AETCMAN11-2T-1V3 — T-1a Operations Procedures

AETCMAN11-2T-1V3 governs standard operational procedures for civilian and uniformed personnel operating the T-1A.

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  • Publication number: AETCMAN11-2T-1V3
  • Title: T-1A OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2026-01-15

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It covers mission planning, normal operating procedures, crew requirements, flight planning software, briefings, fuel, performance, weather, navigation, and emergencies. Compliance with the publication and its attachments is mandatory, with waiver authorities identified by tier.

Applies to: This manual establishes standard operational procedures applicable to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve associate instructor pilots (IPs) and combat systems officers (CSOs) operating the T-1A.

Topics covered

  • T-1A operations procedures
  • Mission planning
  • Crew requirements
  • Flight planning software
  • Fuel requirements
  • Performance requirements
  • Weather and instrument flight rules
  • GNSS navigation

Questions and answers

Are the attachments to AETCMAN11-2T-1V3 mandatory?

Compliance with the attachments in this publication is mandatory.

How must waiver requests for AETCMAN11-2T-1V3 be submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternatively, to the OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

What must be done with approved waivers associated with AETCMAN11-2T-1V3?

Maintain a local copy of all approved waivers associated with this publication.

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