AETCMAN11-2SAILPLANEV1 — Sailplane Aircrew Training

AETCMAN11-2SAILPLANEV1 governs aircrew training requirements for Air Force sailplane operations and approved flying programs.

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  • Publication number: AETCMAN11-2SAILPLANEV1
  • Title: SAILPLANE AIRCREW TRAINING
  • Date: 2025-03-04

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It covers initial qualification, mission qualification, continuation, specialized, and flying training requirements. It requires pilots to maintain or regain applicable currencies, with supervised status or additional training when currency requirements are not met.

Applies to: This publication applies to all uniformed members of the Regular Air Force and Air Force Reserve, and to federal civilian employees flying USAF sailplanes.

Topics covered

  • Initial qualification training
  • Mission qualification training
  • Continuation training
  • Specialized training
  • Sailplane pilot currency requirements
  • Ground training requirements
  • Flying training requirements

Questions and answers

When can pilots credit flying training requirements or update currencies?

Pilots will only credit completion of flying training requirements or update currencies when they complete sorties, events, and currency items in accordance with Attachment 2. (paragraph 2)

What happens when a pilot does not meet currency requirements?

Any pilot not meeting currency requirements will not perform the sortie or event except under the supervision of an IP. (paragraph 2)

How do pilots regain currency?

Pilots regain currency by demonstrating proficiency in the currency event with a current IP according to Attachment 2. (paragraph 3)

What happens when takeoff or landing currency is lost for 1 to 30 days?

For non-current 1 to 30 days, regain takeoff or landing currency by accomplishing a takeoff and landing under the supervision of a current IP. (paragraph 2)

What is required to regain takeoff or landing currency after 31 to 90 days?

For non-current 31 to 90 days, regain takeoff or landing currency by accomplishing 2 takeoffs and 2 landings under the supervision of a current IP, and an IP-supervised normal and emergency procedures review session (SEPT). (paragraph 2)

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