AVIANOABI11-401 — Orientation Flight Program

AVIANOABI11-401 governs orientation flight authorities, procedures, and execution for 31st Fighter Wing aircraft.

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  • Publication number: AVIANOABI11-401
  • Title: ORIENTATION FLIGHT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2025-01-08

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The publication addresses approval authorities, local flight limitations, aircraft taxi-ride programs, and guidance for tactical sorties. It requires memoranda, training, medical clearance, scheduling confirmation, and pre-flight verification for orientation flights.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing (31 FW), including its Munitions Support Squadrons, and provides guidance for 31 FW orientation flights.

Topics covered

  • Orientation flight approval authorities
  • Local area flight limitations
  • Aircraft taxi-ride programs
  • Distinguished visitor flights
  • Spouse orientation flights
  • Orientation flight scheduling
  • Medical clearance and training
  • Pre-flight verification

Questions and answers

What approvals are required before scheduling an orientation flight participant?

Ensure all approvals are met prior to scheduling any participant. (paragraph 2)

Can orientation flights provide transportation?

Orientation flights will be local area flights that begin and return to the point of origin or a point nearby and will not be conducted to provide transportation. (paragraph 2)

When must orientation flights be conducted within the flying hour program?

Orientation flights will be flown within the approved flying hour program. (paragraph 2)

What is required for a signed orientation flyer memorandum?

The signed memorandum is good for one orientation flight. (paragraph 3)

When must nominees confirm availability for an orientation flight?

Nominees must confirm availability by 1200L on Friday of the prior week. (paragraph 3)

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