AETCMAN11-2T-6V1 — T-6a Aircrew Training

AETCMAN11-2T-6V1 governs minimum Air Force standards for training and qualifying personnel operating an Air Force T-6A aircraft.

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  • Publication number: AETCMAN11-2T-6V1
  • Title: T-6A AIRCREW TRAINING
  • Date: 2025-01-31

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It covers initial qualification, mission qualification, and continuation training, along with flying training, currency, requalification, and simulator training. Compliance with the publication is mandatory, and it establishes requirements for pilot currencies, events, and restrictions.

Applies to: This publication applies to all Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and all instructor pilots flying the T-6A and does not apply to the United States Space Force.

Topics covered

  • T-6A aircrew training
  • Initial qualification training
  • Mission qualification training
  • Continuation training
  • Pilot currency requirements
  • Instructor requalification
  • Emergency procedure and CRM simulator training
  • Flying training restrictions

Questions and answers

When is the boldface exam required for T-6A pilots?

Required before the first flight of the month. (T-2) An unsatisfactory boldface exam will result in grounding until successful reaccomplishment. (T-2) Operations limits exams are correctable to 100 percent. (paragraph 9)

How often must pilots complete the IRC?

All pilots on active flying status must complete the IRC every 17 months after completion in accordance with this publication, AFMAN 11-202 Vol 1, and MAJCOM guidance. (T-2) IRC currency will expire on the last day of the 17th month following the month in which the IRC was successfully completed. (paragraph 8)

What is the exception to FP flight restrictions?

Exception: FPs enrolled in a formal AETC course of training (i.e., PIT), or FPs flying sorties during TI, are exempt from these restrictions. (paragraph 9)

Where can a pilot fly to update an event?

Fly from either the lead or wing position. (paragraph 9)

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