AETCMAN11-2T-41-51-53V2 — T-41, T-51, & T-53 Evaluation Criteria

AETCMAN11-2T-41-51-53V2 governs evaluation procedures and criteria for AETC aircrew personnel flying T-41, T-51, and T-53 aircraft.

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  • Publication number: AETCMAN11-2T-41-51-53V2
  • Title: T-41, T-51, & T-53 Evaluation Criteria
  • Date: 2023-06-15

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The publication covers general information, evaluation requirements, pilot and instructor pilot evaluations, instrument evaluations, and evaluation criteria. It requires flight examiners to use prescribed criteria, brief and debrief examinees, and complete specified instructor qualification requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to all uniformed members of the Regular Air Force and Air Force Reserve, and to federal civilian employees assigned or attached to AETC for flying the T-41, T-51 and T-53.

Topics covered

  • T-41 evaluations
  • T-51 evaluations
  • T-53 evaluations
  • Pilot evaluations
  • Instructor pilot evaluations
  • Instrument evaluations
  • Emergency procedure evaluations
  • Evaluation grading

Questions and answers

What criteria must flight examiners use for flight and emergency procedure evaluations?

Flight examiners will use the evaluation criteria contained in this instruction for conducting flight and emergency procedure evaluations.

Which seat must the examinee fly in during an evaluation?

The examinee will fly in the seat that best enables the FE to conduct a thorough evaluation.

What must happen before an evaluation flight?

Prior to the flight, the FE will brief the examinee on the purpose and conduct of the evaluation.

What must evaluation debriefs include?

Debriefs will include the examinee’s overall rating, specific deviations, area grades assigned (if other than qualified), and any required additional training.

What is required to initially qualify as an instructor pilot?

To initially qualify as an instructor, a pilot must successfully complete training in accordance with AETC Manual (AETCMAN) 11-2T-41-51-53, Volume 1, T-41, T-51 and T-53 Aircrew Training, and a dedicated initial instructor evaluation.

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