours solo time after the last contact solo, the Chief of UPT normally authorizes a C4587 sortie prior to C4507 to ensure achieving 5.6 hours of total solo time. 14. Solo Currency — Dual only maneuvers required by this syllabus may be accomplished on any dual sortie regardless of category for the specific purpose of regaining student formation solo currency. Record accomplishment in an AF Form 4293 if the category grade sheet does not include required maneuvers. 15. Seating — Students occupy the front cockpit for all missions except the Instrument block missions and on the I4390 category check. Students do not wear a vision-restricting device while occupying the front cockpit. Students do not fly traffic patterns or landings from the rear cockpit. Students may fly any instrument maneuver from the rear cockpit. Students may depart the MDA on final approach with IP permission. Initiate a go-around when directed by the IP no lower than 100' AGL when the student occupies the rear cockpit. 16. Solo Restrictions — Students do not fly solo in the contact or for mat ion categories unless they are familiar with the landing runway and have satisfactorily accomplished the following: a. All Contact Solo sorties — traffic pattern stalls, power-on stalls, and ELP pattern / landing in the preceding 10 calendar days. Normal pattern / landing IAW Paragraph 1. above. b. Area contact solos — The above plus nose-high, nose-low, and inverted recoveries, and OCF recovery in the preceding 30 calendar days. c. Auxiliary Field — flown dual and accomplished a breakout in the preceding 30 calendar days and has previously flown to the active runway with an IP. d. Formation solo(s) — nose-high, nose-low, and inverted recoveries, OCF recovery, traffic pattern stalls, power- on stalls, ELP pattern / landing in the preceding 30 calendar days. Normal pattern / landing IAW Paragraph 10 above. 17. Increased-G Awareness — Emphasize G-Awareness throughout T-6 training, including the importance of a timely Anti-G Straining Maneuver (AGSM). IPs monitor the student’s AGSM and provide feedback on every sortie requiring increased-G maneuvering. If deficiencies are observed, correct them immediately and document training as part of the “Situational Awareness (Airmanship)” grade. The student first demonstrates airborne proficiency of the AGSM during the T 4 0 X X unit. Aircrews should not execute an AGSM on the ground because serious adverse physiological effects could result. 18. ELP Training — Students only fly PELs through the T4208. After the T4208, SPs fly PELs to maintain solo currency.
26 19. Observation “Sandbag” Sorties – With Flt/CC approval, all students are authorized to fly observation sorties on any IP CT or FDS sortie with the following restrictions: a. Student must get Flt/CC approval for each observation sortie. This will prevent the student from possibly flying an observation sortie when a last minute scheduling change could have allowed for a syllabus event to be completed instead. b. The student must have flown at least the first sortie in the category that will be under observation. For example, a student must have flown F4001 before flying in a formation observation sortie. c. The student cannot be on an Unsatisfactory Flight, Simulator, or SELO event. d. The PIC will be the final approval authority for the student observation sortie. e. The student will log “other” time and WILL NOT fly from the RCP.
Section B - Physical Training 1. Purpose - Physical training (PT) is designed to help students cope with the rigors of the flight training environment and improve their physical condition. Group (flight, class, etc.) PT is highly encouraged to build esprit de corps, but not required. 2. Requirements - Conduct the PT program IAW AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program. 3. Responsibilities - Brief students on the benefits of physical training as part of the new class orientation.
Section C – Ground Training 1. Ground Training Unit Time - The hours stipulated for each ground training unit represents an average time required for students to complete the work. Preflight training managers must monitor the progress of their students through each ground training unit. This may be done through non-graded oral or written means to ensure an understanding and retention of subject matter. Additional instruction given to support or strengthen student understanding of ground training objectives may be given individually or as a class. 2. General Training Requirements a. Accomplish the following items in the Primary Phase: (1) Critical action emergency procedures (Boldface) and aircraft operating limitations training — Students should be able to recall basic aircraft operating limits and be able to write critical action emergency procedures correctly. Administer tests on T-6A Boldface Emergency Procedures and Operating Limitations worksheet, maintained by 19 AF/OSU. The form can be found at: https://eis.aetc.af.mil/19af/os/osu/default.aspx. (2) Basic introduction of local radio procedures. (3) Local area map preparation, reading, and orientation. (4) Refer to instructor guides and student guides.
27 Section D - Ground Training Tables
Ground Training Unit Title and Objectives Hours OP0101 – 04 Orientation and Processing 4.0 (80 OSS) The student participates in the following: 1. Welcoming address (wing) 2. Chaplain orientation (chaplain) 3. Policy briefing to include: a. AETC policies and supervision of ENJJPT training (wing) b. Wing policies concerning training and personnel (wing) c. Base policies (wing) OP0201 - 02 Medical Administration 2.0 (Flight Med) Brief the student on the following: 1. Administrative procedures 2. Grounding and flight clearance 3. Required physical clearances a. Post-accident b. Airsickness c. Change of station OP0301 – 02 Driver Education 2.0 (80 OSS) The student participates in driver training conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety. OP0401 - 03 Supply Processing 3.0 (80 OSS) The students are 1. Fitted for and issued flying clothing and equipment. 2. Issued ground training (academic) supplies. OP0501 T-6A End of Course Feed Back (Not Tracked in TIMS) 0.0 (80 OSS) Flt/CC delivered feedback session. OP0601 – 04 Out-Processing (for applicable students, Not tracked in TIMS) 4.0 (80 OSS) The students 1. Are briefed on out-processing. 2. Receive an equipment/clothing check. OP0701 – 06 Administration Processing 6.0 (80 OSS) The Student Branch (80 OSS) uses this time for administrative processing.
Orientation and Processing Total 21.0 Officer Development OD0101 The Professional Officer in NATO 1.0 OD0201 - 03 SNR Presentations 3.0 Subject matter is at the discretion of respective SNR and in keeping with the program theme. Note: This is intended to be an international program with ALL nations participating without exclusions. Officer Development Total 4.0
28 Flight Line Training CI101 Flight Line Policies – (Flt/CC Brief) 2.5 1. Policies a. Policies, objectives and expected standards b. Local policies and regulations to include the FCIF c. Flight policies d. Daily flight operations/flight dispatch system e. Instructor policies f. Use of the Bookstore g. Flying safety precautions and local flying hazards h. Student-instructor relationship Note: The flight commander (or designated representative) accomplishes Policy briefings. 2. Aircrew Discipline a. Air discipline b. Aircraft noise problems (1) Effect on civilians in homes, schools, hospitals, etc. (2) Effect on maintenance personnel (3) Effect on aircrews c. Care and vigilance necessary during ground operations (1) Ramp/Airfield markings d. The necessity of standard traffic patterns to accommodate a large volume of aircraft e. The need for sound judgment during critical phases of flight, such as takeoffs, approaches and traffic patterns
3. Flight line Publications a. AFI 11-2T-6, Vol. 3, T-6 Operations Procedures b. AFI 11-202, Vol. 3 c. AFMAN 11-202V3 d. AETCMAN 11-248, T-6 Primary Flying e. Flight Manual, T-6 f. Flight Crew Checklist, T-6 g. Inflight Guide h. 80 OG Standards i. Local area map CI102 Virtual Reality (VR) Lab Orientation 1.0 1. Normally completed in conjunction with CI101 2. Spark Cell POC will demonstrate: a. How to check out and operate the VR headsets b. How to start up and run the VR simulators c. Any other relevant information to the effective use of VR devices GE1101 AETC Graduate Evaluation 0.0 Supervisors must accomplish on all T-6 students prior to first checkride. POC is 19AF/DOU. T-6A student supervisors accomplish over the Internet approximately 1-2 months after students arrive on the flight line. Ground Training Grand Total 28.5
29 Section E — Basic Procedures ATD Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours B1001 – 02 Basic Procedures Training UTD 2 0 2.6 Objectives — Introduce cockpit organization and checklist procedures. Grade the below items under Ground Operations and General Knowledge. 1. Introduce strap-in procedures. 2. Seat and rudder pedal adjustments. 3. Introduce basic checklist procedures. 4. Accomplish normal checklists. 5. Fuel and oxygen procedures. 6. Normal gear and flap procedures. Special Syllabus Requirement 1. Perform strap-in with helmet, harness, and G-suit on B1001-02. B1101 - 02 Basic Emergency Procedures (Part-Task) UTD 2 0 2.6 Objectives – Practice basic aircraft emergency procedures. Accomplish the following: 1. T-6 start malfunctions / Abort Start procedures. 2. T-6 Boldface procedures (as appropriate for ATD used). 3. Sampling of non-boldface emergency procedures. Special Syllabus Requirement Perform strap-in with helmet, harness, and G-suit on B1101-02. B2001 Basic Procedures (Part-task) IFT 1 0 1.3 Objectives — Practice basic aircraft handling characteristics, basic maneuvers, and local procedures. Accomplish the following: 1. Slow flight at final approach configuration and airspeeds. 2. A minimum of one visual straight-in. 3. Review all challenge and response items and procedures. Special Syllabus Requirement Perform strap-in with helmet, harness, and G-suit on. Totals 3 0 3.9
Basic Maneuver Item File Units / Sorties No. Maneuver B10 / 2 B11 / 2 B20 / 1 1 Mission Analysis 2 2 2 2 Ground Operations 2+ 2+ 2+ 3 Takeoff 2 2 2+ 4 Departure 2 2 2+ 5 Climb 2 2 2 6 Level-Off 2 2 2 7 Airspeed Control 2 2 2+ 8 Altitude Control 2 2 2+ 9 Heading Control 2 2 2+ 10 Trim Use 2 2 2+ 11 Straight and Level Flight 2 2 2+ 12 Turns to Headings 2 2 2+ 13 Slow Flight 2 2 2+
30 Basic Maneuver Item File Units / Sorties No. Maneuver B10 / 2 B11 / 2 B20 / 1 14 Enroute Descent / Letdown Radar 2 2 2 15 Normal Straight-in 2 2+ 2+ 16 Normal Landing 2 2+ 2+ 17 Go-around 2 2 2 18 Inflight Planning / Area Orientation 2 2 2 19 Inflight Checks 2 2 2+ 20 Communication 2 2 2 21 Risk Management / Decision-Making 2 2 2 22 Situational Awareness 2 2 2 23 Task Management 2 2 2 24 Emergency Procedures 2+ 2+ 2+ 25 General Knowledge 2+ 2+ 2+
Section G - Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures ATD Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours E2001 Emergency Procedures Training (Part-Task) IFT 1 0 1.3 Objectives — Practice ground operations and emergency procedures. Accomplish: 1. Practice all critical action emergency procedures (BOLDFACE) except OCF and a cross-section of non-critical action emergency procedures. Instructors will emphasize crew coordination while tailoring the scenario for the FCP and type of ATD used. Special Syllabus Requirement 1. The student demonstrates a safe knowledge of location of cockpit instruments and switches IAW Ch 4, Sec A, Para 9, Blindfold Cockpit Check. E3001 Emergency Procedures (Part-Task) OFT 1 0 1.3 Objective — 1. Practice all critical action emergency procedures (BOLDFACE) and a cross- section of non-critical action emergency procedures. Instructors will emphasize crew coordination while tailoring the scenario for the FCP. 2. Perform front-seat critical action procedures involving controls the instructor can’t access. E3101 Emergency Procedures (Part-Task) OFT 1 0 1.3 Objective — Practice a cross-section of critical action (BOLDFACE) and non-critical action emergency procedures in the traffic pattern. Tailor the scenario in preparation for initial solo. Special Syllabus Requirements 1. Complete one go-around and two full stop landings simulating a jammed rudder (feet on the floor and TAD off) with 10 kts crosswinds, left and right. E3201 Emergency Procedures (Part-Task) OFT 1 0 1.3
31 Emergency Procedures ATD Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours Objective — Practice a cross-section of critical action (BOLDFACE) and non-critical action emergency procedures in the traffic pattern. Tailor the scenario in preparation for initial solo. Special Syllabus Requirements 1. Practice at least one stall series including the break stall and closed pull-up stall while in the traffic pattern simulating potential stall scenarios.
E3301 Emergency Procedures (Part-Task) OFT 1 0 1.3 Objective — Practice a cross-section of critical action (BOLDFACE) and non-critical action emergency procedures in the traffic pattern and MOA. Tailor the scenario in preparation for initial area solo. Special Syllabus Requirements 1. Practice an OCF recovery from an extreme flight parameter similar to a poorly flown aerobatic maneuver. 2. Practice windshear recovery E3401 Emergency Procedures (Part-Task) OFT 1 0 1.3 Practice all critical-action and a representative cross section of noncritical action emergency procedures. Totals 6 0 7.8
Emergency Procedures ATD Maneuver Item File Units / Sorties No. Maneuver E20 / 1 E30 / 1 E31 / 1 E32 / 1 E33 / 1 E34 / 1 1 Mission Analysis 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 Ground Operations 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 3 Takeoff 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 4 Departure 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 Basic Aircraft Control 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 6 Trim Use 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 7 Slow Flight 2 2 2 2 2 3 8 Power-On Stalls 2 2 2 2 2 3 9 Traffic Pattern Stalls 2 2 2+3+ 3+ 3+ 3 10 Traffic Pattern Stalls No Flap 2 2 2 2 2 3 11 Abnormal Flight Recoveries 2 2 3 3 3 3 12 OCF Recovery 2 2+ 23+ 23+ 3+ 3 13 Enroute Descent / Letdown Radar 2 2 3 3 3 3 14 VFR Traffic Entry 2 2 3 3 3 3 15 High-Altitude Power Loss (HAPL) 2 2 3 3 3+ 3 16 Emergency Landing Pattern (ELP) 2 2+ 2+3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 17 ELP Landing 2 2+ 2+3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 18 Normal Pattern 2 2 3 3 3 3 19 Normal Straight-In 2 2 3 3 3 3 20 Normal Landing 2 2 3 3 3 3 21 No-Flap Pattern 2 2 2 2 2 3 22 No-Flap Straight-In 2 2 3+ 3 3 3 23 No-Flap Landing 2 2 3+ 3 3 3
32 Emergency Procedures ATD Maneuver Item File Units / Sorties No. Maneuver E20 / 1 E30 / 1 E31 / 1 E32 / 1 E33 / 1 E34 / 1 24 Go-Around 2 2 3 3 3 3 25 Closed Pattern 2 2 3 3 3 3 26 Breakout and Reentry 2 2 3 3 3 3 27 Composite Cross check 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 28 Clearing / Visual Lookout 2 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 29 Inflight Planning / Area Orientation 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 30 Inflight Checks 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 31 Communication 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 32 Risk Management / Decision-Making 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 33 Situational Awareness 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 34 Task Management 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 35 Emergency Procedures 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 36 General Knowledge 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+
Section H — Transition Aircraft Training 1. Pre-Solo Training Philosophy — The fundamental flying skills required of each student to safely solo in the T-6A are of critical importance not only to solo, but also for continued development and successful completion of ENJJPT. For this reason, the early units are structured to provide each instructor and student with an environment conducive to learning these fundamental flying skills. ATD training will concentrate on the individual building blocks (e.g. Contact and Instruments) to introduce the skills required for individual maneuvers and procedures, while aircraft missions will introduce and build proficiency in Transition mission that combine both Instrument and Contact events. Emphasis on initial instruction should focus on determining the instructional approach best suited for each student’s individual needs. Instructors must strive to make an early determination of a student’s problem areas so that appropriate instruction can be given and mission profiles can be flown to correct the deficient areas. 2. Visual References vs. Instrument Flying — Students are introduced to both basic visual and basic instrument flying in this unit, to assist in developing basic aircraft control, crosscheck and situational awareness and also allow flexibility with weather. Instructors should ensure students are trained to focus on outside references while flying in VMC and visual patterns / approaches, and transition to instrument references when flying in IMC or on instrument procedures 3. Abnormal Flight Recoveries — In T41XX, IPs instruct abnormal flight recoveries through stand-alone setups IAW the CTS. Beginning on T4201, the IP instructs and enters abnormal flight recoveries from normal aerobatic maneuvers. Students must be able to associate cause and effect of abnormal flight situations and apply proper recovery techniques. IPs are responsible to ensure a wide variety of combined airspeeds, attitudes and power settings are sampled. 4. Pattern Training a. Straight-in approaches — T40XX focuses on straight-in and instrument approaches to develop visual glidepath recognition in preparation for overhead patterns. On T41XX sorties and beyond, to reduce traffic pattern conflicts between straight-in approaches and the overhead pattern, plan to practice straight- in approaches to the minimum extent required in order for the student to obtain and maintain the desired MIF proficiency levels. b. Pattern Continuity — In Transition, students should not normally go more than two flights without weather allowing the pattern to be open. If a student does not accomplish any pattern events due to weather for two consecutive flights, consider delaying the students next aircraft sortie until pattern events can be flown. c. Pattern Breakout Training — Students must demonstrate “F” proficiency level in pattern breakout and reentry procedures to the runway in use prior to being scheduled to fly solo on that runway. This applies to both the home and auxiliary fields. Log this on the solo currency sheet. 5. Increased-G Training — Accomplish a G-awareness exercise on sorties where increased Gs are anticipated. Perform the exercise prior to flying maneuvers that require significantly increased Gs. The student must demonstrate airborne proficiency anti-G straining maneuver (AGSM) during the T41XX unit, prior to
33 introducing basic aerobatic maneuvers. Emphasize the importance of a timely AGSM (e.g., the students should begin the AGSM prior to G onset and maintain the strain until the aircraft returns to 1G flight). 6. Departures / Recoveries — When not flying in IMC or on a planned instrument procedure, departures and recoveries to or from the home and auxiliary fields should be done visually with the assistance of the local area map. Visual departures and recoveries may be sampled on the Transition Check, T4390.
34 7. Initial Flight Screening Feedback (USAF only) a. Purpose — For AETC to gain more effective feedback regarding its Initial Flight Training (IFT) program, FLT/CCs and IPs are required to complete a feedback instrument to be closely monitored by Command leadership. b. Responsibilities — The FLT/CC ensures the IFT Feedback Survey is completed on each student prior to the Transition Check. Comply with applicable instructions at https://www.my.af.mil/agepiftprod/. FLT/CCs ensure TIMS SSR in the T43XX unit is updated to log completion of the survey. POC for the feedback instrument is 19 AF/DO (DSN 487-2045). c. Prerequisites — This requirement must be accomplished after T4104 and prior to T4390. 8. General Instructions a. Flight training is comprised of ground and flying training units. Ground training is a blend of aircrew training devices (ATDs) that include Unit Training Devices (UTDs), Instrument Flight Trainers (IFTs), Operational Flight Trainers (OFTs), and the procedures training devices. Flying training is conducted in the aircraft. b. Maneuver Item Files (MIFs) reflect required proficiency for each unit. MIF levels depicted for evaluation units reflect the T-6A Course Training Standard. 9. Landing Currency — Unless precluded by safety or other overriding considerations, students should accomplish a landing on all flights in all categories / sorties. 10. Solo Daylight Restriction — Operate IAW AFI 11-2T-6, Vol. 3. 11. Syllabus Average Sortie Duration — Each unit has an associated number of missions and flight hours. On average, the syllabus mission and any AT, IPC, or FPC sorties should reflect the ASD for the unit. IPs should strive to fly the programmed ASD on each sortie. 12. Off-Station Training — Any sortie in the syllabus may be conducted as part of an Out-and-Back mission. 13. ELP Training – Due to the large number of solo sorties in the ENJJPT syllabus, ELP training is essential to the safe operation of student solo aircraft. Students will be trained to fly ELPs as Precautionary Emergency Landings (PELs). Students only fly PELs through T4208. After the T4208, SPs fly PELs to maintain solo currency. 14. Category Check Profiles — The chief of check flight is responsible for ensuring a proper cross section of all optioned maneuvers are sampled during student category checks.
Transition AIRCRAFT Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours T4001 – 04 Aircraft Familiarization Training T-6A 4 0 6.0 Objectives 1. Transition training should focus on single-ship MOA operations and basic VFR & IFR procedures. 2. Transition previously learned skills from the simulator to the aircraft. 3. Demonstrate a safe proficiency level in checklist procedures, takeoff, basic aircraft control and basic aircraft handling characteristics, and emergency procedures. 4. Introduce basic visual and instrument flying skills and visual straight-in and instrument approaches. Introduce additional maneuvers as proficiency allows in accordance with the MIF. 5. On T4001 and T4002 sorties, instructors enhance the student’s adaptation to the T-6A by carefully considering the student’s previous flying background when planning and executing mission profiles. Once a student is showing average progress on the MIF required maneuvers, the other optioned maneuvers may be practiced. 6. On T4002 and T4003, the student should practice proper anti-G straining techniques during the anti-G strain demonstration maneuver. Grade under G-Awareness / Exercise. If proficient, students may fly the aircraft during the G-Awareness Exercise. Special Syllabus Requirements 1. Student demonstrates satisfactory knowledge of AGSM before flying T4001.
35 Transition AIRCRAFT Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours 2. The student demonstrates proper transfer of aircraft control on the ground in the aircraft both with and without intercockpit communications. 3. The IP demonstrates control feel and aircrew confusion resulting from a dual control situation while on the ground in the chocks or other clear area. 4. VR VIDEO: AF Forms Review – VRG001 5. VR VIDEO: Before Exterior Inspection – VRG002 6. VR VIDEO: Exterior Inspection – VRG003 7. VR VIDEO: Non Towered Airfield Operations – LP104 T4101 – 07 Pre-Solo Transition Training T-6A 7 0 10.5 Objectives 1. Introduce / increase proficiency in overhead patterns. 2. Continue student acclimation to greater than 1-G flight and practice the AGSM throughout this unit by gradually introducing the student to increased-Gs. The student flies the aircraft and performs the AGSM under the IP’s supervision. Grade under G-Awareness. 3. Introduce basic aerobatic maneuvers and other opted maneuvers as MIF allows and after students have demonstrated safe proficiency in the GX. 4. Demonstrate a safe proficiency level in all pattern operations and basic aircraft handling. Special Syllabus Requirements 1. Discuss High OAT checklist / engine motoring procedures. 2. Discuss local pattern breakout procedures from all pattern positions. 3. One pattern break out in this unit must be from inside downwind and initiated after the landing gear is down. 4. Complete a minimum of 1 go-around initiated prior to being established on final (restricted low approach). If able, offset during the go-around. 5. The IP demonstrates the stability demonstration. 6. VR VIDEO: C1001, LP101, VR1001 Note: The student must achieve a MIF of “F” on the GX prior to introducing basic aerobatic maneuvers. T4201 – 08 Transition Training T-6A 8 0 12.0 1. Objective — Demonstrate required proficiency in all instruments and pattern operations, basic aircraft handling and basic aerobatics. Demonstrate required proficiency to prepare the student for area solo. Special Syllabus Requirements 1. The student demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge of local area procedures, prominent landmark identification, local area hazards, and lost procedures. 2. IP demo stability demo. 3. The student demonstrates proficiency in the stability demonstration. 4. All students demonstrate safe (“F”) OCF recovery procedures from an established spin. Initiate recovery between 2 and 4 turns. 5. VR VIDEO: NTA LP104 6. VR VIDEO: Contact Sortie IP Demo – VR1003 7. VR VIDEO: Aerobatic Suite – VR1002 Prior to any Night Landings: 1. The instructor conducts a spatial disorientation demonstration. 2. Before first night sortie, the IP briefs the student on problems associated with night flying with particular emphasis on spatial disorientation.
36 Transition AIRCRAFT Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours T4390 Transition Check T-6A 1 0 1.5 Objectives 1. Validate required maneuver proficiency in visual pattern and MOA operations as well as basic instruments procedures. Students demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of local area procedures, prominent landmark identification, local area hazards and lost procedures. Grade under General Knowledge. 2. Demonstrate required proficiency to prepare the student for area solo. 3. Under normal circumstances the student performs the full-stop landing. 4. Make every attempt to evaluate the SP’s proficiency in spin recovery. 5. 1 precision and 1 non-precision IAP is desired. The check pilot will randomly select the IAPs to be flown. At least 1 IAP is required to complete the check ride. 6. Normally, the check pilot will evaluate one IAP to a missed approach and one to a Transition to landing. Note1 — Check pilots sample either normal traffic pattern stalls or no-flap traffic pattern stalls. Note2 — GE1101 must be completed before T4390 or a syllabus stop is incurred. Flt/CC’s will not schedule and evaluators will not fly this sortie if GE1101 is not completed. T4401 Night Transition T-6A 1 0 1.5 Objectives – Introduce the SP to night flying operations. Emphasis will be placed on off station IAPs and an introduction to night overheads. Takeoff no earlier than 30 minutes after official sunset. Special Syllabus Requirements 1. One precision and one non-precision IAP is desired. One IAP is required. 2. Four night landings are desired, two are required.
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Transition Maneuver Item File Units / Sorties No. Maneuver T40 / 4 T41 / 7 T42 / 8 T43 / 1 T44 / 1 1. Mission Analysis 3+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 2. Ground Operations 3+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 3. Takeoff 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 4. Departure 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 5. Basic Aircraft Control 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 6. Vertical S 3+ 34+ 4 4 7. Steep Turns 3+ 34+ 4 4 8. Unusual Attitude Recoveries 3+ 4+ 4 4+ 3+ 9. Intercept / Maintain Course 3 4 4 4 4 10. Intercept / Maintain Arc 2 3 4 4 4 11. G-Awareness / Exercise 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 12. Slow Flight 2+ 3+ 4+ 4 13. Power-On Stalls 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 14. Traffic Pattern Stalls (Norm or NF) 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 15. OCF Recovery 3+ 3+ 3 16. Contact Recoveries 2 3+ 4+ 4+ 17. Aileron Roll 2 3+ 3
37 Transition Maneuver Item File Units / Sorties No. Maneuver T40 / 4 T41 / 7 T42 / 8 T43 / 1 T44 / 1 18. Loop 2 3+ 3 19. Split S 2 3+ 3 20. Lazy Eight 2 3+ 3 21. Advanced Aero Maneuvers (see C45XX) 2 2 22. GPS Navigation 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 23. Enroute Descent / Letdown 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 24. Holding 2 2 3 3 3 25. Instrument Approach (vectors or full procedure) 2+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 26. ILS Final 2+ 2+ 3+ 3 3 27. LOC Final 2+ 2+ 3+ 3 3 28. VOR Final 2+ 2+ 3+ 3 3 29. GPS Final 2 2+ 3+ 3 3 30. ASR/PAR Final 2 2+ 3+ 3 3 31. Circling Approach 2 2 3 3 32. Transition to Landing 3 3+ 3+ 3 3 33. VFR Traffic Entry 2+ 3+ 4+ 4 3 34. Visual Straight-In (Norm or NF) 3+ 4+ 4 4 35. Normal Overhead pattern 2 3+ 4+ 4+ 3 36. Normal Landing 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3 37. No-Flap Overhead Pattern 2 3+ 4+ 4 38. No Flap landing 2 3+ 3+ 3+ 39. Night Landing 2 3+ 40. High Altitude Power Loss (HAPL) 2 2 2 41. Emergency Landing Pattern (ELP) 2 3+ 3+ 42. ELP Landing 2 3+ 3+ 43. Missed Approach 2 2+ 3+ 3 3 44. Go-around 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3 45. Closed Pattern 2 3+ 4+ 4 3 46. Breakout / Reentry 2+ 3+ 4+ 4 3 47. Composite Cross check 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 48. Clearing / Visual Lookout 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 49. Inflight Planning / Area Orientation 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 50. Inflight Checks 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 51. Communication 2+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 52. Risk Management / Decision-Making 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 53. Situational Awareness 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 54. Task Management 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 55. Emergency Procedures 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 56. General Knowledge 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3+
38 Contact AIRCRAFT Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours C4201 – 02 Dual / Supervised Pattern Solo T-6A 1 1 1.2 Objective - Accomplish initial solo. Prior to being cleared solo, the student demonstrates required proficiency during C4201 on a minimum of three normal patterns and landings, one go-around, and one breakout. Fly C4202 pattern- only. The student normally flies at least three patterns and landings. Notes 1. T-6 initial solo sorties should be flown in the same flying period. If the C4202 sortie experiences a MX, WX, or OPS delay, it may be postponed up to the last flying period of the day. If C4202 is not completed the same day as C4201, fly a C4201R. The solo lesson must be flown on the same runway as C4201. Weather conditions in the pattern must be similar to those existing at the time of the dual checkout. If there is a change in weather conditions between C4201 and the initial solo, C4202, the Operations officer or his designated representative determines if it is suitable for the student to solo. No other aircraft or simulator training may occur between accomplishing C4201 and C4202 requirements. 2. C4201 & C4202 are considered one event if flown within the same flying period. If not flown within the same flying period, consider C4201 & C4202 separate events for scheduling purposes. 3. Grade C4202 No Grade or Unsatisfactory. 4. If C4201 is graded U, re-fly C4201. 5. If C4202 is graded U, do not repeat the initial solo and fly T42XX dual. 6. Special Syllabus requirements - After engine shutdown for C4201, and prior to leaving the aircraft for C4202, the IP will stay with the SP to accomplish the “HIGH IOAT AT START > 80 deg C” checklist. Emphasis should be placed on the difference between this checklist and the “ABORT START/MOTORING RUN” procedure. Upon completion of this checklist, the IP will exit the aircraft.
C4501 – 07 Dual Advanced Contact / Area Solo T-6A 4 3 10.5 Objective - Introduce and build proficiency in advanced aerobatic maneuvers, maintain proficiency in dual-only maneuvers, and achieve required proficiency for initial area solo. Accomplish initial area solo in this unit. Notes 1. The second sortie in this unit is normally flown as an area solo. A total of three solo sorties must be flown at Flt/CC discretion within the C45XX unit. 2. SP’s must have solo currency and may not fly more than 2 solo sorties in a row. 3. Attempt to fly the EOU flight dual to ensure adherence to MIF and maximizing solo currency. 4. The student must achieve a Fair performance level on maneuvers prior to accomplishing them solo. Special Syllabus Requirements: 1. VR VIDEO: Aerobatic Suite – VR 1002 Totals 5 4 11.7
39 Section I – Basic Contact, Initial Pattern Solo, and Advanced Contact
Contact ATD Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours C3001 - 03 Basic Contact (Full Mission Profile) OFT 3 0 3.9 Objective – Gain proficiency in visual patterns by practicing basic aircraft handling characteristics, basic maneuvers, and local procedures. Introduce and practice the following: 1. Visual traffic pattern procedures and references. 2. Traffic pattern stalls, power-on stalls, OCF, and slow flight. 3. Contact visual recoveries. 4. Local departures and recoveries. 5. Local procedures. Special Syllabus Requirement 1. VR VIDEO: Ground Ops Proficiency Booster – C1001 2. VR VIDEO: Local Area Orientation – LP101 3. VR VIDEO: Basic Pattern Operations – VR1001
C3101 Simulated Contact Sortie (Full Mission Profile) OFT 1 0 1.3 Objective – Execute contact pattern only mission from engine start though full stop. Special Syllabus Requirements 1. Student will fly the mission with helmet, harness, and G-suit. Totals 4 0 5.2
Contact Maneuver Item File Units / Sorties No. Maneuver C30 / 3 C31 / 1 C42 / 2 C45 / 7 1 Mission Analysis 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 2 Ground Operations 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 3 Takeoff 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 4 Departure 3+ 3+ 3 4+ 5 Level Off 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 6 Basic Aircraft Control 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 7 Trim Use 2+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 8 G-Awareness / Exercise 4+ 9 Slow Flight 2+ 2 4 10 Power on Stalls 3+ 3 4+ 11 Traffic Pattern Stalls (Norm or NF) 2+ 2 4+ 12 OCF Recovery 3+ 13 Contact Recoveries 3+ 3 4+ 14 Aileron Roll 4+ 15 Loop 4+ 16 Split S 4+ 17 Immelmann 4+ 18 Barrel Roll 4+ 19 Cloverleaf 4+ 20 Cuban Eight 4+ 21 Lazy Eight 4+ 22 Chandelle 4+ 23 GPS Navigation 4
40 Contact Maneuver Item File Units / Sorties No. Maneuver C30 / 3 C31 / 1 C42 / 2 C45 / 7 24 Enroute Descent / Letdown 2+ 2 4+ 25 Holding 4 26 Instrument Approach 3 27 Precision Approach Final 3 28 Non-Precision Approach Final 3 29 Radar Approach Final 3 30 Circling Approach 3 31 VFR Traffic Entry 2+ 2 3 4+ 32 Emergency Landing Pattern (ELP) 3 3+ 33 ELP Landing 3 3+ 34 Straight-In (Norm or NF) 3 4+ 35 Normal Straight-In 3+ 3+ 36 NF Straight-In 2+ 2 37 Overhead Pattern (Norm or NF) 2+ 2 3+ 4+ 38 Normal Landing 2+ 2 3+ 4+ 39 No-Flap Landing 2+ 2 3 4+ 40 Missed Approach 4 41 Go-around 3+ 3 3+ 4 42 Closed Pattern 2+ 2+ 3 4 43 Breakout / Reentry 2 2 3+ 4+ 44 Composite Cross-check 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 45 Clearing / Visual Lookout 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 46 Inflight Planning / Area Orientation 2+ 2+ 3+ 4+ 47 Inflight Checks 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 48 Communication 2+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 49 Risk Management / Decision-Making 2+ 2+ 3+ 4+ 50 Situational Awareness 2+ 2+ 3+ 4+ 51 Task Management 2+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 52 Emergency Procedures 2+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 53 General Knowledge 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+
Section J – Basic Instrument, Advanced Instrument, and IFR Navigation 1. Real-World Problems in Simulator Training — Once required proficiency is achieved in the I21XX unit, continue to challenge the student by including real world problems in combination with the instrument approach being flown (360- degree turn on final, vectors off final approach, overshooting vectors to final, etc.). This increases the student’s situational awareness, position awareness, and airmanship. 2. Off-Station Navigation — The I42XX unit is intended to expose students to off-station instrument / navigation procedures with a greater focus on holding, circling, VFR operations, and full procedures. A minimum of 48 of the I42XX sorties will be accomplished as out & back or cross-country. The remaining sorties should focus on local stereos. Due to new content that may be encountered cross-country/O&B, the IP of record will determine when Transition PCM applies.
41 Instruments ATD Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours I1001 - 03 Basic Instrument Procedures UTD 3 0 3.9 Objectives: 1. Introduce the student to the “control and performance concept” of attitude instrument flying as outlined in the flying training directives and show the student how to apply this concept to flying basic instruments. 2. Demonstrate required proficiency in basic instruments procedures. 3. The instructor assigns specific training objectives based on the student’s previous performance and maneuver continuity. Special Syllabus Requirement – Practice instrument slow flight at airspeeds and configurations similar to the radar pattern and final approach. I2001 - 05 Intermediate Instrument Procedures IFT 5 0 6.5 Objectives: 1. Improve control and performance skills, introduce instrument approach procedures, instrument finals, and visual straight-in approaches. Use part task features to increase exposure to instrument and visual straight-in approaches. 2. On T2001, introduce approaches only after student demonstrations ability to apply “control/performance” during basic instrument maneuvers (i.e. straight and level flight, change of airspeed, turns, climbs, descents, and level-offs) 3. Introduce instrument approaches no later than I2002. I2101 – 06 Advanced Instruments (Mission Profile) IFT 6 0 7.8 Objective — Combine all previously learned skills into a real type mission profile. Limit the use of the part-task features of the simulator (freeze, playback, reinitializing). Special Syllabus Requirements 1. Fly at least one sortie under night conditions. 2. Fly approaches to at least two strange airfields. 3. Practice wind shear recovery. I3001 Basic Instruments (Part Task) OFT 1 0 1.3 Objective — Introduce and practice circling approaches. 1. Practice transition to landing, landing from instrument approaches, and circling approaches. 2. Practice circling approaches at a strange airfield. 3. Practice a missed approach after beginning to circle. I2201 – 02 IFR Navigation Training IFT 2 0 2.6 Objective — Validate and demonstrate required proficiency on navigation procedures and maneuvers based on navigation mission planning. Students preplan the missions in this unit during academic classroom training. The simulator instructor should execute the profile to incorporate real world problems such as weather, alternate requirements, and approach restrictions. Special Syllabus Requirement 1. Fly one sortie under night conditions. Totals 17 0 22.1
42 Instruments ATD Maneuver Item File Units / Sorties No. Maneuver I10 / 3 I20 / 5 I21 / 6 I30 / 1 I22 / 2 1 Mission Analysis 2 2+ 3+4+ 3+ 3+2+ 2 Flight Log / Flight Plan Preparation 3+2+ 3 Ground Operations 2 2+ 3+4+ 3+ 3+2+ 4 Takeoff / Transition to Instruments 2 2+ 4+ 3+ 4+3+ 5 Departure 2 2+ 3+4+ 3 3+2+ 6 Level-Off 2+ 3+ 4+ 3+ 4+3+ 7 Airspeed Control 2+ 3+ 4+ 3+ 4+3+ 8 Altitude Control 2+ 3+ 4+ 3+ 4+3+ 9 Heading Control 2+ 3+ 4+ 3+ 4+3+ 10 Trim Use 2+ 3+ 4+ 3+ 4+3+ 11 Change of Airspeed 2+ 3+ 4+ 3+ 4+3+ 12 Turns 2+ 3+ 4+ 3+ 4+3+ 13 Inflight Computations 3+ 3+2+ 14 Steep Turns 2+ 3+ 3 3 15 Vertical S 2+ 3+ 3 3 16 Unusual Attitude Recoveries 2+ 2+ 34 3 17 Intercept / Maintain Course 2+ 3+ 4+ 3 4+3+ 18 Intercept / Maintain Arc 2+ 3+ 3+ 3 3+ 19 GPS Navigation 2 3+ 3+4+ 3 32 20 VOR / DME Fix-to-Fix 2 2 32 2 3 21 Holding 2 2+ 3+ 3 3 22 Enroute Descent / Letdown Radar 2 2+ 3+4+ 3 3 23 Instrument Approach (Radar Vectors) 2 2+ 3+4+ 3 32 24 Instrument Approach (Full Procedures) 2 2 3+4+ 3 32 25 VOR Final 2 2+ 3+4+ 3 32 26 Localizer Final 2 2+ 3+4+ 3 3 27 GPS Final 2 2+ 3+4+ 3 32 28 ILS Final 2 2+ 3+4+ 3 3 29 ASR/PAR Final 2 2+ 3 3 3 30 No Gyro Final 2 2+ 3 3 32 31 Circling Approach 3 3+ 32 32 Transition to Landing 2 2+ 3+4+ 3+ 3 33 Landing 3+4+ 3+ 3 34 Night Transition to Landing 2+3+ 2+ 35 Night Landing 2+3+ 2+ 36 Missed Approach 2 2+ 3+4+ 3+ 3+ 37 Cross-check 2+ 2+ 3+4+ 3+ 3+ 38 Inflight Checks 2+ 2+ 3+4+ 3+ 3+ 39 Communication 2 2+ 3+4+ 3+ 3+ 40 Risk Management / Decision-Making 2+ 2+ 3+4+ 3+ 3+ 41 Situational Awareness 2+ 2+ 3+4+ 3+ 3+ 42 Task Management 2+ 2+ 3+4+ 3+ 3+ 43 Emergency Procedures 2+ 2+ 3+4+ 3+ 3+ 44 General Knowledge 2+ 2+ 3+4+ 3+ 3+
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Instrument AIRCRAFT Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours I4201 – 09 IFR / VFR Navigation T-6A 9 0 15.3 Objective — Introduce, practice, and demonstrate required proficiency for all phases of IFR and VFR navigation emphasizing instrument approaches during IFR training. The SP will normally sit in the rear cockpit with hood 1. This unit should normally be accomplished as an out-and-backs and / or cross-country. Emphasis is on off station training, and exposure to a more broad spectrum of instrument procedures than what was seen in the Transition phase. Unless unusual circumstances arise, fly a maximum of two navigation sorties per day. 2. The instructor assigns specific training objectives based on the student’s previous performance and maneuver continuity. 3. Attempt to accomplish each type of approach listed on the grade sheet and at least three full procedures. 4. Conduct VFR training using random points IAW applicable AFIs. Fly sorties no lower than 3,000 feet AGL. Students may not use the GPS on the VFR visual navigation sorties. 5. Students must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of VFR flight planning rules as outlined in AFMAN 11-202, Vol. 3 and AFMAN 11-217. 6. Terminate VFR missions with a VFR arrival (preferably off-station) if possible. Instrument training after the initial arrival is encouraged to expose the student to off station approaches. 7. Any of the I42XX sorties can be flown at night. Special Syllabus Requirements 1. Accomplish a Base Operations tour before I4201 or in conjunction with the first off-station event whichever occurs first. The IP demonstrates the steps required for proper flight planning and filing of a flight plan. Ensure adequate extra time is planned / available. 2. Fly one IFR sortie on Victor or Jet Airway. 3. Fly a minimum of one VFR point-to-point navigation sortie (FCP). 4. Fly a minimum of eight instrument approaches. two precision are required. If not previously accomplished during Transition: 1. Before the first night mission (if required), the IP briefs the student on problems associated with night flying with particular emphasis on spatial disorientation. 2. The instructor conducts a spatial disorientation demonstration. I4390 IFR Navigation Check T-6A 1 0 1.5 Objectives — Validate required proficiency in instrument procedures, maneuvers, and approaches in a dynamic flight and communications environment. 1. Three instrument approaches are desired, two required. 2. Additionally, one of those IAPs should be a full procedure unless unusual circumstances preclude it. Totals 10 0 16.8
44 Instruments AIRCRAFT Maneuver Item File Units / Sorties No. Maneuver I42 / 9 I43 / 1 1 Mission Analysis 4+ 4+ 2 Flight Log / Flight Plan Preparation 4+ 4+ 3 Ground Operations 4+ 4+ 4 Takeoff 4+ 4+ 5 Departure 4+ 4+ 6 Basic / Enroute Aircraft Control 4+ 4+ 7 Altitude Control 4+ 4+ 8 Inflight Computations 4+ 4+ 9 Course / Arc Intercept / Maintenance 4+ 4+ 10 GPS Navigation 4+ 4+ 11 Holding 4+ 4 12 Enroute Descent / Letdown Radar 4+ 4+ 13 Penetration 4+ 4 14 Instrument Approach (Radar Vectors) 4+ 4+ 15 Instrument Approach (Full Procedures) 4+ 4+ 16 VOR Final 4+ 4 17 Localizer Final 4+ 4 18 GPS Final 4+ 4 19 ILS Final 4+ 4 20 PAR Final 4 4 21 ASR Final 4+ 4 22 No Gyro Final 3 3 23 Circling Approach 4+ 4 24 Missed Approach 4+ 4+ 25 VFR Arrival 4+ 4 26 VFR Pattern 4+ 4 27 Transition to Landing 4+ 4+ 28 Landing 4+ 4+ 29 Night Transition to Landing 3 3 30 Night Landing 3 3 31 Emergency Landing Pattern (ELP) 3 32 ELP Landing 3 33 Inflight Planning 4+ 4+ 34 Clearing / Visual Lookout 4+ 4+ 35 Composite Cross check 4+ 4+ 36 Inflight Checks 4+ 4+ 37 Communication 4+ 4+ 38 Risk Management / Decision-Making 4+ 4+ 39 Situational Awareness 4+ 4+ 40 Task Management 4+ 4+ 41 Emergency Procedures 4+ 4+ 42 General Knowledge 4+ 4+
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Section K — Formation 1. Restrictions — Formation missions are flown two-ship. When solo, students accomplish the rolling or static interval takeoff as lead. 2. Wing / Lead Requirements — Place equal emphasis on flying the lead and wing positions. The only exception is IPs will demonstrate wingwork and echelon turns as lead on the first two sorties to assist the wingman in gaining proficiency. Performance as lead should focus on decision making and efficient profile management. 3. Increased G-Awareness — Remind the student of the importance of the AGSM during formation training. Fixation on the other aircraft may cause the student to forget to plan ahead when needing an AGSM. Deficiencies should be corrected immediately and graded as part of the “G-Awareness” grade. 4. Formation Initial Solo — The student may solo any time after F4005 as long the student meets CTS and the IP determines the student is ready to solo. The solo should normally occur within four calendar days after the dual checkout sortie, except as specified in the objectives table below. 5. Stall and Spin Currency — Students must accomplish traffic pattern stalls and a spin recovery within the previous 30 calendar days of their formation solo. See F40XX Notes. 6. Basic Formation — The intent of the F40XX unit is to introduce students to basic formation flying. 7. Advanced Tactical Formation — The intent of the F42XX unit is to introduce and gain proficiency in advanced Tactical, fluid maneuvering, and maintain skills from the basic formation block. Fly Tactical formation to the maximum extent possible. For example, fly to and from the MOA in Tactical, FENCE out in Tactical, etc.
Formation Aircraft Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours F4001 – 08 Basic Formation T-6A 8 0 12.0 Objectives - Practice basic formation procedures and maneuvers as directed by the MIF. 1. IP will fly and instruct all lead area work for the first two sorties. Crossunders while maneuvering (i.e. wingwork or turns) should be introduced no earlier than F4005. 2. Extended Trail Level 2 should be introduced no earlier than F4005. Special Syllabus Requirements: 1. Students practice double-blind drill in the area, on sortie F4007 if possible. 2. VR VIDEO: Basic Formation – VRG006
46 Formation Aircraft Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours F4101 Formation Solo T-6A 0 1 1.5 Objective - Practice basic formation procedures and maneuvers. Student must be fair on any maneuver performed from either the lead or wing position. 1. Pre-solo Requirements — Students receive a minimum of 8 hours dual instruction prior to solo. SP must be cleared solo no later than F4008. Fly the formation solo prior to the F4203 sortie if weather precludes a solo on the wing status. 2. Only F4101 is flown solo. If a student receives an overall unsatisfactory on F4101, the next mission flown is the following syllabus sortie, flown dual. 3. The solo sortie must be flown not later than 4 calendar days after a dual formation sortie. When a delay of more than 4 calendar days is encountered, fly another dual sortie. The OG/CC may waive this requirement. 4. Only fly ET level 3 with SP as lead, if his/her last attempt was “Fair” or better. 5. The formation solo sortie is direct-supported. The student performs an interval takeoff from the lead position. Formations with solo students recover to initial with SP on the wing. Do not fly a formation approach. Give an overall grade commensurate to the student’s overall performance. Totals 8 1 13.5
Advanced Formation Aircraft Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours F4201 – 08 Advanced Tactical Formation T-6A 8 0 12.8 Objective — Practice advanced formation procedures and maneuvers as or or directed by the MIF. 7 1 1. Once tactical formation proficiency is achieved, tactical formation should be flown enroute to and from the working airspace, with an emphasis on station keeping 2. Students should normally practice the battle damage check on every sortie. 3. OPTIONAL SOLO – If by F4204 or later, the SP is “Fair” or better on all Tactical maneuvering items and his/her last attempt of planned maneuvers is “Fair” or better, he/she may fly one sortie solo. This sortie is normally not FDS. Do not fly the EOU sortie solo unless the SP meets the EOU MIF (Tac MIF is a “Good”). 4. See F4101 for additional solo restrictions. Special Syllabus Requirements: 1. VR VIDEO: Tactical Formation – VRG008 F4390 Formation Check T-6A 1 0 1.5 Objective — Validate proficiency in formation procedures and maneuvers. Check flight develops profiles to ensure sampling of all optioned maneuvers. 1. Wing work, rejoin on the wing, lead change, and tactical delayed turns are required to complete the evaluation. Totals 8 1 14.3 or or 9 0
47 Formation AIRCRAFT Maneuver Item File Unit / Sorties No. Maneuver F40 / 8 F41 / 1 F42 / 8 F43 / 1 1. Formation Takeoff 3+ 4+ 4 2. Interval Takeoff 3+ 3 4+ 4 3. Instrument Trail Departure 2 2 2 4. Climb & Departure 3+ 3 4+ 4 5. Pitchout & Rejoin 3+ 3 4+ 4 L 6. Wingwork 3+ 3 4+ 4+ 7. Extended Trail Level 1 3+ 3 4 4 e 8. Extended Trail Level 2 3+ 3 4 4 a 9. Extended Trail Level 3 2 4+ 4 10. Fluid Maneuvering 2 3+ 3 d 11. Practice Lost Wingman 3+ 4+ 12. Inflight Planning 3+ 3 4+ 4+ 13. Area Orientation 3+ 3 4+ 4+ 14. Tactical 1 3+ 3 15. Letdown / Traffic Entry 3+ 3 4+ 4 16. Formation Approach 2+ 3+ 3 17. Formation Landing*** 2+ 3+ 3 18. Formation Takeoff 3+ 4+ 4 19. Interval Takeoff 3+ 4+ 4 20. Instrument Trail Departure 2 2 2 21. Fingertip 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ W 22. Fighting Wing 3+ 3 3+ 3 23. Route 3+ 3 4+ 4 i 24. Echelon Turn 3+ 1 4+ 4 n 25. Tactical — Line-Abreast / Station Keeping 1 4+ 4 26. Tactical — Delayed / In-Place Turns 1 4+ 4+ g 27. Tactical — Hook Turn 1 4+ 4 28. Tactical — Cross Turn 1 4+ 4 29. Tactical — Shackle 1 4+ 4 30. Tactical Rejoin — Turning 1 4+ 4 31. Tactical Rejoin — Straight-Ahead 1 4+ 4 32. Crossunder 3+ 3 4+ 4 33. Pitchout 3+ 3 4+ 4 34. Turning Rejoin 3+ 3 4+ 4+ W 35. Straight-Ahead Rejoin 3+ 3 4+ 4 36. Overshoot 3+ 3 4+ 4 i 37. Breakout 3+ 3 4+ 4 38. Close Trail 3+ 3 3 n 39. Extended Trail Level 1 3+ 3 4 4 g 40. Extended Trail Level 2 3+ 3 4 4 41. Extended Trail Level 3 2 4+ 4 42. Fluid Maneuvering 2 3+ 3 43. Lost Wingman 3+ 4+ 44. Formation Approach 2+ 3+ 3 45. Formation Landing*** 2+ 3+ 3 46. Mission Analysis 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 47. Ground Operations 3+ 1+ 4+ 4+ 48. Basic Aircraft Control 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 49. Position Change 3+ 3 4+ 4+ 50. Battle Damage Check 3+ 3 3+ 3 G 51. G-Awareness / Exercise 3+ 1+ 4+ 4 e 52. Trim Use 3+ 1+ 4+ 4+ 53. Overhead Pattern 4+ 1+ 4+ 4 n 54. Landing 4+ 1+ 4+ 4 55. Clearing 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ e 56. Inflight Checks / Cockpit Coordination 3+ 1+ 4+ 4+ r 57. Flight Integrity / Wingman Consideration 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 58. Communication 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ a 59. Visual Signals 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ l 60. Risk Management / Decision-Making 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 61. Situational Awareness (Airmanship) 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+
48 Formation AIRCRAFT Maneuver Item File Unit / Sorties No. Maneuver F40 / 8 F41 / 1 F42 / 8 F43 / 1 62. Task Management 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 63. Emergency Procedures 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 64. General Knowledge 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+
*** The formation landing requirement is waived until the AETC restriction is lifted
49 Section L — 2 Ship Low-Level and Composite Evaluation. 1. Single Ship Low-Level Navigation The N400X unit is intended to introduce the student to the low-level environment in preparation for Tactical Two-Ship Low-Level. 2. Composite T-6A Unit a. This training unit will bring together all aspects of the student’s T-6A training while introducing Tactical 2- ship Low-Level. Sorties in this unit are meant to challenge the students and test their overall airmanship, decision making, and task management. All sorties in this unit should incorporate profiles that include the following elements: (1) 2 ship Low-Level (2) Single Ship IAP (3) 2 ship and/or single ship MOA profile (4) Patterns 3. 2-Ship Low-Level Out and Back a. Fly at least 1 Formation Out and Back in this unit. Plan a VFR arrival to a strange field. b. Fly this sortie as dedicated Lead or Wing – “Out” and Dedicated Lead or Wing – “Back.” 4. Instrument Approaches a. Conduct flight splits for individual IAP at home station or suitable local area airfield. b. Sample a cross-section of precision and non-precision approaches. 5. MOA Profile a. FENCE in and GX will be conducted as a formation. b. Sample a cross-section of formation and single ship maneuvers as required for proficiency. 6. Patterns - May be conducted at home station or suitable local area airfield. Student Continuity – Flt/CCs will ensure that students are “paired” up NLT N4104 though N4290. Single Ship Low-Level Aircraft Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours N4001 - 02 Single Ship Low-Level Visual Navigation T-6A 2 0 3.0 Objectives 1. Practice preflight planning procedures for flying in the low-level environment. The squadron manages the process to ensure students prepare maps for low-level missions and establishes a process to ensure all critical information on the IP and students maps is identical when stepping for the mission. 2. Demonstrate required proficiency in low-level navigation. The student uses DR navigation techniques procedures (clock-to-map-to-ground) to maintain situational awareness and navigate the route. 3. Fly the first portion of the low-level sortie no lower than 1,000 ft AGL. Step down to lower altitudes on subsequent legs if proficiency is demonstrated in altitude awareness / control, heading control, airspeed control, timing, map reading, fuel procedures, turns and diversion awareness. 4. Discuss task management, effects of airspeed, altitude, G-forces and bank angle in relation to time-to-impact. 5. Recover to an instrument approach when able. Special Syllabus Requirements 1. N4001 - Fly the first Low-Level Sortie GPS off Totals 2 0 3.0
50 2 Ship Low-Level and Composite Aircraft Unit Title and Objectives Medium Dual Solo Hours N4101 - 05 Two-Ship Low-Level and Composite Maneuvers T-6A 5 0 8.5 Objective — Introduce Two-Ship Low-Level and incorporate all skills the students have developed in a complex and dynamic environment 1. Normally, conduct formation or flight-split for single ship IAPs. 2. On local low-level sorties the students will change lead aircraft half way through the low-level. Special Syllabus Requirements 1. Fly one out and back in this unit. Fly this a dedicated Lead / Wing. N4290 Two-Ship Low-Level and Composite Check T-6A 1 0 1.7 Objective — Validate required proficiency in two-ship low-level and IAPs. 1. Change lead aircraft half way thought the low-level 2. Flight split for individual IAPs 3. Check section will randomly select the route, IAP, and Area maneuvers to be evaluated. Totals 6 0 10.2
Low Level and 2 Ship Composite Maneuver Item File Units / Sorties No. Maneuver N40 / 2 N41 / 5 N42 / 1 1 Mission Analysis 4+ 4+ 4+ 2 Ground Operations 4+ 4+ 4+ 3 Takeoff 4+ 4 4 4 Climb & Departure (Lead) 4+ 4+ 4 5 Formation Takeoff 4 4 6 Interval Takeoff 4 4 7 Basic Aircraft Control 4+ 4+ 4+ 8 G-Awareness / Exercise 4 4+ 4 9 Area Orientation 4 4+ 4 10 Single Ship Area Maneuvers (See T4390 and C4507 for MIF) 4 4 4 11 Clearing 4+ 4+ 4+ 12 Inflight Checks / Cockpit Coordination 4+ 4+ 4+ 13 Inflight Planning 4+ 4+ 4+ 14 Altitude Control 4+ 4+ 4+ 15 Maintaining Course / Pilotage 4+ 4+ 4+ 16 GPS Integration 3+ 3+ 3+ 17 Checkpoint ID 3+ 4+ 4+ 18 Position Change 4+ 4+ 19 Fingertip 4 4 20 Route 4 4 21 Fighting Wing 3 3 22 Crossunders 4 4 23 Echelon Turns 4 4 24 Tactical 3+ 3+ 25 Rejoins (Tac or standard) 4+ 4 26 Battle Damage Check 3+ 3 27 Flight Integrity / Wingman Consideration 3+ 3+
51 Low Level and 2 Ship Composite Maneuver Item File Units / Sorties No. Maneuver N40 / 2 N41 / 5 N42 / 1 28 Flight Split 3+ 3+ 29 Single Ship Instrument Approach Procedures 4 4+ 4+ 30 Transition to Landing / Landing from an Approach 4 4 4 31 Letdown / Traffic Entry (Lead) 4+ 4 32 Off Station Pattern Arrival Procedures 2 2 33 VFR Pattern 4+ 4+ 4 34 Landing 4+ 4+ 4 35 Formation Approach 4 4 36 Formation Landing 4 4 37 Communication & Visual Signals 4+ 4+ 4+ 38 Risk Management / Decision-Making 4+ 4+ 4+ 39 Situational Awareness (Airmanship) 4+ 4+ 4+ 40 Task Management 4+ 4+ 4+ 41 Emergency Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 42 General Knowledge 4+ 4+ 4+ 43 SR 271 (Mark No-Grade) 1 1 1 44 SR 272 (Mark No-Grade) 1 1 1 45 SR 278 (Mark No-Grade) 1 1 1 46 SR 279 (Mark No-Grade) 1 1 1
52 Chapter 5
General Instructions
Section A — Course Flow
Figure 5-1: Phase 1 Flowchart
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Section B— Prerequisites Syllabus Prerequisite(s) Syllabus Prerequisite(s) Syllabus Prerequisite(s) Event 1 2 Event 1 2 Event 1 2 Academic Training TIMS and CBT CRM T-6A Systems 1 & 2 TM201 CR103 AP107 SY101 IC101 TM201 CR104 CR103 SY102 SY101 Physiology CR201 CR104 SY103 SY101 IC101 CR202 CR201 SY104 SY103 AP102 SY105 SY104 AP103 AP102 Survival SY106 SY105 AP104 AP103 JS103 SY107 SY105 AP105 Combined Examination SY108 SY106 SY107 AP106 AP105 CE190 AP102–13 SY109 SY108 AP107 LL02/06JS1 SY110 SY108 AP108 AP105 AP107 03 SY111 SY110 AP109 AP108 JL103/4SS01/05/06 SY112 SY109 SY111 AP110 FACP SY113 SY109 SY111 AP111 SY190 SY112 SY113 AP112 PT104 SY201 SY190 AP113 Weather SY202 SY201 AP114 AP113 JX101 SY203 SY202 AP115 AP114 AP102 – 06 JX102 JX101 SY204 SY203 AP116 AP115 AP102 – 06 JX103 JX102 SY205 SY203 AP118 AP108-09 T4104 JX104 JX103 SY206 SY203 AP129 AP116 JX105 JX104 SY207 SY204 SY205 Life Support JX106 JX105 SY206 JL103SS05 JX108 JX106 SY208 SY207 JL104LL02 AP113 JX109 JX108 SY209 SY208 JL106SS06 LL02JL104 T-6A Aerodynamics SY210 SY208 LL06 SY211 SY209 SY210 AE101 SS01 SY212 SY209 SY210 AE102 AE101 SY290 SY102 SY211 AE104 AE102 SY212 AE106 AE104 AE107 AE106 AE108 AE107
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Syllabus Prerequisite(s) Syllabus Prerequisite(s) Syllabus Prerequisite(s) Event 1 2 Event 1 2 Event 1 2 Academic Training (cont’d) Flying Fundamentals Instruments 1 & 2 Navigation FF101 SY204 IN101 FF104 NA101 IN290 T4001 FF102 FF101 IN102 IN101 NA102 NA101 FF104 FF101 IN103 IN102 NA104 NA102 FF106 FF104 NA105 NA104 IN104 IN103 FF107 FF106 NA106 NA105 FF108 FF107 IN105 IN104 NA107 NA106 FF109 IN190 IN105 NA108 NA107 Operating Procedures IN201 IN190 NA109 NA108 IN202 IN201 NA111 NA109 PR101 SY290 IN203 IN202 NA112 NA111 PR106 PR101 Formation PR107 PR106 IN204 IN203 PR108 PR107 IN205 IN204 FO101 T4103 PR109 PR108 IN206 IN205 FO102 FO101 FO103 FO102 PR110 PR109 IN207 IN206 IN208 IN207 FO104 FO103 PR111 PR110 FO105E FO104 IN209 IN208 PR112 PR111 FO201 FO104 PR113 IN210 IN209 FO202E FO201 Local Procedures IN211 IN210 FO203E FO201 IN212 IN211 FO204E FO202E LP101 IN290 IN212 Mishap Prevention LP102 SY211 Contact LP103 LP102 MP101 MP102 MP101 LP104 T4001 CO101 FF104 LP105 T4001 CO102 CO101 Mission Planning LP106 T4001 CO103 CO102 JM101E LP107 T4001 CO104 CO103 CO106 CO104 CO107 CO104 CO108 CO104 CO109 CO104
Ground Training Orientation and Processing Officer Development Instruments OP0101-04 OD0101 None OP0201-02 OD0201-03 Navigation OP0301-02 Flight Line Training None OP0401-03 OP0501 CI101 Formation OP0601-04 CI102 None OP0701-06 GE1101
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Syllabus Prerequisite(s) Syllabus Prerequisite(s) Syllabus Prerequisite(s) Event 1 2 Event 1 2 Event 1 2 Simulator Basic Instruments B1001 SS05JL103 PR101 I1001 C3001 IN105 B1002 B1001 I1002 I1001 B2001 B1002 I1003 I1002 B1101 B2001 I2001 I1003 B1102 B1101 I2002 I2001 Emergency Procedures I2003 I2002 I2004 I2003 IN290 E2001 B1102 I2005 I2004 E3001 E2001 C3003 I2101 T4004 I2102 I2101 E3101 T4004 I2103 I2102 E3201 T4103 E3101 I2104 I2103 I3001 E3301 C4202T4201 I4201 E3401 C4501 I2105 I2104 Contact I2106 I2105I3001
C3001 B1102 I3001 I2103 C3002 C3001 IFR Navigation C3003 C3002 I2003 C3101 I2005 E3001 I2201 NA107 I3001I2106 I2202 I2201
57 Syllabus Prerequisite(s) Syllabus Prerequisite(s) Syllabus Prerequisite(s) Event 1 2 Event 1 2 Event 1 2 Aircraft Transition Instruments Formation T4001 C3101 I4201 T4390 I2202 F4001 FO105E FO201 T4002 T4001 AP118 NA109 T4390 T4003 T4002 I4202 I4201 F4002 F4001 T4004 T4003 MP102 I4203 I4202 F4003 F4002 T4101 T4004 I4204 I4203 F4004 F4003 T4102 T4101 I4205 I4204 T4103 T4102 I4206 I4205 F4005 F4004 T4104 T4103 I4207 I4206 F4006 F4005 T4105 T4104 I4208 I4207 F4007 F4006 T4106 T4105 I4209 I4208 I2106 F4008 F4007 C4507 T4107 T4106 E3201 I4390 I4209 F4101 F4005 T4201 T4107 LP102 Low - Level F4201 F4008 FO202E T4202 T4201 FO204E T4203 T4202 N4001 C4507 NA112 F4202 F4201 T4204 T4203 JM101E T4205 T4204 C4202 N4002 N4001 F4203 F4202 F4101 T4206 T4205 Advanced Contact F4204 F4203 T4207 T4206 F4205 F4204 T4208 T4207 I2103 C4501 T4390 F4206 F4205 C4502 C4501 E3301 F4207 F4206 T4390 T4208 E3301 C4503 C4502 C4504 C4503 F4208 F4207 GE1101 C4505 C4504 F4390 F4208 Initial Solo C4506 C4505 2 Ship LL / Composite C4507 C4506 E3401 C4201 T4107 N4101 F4390 I4390 C4202 C4201 N4002 FO203E Night Transition N4102 N4101 N4103 N4102 T4401 T4390 N4104 N4103 N4105 N4104 N4290 N4105
Note: If a discrepancy exists between the Course Flow (Figures 5-1 and 5-2) and the Prerequisites Table, the Prerequisites Table takes precedence.
58 Section C — Bibliography 1. Publications are available in various ways. Paragraph 2 below lists those publications issued to the student on paper. Paragraph 3 lists those publications students will be provided on DVDs (if students don’t have a computer they can request paper courseware through their chain of command). Paragraph 4 lists those publications students use infrequently. When students need these publications, use a .mil computer to access the AF Publications web site located at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/. Asterisked CNATRA publications need not be issued. Military web sites include the USAF Publication web site, CNATRA publication web site, and the DoD publications web site. See Paragraph 5 for issuing and managing training material on DVDs. 2. Training material issued on paper. Turn in all paper publications upon T-6A course completion except the poster. a. TO 1T-6A-1CL-1, / NAVY (NAVAIR) A1-T6AAA-FCL-100*, Pilot’s Abbreviated Flight Crew Checklist b. Student Handout — T-6A Cockpit poster (Approximately 11"×17") c. AETC Handout — Courseware Handling Instructions 3. Training materials issued on DVDs a. AFI 11-202, Vol. 3, General Flight Rules b. AFMAN 11-202V3, Instrument Flight Procedures c. AETCMAN 11-248, T-6A Primary Flying d. AFI 11-2T-6, Vol. 3, T-6A Operational Procedures e. TO 1T-6A-1, / NAVY (NAVAIR) A1-T-6AAA-NFM-100*, Flight Manual f. All T-6A academic courseware g. AETC Handout, Introduction to Aerodynamics h. AETC Syllabus P-V4A-J, T-6A Primary Pilot Training i. AFH 11-203, Vol. 1 & 2, Weather for Aircrews j. AF Pamphlet 11-238, Aircrew Quick Reference to METAR/TAF Codes k. AFI 11-205, Aircraft Cockpit and Formation Flight Signals l. AFI 11-218, Aircraft Operation and Movement on the Ground m. AFI 11-290, Cockpit / Crew Resource Management Training Program n. AETCH 11-209, T-37 Road to Wings 4. Training materials available for review on military Web sites. a. DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER) b. AFI 11-401, Flight Management c. AFI 11-402, Aviation and Parachutist Service, Aeronautical Ratings and Aviation Badges d. AFMAN 11-403, Air Force Aerospace Physiological Training Program e. AFI 13-204V3, Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs f. AFJI 16-105, Joint Security Cooperation Education and Training (JSCET) g. AFMAN 36-2101, Classifying Military Personnel (Officer and Enlisted) h. AFI 36-2406, Officer Evaluation System i. AFI 36-2611, Officer Professional Development j. AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program k. AFI 36-2906, Personal Financial Responsibility l. AETCI 36-2909, Recruiting, Education and Training Standards of Conduct m. AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards n. AFI 16-1301, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Operations And Training o. AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program p. AFI 11-404, Fighter Aircrew Acceleration Training Program
59 q. AETCI 36-2605, Vol. 1, Formal Flying Training Administration and Management r. AETCI 36-2605, Vol. 4, Formal Flying Training Administration and Management—T-1A, T-6A, and T-38C s. AETCI 48-102, Medical Management of Undergraduate Flying Training Students t. Flight Information Publications (FLIP) u. ADTIC Pub No. D-102, Sun, Sand, and Survival 5. Training material guidance. a. All Flight and Performance Manuals must be returned at the end of training. b. Courseware, if issued on DVDs, must be issued on separate DVDs which US students will retain and International students will return at the end of training. c. Courseware is also available from A3F's Distributed Learning Portal: https://www.my.af.mil/BRIProd/DLP/. d. Flight and Performance Manuals and courseware are considered Scientific and Technical Information (STINFO) and will be managed IAW DOD policy, AFI 61-204, and AFI 11-215. Students are responsible for adhering to the policies and education received from their Information Assurance Training. e. Refer to AETC Handout, “Courseware Handling Instructions” for managing courseware issued to students. f. Students are required to verify publications issued on DVDs are current via the base e-Pubs internal web site. g. Printing of general publications from CDs/DVDs on government equipment is strictly prohibited. h. IAW AFI 31-401 removable media devices must be properly labeled and treated accordingly. i. Direct any questions regarding this guidance to HQ 19AF/DOU.
Section D— Glossary 1. Abbreviations Acronym or Acronym or Definition Definition Initialism Initialism AGL Above Ground Level OG/CC Operations Group Commander AGSM Anti-G Straining Maneuver OFT Operational Flight Trainer AT Additional Training OPR Office of Primary Responsibility CBT Computer Based Training IPC Initial Progress Check CAP Commander’s Awareness Program PEL Precautionary Emergency Landing CGI Computer-Generated Image PT Physical Training CR Commander’s Review or Classroom RPL Required Proficiency Level CRM Cockpit / Crew Resource Management SD Spatial Disorientation FPC Final Progress Check SEU Special Effects Unit ELP Emergency Landing Pattern SFL Simulated Forced Landing EP Emergency Procedure SR Slow-Speed Low-Altitude Training Route G-LOC G-Induced Loss of Consciousness TIMS Training Information Management System IFT Instrument Flight Trainer UFT Undergraduate Flying Training MASS Merit Assignment Selection System UTD Unit Training Device MIF Maneuver Item File VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VP Visual Presentation
60 2. Terms Additional Training (AT) Sorties — Additional sorties authorized by this syllabus for extended breaks in training, because of Commander’s review process, or for other reasons specified in the syllabus. Aircrew Training Devices (ATD) — A complement of simulator training devices used in this program consisting of the UTD, IFT and OFT. Category / Stage — All training of a particular type (basic, contact, instruments, formation, navigation). Category Check (Coded 90) — A flight check in any category. Cockpit / Crew Resource Management — The effective use of all available resources — people, weapon systems, facilities, equipment, and environment — by individuals or crews to safely and efficiently accomplish an assigned mission or task. Commander’s Awareness Program (CAP) — A management system used to focus supervisory attention on student’s progress in training, specific deficiencies, and potential to complete the program. The FLT/CCs administer CAP. Commander’s Awareness Program Report — A computer report showing the names of students placed on CAP for any reason and the results of their last eight flying and academic lessons. Commander’s Review — A process to consider circumstances relative to a student’s training and to arrive at specific recommendations regarding retention in training, elimination from training, and future training. The Commander’s Review is governed by AETCI 36-2605, Vol. 4. Course — The entire program of preflight, flying, simulation, academics, and officer development conducted in all media during the programmed training days. Course Training Standard (CTS) — A specialized publication which specifies the levels of performance and knowledge a student must possess upon graduation from a training course; lists the specific job elements and functional knowledge and specifies the proficiency level required in each; cross references job elements with specific training objectives; the prime qualitative course control document. Courseware — The technical data, textual materials, audio, video, film, computer instruction, instructor guides, student study guides, and other training material developed to support and implement the syllabus. Daily Lesson Option Sheet — A computer listing of those activities a student is eligible to perform. It is used as a primary scheduling aid and lists students in the order of their priority to fly based on the results of previous lessons. Elimination Check (EC Coded 89) — A special check given to determine whether a student should continue in training or recommended for elimination. Flight Training (FT) Objectives — Those training objectives that support tasks related to training in the aircraft including pre-mission and post-mission activities. FT objectives are often practiced in an aircrew training device prior to performance in the aircraft. Grade Report — A computer-generated chronological listing of all the sorties accomplished by a student in each category / stage. Ground-Based Training (GBT) Objectives — Those training objectives developed to support the learning of prerequisite knowledge for FT objectives. Ground-Based Training System (GBTS) — All hardware, software, courseware, equipment, devices, training material, and support functions designed to fulfill training requirements prior to and in support of flight training. The GBTS includes classroom, computer lab, part-task trainers, aircrew training devices, learning center, flightline briefings, and home studies. IBT — Instructor-Based Training Instrument Flight Trainer (IFT) — A training device designed with a narrow field of view visual system to support instrument flight training. Lack of Adaptability (LOA) — The inability to complete the course because of physical, psychological, or personality factors. This category includes airsickness, GLOC, and MOA. Maneuver Item File (MIF) — A listing of all the maneuvers, daily grading criteria, and specific flight training objectives for each unit in all categories.
61 Manifestations of Apprehension (MOA) — A state of psychological anxiety, apprehension, and/or physical impairment exhibited by students toward their training environment. Master Syllabus — A computer listing of all syllabus activities, prerequisites, and desired training flow for PPT. Medium — PPT media include aircraft, Operational Flight Trainers (OFTs), Instrument Flight Trainer (IFTs), Unit Training Devices (UTDs), ground training, and Computer Based Instruction (CBT). Mission Profile — Training accomplished with limited use of the part-task features of the simulator (freeze, playback, reinitializing, etc.) Objectives — Objectives specify precisely what behavior to exhibit, the condition under which the behavior is accomplished, and the minimum standard of acceptable performance. Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) — A training device designed with a wide field of view visual system to support instrument and visual flight training. Operational Review Report — A daily report identifying students who have displayed substandard performance. Students appear on the operational review report if: a. One of the last four lessons was a progress / elimination check. b. The average of the last four graded aircraft / simulator lessons is fair or less. c. The student is graded unsatisfactory on a category check. Part-Task Training — Training accomplished without maintaining flight continuity between maneuvers. Phase — A major division in the course. Pilot training consists of three phases: Preflight, Primary (T-6A), and Advanced (T-1A / T-38C / TH-1). Primary Duty — The principal, main, major or most important duty the individual performs. Procedural Progress Check — A ground evaluation given when student performance requires an operational decision be made concerning his or her procedural knowledge or ground operations proficiency. Proficiency Advancement — Advancement early out of a unit (unit complete) based on the satisfactory achievement of all unit objectives and requirements prior to the end of a unit. Progress Check (PC Coded 88) — A special check given to determine whether a student should continue in normal syllabus flow or be recommended for an elimination check. Progress Check Pilot — An instructor pilot who is authorized to administer initial and (or) elimination checks. Student Activity Record (AF Form 4293) — A form included in student’s training folder used to record comments concerning training. Student Résumé — A computer-generated chronological listing of all syllabus activities accomplished by a student. Special Syllabus Requirements — Maneuvers required on a one-time / special basis that are not listed on the Maneuver Item File are documented under this heading. Syllabus Event — Any individual academic or ground training lesson, simulator, or aircraft sortie, accomplished and graded complete. Training Forecast Schedule — The master syllabus matched with the training calendar. It reflects event line information as well as specific dates syllabus lessons should be accomplished for a particular class. Training Integration Management System (TIMS) — A computer system for the management of courses. Unit — A group of lessons in a given category. The first three characters in the lesson identify the unit. For example, lesson C4001 is in the C40 unit. Unit Training Device (UTD) — A training device with no visual system designed to support procedural and instrument flight training not requiring outside visual references. Within Syllabus Constraints — A term used when assessing a student’s future potential. It means the individual is capable of completing the remainder of the syllabus without the need for any additional training sorties as a result of substandard performance.
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Course Training Standards
General Tasks Performance Conditions Standards 1. Mission Analysis a. Perform appropriate mission a. Plotter, appropriate forms, a. Plan mission in a timely manner to planning to include map preparation, aeronautical charts (JNC, ONC, meet mission requirements. computing takeoff, climb, enroute, TPC), AF Form 70, DD Form b. Correctly complete all applicable descent, approach, and landing data, 175, and 175-1. Air Force and command forms, and planning mission profile, and alternate b. Access (in person or comply with all directives. courses of action where appropriate. telephone link) to FAA or Special: Receive ground training in military weather briefing mission planning covering alternate bases facility. and diversion fuels / time. c. Access to AFMAN 11- 202V3, FLIP, NOTAMs, local instructions, syllabus, flight manual, and checklist. b. Conduct appropriate portion of the a. Flight room / a. Clearly define the mission mission briefing / debriefing for simulator briefing room overview and mission goals with or aircraft sortie. environment. briefing guide. b. Record of student b. Provide specific information on performance. what must be accomplished. c. Appropriate weather data. c. Ensure CRM objectives and d. Briefing guide when expectations for the mission are clearly appropriate. stated and understood. d. Understand where CRM skills 2. Ground Operations a. Inspect and wear personal a. Appropriate personal a. Correctly comply with appropriate equipment. equipment to include helmet and directives. oxygen mask, G suit, ear protection, and survival equipment. b. Personal equipment facility and checklist. c. Oxygen and b. Perform Preflight Check, Exterior a. Crew chief and fire a. Comply with crew chief and Inspection, Interior Inspection, Starting extinguisher available. equipment operational procedures to Engines, Taxiing, and Before Takeoff b. Aircraft / engine meet all safety requirements. checklists. limitations memorized. b. Render a correct decision to accept or c. Checklist and Inflight Guide reject aircraft. available for reference. c. Complete required checks correctly. d. AFTO Form 781. (Complies with Flight Manual procedures Special: Has received ground and standardization tolerances.) training in FOD avoidance and d. Ensure clearance of ground avoidance of aircraft intake and personnel and equipment prior to exhaust areas. activation of aircraft subsystems.
c. Can coordinate checks with one or a. Two aircraft crews. a. Perform all checks and formation more aircrews for a formation flight. flight procedures IAW applicable directives. d. Taxi to runway lineup position. a. Ground crew assistance in a. Follow taxi route. parking areas. b. Do not allow aircraft to move b. Designated taxi route. during engine run-up. Special: Receive ground training in FOD avoidance and giving way to emergency
63 General Tasks Performance Conditions Standards e. Perform After Landing checklist. a. Applicable checklist and a. Complete all checks IAW Flight Inflight Guide. Manual procedures.
f. Taxi aircraft from runway end to a. Via designated taxi routes. a. Follow taxi route. designated parking spot. b. Assisted by ground b. Comply with ground marshaling crew or Follow-Me signals. vehicle. c. Ensure clearance of ground personnel and equipment prior to activation of aircraft subsystems. g. Perform engine shutdown check and a. Applicable checklist, a. Complete checks IAW Flight post flight duties. Inflight Guide, and AFTO Manual. Form 781. b. Complete AFTO Form 781 entries correctly. 3. Takeoff a. Perform a takeoff to include a. Using alternate sides of the a. Do not allow aircraft to move during (1) Completing Lineup Check and runway during day; centerline at engine run-up until appropriate for static After Takeoff checklist. night. takeoff. (2) Checking aircraft performance by b. Maintain runway alignment. means of precomputed takeoff data. c. Establish and maintain proper (3) Retracting gear and flaps. takeoff attitude. (4) Accelerating to climb schedule d. Retract gear and flaps prior to airspeed. exceeding airspeed limitations. e. Maintain required pitch attitude. b. Perform a touch-and-go. a. Using alternate sides of the a. Standards same as specified for runway during day; centerline at Takeoff. 4. Climb & Departure a. Perform a VFR departure, climb, and a. Climb schedule. a. Comply with Basic Control level-off. b. Prescribed heading, standards. course, or routing. c. Predetermined level-off b. IFR departure procedure. a. A radar-controlled a. Comply with valid controller departure or published instructions or published instrument departure procedure. departure. b. Appropriate FLIP b. Comply with Basic Control departure, enroute, and standards. arrival publications available in aircraft. 5. Basic Aircraft Control
64 General Tasks Performance Conditions Standards a. Maintain aircraft control. a. During mission profile. a. ±150 feet of desired altitude. Note: Maintaining aircraft control is the b. ±10 KIAS of desired airspeed. basic controlling of the aircraft within c. ±5° of desired heading. specified tolerances when performing climbs, descents, level-offs, level flight, and turns 60° bank or less. b. Perform engine power control a. During ground ops and a. Power settings are appropriate for inflight phase of flight or taxi operation. b. Power changes are smooth, timely, and of appropriate magnitude for the desired performance change. c. Trim aircraft about all 3 axes. a. Trim use promotes sound aircraft a. During mission profile. control. b. Does not inadvertently actuate the trim. d. Perform climbing, descending, and a. Control inputs are smooth and level turns. a. During mission profile. positive, and roll rate is appropriate for phase of flight. b. Use a bank angle appropriate for the number of degrees to turn. c. Use an appropriate lead point for rollout. e. Accelerate or decelerate aircraft. a. Adjust pitch as necessary to a. During mission profile. maintain desired flight path. 6. Clearing a. Accomplish cockpit and mission a. During mission profile. a. Recognize actual or potential tasks while avoiding other aircraft, birds, conflicts and take appropriate action to and ground obstacle conflicts visually and safely avoid those conflicts. aurally (with radios & NACWS or TAS b. Can effectively utilize accepted as applicable). visual clearing techniques to avoid conflicts. c. Can effectively employ radios to aid in clearing. 7. Inflight Checks / Cockpit Coordination a. Complete checklist items. a. Checklist available. a. Complete checklist items at point in b. While controlling mission as designated by aircraft Flight aircraft. Special: Manual and current directives. Challenge and response format used on dual flights b. Coordinate inflight checks with a. During mission profile. a. Perform and coordinate all checks another aircrew for a formation flight. and formation flight procedures in accordance with applicable directives. 8. Inflight Planning a. Perform Contact inflight planning to a. Preplanned mission profile. a. Adjust mission profile to comply include profile changes, sequencing with time / fuel limitations, weather maneuvers, energy management, and fuel conditions, and mission objectives. adjustments. b. Perform IFR inflight planning to a. Preplanned route of flight. a. Obtain required data and calculate include groundspeed checks, and b. AF Form 70. groundspeed. Use information to update maintaining enroute time and fuel data. c. Navigation computer. pre-departure planning. d. Appropriate FLIP. b. As soon as practical after passing each enroute fix, can utilize actual time of arrival at the fix, and estimated time of arrival for next fix for updating pre- departure planning. c. Able to update precomputed fuel and time, as necessary.
65 General Tasks Performance Conditions Standards c. Perform Low-Level inflight planning a. Day VFR flight a. As soon as practical after passing to include course corrections, timing mission (1,000/500 each enroute fix, can utilize actual time of corrections, and fuel consideration. feet AGL). arrival at the fix, actual fuel remaining at b. Preplanned route on the fix, and estimated time of arrival for appropriate aeronautical chart next fix for updating preflight to include elapsed time, computations. heading, and minimum fuel at b. Use fuel awareness to each checkpoint. appropriately adjust profile. c. Route length d. Perform Formation inflight a. Day only a. Efficient use of assigned airspace planning to include profile changes, and fuel. energy management, and fuel b. Effective accomplishment of adjustments. mission objectives. 9. Area Orientation a. Maintain area orientation and stay a. Working area a. Remain within area boundaries. within area limits. commensurate with type of b. Able to adjust mission profile to Exception: When performing basic / mission, with specified comply with area limitations. precision control maneuvers under an boundaries defined by VOR instrument hood, area orientation is the radials and DME, GPS, and/or responsibility of the instructor pilot. ground references, and upper and lower altitude boundaries. b. Preplanned mission profile.
10. G-Awareness / Exercise a. Ensure proper anti-G suit operation. a. During the mission profile. a. Performs G-Awareness Exercise Perform G-awareness Exercise and AGSM. and AGSM IAW AETCMAN 11-248. Maintain awareness of G loading during all b. Avoid exceeding aircraft G-limits. maneuvers. 11. Communication a. Perform verbal and non-verbal a. Local or cross-country a. Correctly formulated, timely communication, to include flight mission requiring response with proper radio discipline (1) Normal and emergency communication with ground and concise terminology. transmission with Ground Control, controlling agencies, other b. Make required radio calls IAW FLIP Tower, RSU, Departure and Approach aircraft, and other crewmember. requirements and local directives. Control, ARTCC/FSS, and PMSV. c. Able to understand and prioritize (2) Inter-cockpit and inter-flight transmissions in a multiple- communications. communications environment. (3) Transponder use.
b. Perform visual signals / a. Ground operations / flight a. Correctly perform IAW mission communications (formation). mission requiring visual briefing, AFI 11-205, and other communication. applicable directives. 12. Risk Management / Decision-Making a. Student assesses risk and makes a. During mission profile. a. Accurately identify contingencies appropriate decisions. and alternatives. b. Properly gather all available data before arriving at final decision. c. Clearly state decisions. d. Provide rationale for decisions. 13. Situational Awareness (Airmanship)
66 General Tasks Performance Conditions Standards a. Maintain situational awareness to a. During mission profile. a. Demonstrate the ability to minimize include the following areas: the effects of adverse factors and capitalize (1) Awareness — Correlates and keeps on opportunities to avoid mission track of what is happening on the degradation. Factors to be considered may ground, in own aircraft, and other flight include, but are not limited to, such items members, and copes with any as weather conditions, airspace and subsequent mission impact as a result of approach restrictions, high-density traffic, these happenings. aircraft capabilities and limitations, and (2) Flexibility — Copes with rapidly fuel conservation. changing situations or conditions, b. Maintain fuel awareness during all inflight or on the ground, and adjusts phases of flight to include bingo fuel, mission as needed, to obtain desired alternate / divert fuel, recovery fuel, etc. objectives. c. Correctly assess all possible (3) Capacity — Cognizant of how factors bearing on the situation and large a task loading they can cope with select the best course of action. before becoming saturated, confused, or d. Make correct decisions based on frustrated to the point that safety is complete or incomplete knowledge of the jeopardized or the mission is rendered situation. Foresee the outcome(s) of ineffective. present actions and modify those actions (4) Flight Discipline — Follow as necessary to obtain the best outcome. orders and carry out all required steps e. Decisions enhance mission in a procedure in the proper order. effectiveness and do not hinder others from completing their missions. f. Never exceed capabilities to control the aircraft safely. Select an alternative course of action, when needed, to reduce task loading and allow for effective mission accomplishment. g. Has complete knowledge of all rules and regulations and carries out all duties with minimum supervision. 14. Task Management a. Able to prioritize and manage a. During mission profile. a. Correctly prioritize multiple tasks. tasks, based on existing and new b. Use all available resources to information, while maintaining manage workload. constructive behavior under stress. c. Ask for assistance when overloaded. d. Clearly state problems and proposed solutions. e. Accept better ideas when offered. f. Use facts to determine a solution. 15. Emergency Procedures a. Perform critical action emergency a. Ground training only. a. Must state proper steps in critical procedures. b. Performed in trainer / action procedure in sequence, from simulator, where possible. memory, without error. b. Perform proper steps in critical action procedure in sequence, from memory. c. Use checklist. b. Perform noncritical action a. Hypothetical aircraft a. Verbally performed to a emergency procedure to include the malfunctions. satisfactory conclusion. following: b. Perform proper steps to (1) Analysis of hypothetical satisfactory conclusion. aircraft malfunctions. c. Utilize checklist & IFG (2) Life support training and effectively. physiological training meets requirements of AFI 11-301, Vol. 1 AETC SUP 1 and AFMAN 11-403.
67 General Tasks Performance Conditions Standards 16. General Knowledge a. Demonstrate a general knowledge of a. Inflight and/or during a. Demonstrate a thorough systems, procedures, associated directives, ground evaluation. understanding of aircraft systems, and instructions. aircraft capabilities, and published procedures and restrictions.
Transition / Contact Tasks Performance Conditions Standards 17. Power-On Stalls a. Perform full stalls and a. Altitude IAW AFI 11-2T-6, a. Accomplish procedure IAW recoveries. Vol. 3. AETCMAN 11-248 b. VMC, day only. b. Initiate recovery when control effectiveness is lost. c. Recover to a climb with near minimum altitude loss. d. Recognize secondary stall, if entered, and properly recover. e. Do not exceed aircraft limitations during recovery and subsequent return to level flight.
18. Traffic Pattern Stalls a. Perform simulated traffic a. Altitude IAW AFI 11-2T-6, a. Accomplish procedure IAW pattern approach to stalls and Vol. 3. AETCMAN 11-248. recoveries in various b. VMC, day only. b. Initiate maximum power recovery at approach configurations. to stall indication. c. Recover to a climb with near minimum altitude loss. d. Recognize secondary stall, if entered, and properly recover. e. Do not exceed aircraft limitations.
19. ELP Stalls a. Perform ELP stalls and a. Altitude IAW AFI 11-2T-6, a. Accomplish procedure IAW recoveries. Vol. 3. AETCMAN 11-248 b. Proper configuration. b. Initiate recovery at the sound of the gear warning horn, stick shaker, or approach to stall indications as appropriate. c. Recover by lowering the pitch slightly. d. Maintain the turn or profile ground track as appropriate.
20. OCF Recovery a. Recover from OCF. a. Specified entry parameters. a. Accomplish procedure IAW b. VMC, day only. AETCMAN 11-248. b. Recover to level flight while minimizing altitude loss. c. Recognize secondary stall, if entered, and properly recover. d. Do not exceed aircraft limitations. 21. Recoveries
68 Transition / Contact Tasks Performance Conditions Standards a. Perform a nose-high recovery. a. Aircraft established a. Promptly recover to level flight IAW in the following flight AETCMAN 11-248, and do not stall or exceed conditions: aircraft limitations. (1) Minimum pitch attitude of 45°. (2) Any bank angle. b. VMC, day only. c. Performed above 6,000 feet AGL. Special: Pre-entry b. Perform a nose-low recovery. a. Aircraft established a. Promptly recover to level flight IAW in the following flight AETCMAN 11-248, and do not stall or exceed condition: aircraft limitations. (1) Nose-low pitch attitude of at least 30°. (2) Any bank angle. b. VMC, day only. c. Performed above 6,000 feet AGL. Special: Instructor pilot accomplishes pre-entry c. Inverted recovery. a. Aircraft established in a. Promptly recover to level flight IAW an approximately inverted AETCMAN 11-248, and do not stall or exceed attitude. aircraft limitations. b. VMC, day only. c. Performed above 6,000 feet AGL. Special: Instructor pilot accomplishes pre-entry 22. Slow Flight a. Perform contact slow flight. a. Minimum altitude 6,000 feet a. Establish proper configuration IAW AGL. AETCMAN 11-248. b. VMC, day only. b. Use coordinated rudder. c. Altitude: ±150 feet. d. Airspeed: 80 – 85, 85 – 90, or 90 – 95 depending on configuration (see AETCMAN 11-248).
23. Aerobatics a. Basic Contact / Basic a. Performed above 6,000 feet a. Fly maneuvers IAW AETCMAN 11- Aerobatics Training. Perform AGL. 248 descriptions. aerobatic maneuvers with proper b. VMC, day only. b. Attain entry parameters prior to beginning entry / exit parameters to include c. Assigned maneuvering airspace. the maneuver. the following: c. Control the aircraft in a smoothly coordinated, (1) Aileron Roll. positive manner with the primary use of outside (2) Barrel Roll. references. (3) Chandelle. d. Once in advanced contact (post- C4490), (4) Cloverleaf. intentional variations in AETCMAN 11-248 entry (5) Cuban Eight. parameters are acceptable to optimize maneuver (6) Immelmann. flow, energy management, and area orientation, (7) Lazy Eight. provided the SP briefs the modified parameters (8) Loop. before the maneuver begins. (9) Split S.
24. Slips
69 Transition / Contact Tasks Performance Conditions Standards a. Perform slips. a. Assigned maneuvering airspace. a. Use authorized configuration. b. Use proper cross control procedures c. Maintain proper glide speeds –5 to +10 KIAS. d. Terminate slip after dissipating excess energy level necessary to continue profile.
25. High-Altitude Power Loss (HAPL) a. Perform simulated engine- a. Assigned maneuvering airspace. a. Properly identify nearest suitable airfield and out glide IAW AETCMAN 11- b. During the mission profile initiate drift down. 248 and T.O. 1T-6A-1. c. Day VMC. b. Successfully determine if the airfield is reachable or not, based on energy state, and make timely decision to continue or terminate. c. Formulate and execute plan to intercept ELP. d. Maintain proper glide speeds.
26. Emergency Landing Pattern (ELP) a. Perform a simulated a. Maneuver from High / Low a. Maintain proper glide speed prior to Emergency Landing Pattern Key position. configuration from High / Low Key position b. Day VMC (aircraft) b. Configure at appropriate time through final. c. Night (simulator only) c. Maintain 120 KIAS minimum after b. Comply with flight configuration until established on final. manual and AETCMAN 11- d. Compensate for altitude and wind conditions. 248 guidance. e. Maintain 110 KIAS minimum on final until transition to landing.
27. ELP Landing a. See Landing a. See Landing a. See Landing
28. Letdown / Traffic Entry a. Perform a VFR entry a. Radar following. a. Comply with local pattern procedures. into the traffic pattern.
29. Overhead Patterns a. Perform a landing flap, a. Overhead pattern altitude. a. Airspeed takeoff flap, and no-flap 360° b. Predetermined breakpoint. (1) Pattern and initial: ±10 KIAS. overhead pattern. c. Final approach length and (2) Inside downwind: gear limiting airspeed to glideslope as specified in 120 KIAS minimum. appropriate publications. (3) +10/–0 KIAS once final turn airspeed is established. No slower than on-speed AOA. (4) +10/–5 KIAS once final approach airspeed is established. No slower than on-speed AOA. b. Altitude: ±100 feet. c. Break: as required.
70 Transition / Contact Tasks Performance Conditions Standards b. Establish and maintain a a. Aircraft on any approach a. Airspeed: +10/–5 KIAS. No slower than visual glide path. from which a landing is to be on-speed AOA. made. b. Correct glide angle maintained until flare initiation. c. Runway alignment error does not exceed width of runway once within ½ NM of threshold. 30. Straight-In Approaches (Normal & No-Flap) a. Perform a straight-in a. Normal pattern altitude. a. Airspeed: +10/–5 KIAS after establishing approach (normal and no- b. Normal glideslope final approach configuration. No slower than on- flap). interception point. speed AOA. c. VMC, day only. b. Altitude: ±100 feet prior to glideslope interception.
b. Establish and maintain a a. Aircraft on any approach a. Airspeed: +10/–5 KIAS. No slower than visual glide path. from which a landing is to be on-speed AOA. made. b. Maintain correct glide angle until initiating flare. c. Runway alignment error does not exceed width of runway once within 1 NM of threshold. 31. Landing a. Perform normal or no-flap a. Aircraft established on a. Touch down at proper pitch attitude and landing (transition from glide proper visual glide path for maintain ground track by wing-low. path to runway). landing. b. Touchdown point in prescribed landing zone IAW AETCMAN 11-248.
b. Slow aircraft from a. Landing rollout c. Maintain runway alignment. touchdown speed to taxi d. Slow to taxi speed prior to runway turnoff speed on full-stops. point. 32. Closed Traffic a. Perform a closed pattern. a. Flown from a takeoff a. Perform IAW applicable directives. or go- around. b. Airspeed: minimum of 140 KIAS for start of, b. Approval of controlling agency. and during, pullup. c. Level off at overhead pattern altitude ±100 feet.
33. Go-Around a. Perform a go-around. a. Flown from VFR final turn, a. Do not exceed aircraft limitations. final, or flare. b. Performed IAW aircraft flight manual, AETCMAN 11-248, and local procedures.
34. Breakout / Reentry a. Perform pattern a. Established in home or aux a. Comply with all published breakout Breakout and Reentry field traffic pattern. procedures. b. Do not compromise aircraft safety or become a hazard to other aircraft.
71 Instrument Tasks Performance Conditions Standards 35. Unusual Attitudes a. Perform a nose-high / low a. Day (hood) or night (VMC). a. Nose-high: promptly recover to level unusual attitude recovery using b. Aircraft established in flight and do not stall or exceed aircraft instruments. following flight conditions: limitations. (1) Nose-low at least 20°; b. Nose-low: promptly recover to level nose- high at least 10°. flight with minimum loss of altitude and (2) Any bank angle. do not stall or exceed aircraft limitations. Special: Pre-entry maneuvering to c. Use correct instrument flight establish aircraft attitude references and procedures IAW AFMAN accomplished by instructor pilot. 11-202V3.
36. Cross-Check a. Perform a proper cross- a. Simulated or actual IMC. a. Instrument cross-check is accurate, check of aircraft instruments. timely, and allows accomplishment of instrument tasks within the specified standards. 37. Intercept / Maintain Course / Arc a. VOR / GPS course a. Flight mission profile requiring a. Perform IAW AFMAN 11-202V3. intercepts inbound and outbound, accomplishment of these b. Maintain course 5or a valid including immediately after maneuvers. intercept. station passage, and maintain b. Predetermined or directed route c. Maintain arc 2 NM. course. of flight to be flown. b. Perform intercepts to and c. AF Form 70. from an arc and maintain the arc. d. Navigation computer Special: Practice night 38. Fix-to-Fix & Direct-to-Fix Navigation a. Simulator mission profile a. Perform IAW AFMAN 11-202V3 and a. Perform VOR / DME fix- requiring accomplishment of this AETCMAN 11-248. to-fix navigation. (Simulator Only) maneuver. b. Establish valid initial fix-to-fix b. Predetermined or directed heading, and apply necessary corrections target fix. to arrive at fix within a 3NM radius. Note: The simulator is the primary c. Update fix-to-fix without using medium for fix-to-fix training. When RNAV capability. the student is proficient with the radial/DME method, the GPS a. Flight or simulator mission a. Perform IAW AFMAN 11-202V3. b. Perform Direct-to-Fix profile requiring accomplishment of b. Accomplish the first three steps of a fix- navigation using GPS (RNAV). this maneuver. to-fix, then enter the fix into the GPS and b. Predetermined or directed proceed direct using aircraft RNAV target fix. capability. c. Continue updating / discussing radial / DME method, but use RNAV as the primary means to navigate to fix.
37. GPS Navigation a. Perform IFR GPS navigation. a. Enroute and arrival publications a. Know active waypoint. available in aircraft. b. Able to load a flight plan; either preset or b. Predetermined or directed route of created manually; departure procedures, and flight to be flown. STAR, approaches c. Predetermined fix. c. Able to identify / interpret different d. Preplanned AF Form 70 or modes, e.g. OBS, direct, etc. equivalent available. d. Enter the proper fix into the GPS and Flight planning computer. proceed direct arriving +/- 1 mile. 39. Penetration
72 Instrument Tasks Performance Conditions Standards a. Perform VOR, ILS or a. Flight mission profile requiring a. Comply with basic control LOC penetration. accomplishment of these standards. maneuvers. b. ±5° of depicted courses. b. FLIP publications available c. ±2 NM of depicted arc in aircraft. d. Perform procedures IAW AFMAN 11- c. AF Form 70. 202V3, and Flight Manual procedures. 40. Steep Turns a. Perform steep turns (45° and a. Airspeed compatible with a. Bank angle: ±10°. 60° of bank) using instrument bank and altitude. b. Desired airspeed: ±10 KIAS. references only. c. Rollout heading: ±10° at 45 degrees of bank; ±15at 60 degrees of bank d. Altitude: ±150 feet at 45 degrees of bank; ±200 feet at 60 degrees of bank. e. Use appropriate lead point IAW AFMAN 11-202V3.
41. Holding a. Perform VOR a. Holding pattern as described a. Perform entry and maintain designated holding or VOR / DME by controller or FLIP document. pattern IAW Flight Manual procedures and holding. b. Given an EFC, or an ETA. AFMAN 11-202V3. (AIM / ICAO procedures) XX. Instrument Approach Procedure (Full Procedure / Radar Vectors) a. Perform instrument approach from a. Under ATC control a. IAW AFMAN 11-202V3, AFMAN 11- Initial Approach Fix to Final Approach b. Published procedure or 248, FAR/AIM, and all applicable directives. Fix or intercept final approach course via FLIP document radar vectors to final. c. Access to AFMAN 11- 202 Vol. 3, F A R / A I M , FLIP, NOTAMs, local instructions, syllabus, flight manual, and checklist. 42. Enroute Descent a. Perform enroute descent. a. Prescribed heading and level- a. Maintain proper position orientation to off altitude. allow safe completion of descent and transition to terminal areas. 43. VOR Final Approach a. Perform VOR or VOR / DME a. Published procedure or a. Comply with published approach and final approach. FLIP document. aircraft Flight Manual procedures. b. Airspeed: +10/–5 KIAS of computed final approach airspeed after FAF. c. CDI within one dot deflection. d. Reach and maintain MDA +100/–0 feet. e. Aircraft can be safely landed from the approach.
44. PAR Approach / ASR Approach
73 Instrument Tasks Performance Conditions Standards a. PAR a. Under radar control. a. Comply with published approach and (1) Normal. aircraft Flight Manual procedures. (2) Gyro-out. b. After glide path interception, b. ASR maintain computed final approach (1) Normal airspeed +10/–5 KIAS. (2) Gyro-out c. Maintain heading ±5of assigned heading (except gyro-out) and do not exceed “well above” or “well below” glide path. d. ASR: reach and maintain MDA (+100/–0 feet). e. Aircraft can be safely landed from the approach.
45. ILS Approach a. Perform an ILS final approach. a. Published procedure or a. Comply with published approach and FLIP document. aircraft Flight Manual procedures. b. Airspeed +10/–5 KIAS of computed final approach airspeed after glideslope intercept. c. CDI within one dot deflection and GSI not deflected more than one dot below glide path or two dots above glide path. d. Aircraft can be safely landed from the approach.
46. Localizer Approach a. Perform localizer-only a. Published procedure or a. Comply with published approach and final approach. FLIP document. aircraft Flight Manual procedures. b. Computed final approach airspeed +10/–5 KIAS after FAF. c. CDI within one dot deflection. d. Reach and maintain MDA (+100/– 0 feet). e. Aircraft can be safely landed from the approach. 47. GPS Approach a. Perform a GPS final approach. a. Published procedure or a. Comply with published approach and FLIP document. aircraft Flight Manual procedures. b. Computed final approach airspeed +10/–5 KIAS after FAF. c. CDI within one dot deflection. d. Reach and maintain MDA (+100/– 0 feet). e. Aircraft can be safely landed from the approach. 48. Missed Approach a. Perform a missed approach. a. An approach from which a a. Comply with missed approach or climb landing cannot be made or was out instructions, AFMAN 11-202V3, and planned not to be made. Flight Manual procedures. b. A point in space where a b. Correctly identify the missed decision is required whether to go approach point. missed approach. c. Maintain appropriate attitude and c. Missed approach or climb airspeed. out instructions. 49. VFR Pattern
74 Instrument Tasks Performance Conditions Standards a. Perform any pattern procedure a. See Overhead Patterns, Straight-In a. See Overhead Patterns, Straight-In b. See Overhead Patterns, Approaches (Normal & No-Flap), Closed Approaches (Normal & No-Flap), Closed Straight-In Approaches (Normal & Traffic, Go-Around, and Break Out / Traffic, Go-Around, and Break Out / Reentry. No-Flap), Closed Traffic, Go- Reentry. Around, and Break Out / Reentry. 50. Aileron Roll and Wingover a. Perform instrument a. Day only (hood). a. Entry and exit parameters IAW confidence maneuvers. AETCMAN 11-248 and AFMAN 11-202V3. b. Aircraft control during maneuvering should be smooth, positive, and coordinated.
51. Vertical S a. Perform instrument vertical S. a. During mission profile. a. Bank angle: ±5 degrees. b. Airspeed: ±10 KIAS. c. Vertical velocity: ±300 FPM d. Heading: ±5 degrees. 52. Circling Approach a. Perform a circling approach a. Approach published in a. Maintain circling minimums while and align for landing. FLIP document or local maintaining required visual references to the procedures. airport. Maintain airspeeds IAW AETCMAN 11-248 and remain within FLIP obstacle clearance distances. b. Position aircraft for a safe landing.
53. Transition to Landing a. Transition to and maintain a a. On any approach from which a. Airspeed: +10/–5 KIAS. visual glide path. a landing is to be made. b. Maintain appropriate aim point and correct glide angle. c. Runway alignment does not exceed width of runway once within ½ NM of threshold. d. Appropriate application of computed VDP. e. Go around when directed by IP (no lower than 100' AGL) when student occupies RCP.
54. Landing from an Approach a. Perform normal landing a. Aircraft established on proper a. Touch down at proper pitch attitude (transition from visual glide path to visual glide path for normal and maintain ground track by wing-low. runway). landing. b. Touchdown point in the b. Predetermined landing zone predetermined landing zone. based on runway touchdown zone,
Formation Tasks Performance Conditions Standards 55. Formation Takeoff
75 Formation Tasks Performance Conditions Standards a. Perform wing takeoff as lead to a. Same as Takeoff, a. Same as Takeoff, including ensuring wingman include monitoring wingman. except day only. safely airborne prior to gear retraction. a. Maintain spacing IAW applicable directives b. Perform wing takeoff as wingman. until gear and flap retraction. a. Lead performs b. Move to fingertip position after takeoff takeoff to stated checks are completed. standards. 56. Interval Takeoff a. Perform interval takeoff as a. Same as Takeoff, a. Same as Takeoff. wing/lead, including following a pattern except day only. b. Rejoin on lead as briefed or directed delay, to include turning and straight c. Straight-ahead and turning rejoin standards ahead rejoins. apply.
57. Instrument Trail Departure a. Perform instrument trail takeoff as a. Same as Takeoff, a. Maintain position IAW mission briefing, wing/lead to include turning and straight except day only. AETCMAN 11-248, and Lead’s direction. ahead rejoins. b. VMC/IMC b. Rejoin on lead as briefed or directed c. Straight-ahead and turning rejoin standards apply.
58. Route b. Maintain route position. c. VMC. d. Maintain position IAW mission briefing, AETCMAN 11-248, and Lead’s direction.
59. Straight-Ahead & Turning Rejoins a. Perform turning and straight-ahead a. VMC. a. Manage overtake, expeditiously establish formation rejoins to fingertip or route as and maintain the rejoin line IAW AETCMAN 11- directed. 248. b. Stabilize in route position, then move into fingertip at a controlled rate.
60. Overshoot a. Perform an overshoot from a a. VMC. a. Speed brake use as appropriate. turning or straight-ahead rejoin. b. Pass behind lead with at least two ship- lengths of nose-tail clearance (turning rejoins). c. Establish a position no higher than echelon during the overshoot (turning rejoins). d. Flight path is parallel to or away from lead aircraft’s flight path (straight- ahead rejoins).
61. Breakout a. Perform formation breakout. a. VMC. a. Control inputs establish immediate, positive separation of aircraft flight paths. b. Speed brake use as appropriate.
62. Position Change
76 Formation Tasks Performance Conditions Standards a. Perform formation position change a. VMC. a. Adjust power to facilitate the position as lead or wing. b. Performed in wings- change. level flight. b. Adjust aircraft systems (lights, etc.) as necessary for new position. 63. Wing work — Lead a. Fly lazy-eight-type maneuvers in a. VMC. a. Complete profile in a smooth and efficient fingertip formation position as Lead. manner. Maneuver aircraft with situational awareness and wingman consideration. b. Include maneuvering with approximately 2 – 3Gs, 90 degrees of bank, and approximately 100 KIAS change.
64. Fingertip a. Perform close formation profile on a. Lead aircraft a. Maintain position IAW AETCMAN 11-248 the wing. smoothly performing with approximately 10 (+5/–3) feet of wingtip maneuvers. clearance, ±4 feet vertical, ±4 feet longitudinal Special: Receive with smooth, positive control input. inflight training in intentional overshoots d bkt 65. Cross under a. Perform cross under from route or a. During mission profile. a. Maintain nose-tail separation. fingertip position. b. Remain low enough to not fly through lead aircraft’s prop wash. 66. Pitchout — Wing a. Perform pitchout from the wing. a. VMC. a. Use briefed parameters. b. Keep lead in sight. c. Perform IAW AETCMAN 11-248. 67. Pitchout & Rejoin — Lead a. Perform pitchout as lead. a. VMC. a. Use briefed parameters. b. Perform IAW AETCMAN 11-248. 68. Echelon Turn a. Perform echelon turn on the wing. a. VMC. a. Maintain position IAW AETCMAN 11-248 with smooth, positive control inputs.
69. Extended Trail a. Perform extended formation a. Minimum altitude a. Complete profile in a smooth manner maneuvering as lead to include the 6,000 feet AGL. without exceeding wingman capabilities, aircraft following: b. Constant power. or maneuver limitations, or degrading flight (1) Modified Lazy Eight. c. VMC. safety. (2) Barrel Roll. b. Monitor wingman’s position. (3) Loop. c. Perform IAW AETCMAN 11-248. (4) Cloverleaf. (5) Modified Cuban Eight. (6) Split S b. Perform extended trail formation a. Minimum altitude a. Maintain position and sight of lead. maneuvering as wing. 6,000 feet AGL. b. Perform IAW AETCMAN 11-248. b. Constant power. c. VMC. d. Lead aircraft 70. Fighting Wing hl fi
77 Formation Tasks Performance Conditions Standards a. Perform fighting wing as a. VMC. a. Move to fighting wing cone when directed. wingman. b. Remain within AETCMAN 11-248 cone. c. Do not exceed aircraft limitations.
71. Close Trail a. Perform close trail maneuvering. a. VMC a. Maintain one to two aircraft lengths nose-tail spacing. b. Avoid lead’s prop wash. 72. Fluid Maneuvering a. Perform fluid maneuvering as a. VMC a. Recognize changes in aspect, angle-off, lead and wing. closure, and range from lead aircraft. b. Recognize need for position corrections, and maneuvers appropriately to sustain / regain position within prescribed parameters. c. Maintain / regain sight of lead aircraft. d. Accomplish fluid maneuvering IAW AETCMAN 11-248, 80 FTW Sup, and applicable guidance.
73. Tactical — Lead a. Perform two-ship tactical a. VMC a. Ensure formation remains within assigned maneuvering as lead. airspace. b. Lead tactical maneuvering IAW AETCMAN 11-248, 80 FTW Sup 1, and briefed contracts.
74. Tactical — Wing a. Perform two-ship tactical a. VMC a. Fulfill formation responsibilities, including maneuvering as wing to include: line- maintaining visual / clearing, maintaining position, abreast, delayed turns, in-place turns, and accomplishing required tasks (i.e. in- flight check turns, hook turns, cross turns, and checks) IAW AETCMAN 11-248, 80 FTW Sup 1, shackles. and briefed contracts. b. Recognize and comply with radio communications and visual signals as briefed/published. c. Fly turns IAW contracts, rolling out in proper position IAW AETCMAN 11-248.
75. Tactical Rejoin — Wing a. Perform tactical rejoins: straight a. VMC a. Maneuver from tactical position to the ahead, turning into and turning away. appropriate rejoin line in a safe and efficient manner. b. Maintain positive separation from other flight member throughout the maneuver. c. Complete rejoin IAW AETCMAN 11-248 and 80 FTW Sup 1.
76. Battle Damage Check
78 Formation Tasks Performance Conditions Standards a. Perform a battle damage check as a. VMC a. Accomplish BD check IAW wing. AETCMAN 11-248. b. Is not a hazard to the formation. c. Effectively communicate lead aircraft’s condition. d. Wingman assumes clearing and navigation responsibilities after taking the navigational lead role. 77. Formation Approach — Lead and Wing a. Perform formation approach as a. Executed from a. Same as approach being flown. lUpead. an instrument b. Perform formation approach as a. Same as above a. Standards same as Fingertip. wing. b. Lead aircraft smoothly performing 78. Formation Landing — Lead and Wing h a. Perform formation landing as lead. a. VMC a. Maintain assigned runway side. b. Same as Landing (Contact) or Landing from an Approach as appropriate. a. Stack level with a minimum of 20 feet lateral b. Perform formation landing as a. VMC separation IAW wing. AETCMAN 11-248. b. Maintain assigned runway side. c. Same as Landing (Contact) or Landing from an Approach as appropriate.
79. Flight Integrity / Wingman Consideration a. Keep formation fluid and together, a. During mission profile. a. Provide direction and information to the when applicable, despite various external formation when necessary. concerns, including weather, aircraft b. Adapt to new situational demands. malfunctions, lost sight, etc. c. Focus attention on task at hand. d. Ask for inputs from other formation members, when appropriate. b. Conduct briefed mission profile a. During mission profile. a. Complete profile in a smooth manner without including: exceeding wingman’s aircraft limitations.
80. Lost Wingman Procedures (Wing) a. Perform the proper lost a. VMC or IMC a. Comply with appropriate communication and wingman procedure when inflight procedures IAW AETC directives. visual cues are lost or directed to by lead.
Low-Level Tasks Performance Conditions Standards 81. Maintaining Course / Pilotage
79 Low-Level Tasks Performance Conditions Standards a. Perform pilotage and a. Day VFR flight a. Maintain course ±3 NM. dead reckoning navigation. mission (1,000/500 feet b. Reach each checkpoint and position AGL). aircraft within a ±1 NM radius. b. Preplanned route on c. Arrive at target ±1 minute of preplanned appropriate aeronautical chart to or amended ETA computed at route entry. include time, heading and fuel. d. Can navigate without using c. Route length approximately navigation instruments or controller 150 NM with at least five directions and visual cues. checkpoints. d D l 82. GPS Integration a. Integrate GPS. a. Syllabus-prescribed missions. a. Employ GPS to maintain course and enhance navigation and situational awareness. b. Do not detract from pilotage, clearing, or other essential tasks. 83. Altitude Control a. Maintain desired altitude. a. Day only. a. Maintain 500 feet AGL, minimum. Climb appropriately to avoid obstacles or when risk level necessitates (e.g. near airfields). b. Wingman stacks no lower than lead.
84. Checkpoint ID a. Identify pre-planned turn a. Day only. a. Able to read map. Identify the points, IPs, and targets. majority of pre-planned points, including the turn points and IP. Positively and correctly identify the pre-planned target.
85. Off Station Pattern Arrival Procedures a. Perform VFR pattern arrival a. Day only. a. Enter pattern as instructed, at other than home station. including appropriate altitude and speed. 86. Instrument Approach Procedures a. Perform any instrument approach a. See VOR, PAR, ASR, ILS, a. See VOR, PAR, ASR, ILS, LOC, GPS, procedures to include VOR, PAR, LOC, GPS, & Missed Approach & Missed Approach ASR, ILS, LOC, GPS, & Missed 87. Flight Split a. Perform a formation flight split in a. In radar contact with ATC a. Complete ALPHA check. coordination with ATC. b. Coordinate for new clearance for wingman. c. Safely split the formation. d. Wingman complies with the new clearance.
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