AFMAN11-2T-38V1_AFGSCSUP — T-38 Aircrew Training

AFMAN11-2T-38V1_AFGSCSUP governs T-38 aircrew training, flying operations, qualification, currency, and continuation training requirements.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2T-38V1_AFGSCSUP
  • Title: T-38 AIRCREW TRAINING
  • Date: 2020-11-12

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It covers initial qualification, mission qualification, and continuation training, including ground and flying training, requalification, conversion, and multiple qualifications. It requires pilots to maintain applicable currency, document training shortfalls, and comply with qualification and currency restrictions.

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
  • Mission qualification training
  • Continuation training
  • T-38 pilot currencies
  • Landing currency
  • Instrument approach currency
  • Pilot flight restrictions

Questions and answers

What currency requirements must T-38 pilots maintain?

All pilots will maintain currency requirements as applicable in Table 4.2. (T-2). (paragraph 1-1)

Where are training shortfalls documented?

Units will document OG/CC reviews of training cycle shortfalls and additional training requirements in the individual’s training folder. (T-2). (paragraph 1-1)

How is instrument approach currency 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)

When must night landings be accomplished?

Accomplish night landings between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight. (T-2). (paragraph 4)

What flying activities are first pilots prohibited from performing without a current IP?

First pilots will not fly simulated emergency patterns, touch-and-goes, traffic pattern stalls, formation, or low-level without a current IP at a set of controls. (T-2). (paragraph 2)

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