AETCMAN11-247 — T-1a Flying Fundamentals

AETCMAN11-247 governs T-1A flying fundamentals, including basic flying tasks and flight planning considerations.

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  • Publication number: AETCMAN11-247
  • Title: T-1A FLYING FUNDAMENTALS
  • Date: 2024-10-01

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It presents principles, procedures, and techniques for T-1A aircraft operations, with material on airmanship, situational awareness, cockpit/crew resource management, safety, takeoff, and transition. Compliance is mandatory, and the manual specifies waiver authorities and record-disposition requirements.

Applies to: It contains the basic principles, procedures, and techniques applicable to all Air Education and Training Command (AETC) personnel operating T-1A aircraft.

Topics covered

  • T-1A flying fundamentals
  • Student pilot training
  • Basic flying tasks
  • Flight planning considerations
  • Airmanship and situational awareness
  • Cockpit/crew resource management
  • Takeoff and transition procedures
  • Emergency route abort altitude calculations

Questions and answers

What does AETCMAN11-247 say to do when a situation is not covered?

When you encounter situations not specifically covered by this publication, use safety considerations as a guide in determining the best course of action.

How must records created under AETCMAN11-247 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

Who can approve waivers under AETCMAN11-247?

Unless otherwise specified, waiver authority is explicitly restricted to 19 AF/A3 for this publication.

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