AFMAN11-2T-38V1_AETCSUP — T-38 Aircrew Training

AFMAN11-2T-38V1_AETCSUP governs T-38 aircrew training, qualification standards, flying currency, and operational training requirements.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2T-38V1_AETCSUP
  • Title: T-38 AIRCREW TRAINING
  • Date: 2026-03-18

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It covers initial qualification, flying training, pilot currencies, landing and instrument approach currency, and specialized Fighter Bomber Fundamentals certifications. It requires pilots to maintain applicable currency and event requirements and establishes restrictions for unqualified or noncurrent pilots.

Applies to: This manual prescribes standard procedures used by all pilots operating an Air Force T-38 aircraft and applies to all Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard instructor pilots flying the T-38.

Topics covered

  • T-38 aircrew training
  • Initial qualification training
  • Pilot currencies
  • Landing currency
  • Instrument approach currency
  • Night formation requirements
  • Fighter Bomber Fundamentals certifications

Questions and answers

What flying currency must T-38 pilots maintain?

All pilots will maintain currency requirements as applicable in Table 4.2. (paragraph 1-1)

What happens after an unsatisfactory boldface exam?

An unsatisfactory boldface exam will result in grounding until successful re-accomplishment. (paragraph 7)

How can instrument approach currency be updated?

Instrument approach currency may be updated from either cockpit when an instrument approach is flown at day, night, or during actual instrument meteorological conditions. (paragraph 2)

What restrictions apply to pilots who are not qualified, current, and certified?

Pilots will not fly sorties, events, mission, and currency items in which they are not qualified, current, and certified. (paragraph 1-7)

What is required for night formation currency?

To update currency, fly in the wing position of a formation between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight. (paragraph 1-7)

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