DAFMAN11-401_PACAFSUP — Aviation Management

DAFMAN11-401_PACAFSUP governs Pacific Air Forces aviation management, including qualification and flight operations requirements.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN11-401_PACAFSUP
  • Title: AVIATION MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2021-07-30

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The publication addresses non-current flight events, orientation flights, aviation support flying, flying-hour reporting, and flight approval authorities. It requires specific coding, approvals, documentation, training, and operational limits.

Topics covered

  • Non-current flight events
  • Orientation flights
  • Aviation Support Flying Program
  • Flying time logging
  • USAF Flying Hour Program
  • Flight approval authorities

Questions and answers

What code is required for non-current flight events?

Note: Remark code ‘B’ is required for all non-current events in all airframes. (paragraph 13-10)

Who may occupy a pilot’s seat during an orientation flight?

At no time will an individual who is not qualified in the specific aircraft being flown occupy any pilot’s seat (with a set of controls) with passengers on board. (paragraph 13-10)

What altitude restriction applies during the enroute portion of an orientation flight?

The enroute portion of the flight will not be flown below 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL) (500 ft AGL for C-130s and 100 ft AGL for HH-60). (paragraph 1)

What fighter orientation flight missions are prohibited?

Participation in MAJCOM or higher-level exercise missions during fighter orientation flights is prohibited. (paragraph 1)

What benefits are not authorized under the Aviation Support Flying Program?

Aeronautical Orders, OFDA credit, aviation incentive pay, flying hours, aviation awards, and hazardous duty pay are not authorized.

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