AFI11-2VIPV3_MACDILLAFBSUP_I — Vip Operations Procedures

AFI11-2VIPV3_MACDILLAFBSUP_I governs aircraft callouts and approach deviations based on the radio altimeter.

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  • Publication number: AFI11-2VIPV3_MACDILLAFBSUP_I
  • Title: VIP OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2015-03-25

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It sets tolerances for airspeed, course deviation, glideslope deviation, and runway track during approaches. It also requires specified announcements for deviations, limits cockpit conversation during sterile-cockpit periods, and restricts classified discussions over interphone or clear datalink channels.

Applies to: This instruction applies to Air Mobility Command (AMC), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), and Air National Guard (ANG) units.

Topics covered

  • Radio altimeter callouts
  • Instrument approach tolerances
  • Approach and departure deviations
  • Sterile cockpit communications
  • Aircraft interphone and datalink
  • Command radio procedures

Questions and answers

When must a “Go Around” be called?

If any of these are exceeded, or if the aircraft is not stabilized IAW the FCM, a ―Go Around‖ will be called. (paragraph 5)

What deviations must the pilot monitoring announce during an approach or departure?

The PM will announce any deviations from planned or prescribed procedures for the approach or departure being flown. They will also announce course and heading deviations, airspeed deviations of 5 knots or more below desired, and altitude deviations of 100 feet or more from desired. (paragraph 6)

When must any crewmember announce an altitude or airspeed variation?

Any crewmember will announce an altitude variation of 200 feet or more, an airspeed deviation of 10 knots or more below desired, or any potential terrain, obstruction or traffic clearance problem. (paragraph 6)

When is cockpit conversation limited?

Limit conversation to that essential for crew coordination and mission accomplishment during taxi, takeoff, approach, landing, flight below 10,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) (except cruise), and penetration of a known or suspected WEZ. (paragraph 6)

Can classified information be discussed over interphone or clear datalink channels?

Do not discuss classified information over interphone or clear VHF/HF datalink [Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS)/Airborne Flight Information System (AFIS)] channels. (paragraph 6)

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