AFMAN11-2B-2V3 — B-2--operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2B-2V3 governs effective and safe B-2 operations and establishes minimum Air Force operating procedures for B-2 personnel.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2B-2V3
  • Title: B-2--OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2020-10-30

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It covers mission planning, normal operating procedures, instrument procedures, and airshow/flyby profiles. It requires four engines for non-briefed/unplanned go-arounds and specifies weather, altitude, speed, bank-angle, and crowd-line limits for approved profiles.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force and the Air National Guard operating B-2 aircraft.

Topics covered

  • Mission planning
  • Normal operating procedures
  • Instrument procedures
  • Airshow/flyby profiles
  • Approaches and landings
  • Fuel minimums
  • Formation
  • Air refueling

Questions and answers

How many engines are required for non-briefed or unplanned go-arounds?

Use four engines for non-briefed/unplanned go-arounds.

What weather is required for the approved profiles?

Weather required is 1,000 feet/2 miles visibility or circling minimums, whichever is higher. (paragraph 6)

What is the minimum altitude for a Profile 1 straight thru pass?

Profile consists of a 1,000 foot above ground level (AGL) (minimum altitude), clean configuration pass over the runway at 200 to 250 knots based on aircraft gross weight. (paragraph 1)

How close can Profile 4 turns come to the crowd line?

Execute turns so as to fly no closer than 1,000 feet from the crowd line. (paragraph 4)

What bank angles are planned for the Profile 4 tear drop maneuver pass?

All bank angles should be planned for 40 degrees (not to exceed 45 degrees). (paragraph 4)

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