AFMAN11-2B-52V3 governs B-52 flying operations, including mission planning, normal operating procedures, instrument procedures, and weapons employment.
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The publication requires mandatory compliance and addresses air refueling, low-altitude operations, night-vision goggles, formation, traffic patterns, navigation, and radar-directed approaches. It also establishes procedures for air expendables and air-to-ground weapons employment, including release verification, weapon jettison, and hung weapons.
Applies to: This publication applies to Regular Air Force and Air Force Reserve military and civilian personnel. This publication does not apply to the Air National Guard.
No lower than circling minimums or 1,000 feet ceiling and 3 miles visibility (2 miles if under radar contact), whichever is higher.
Dry runway crosswind component is 10 knots maximum. (paragraph 4)
Touchdown must be made in the first third of the runway or go-around will be initiated. (T-2). (paragraph 4)
Touch-and-go limitations apply. No other simulated emergencies may be practiced during the maneuver. (paragraph 3)
Initiate go around no lower than 200 AGL for flaps up and 800 AGL for flaps down two-engine go-around capabilities demonstrations. (paragraph 7)