Pilot Tasks

Pilot Tasks — The following course training standards tables define the training tasks for pilots:

1. Cockpit Resource Management
Task	Conditions	Standards
a. Mission Planning/Briefing/Debriefing	a. TBD b. NOTAMs, weather data, syllabus mission description, Inflight Guide, and local procedures.	a. Checks all factors applicable to the mission to include NOTAMs, weather, configuration, alternate airfields, takeoff performance data, syllabus and CTS. Researches threat and emergency procedure of the day and prepares lineup card prior to brief time. Computes range mission data (if applicable). b. Correctly loads and (or) verifies the mission planning data on the DTC as applicable. c. Able to correctly answer questions concerning mission tasks during the briefing. d. Participates in planning and briefing of missions. Understands contingencies and plans to contend with them. e. Participates in debriefings and, if applicable, provides examples that would improve mission performance.
b. Communication	a. From flight briefing through debriefing. b. AETCMAN 11-251, 88FTS IFF Flying Standards, Vol. 1, AFTTP 3-1, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3, and FLIP. c. Operable UHF / VHF radio. d. Do not use this for ACM/CAS tactical communications.	a. Clear, correct, concise and timely radio communications. b. Be on correct radio frequencies. c. Utilize correct UHF/VHF radios.
c. Decision-Making / Risk Management	a. From aircraft pre flight to engine shutdown.	a.Timely, effective, safe decision- making to comply with applicable regulations, local directives and briefed responsibilities. Include risk assessment, risk management, and problem solving.
d. Situational Awareness	a. from aircraft preflight to engine shutdown.	a.Maintain awareness of, and remain oriented to the mission objectives, aircraft limits and parameters, training rules,threats, formation members and surrounding environment throughout the mission.
e. Task Management	a. TBD	a. Correctly establish priorities. b. Manage cockpit tasks and resources. c. Correctly and safely accomplish required ground and inflight checks from preflight through engine shutdown.
f. Flight Coordination	a. TBD. b. Provided a flight briefing. c. From aircraft preflight to engine shutdown.	a. Effectively coordinate all activities with crew members, flight lead, wingman,etc. b. Comply with instructions in a manner that does not require excessive attention from flight member and does not impact the mission profile. c. Adhere to applicable rules,regulations and training guidelines.
b. Emergency Procedures (1) Boldface (2) Noncritical Action	a. TBD b. Single simulated malfunction or actual aircraft emergency.	a. Correctly identifies and analyzes aircraft malfunctions and emergency situations in a timely manner. b. Accurately states or performs all Boldface steps in sequence from memory without error. c. Verbally states or performs corrective actions IAW T.O. procedures and applicable directives to a satisfactory conclusion. d. Maintains aircraft control.

2. Departure Administration
Task	Conditions	Standards
a. Ground Operations	a. TBD b. AFTO Form 781, Inflight Guide, and local procedures.	a. Accomplishes ground operations of the aircraft correctly, safely and in a timely manner.
b. Takeoff (Single-Ship)	a. TBD	a. Maintain the required ground trackand smooth, positive control. b. Begin takeoff roll ±3 seconds from planned when succeeding an aircraft on takeoff. c. Lift off within –0 to +10 knots of computed airspeed (165 normally) and maintain desired pitch attitude of 7 ±2 degrees. d.Fully retract gear and flaps prior to 240KCAS.
c. Formation Takeoff (Wing)	a. TBD	a. Maintain wingtip spacing IAW AETCMAN 11-251 and fore / aft position of gear doors in line to fingertip position. b. Lift off simultaneously with leader to maintain fore / aft spacing. Call for power as briefed / required. c. Deconfigure on leader’s signals and make smooth, positive control inputs. d. Maneuver to fingertip position or briefed position once deconfigured expeditiously.
d. Departure	a. IMC or VMC conditions. b. TBD, Inflight Guide, clearance, FLIP airspace restrictions, and appropriate NAVAIDs.	a. The flight leader (or single-ship) executes departure as published / directed. Maintain heading or course ±5 degrees / 3NM, altitude ±200 feet, and airspeed ±5 percent. Momentary deviations are allowed in VMC when clearing. The wingman maintains briefed formation position and maintains orientation to planned departure using NAVAIDs, and/or landmarks.
e. Instrument Trail Departure	a. IMC or VMC conditions. b. AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN 11-2T-38V1, Inflight Guide, clearance, FLIP airspace restrictions, and appropriate NAVAIDs.	a. The flight leader/wingman executes departure as published / directed. Maintains heading or course ±5 degrees / 3NM, altitude ±200 feet, ±5 degrees of bank, ±25 degrees of EGT, and airspeed ±5 percent. The flight leader calls initiating all turns. Maintains 1,000 feet altitude separation for each succeeding aircraft in the event that visual contact cannot be established at level-off / on top. b. Wingmen initiate all turns ±3 seconds from desired turn timing. c. During climbs / descents each aircraft / element calls passing each 5,000-foot altitude increment with altitude and heading passing until visual contact is established. d. Acquire and communicate visual in a timely manner once VMC

3. Flight Administration
Task	Conditions	Standards
a. Visual Search	a. Day, VMC. b. AFMAN 11-2T-38V3	a. Establish an effective cross check to maintain a visual search pattern in order to clear for the formation. b. When visual is lost, communicate blind while predicting position of flight member by situational awareness, flight maneuvers and radios in order to regain visual.
b. Fuel Management	a. T.O. 1T-38C-1, AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3, and Inflight Guide. b. Briefed Joker and Bingo fuels.	a. Demonstrate awareness of fuel state. Recognize Joker and Bingo fuel within – 50 / +100 pounds of briefed quantity and call correct amount of fuel. b. Identify fuel imbalance and take appropriate corrective action. c. Regulate flight profile, throttles, and configuration for inflight situations to optimize fuel consumption.
c. Lost Wingman Procedures	a. AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3, and AFMAN 11-202V3.	a. Promptly execute appropriate maneuvers and proper radio calls.
d. Rejoin	a. VMC. b. AETCMAN 11-251 AFMAN 11-2T-38V3, 469 vTS IFF Flying Standards	a. Expeditiously maneuver to briefed rejoin position as to not impact mission profile. Maintain positive overtake throughout the remainder of the rejoin. Overtake must be under control by route formation with a steady movement to fingertip. Maintain a plane-of-motion to ensure deconfliction through remainder of rejoin. If an overshoot is required, accomplish in a safe and timely manner.

4. Recovery Administration
Task	Conditions	Standards
a. RTB Procedures	a. IMC or VMC. b. TBD, Inflight Guide, clearance, FLIP airspace restrictions, and appropriate NAVAIDs.	a. Executes recoveries as published/directed. b. The flight lead (or single-ship) maintains courses and headings ±5 degrees/3 NM, altitude ±200 feet, and airspeed ±5 percent. c. The wingman maintains briefed formation position and maintains orientation to planned recovery using NAVAIDs. d. In VMC, momentary deviations are allowed when clearing.
b. Normal Overhead Pattern	a. TBD, and local procedures.	a. Maintain pattern altitude ±200 feet and pattern spacing ±1,000 feet, lower gear and flaps IAW T.O. 1T-38C-1, establish and maintain T.O. 1T-38C-1 final turn and final approach airspeeds (– 5 to +10 knots) with no stall warning tone, roll out on final to establish glideslope 3±1 degree within a timely manner, and runway alignment within 10 degrees of intended flightpath within 1.3NM from runway threshold. Excessive bank or pitch changes not required to correct to final course.
c. Normal Landing	a. TBD, and local procedures.	a. Touch down between 150 and 1,000 feet down the runway at less than T.O. 1T-38C-1 maximum sink rate (500fpm with less than 1700lbs) and within –5 to +10 knots of desired airspeed (135kts + gas over 1000lbs). b. Maintain smooth, positive control through touchdown and landing roll. For full-stop landing, aerobraking is effective with smooth nosewheel touchdown.
d. Single-Engine Approach/Landing	a. TBD, and local procedures.	a. Maintain altitude ±200, lower gear and flaps below limiting airspeeds, establish and maintain T.O. 1T-38C-1 final approach airspeeds (– 5 to +10 knots), establish glideslope 3±1 degree within a timely manner, and runway alignment within 10 degrees of intended flightpath. Excessive bank or pitch changes not required to correct to final course. b. Arrive over the overrun in such a position that a safe landing can be made. c. Touch down at less than T.O. 1T-38C-1 maximum sink rate (500fpm with less than 1700lbs) within – 5 to +10 knots of desired airspeed (135kts+ gas over 1000lbs) and be able to stop within the remaining available runway. d. Maintain smooth, positive control through touchdown and landing roll. For full-stop landing, aerobraking is effective with smooth nosewheel touchdown.
e. Single-Engine Go-Around	aþ TBD	a. Apply Boldface procedure. b. Use coordinated rudder to offset the adverse yaw produced by one engine in afterburner. c. Raise gear after establishing climb. d. Raise flaps at 200 KIAS minimum. e. Advance the simulated failed engine prior to coming out of afterburner on the other engine.
f. No- Flap Approach / Landing	a. TBD.	a. Maintain altitude ±200, lower gear and flaps below limiting airspeeds, establish and maintain T.O. 1T-38C-1 final approach airspeeds (– 5 to +10 knots), establish glideslope 3±1 degree within a timely manner, and runway alignment within 10 degrees of intended flightpath. Excessive bank or pitch changes not required to correct to final course. b. Arrive over the overrun in such a position that a safe landing can be made. c. Touch down at less than T.O. 1T-38C-1 maximum sink rate (500fpm with less than 1700lbs) and be able to stop within the remaining available runway. d. Maintain smooth, positive control through touchdown and landing roll. For full-stop landing, aerobraking is effective with smooth nosewheel touchdown.
g. Formation Approach (Wing)	a. TBD.	a. Configure on leader’s signals. b. Maintain fingertip until simulated clear of weather, on glideslope, or IAW local procedures / flight briefing. Stack level with minor deviations; fore / aft position is gear doors in line and no further aft than fingertip; wingtip spacing 10 to 25 feet. c. Set and monitor NAVAIDs.

5. Area Administration
Performance	Condition	Standards
a. G-Awareness	a. Normal inflight conditions for all training phases and flight safety is not immediately threatened.	a. Maintain awareness of flight conditions and aircraft acceleration. b. Maintain required G (±1 G) with minimal reference to HUD/MFD. G-application is smooth and does not exceed G-limits.
c. G-Awareness Turns	a. VMC. b. AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3, AFI 11-214, 88FTS IFF Flying Standards c. Flight briefing.	a. Perform G-warm-up / awareness turns IAW AFI 11-214 and the flight briefing.
d. Armament Switchology / FENCE Check	a. AFI 11-214, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3, T.O. 1T-38C-34-1-1CL-1, and 469 vTS IFF Flying Standards. b. Crew coordination briefing and briefed events.	a. Properly accomplish FENCE in and out procedures IAW 469 vTS IFF Standards in a timely manner.
e. Battle Damage Check	a. VMC. b. AFMAN 11-2T-38V3, AETCMAN 11-251.	a. Timely and safely reposition aircraft to view top and bottom of aircraft to be checked. Inform lead of any discrepancies. Rejoin to briefed position. b. Correctly perform lead changes and navigate the flight if necessary.

7. Instrument Procedures
Performance	Condition	Standards
a. Holding	a. T.O. 1T-38C-1, T.O. 1T-38C-1CL-1, AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3, AFMAN 11-202V3, Inflight Guide, and FLIP procedures.	a. Enter holding IAW procedures, directives, and clearance. Maintain courses / heading ±5 degrees, airspeed within holding airspeed limits, altitude ±200 feet, and pattern limits ±2 NM.
b. Penetration	a. T.O. 1T-38C-1, T.O. 1T-38C-1CL-1, AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3, AFMAN 11-202V3, Inflight Guide, and FLIP procedures.	a. Perform penetration IAW procedures, directives, and clearance. b. Maintain courses and headings (±5 degrees), intermediate minimum altitudes (not more than –200 feet), intermediate mandatory altitudes (±200 feet), airspeed (±5 percent), and DME arcs (±2 NM).
c. Precision Approach (1) Precision Approach Radar (PAR)	a. T.O. 1T-38C-1, T.O. 1T-38C-1CL-1, AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3, AFMAN 11-202V3, Inflight Guide, published approach, and appropriate FLIP publications.	a. Perform procedures as published and IAW applicable flight manual. Smooth and timely response to controller’s instructions. Identify decision height and take appropriate action. (1) Airspeed: –5 / +10 knots (2) Heading: ±5 degrees of controller’s instructions (3) Glideslope: Does not exceed well above or below
(2) ILS Approach	a. T.O. 1T-38C-1, T.O. 1T-38C-1CL-1, AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3, AFMAN 11-202V3, Inflight Guide, published approach, and FLIP procedures.	a. Comply with all published restrictions and make smooth and timely corrections when deviations are detected. b. Arrive at DH in such a position that a safe landing could be made. (1) Airspeed: –5 to +10 knots (2) Glideslope: Within one dot (3) Course: Within one dot
d. Nonprecision Approach (1) Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) Approach	a. T.O. 1T-38C-1, T.O. 1T-38C-1CL-1, AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3, AFMAN 11-202V3, Inflight Guide, published approach, and appropriate FLIP publications.	a. Perform procedures as published and IAW applicable flight manual. Smooth and timely response to controller’s instructions. b. Arrive at MDA in such a position that a safe landing can be made. (1) Airspeed: –5 / +10 knots (2) MDA: –0 / +100 feet (3) Heading: ±5 degrees of controller’s instructions
(2) Localizer (LOC) Approach		a. Comply with all published procedures and restrictions. Make smooth and timely corrections when deviations are detected. b. Arrive at MDA in such a position that a safe landing can be made. (1) Airspeed: –5 to +10 knots (2) MDA: –0 / +100 feet (3) Course: Within one dot
(3) VOR Approach		a. Comply with all published procedures and restrictions. Make smooth and timely corrections when deviations are detected. b. Arrive at MDA in such a position that a safe landing can be made. (1) Airspeed: –5 / +10 knots (2) MDA: –0 / +100 feet (3) Course: ±5 degrees at MAP
(4) TACAN Approach		a. Comply with all published procedures and restrictions. Make smooth and timely corrections when deviations are detected. b. Arrive at MDA in such a position that a safe landing can be made. (1) Airspeed: –5 / +10 knots (2) MDA: –0 / +100 feet (3) Course: ±5 degrees at MAP
e. Missed Approach		a. Initiate missed approach at DH or MAP as published / directed. b. Understand and execute missed approach / climbout instructions. Complete all procedures IAW applicable flight manual. c. Maintain courses and headings (±5 degrees) and altitude (±200 feet).

8.Two-Ship Formation – Basic
Performance	Condition	Standards
a.Fingertip Formation	a. AETCMAN 11-251, and AFI 11-2T-38.	a. Vertical and longitudinal position is ±5 feet. Prescribed wingtip clearance is maintained. b. If required to perform checklist procedures, radio frequency changes, and navigational tasks while in fingertip formation, do so expeditiously and safely.
b. Crossunder		a. Perform Interim T-38 Procedures Manual procedures. Cross below leader’s jet wash (+0 to -20 feet), achieve longitudinal nose / tail clearance, but no farther aft than one ship-length. b. Achieve lateral spacing on either side of fingertip parameters to +15 feet if crossunder is from / to fingertip. Maintain route parameters if crossing from / to route.
c. Echelon Formation	a. VMC. b. AETCMAN 11-251, and AFMAN 11-2T-38V3.	a. Stack level (±5 feet) and maintain fore / aft fingertip references during roll- in, turn, and roll-out.
d. Route Formation	a. VMC. b. AETCMAN 11-251, and AFMAN 11-2T-38V3.	a. Maintain position within AFMAN 11-251 envelope or as briefed. b. Demonstrate ability to clear, monitor NAVAIDs, and smoothly maneuver with the flight.
e. Fighting Wing		a. Remain within the fighting wing cone described in Interim T-38C Procedures Manual using cutoff, acceleration maneuvers, and reposition maneuvers as appropriate. b. Demonstrate ability to clear, monitor NAVAIDs, and smoothly maneuver with the flight.
f. Visual Signals	a. AFPAM 11-205, AETCMAN 11-251, 88FTS IFF Flying Standards, and AFMAN 11-2T-38V3.	a. Respond in timely manner with correct signals or execution to flight lead’s visual signal.

9. Four(Three)-Ship Formation — Basic

Performance

Condition

Standards

a. Four(Three)-ship Formation - Basic

a. VMC.

b. AETCMAN 11-251, AFI 11-2T-38V3.

a. Maintain briefed formation position.

b. Standards for two-ship fingertip formation, route formation, echelon formation, crossunders, rejoins, and visual signals apply.

10. Two-ship Formation — Tactical

Performance

Condition

Standards

a. Two-Ship Formation - Tactical

a. VMC.

b. AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3.
c. Briefed formation / flight parameters and responsibilities.

a. Position as stated in AFMAN 11-251 and/or as briefed, with only momentary deviations. Quickly recognize when out of position and apply appropriate maneuvers to get back into position in a timely manner.
b. Responsibilities (including clearing) are accomplished as briefed.
c. Fly turn as required so as to roll out in tactical formation; maintain or regain visual contact; and if not in proper position, make timely, positive corrections.

11. Four(Three)-Ship Formation — Tactical

Performance

Condition

Standards

a. Four(Three)-ship Formation — Tactical

a. VMC.

b. AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3.
c. Briefed formation / flight parameters and responsibilities.

a. Position as stated in AETCMAN 11-251 and/or as briefed, with only momentary deviations. Quickly recognize when out of position and apply maneuvers to get back into position in a timely manner.
b. Maintain awareness and deconflict from all formation members.
c. Fly turn as required so as to roll out in tactical formation; maintain or regain visual contact; and if not in proper position, make timely, positive corrections.

12. Advanced Handling
Performance	Condition	Standards
a. Break Turn / Accelerated Stall	a. VMC. b. AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3. c. 88FTS IFF Basic Employment Manual 3-3.AT-38C	a. Select power, plane-of-motion, and use G / radial-G as appropriate to deny simulated weapons employment and control energy. Do not over-G. b. Recognize approach to stall / stall indications and apply appropriate recovery procedures.
b. Energy Maneuverability	a. VMC. b. AETCMAN 11-251,MCMAN 11-238, Vol. 2 and AFI 11-2T-38, Vol. 3.	a. Execute a combination of BFM to effectively exploit applicable performance characteristics of the T-38C. b. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the A/C performance as depicted in the EM diagram.
c. Single-ship Jink Exercise	a. VMC. b. AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN11-2T-38V3.	a. Aggressively maneuver the aircraft to deny weapons employment zone (WEZ) to simulated bandit. Do not over- G.
d. High-/ Low-Speed Dive Recovery	a. VMC. b. AETCMAN 11-251, AFMAN11-2T-38V3.	a. Execute the published procedure. Do not stall aircraft or exceed limitations during recovery. b. Recover with minimum altitude loss.

13. BFM General
Performance	Condition	Standards
a. Simulated IR Missile Shot	a. VMC. b. AFI 11-214, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3 3-3.AT38C, 88FTS IFF Flying Standards	a. Fire within valid parameters.
b. Simulated Gunshot	a. VMC. b. AFI 11-214, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3 3-3.AT38C, 88FTS IFF Flying Standards	ca. Fire in the plane of the target with appropriate lead and range.

14. Offensive BFM Exercises
Performance	Condition	Standards
a. Quarter-Plane Exercise	a. VMC. b. AFI 11-214, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3 3-3.AT38C, 88FTS IFF Flying Standards	a. Prior to “ready” call, expeditiously attain airspeed, spacing, and colatitude. Attain briefed engagement start parameters IAW 88FTS IFF Flying Standards
b. Simulated Gunshot	a. VMC. b. AFI 11-214, AFMAN 11-2T-38V3 3-3.AT38C, 88FTS IFF Flying Standards	a. Maintain/quickly regain tally b. Correctly visually assess bandit regarding aspect angle, antenna train angle, range, planform rotation, line of sight rate and closure. c. Maintain floor awareness.
c. Maneuver Selection (1) Offensive (2) Defensive		(1) Offensive a. Based on fight analysis, select appropriate maneuver(s) to achieve a WEZ and maintain an offensive position. (2) Defensive a. Based on fight analysis, select appropriate maneuver(s) to defeat ordnance in flight, and/or deny bandit WEZ entry. b. If opportunity exists, select maneuver(s) which will neutralize the fight, successfully separate, or gain the offensive.
d. Maneuver Mechanics		a. Based on maneuver selection, apply b. Select lift vector, power and G to achieve desired maneuver. Do not over- G.
e. WEZ Recognition (1) Offensive (2) Defensive		(1) Offensive a. Correctly recognize when a WEZ is achieved and attempt to employ ordnance. (2) Defensive a. Correctly recognize when the bandit is approaching a WEZ. b. Attempt to defend against bandit missile and/or gun attack.