KADENAABI11-401 — Orientation Flight Program

KADENAABI11-401 governs the 18th Wing Orientation Flight Program and orientation flights in 18 WG aircraft.

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  • Publication number: KADENAABI11-401
  • Title: ORIENTATION FLIGHT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-09-24

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KADENAABI11-401 covers orientation flight responsibilities, familiarization flights, spouse orientation flights, and spouse taxi rides. It requires approval, training, screening, medical qualifications, checklists, and flight records for applicable activities.

Applies to: It applies to 18 WG and partner unit s at Kadena Air Base (AB).

Topics covered

  • Orientation flight responsibilities
  • Familiarization flights
  • Spouse orientation flights
  • Spouse taxi-ride program
  • Incentive flight approvals
  • Orientation flight training
  • Medical qualification requirements

Questions and answers

What basis must units use when scheduling orientation flights?

Units are expected to schedule and accomplish orientation flights on a "non-interference" basis without sacrificing training or other priority taskings. (paragraph 2)

What checklist must squadrons prepare before an orientation flight?

Squadrons are responsible for developing an Operations Group Standards and Evaluations (OGV)-approved orientation Flight Checklist for their particular Mission Design Series (MDS). (paragraph 2)

What training must orientation flight passengers receive?

All orientation flight passengers will receive appropriate life support, egress, Emergency Parachute Training (EPT), water survival familiarization, and emergency procedures training for the appropriate airframe IAW AFI 11-301, Volume 1, Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Program, and paragraph A8.4.7, DAFMAN11401_PACAFSUP, Aviation Management. (paragraph 2)

How long must flying squadrons keep orientation flight records?

Flying squadrons will maintain records associated with orientation flights for 1 year for historical tracking purposes. (paragraph 2)

What medical form is required for a non-fighter orientation flight?

IAW DAFMAN11-401_PACAFSUP, paragraph A8.4.3, candidates flying in Non-Ejection seat aircraft must fill out the Sample Health Statement for Orientation Flight on Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Attachment 4 of this instruction) within 14 days of the flight. (paragraph 2)

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