AETCMAN11-2T-7V3 — T-7 Operations Procedures

AETCMAN11-2T-7V3 governs T-7 operations procedures and standard procedures for aircrew operating an Air Force T-7 aircraft.

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  • Publication number: AETCMAN11-2T-7V3
  • Title: T-7 OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2026-02-17

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It covers mission planning, map and chart preparation, navigation data loading, fuel, formations, weather and IFR, low-altitude operations, and approaches and landings. Compliance is mandatory, and the manual identifies tiered authorities for waiving wing or unit-level requirements.

Applies to: This manual prescribes standard procedures used by all aircrew members operating an Air Force T-7 aircraft and applies to all Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard instructors flying the T-7 but does not apply to members of the US Space Force.

Topics covered

  • Mission planning
  • Map and chart preparation
  • Navigation data loading
  • Fuel requirements
  • Formation operations
  • Weather and IFR
  • Low-altitude procedures
  • Approaches and landings

Questions and answers

Who can waive wing or unit-level requirements in AETCMAN11-2T-7V3?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this manual are identified with a tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

How are waiver requests for AETCMAN11-2T-7V3 submitted?

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

How must records generated under AETCMAN11-2T-7V3 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

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