AETCI11-204 governs runway supervisory unit control of air traffic by AETC flying training wings, groups, and flying squadrons.
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It covers RSU control structures, staffing, equipment, crew qualifications, duties, training, currency, and restrictions. It requires supervisory visits, documentation, and procedures for runway operations, flares, and auxiliary airfields.
Applies to: With the exception of personnel participating in an AETC Associate Instructor Pilot (IP) program, this publication does not apply to Air National Guard (ANG) units, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units, USAFA airmanship programs, or the 479 Flying Training Group (FTG).
Supervisors will use an AETC Form 1163 to record their observations of RSU crew performance, aircrew compliance with traffic pattern procedures, and overall radio discipline during each visit. (paragraph 1-1)
The OG/CC or OG/CD and the RSU program manager will observe RSU operations at least once per quarter. (paragraph 1-1)
Opening RSU crews will check the condition of the auxiliary field's runway by conducting a low approach before landing. (paragraph 1-1)
Before any students arriving, landing, or departing an out base, an assistant flight commander or above (if unavailable, a qualified RSU controller) will be in place at the approach end of the active runway or in the control tower. (paragraph 8)