AETCMAN11-251 — T-38c Flying Fundamentals

AETCMAN11-251 governs T-38C flying fundamentals, including constant-G and airspeed practices and instructor-pilot training.

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• Publication number: AETCMAN11-251
• Title: T-38C FLYING FUNDAMENTALS
• Date: 2024-09-10

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It establishes training rules, ROE, altitude and power limits, starting parameters, and FM exercise setup procedures. Compliance with the publication is mandatory.

Applies to: With the exception of associate instructor pilot (IP) programs, this publication does not apply to the Air Force Reserve Command or the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

• Constant G
• Airspeed
• IP demonstration training
• Continuation training

Questions and answers

What altitude floor applies to the training airspace?

The floor is 1,000 feet above the bottom of assigned airspace. (paragraph 2)

Are turn reversals allowed after maneuvering begins?

The training aircraft should not execute turn reversals after the call to begin maneuvering. (paragraph 2)

What altitude block is used for the FM exercise?

Altitude block—15,000 to 17,000 feet MSL. (paragraph 2)

What must precede each setup?

Each setup should be preceded by an ops check, a descriptive preparatory call (“Lance 01, next set FM level 3 for #2”. “2”.) (paragraph 2)

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