AFMAN11-2B-1V3 — B-1 - Operationing Procedures

AFMAN11-2B-1V3 governs B-1 flying operations, including mission planning, normal operating procedures, and instrument procedures.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2B-1V3
  • Title: B-1 - OPERATIONING PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2020-12-14

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It sets weather, landing, supervision, weight, navigation, and emergency limitations for B-1 operations. The publication requires specified aircraft systems, operational conditions, and instructor pilot oversight for designated training and flight activities.

Topics covered

  • Mission planning requirements
  • Air refueling
  • Low altitude
  • Night vision goggles
  • Formation
  • Approach category
  • Primary means of navigation
  • Emergency limitations

Questions and answers

What weather is required for these B-1 operations?

Weather required is 1,000 feet/2 statute mile visibility or circling minimums, whichever is higher. (paragraph 2)

When must a go-around or missed approach be initiated?

Initiate go around or missed approach no lower than 200 feet height above threshold. (paragraph 3)

When is IP supervision required?

IP Supervision required for co-pilots and during night or IMC conditions. (T-3). (paragraph 9)

When is FTU IP or FIC IP supervision required?

FTU IP or FIC IP supervision is required for simulated two engine out approaches, touch and go or full stop landings. (T-3).

What navigation system must be operational for takeoff?

An inertial navigation system (INS) must be operational as the prime navigation model for takeoff on all missions except for flight in the local area during day visual conditions. (T-3). (paragraph 1-2)

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