AFMAN11-246 — Air Force Aircraft Demonstrations, Ac-130, Mc-130, Ec-130j, Cv-22

AFMAN11-246 governs Air Force aircraft demonstrations and mission capabilities demonstrations for specified mission design series aircraft.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-246
  • Title: AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS, AC-130, MC-130, EC-130J, CV-22
  • Date: 2020-03-20

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It establishes delegation, approval, planning, and certification requirements for demonstrations involving AC-130, MC-130, EC-130J, U-28, CV-22, and CAA personnel. It also specifies standard demonstration profiles, required proposal information, and post-event critique submissions.

Applies to: This manual applies to civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, unless explicitly otherwise provided.

Topics covered

  • Aircraft demonstrations
  • Mission capabilities demonstrations
  • Demonstration approval authorities
  • Aircraft demonstration profiles
  • Aircrew qualifications and certification
  • Aerial demonstration critiques

Questions and answers

Who approves all demonstrations?

The MAJCOM/A3 or equivalent is the approval authority for all demonstrations. (paragraph 4)

What must requesting units provide for a demonstration proposal?

Requesting units must provide their MAJCOM/A3 with sufficient information with the proposed profile to permit evaluation by the established approval authority. (paragraph 4)

Are standard demonstration profiles established for the AC-130, U-28, and CV-22?

The AC-130, U-28, and CV-22 do not have standard demonstration profiles established in this AFMAN. (paragraph 4)

What are the qualification and certification requirements for aircrews flying demonstrations?

Aircrews that fly demonstrations must be qualified and certified. (paragraph 4)

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