AFMAN11-2FTV3 — Flight Test Operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2FTV3 establishes the framework for conducting safe flight operations and governs flight test operations procedures.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2FTV3
  • Title: FLIGHT TEST OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2020-12-29

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It covers mission planning, runway requirements, close watch or waivered flight operations, minimum equipment lists, aerial refueling coordination, and bird avoidance. Compliance with this publication and its attachments is mandatory, and waiver authorities are identified by tier numbers.

Applies to: It applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force and the Air Force Reserve supporting AFMC flight operations.

Topics covered

  • Mission planning
  • Runway requirements
  • Close watch flight operations
  • Minimum equipment lists
  • Aerial refueling coordination
  • Bird avoidance
  • Air-to-air operations

Questions and answers

What missions are considered AFMC close watch missions?

All missions flown outside the continental United Sates (OCONUS) or missions that require an AFMC/A3 one-time flight approval waiver is deemed a close watch mission. (paragraph 8)

What does the minimum equipment list identify?

The MEL is an aircraft specific lead MAJCOM developed pre-launch document listing the minimum equipment/systems to operate the aircraft. (paragraph 8)

What must aircrew use to determine required equipment for flight?

Aircrew will comply with lead MAJCOM’s MDS-specific MEL for determining required equipment for flight. (T-3). (paragraph 8)

Where must approval to operate with inoperative or degraded equipment be recorded?

FOA approval to operate with inoperative or degraded equipment shall be annotated in both the aircraft forms and aircrew post-mission forms. (T-3). (paragraph 8)

When are intentional touch-and-go or stop-and-go procedures prohibited?

No intentional touch-and-go or stop-and-go will be performed. (T-2). (paragraph 8)

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