AFMAN11-202V3 — Flight Operations

AFMAN11-202V3 governs general flight rules for the operation of United States Air Force aircraft, including manned and unmanned aircraft.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-202V3
  • Title: FLIGHT OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2026-06-25

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It covers helicopter minima, departure procedures, takeoff weather, and procedure turns. The manual requires specified departure speeds and sets limits for procedure-turn and helicopter operations.

Topics covered

  • Helicopter CAT A minima
  • VCOA departure procedures
  • U.S. TERPS takeoff minimums
  • Procedure-turn speeds

Questions and answers

What speeds may be used for helicopter point-in-space procedures based on basic GNSS?

Helicopter point-in-space procedures based on basic GNSS may be designed using maximum speeds of 120 knots for initial and intermediate segments and 90 knots on final, or 90 knots for initial and intermediate segments and 70 knots on final depending on the operational need. (paragraph 3)

What is the maximum speed for reversal and racetrack procedures?

Maximum speed for reversal and racetrack procedure up to including 6,000 feet is 100 knots and 110 KIAS above 6,000 feet. (paragraph 3)

When is a procedure turn not authorized?

A procedure turn is not authorized when there is no barb depicted (Figure 15.18.). (paragraph 3)

When is nonstandard takeoff weather normally published?

Nonstandard takeoff weather is normally only published using U.S. TERPS design criteria, but some host nations may use similar procedures. (paragraph 3)

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