AFMAN11-246V6 — Aircraft Demonstrations (c-17, C-130, Kc/nkc-135)

AFMAN11-246V6 governs procedures and approved profiles for aircraft and capabilities demonstrations involving mobility aircraft.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-246V6
  • Title: AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS (C-17, C-130, KC/NKC-135)
  • Date: 2020-11-17

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It covers demonstration events for C-17, C-130, and KC/NKC-135 aircraft, including event limits and required practice flights. It requires applicable ground training, documentation of completion, and compliance with specified demonstration guidance.

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

Topics covered

  • Aircraft demonstration profiles
  • Capabilities demonstrations
  • Airdrop demonstrations
  • Airland demonstrations
  • Air refueling demonstrations
  • Tactical events
  • Qualification and training requirements
  • Practice flights

Questions and answers

When are aircraft demonstrations and capabilities demonstrations performed?

Aircraft demonstrations and capabilities demonstrations, see Chapter 5, are performed during military or public events to increase public understanding of Air Force roles and missions.

Which aircraft demonstrations are not authorized?

Aircraft demonstrations for the C-5, C-12, C-20, C-21, C-32, C-37, C-38, KC-10, and VC-25 are not authorized.

What training must aircrew members complete before a capabilities demonstration?

Prior to performing a capabilities demonstration, aircrew members will accomplish applicable items of GT-01 in accordance with the Aircraft Demonstration Profile Training Syllabus. (paragraph 8)

What must be done with ground training completion records?

Document completion of the ground training in accordance with operations group processes. (paragraph 8)

How many events may be included in a capabilities demonstration?

Aircrew members who are current and qualified according to AFMAN 11-2 MDS Vol 1 are considered trained in regards to performing no more than three events during capabilities demonstrations. (paragraph 8)

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