558 FTS/RIQ SOP PDF 11 Jan 2023

JDEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 558'h Flying Training Squadron (AETC) JBSA-Ra11dolpl1, Texas 78150-4336 558 FTS/RIQ STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES 11 Jan 2023 This document supplements applicable guidance and supersedes all previous versions. 1. INTRODUCTION.................................................

JDEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 558'h Flying Training Squadron (AETC) JBSA-Ra11dolpl1, Texas 78150-4336 558 FTS/RIQ STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES 11 Jan 2023 This document supplements applicable guidance and supersedes all previous versions. 1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................................. 2 2. SIMULATOR POLICY.......................................................................................................................................................... 2 3. ELECTRONIC TRAINING DEVICE (ETD) POLICY......................................................................................................... 3 4. STUDENT POLICY............................................................................................................................................................... 4 5. MISSION PREPARATION................................................................................................................................................... 4 6. MISSION BRIEFING - GENERAL...................................................................................................................................... 6 7. GROUND OPERATIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 7 8. TAKEOFF.............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 9. DEPARTURE/ ENROUTE AND CRUISE.......................................................................................................................... 8 10. AREA WORK........................................................................................................................................................................ 8 11. TRAINING RULES............................................................................................................................................................... 9 12. RECOVERY/ ARRIVAL.................................................................................................................................................... 10 13. INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES (IAPs)......................................................................................................... 10 14. LANDING................................................................................................................................... 10 15. INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (CMC) PROCEDURES................................................................. 10 16. NIGHT PROCEDURES....................................................................................................................................................... 11 17. CREW COORDINATION................................................................................................................................................... 11 18. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES........................................................................................................................................... 11 ATTACHMENT 1 Simulator Differences.................................................................................................................................. 14 ATTACHMENT 2 Checklist Procedures and Reconunended Terminology.............................................................................. 15 ATTACHMENT 3 Radio Communications Guidelines.............................................................................................................. 19 ATTACHMENT 4 T-6 Autopilot Procedures............................................................................................................................. 21 FERRO.JONATHA N.GARY.125699821 oig;talfyolgnedby 1256 ::~JONATHANGARY. 8 Dale:2023.01.1111:59:16-06'00' Jonathan G. Ferro, Lt Col, USAF Commander, 558th Flying Training Squadron Number of printed pages: 22 OPR: 558 FTS/CCV 558 FTS/RIQ SOP 11 Jan 2023 2 SUMMARY OF CHANGES Updated Autopilot procedures A4.2. l Updated Holding 13.1 Clarified FENCE Out/Land Time 10.4 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. The purpose of the 558 FTS Remotely Piloted Aircraft Instrument Qualification (RIQ) Standard Operating Procedures is to standardize operations, decrease briefing time spent on administrative tasks, and increase time for instruction. All Simulator Instructors (SI) and students are expected to comply with these standards. Items in parent regulations will be briefed as "in accordance with" (IAW). For example, if the source is AETCMAN 11-248 then, "IAW 11-248." 1.2. Communications in BOLD will be stated verbatim. 2. SIMULATOR POLICY 2.1. Prior to entering or exiting the simulator, configure the simulator for the next mission by positioning the switches as they would be after completing the OVERSPEED GOVERNOR CHECK, and set the parking brake. Use the checklist posted on the right side of the cockpit. 2.2. Simulator training will terminate and crew will exit the simulator no later than 1+25 from scheduled start time. 2.3. The SI will confirm any discrepancies are documented and supervision (Ops Sup) is notified to determine status of simulator. Only a supervisor will change the status. 2.4. Student observation sorties can improve a student's performance and overall chance of success in the RIQ program. Squadron leadership highly encourages the planning and execution of student observation sorties to the maximum extent possible. Students may perform observation sorties with the permission of all students and instructors involved. Observation sorties shall not be allowed on a sortie where the observed student is: on CAP, accomplishing a CAT check, following a FAIR or UNSAT sortie. Observation sorties will be documented on a 4293 in the observing student's gradebook. 2.4.1. The student observing will document all observation sorties on the Solo AT & Observation Sortie Authorization 4293 in the write up section of their gradebook. 2.5. Additional Training (An simulators. Students are authorized AT simulators (solo or with another student) IAW the syllabus after they have been given a simulator checkout. Document the checkout in the student's grade book. Students will conduct AT simulators with the guidelines listed below. 2.5.1. AT simulators shall be scheduled through the flight scheduler and recorded in G/TIMS. 2.5.2. If the student experiences any problems with the simulator, the malfunction will be reported to the Flight Commander (FLT/CC), Duty Desk Scheduler, or designated representative. 2.5.3. Students will ensure the Duty Desk Scheduler is present before signing in/out of a solo TOC 558 FTS/RIQ SOP 11 Jan 2023 3 sim during normal duty hours. During non-duty hours students will comply with the scheduled/published sim periods and paragraph 2.5.6. 2.5.4. The door to the simulator bay will remain partially open for the duration of the AT simulator. Students will exit the sim promptly at sortie land time (1 + 15 from scheduled start time). 2.5.5. Students will inform their assigned IPs of the date, duration, and purpose (i.e. 'closed pattern practice') of each solo sim performed. Students will document solo sims in the "student comments" section of the 4293. 2.5.6. AT simulators may be scheduled on non-duty days. Flights are assigned simulators as specified in Table 2.1 to be used for AT simulator events during non-duty days. Table 2.1 A Flight B Flight C Flight D Flight E Flight F Flight Sims 1-2 Sims 3-4 Sims 5-6 Sims 7-8 Sims 9-10 Sims 11-12 NOTE: If a flight schedules all assigned sim bays, the SQ/DO or RIQ Course Director may release sim bays 13-16 for scheduling. 2.5.6.1. Each Flight Lead or Class SRO is responsible for ensuring proper use of the simulators. Students shall: 2.5.6.1.1. Not exceed the posted maximum occupancy for a sim bay. 2.5.6.1.2. Properly follow shutdown procedures IAWend of day checklists. 2.5.6.1.3. Not leave trash behind in the sim bay. 2.5.6.1.4. Report maintenance problems IAW established maintenance reporting procedures. 3. ELECTRONIC TRAINING DEVICE (ETD) POLICY 3.1. ETD Publications. ETDs are the primary method of publication issuance. Students or instructors may request paper copies of publications for study use from the TRS Bookstore. Publications, including those on ETDs, are subject to inspection. Instructors and students are expected to maintain current publication files on ETDs via Wi-Fi sync with the 558 FTS ETD file server. 3.1.1. Users wishing to keep outdated publications must create a new folder in GoodReader named "Outdated- For Training Use Only". Outdated pubs are for reference only and will not be used for simulator mission preparation, briefing, execution, or debrief. Note: see para 3.2. 3.1.2. ETD operating system (OS) will be kept up to date. OS minor point releases (e.g. 12.3.1 to 12.4.0) are immediately approved for updating. Major OS releases (e.g. 12.4.0 to 13.0) require MAJCOM approval before updating. Updates will be annotated on the Basic Operations Brief (BOB) Morning BriefFCIF, Read File, SIi slide. Users must complete the OS upgrade TOC 558 FTS/RIQ SOP 11 Jan 2023 4 within 7-calendar days of notification. 3.2. During normal sortie execution, students will utilize the ETD and a paper pilot's log (Mission Data card, Fuel Log, etc.). In addition to the ETD, instructors may use any mission materials necessary to enhance instruction from the IOS. 3.3. Students and instructors will use the ETD as the primary reference during stand-up EPs, simulator sorties (pre-brief through debrief) and flight planning execution. 3.4. Students and instructors will step with a minimum 50% ETD battery charge. 3.5. ETD application guidance. In the cockpit the following publications should be open in an app and readily accessible for immediate viewing. 3.5.1. Contact sortie: Condensed Checklist/Inflight Guide, Pilot's Abbreviated Flight Crew Checklist, and the Local Area Chart. 3.5.2. Instrument sortie: Same requirement as Contact sortie plus applicable approach procedures; Local Area Chart not required for cross country sorties. 3.5.3. Crewmembers may not create their own aircrew checklists (i.e. the condensed checklist, aircrew Dash-I checklist or IFG) for use in the sim. Limited notes are authorized, but those checklists must be maintained in their entirety/order and must be current. 4. STUDENT POLICY 4.1. Students will remain in the 558 FTS building from report time until 45 minutes after the last crew's debrief start time, or upon completion of academics, whichever is later. The only exceptions are for computer based training (CBT), physical training, lunch, or appointments approved by the FLT/CC. 4.2. Students will notify their FLT/CC of DNIF status changes (on/off) as soon as practical while adhering to crew rest guidance. 5. MISSION PREPARATION 5.1. RIQ Student Sorties. Students will reference the Phase Manual, Basic Operating Brief(BOB) mission planning software, and their individual training folder for planning information. Deviations from the Phase Manual to meet training requirements must be coordinated with an SI prior to the mission. 5.1.1. Area maneuvers and instrument approaches should be planned so that each item is accomplished, as a minimum, every third ride. 5.1.1.1. Exception. Area maneuver continuity is not required during the off station navigation mission phase. 5.1.2. Students will establish overall mission objectives and specific training objectives for the next sortie based on previous sortie(s) performance and/or SI recommendations. Training objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, and realistic. TOC 558 FTS/RIQ SOP 11 Jan 2023 5 5.1.3. Students will prepare mission data cards using BOB for the planned sortie. Pen/ink changes are permissible. 5.2. Risk Management (RM). Complete RM analysis and mitigation prior to the brief. 5.3. Go/No-Go. Students and instructors will sign off grounding (Red) Go/No Go Status items (for example: FCIFs, Squadron Read Files, Safety Read Files, iOS or FLIP updates, ETD Syncs) via G/TIMS prior to briefing the sortie. Go/No Go items colored other than red are non-grounding items, and should be signed off as soon as practical. 5.3.1. Flight Commanders are responsible for ensuring all lines assigned to their flights meet GoNo-Go requirements before stepping to fly. Those requirements include but are not limited to: Not DNIF (Sim OK), not overscheduled and not showing "in the red" in G/TIMS. 5.4. Weather. Use information provided for the sortie being flown in BOB to plan mission. For day sorties, use the weather forecast for 1900Z. For night sorties, use the weather forecast for 2300Z. 5.5. Notices to Airmen (NOTAM). 5.5.1. NOTAM briefing requirements. The morning formal brief will cover NOTAMs applicable to the sortie of the day, to include those concerning the DAFIF database, GPS, enroute/ARTCC, and departure, destination and alternate aerodromes. 5.5.2. To facilitate discussion of NOTAM applicability, students will bring paper or electronic copies of applicable NOTAMs for the route of flight to each cross-country sortie pre-brief. 5.5.3. RAIM. Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring will be checked prior to flight. 5.5.4. If a real-world NOTAM or RAIM outage makes the required training impossible or requires an extraordinary change to the standard profile, the student should check with their SI to determine if this will be considered active in the simulator. 5.6. Takeoff and Landing Data (TOLD). Use the information obtained from the Formal Brief/BOB and include it on the mission data card. If pre-calculated TOLD is not available, students will see an SI for assistance. Students will calculate TOLD at least once for off-station missions. 5.7. Emergency Procedures (EP) of the Day. The student will review and be prepared to lead a discussion of the EP(s) of the day as listed in the Phase Manual. This discussion is not a line-byline review of the checklist; however, will focus on indications, actions and considerations. 5.8. Off-Station (Navigation) Sorties. For missions planned to land or take off outside the local area, students will prepare the DD Form 1801 and a Form 70 or approved electronic flight planning log. 5.9. Flight Information Publications (FLIP). Students will use current electronic approach plates in the simulator. 5.9.1. Students may use out of date FLIP labeled "For Ground Training Use Only," during flight room study. TOC 558 FTS/RIQ SOP 11 Jan 2023 6 5.9.2. Students will select and have available at least one instrument approach plate for any weather alternate. The approach chosen should be compatible with forecasted weather and NOTAMs. Students will brief the title of the instrument approach selected to qualify their alternate during the mission briefing 5.9.3. At a minimum, all crews will have downloaded in ForeFlight application: the US IFR Sup, FIH, General Info and Legends, and all FLIP for the state of Texas. 5.10. GPS Use. GPS is the primary NAVAID for all MOA boundaries. Center radial should be set during FENCE-in, but is not required to be monitored (i.e., GPS Map Mode OK). 5.11. Category Check. Students will randomly be assigned a Category Check profile by the FLTICC after successful completion of 12207. On the day prior to the Category Check the student should attempt to contact the Check Pilot for any specific instructions. 5.12. Mission Briefing. Unless directed otherwise, students will conduct the mission briefing for all sorties from C3002 forward with the exception ofEl00l, 11001, 12001 (first full instrument profile) and 12202 (first off-station mission). 5.13. Sortie Debriefing. Reference the Mission Debriefing Guide from either the BOB mission card or the IFG. Sis will strive to complete the flight debrief within 45-minutes from scheduled land time. This should include sortie debrief items, table top emergency procedure (if not accomplished previously), and general knowledge. The debrief will focus on whether briefed training objectives were met, the root cause for any errors, and specific instructional techniques to correct those errors on future missions. Student performance or other factors may extend debrief times in order to provide adequate instruction to the student. 6. MISSION BRIEFING - GENERAL 6.1. General. Sortie briefs and debriefs are protected and should not be interrupted unless an emergency exists or information is available that will directly affect the sortie being briefed. 6.2. Briefing. Reference the appropriate MISSION BRIEFING GUIDE from the IFG. Brief only those items applicable to the particular mission and in sufficient detail to prevent any misunderstanding between crewmembers. Details will include specific facts for that mission and not a restating of policy, procedure, or limitations. Mission briefings should be completed within 10 minutes for local sorties and 15 minutes for off-station (Navigation) sorties. 6.2.1. The mission briefing should focus on what is to be accomplished as well as potential hazards or contingencies. Items specifically addressed in a publication may be briefed as "IAW (publication name)." The briefing will not cover items in the abstract or generalities, but will instead be specifically tailored to the forecasted weather, airfield status, and NOTAMs for that mission. 6.2.2. Underlined items may be briefed as "standard", or "IAW (publication name), unless a unique situation needs to be covered. 6.3. Brief Times. Student sorties will brief syllabus missions with the minimum times as follows: TOC 558 FTS/RIQ SOP 11 Jan 2023 7 6.3.1. RIQ sorties 6.3.1.1. Local Sorties - 0+45 minutes prior to takeoff. 6.3.1.2. Navigation sorties- 1+00 hour prior to takeoff. 6. 3.1.3. Category Check - 1+ 15 prior to takeoff. 6.3.2. SIT-R sorties 6.3.2.1. Proficiency sorties - 1+00 prior to takeoff. 6.3.2.2. Navigation instructional sorties - 1+ 15 prior to takeoff. 6.4. Step Time. Attempt to step time is 10 minutes prior to takeoff, but step no NLT 5 minutes prior to sim start time. 6.4.1. When stepping to the simulator, students are required to check in with the Duty Desk Scheduler, confirm sim maintenance status, and review any maintenance writeups. 6.4.2. Instructors are responsible for ensuring any maintenance write-ups are documented after the sortie. With IP supervision, the student may input write-ups to build familiarity with performing this process. 6.4.3. Student Solo sorties will step 5 minutes after sim start time to allow syllabus sorties an opportunity to step to available sims as spares. 6.5. Risk Management (RM) Points. 6.5.1. Identify overall risk points and category (Low/Mod/High/Severe), specific mitigation for each risk item, and approval authority for the "grand total": 6.5.1.1. The Aircraft Commander is the designated authority for approving Low or Moderate risk missions. 6.5.1.2. Flt/CCs are the designated authority for approving High risk missions. 6.5.1.3. Sq/DO is the designated authority for approving Severe risk missions. 6.5.2. Ensure personal risk factors for all crew members are assessed and mitigated. Consider the effects of any illness, medication, stress, alcohol, fatigue, or emotions (I'M SAFE). 6.6. Crew Resource Management (CRM) Topic. Student will select a skill from the table ofCRM factors in the IFG and discuss how it will apply to that day's mission. 7. GROUND OPERATIONS 7.1. Engine Start. Aircrew will specify the starting location of the aircraft and engine status in the briefing. 7.2. Clearance and Taxi Procedures. TOC 558 FTS/RIQ SOP 8 11 Jan 2023 7.2.1. For sorties that begin in the parking area without the engine running, IFR clearance will be provided by Ground (or Clearance Delivery when off-station, if applicable) with taxi instructions. 7.2.2. For sorties that begin in the parking area with the engine running, students will begin ground ops with item 13 of the BEFORE TAXI checklist. Students will call Ground or Clearance Delivery for IFR clearance prior to taxi. 7.2.2.1. Perform an RNEWS check and complete both the OVERSPEED GOVERNOR CHECK and BEFORE TAKEOFF checklist prior to changing to tower frequency. 7.2.3. For sorties starting in the hammerhead or holding short of the active runway, comply with para 7.2.2. and 7.2.2.1. except the TAXI and OVERSPEED GOVERNOR CHECK checklists are assumed to be accomplished. 8. TAKEOFF 8.1. Static, Rolling. Specify the type of takeoff in the briefing. 8.2. Crosswinds. Brief the expected crosswind controls required. 9. DEPARTURE/ ENROUTE AND CRUISE 9.1. Routing, Altitude, Airspeed. 9.1.1. Local Departures may be briefed as "IAW the IFG." Standard climb speed is 160 KIAS. For local sorties cruise speed is 200 KIAS. 9.1.2. For off-station sorties, the type of departure should be briefed. Charted climb data is computed at 140 KIAS, but crews will use standard climb speed of 160 KIAS. Offstation cruise speed and fuel burn is specified in the Long Range Cruise tables. 9.1.3. Students will verbalize when 1000' to initial level off(e.g. "1000' to level off'). (This does not include the 3,000' level off on local departures. ) 9.1.4. On each Navigation sortie, the student will cross check their actual fuel and time passing each enroute fix from initial level-off through initial descent against their fuel log. The student will verbalize any deviations noted to the other crew member and take action if required. 10. AREA WORK 10.1. Specific Area Work and Parameters. Brief planned maneuvers to include the specific entry parameters and configuration. 10.1.1. Power-on Stalls. Normally, two stalls will be flown with one nose-high (30-40 degrees pitch) and one nose-low (15-30 degrees pitch) and one of the two using bank. 10.1.2. Traffic Pattern Stalls. Normally, an overshooting, undershooting and landing attitude will be flown. TOC 558 FTS/RIQ SOP 11 Jan 2023 9 10.1.3. Slow Flight. Straight and level flight and the coordination exercise are the only SCATSAFE maneuvers to be accomplished. 10.1.4. Practice Contact and Instrument Unusual Attitude Recoveries. The SI may direct a recovery from any maneuver or introduce an indication/malfunction that requires a recovery. If the SI takes control of the aircraft to set up the recovery, the crew will use normal transfer of aircraft control procedures. The SI will set up the recovery and say, "You have the aircraft, recover." The student states "I have the aircraft" and takes control of the aircraft, then after completing the recovery states, "Recovered." 10.1.4.1. Recoveries will be considered complete once the aircraft is stabilized in straight-and-level flight. 10.1.5. Instrument Steep Turns. Normally plan one right and one left turn; one at 45 degrees bank and one 60 degrees bank. Before initiating the tum the student will verbalize a roll out heading. The minimum heading change is 180 degrees. 10.1.6. Instrument Vertical S. After beginning the initial climb or descent, at least one change of bank must be performed for a Vertical S Charlie and at least two changes of bank for a Vertical S Delta. 10.2. Engine and G Envelope. Brief the specific maneuvers or flight regimes that have the potential to exceed operational limits (i.e. aerobatics, recoveries, etc.). Address what action(s) the crew will take to avoid exceeding aircraft limits. 10.3. JOKER and BINGO Fuels. 10.3.1. For local sorties, use the Fuel/Time Planning table in the IFG to calculate JOKER and BINGO fuels. If the Phase Manual directs the mission to begin and/or terminate while airborne (e.g. Basic sims or following a missed approach), the fuel calculations should assume a recovery to Randolph for a full stop. 10.3.2. At least one JOKER fuel will be planned/briefed on local sorties only (not required for pattern only sorties). 10.3.3. A BINGO fuel will be briefed for each sortie. If an alternate is specified, calculate BINGO fuel for arrival at the Missed Approach Point (MAP) with required fuel to divert to the alternate. 10.4. FENCE-out/Land Time. A FENCE-out time will be briefed and followed in order to meet the planned "land" time. Planned land time is the time mission training will be stopped. Land time (sortie duration) will be 1+15 from scheduled start time even if the profile is planned to terminate while airborne. For sorties terminating airborne, FENCE-out time calculation should omit the last transit back to KRND. Use the Fuel/Time Planning table in the IFG to calculate FENCE-out time. 11. TRAINING RULES 11.1. Brief only the training rules applicable for the planned mission profile IAW the IFG. The student should brief an example of when the rule(s) may apply during the mission. TOC 558 FTS/RIQ SOP 11 Jan 2023 10 12. RECOVERY/ARRIVAL 12.1. Checks, Routing, Altitude, Airspeed. Brief anticipated checks prior to MOA exit or enroute descent (e.g. "ADRWHO"). Recoveries published in the IFG may be briefed as "IAW the IFG." Plan to fly all local recoveries at 200 KIAS. If being radar vectored to final, normally maintain 200 KIAS on downwind and 150 KIAS on base leg. 12.2. ATIS/WX. Brief when arrival weather (ATIS) is planned to be obtained and on what frequency. 12.3. Instrument Approach(es) to be Flown. Identify the instrument approaches planned to be flown. Students should make every effort to verbally brief each approach to be flown in-flight with the other crewmember. The student should utilize a briefing technique that allows them to quickly and accurately brief an IAP between approaches. The pilot techniques for how each approach will be flown (e.g. NMAILMAN, Z-method) are to be covered after the mission briefing guide is complete. 13. INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES (IAPs) 13.1. Holding. If holding is planned, students shall brief anticipated entry type, turn direction, airspeed, and time/distance of holding pattern. Prior to entering the holding pattern, students shall verbalize any changes from the pre-briefed holding plan 13.2. Penetration or Enroute Descent. Describe the method for descent including expected pitch and power setting needed to make restrictions. 13.2.1. Students will verbalize when 1000' prior to descent level off altitude. 13.3. Circling. If circling is planned, brief intentions. 13.4. Transition to Landing. Brief how the pilot would transition from the Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Altitude (MDA/DA) to touchdown. 13.5. Crew communication. Once cleared for an approach, the pilot flying will announce all altitude changes to the pilot not flying. (e.g. "Leaving 4,000 for 3,100"). 14. LANDING 14.1. For each runway, brief any potential visual illusions, the location of arresting gear and if there is a displaced threshold. 15. INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) PROCEDURES 15.1. Unusual Attitudes. Recognize, confirm, and recover (IAW AFMAN 11-202V3, Attachment 5). 15.2. Spatial Disorientation. If a crewmember becomes spatially disoriented, confess to the pilot not flying and as soon as possible transition to straight and level flight. If still disoriented, transfer aircraft control. 15.3. Icing Restrictions. Brief the freezing level, any forecast or expected icing conditions, and plan for avoidance (when applicable). TOC 558 FTS/RIQ SOP 11 Jan 2023 11 16. NIGHT PROCEDURES 16.1. Aircraft and Cockpit Lighting. SI will adjust room lighting to allow items to be read in the cockpit. Students will not be required to bring a flashlight in the simulator. 16.2. Spatial Disorientation/ Visual Illusions. Brief potential causes for spatial disorientation, and visual illusions, specific to flying at night. 17. CREW COORDINATION 17.1. Aircraft Commander. RIQ sorties are flown as a crew, not as a single seat cockpit. Whenever practical, address crew members using crew positions. Students should be addressed as "pilot" and instructors as "crew" when conducting crew operations (e.g. running checklists). The student is the acting aircraft commander and makes decisions for the safe and efficient conduct of the sortie. The SI is the aircraft commander and retains final authority for any and all decisions. 17.2. Transfer of Aircraft Control. 17.2.1. AETCMAN 11-248 will be followed except the SI will rock the wings and the student will confirm. the SI has control by observing the EADI movement or using outside references. 17.2.2. Whenever pause or reposition features of the simulator are used, the SI will take control and state "I have the aircraft." Upon resuming flight, control will be transferred to the student. 17.3. Clearing. When pointing out threats/conflicts to the SI or student, use AETCMAN 11-248 terminology regarding potential conflicts with other aircraft. When communicating with ATC, use standard phraseology IAW Flight Information Publication (FLIP) General Planning and the Pilot Controller Glossary (i.e. "negative contact" or "traffic in sight"). 17.4. In-flight Checks. The pilot flying will initiate or complete all required checklists. 17.5. Radio Procedures. The pilot flying will accomplish all necessary radio communications. 17.6. Avionics Procedures. The pilot flying should change all communication and navigation radio frequencies, display setups, and GPS configurations. 17.7. Power Control Lever (PCL) Movement/Hand Position. IAW AETCMAN I 1-248, para 2.3.4.3. 18. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 18.1. Aircrew Responsibilities. Apply Cockpit/Crew Resource Management (CRM) to safely recover the aircraft. The student will continue to fly and accomplish applicable BOLDFACE and subsequent checklists. The student is expected to exercise good CRM and utilize available resources (Co-pilot, Supervisor of Flying (SOF), other available aircrew members, ATC, etc.) to assist in resolving the emergency. In general, do nothing irreversible before confirming that action with the other crewmember. The student should determine the type of recovery and final course of action. 18.2. Emergency Ground Egress. If a situation would warrant an emergency ground egress, the TOC 558 FTS/RIQ SOP 11 Jan 2023 12 student will verbalize that they will accomplish an emergency ground egress. Steps 3 and 8 of the EMERGENCY GROUND EGRESS checklist will be performed without reference to the checklist: PARKING BRAKE-AS REQUIRED; BAT, GEN, and AUX BAT switch-OFF. The emergency procedure will terminate at that point. 18.3. Takeoff Emergencies. The student will brief potential problems and how they plan to recover the aircraft based upon the expected conditions (PEL, straight-in, instrument approach, etc). The student must take into account weather, TOLD and runway length to brief the specific actions for that day. The student will brief the following scenarios. 18.3.1. Contact Mission 18.3.1.1. Any issue prior to calculated abort speed -Abort. 18.3.1.2. Engine failure immediately after takeoff (a) With sufficient runway remaining-Apply Boldface procedure and land. (b) Without sufficient runway remaining- Unrecoverable. 18.3.1.3. Thrust related problem irnrnediately after takeoff. (a) With sufficient runway remaining- Use pitch and power to land straight ahead. (b) Without sufficient runway remaining - Turn, climb, clean, check to Low Key and execute a Precautionary Emergency Landing (PEL). 18.3.1.4. Non-thrust-related problem after calculated abort speed- Continue takeoff, tum crosswind, and climb to the high pattern if needed. 18.3.2. Instrument Mission 18.3.2.1. Any issue prior to calculated abort speed - Abort. 18.3.2.2. Engine failure immediately after takeoff. (a) With sufficient runway remaining-Apply Boldface procedure and land. (b) Without sufficient runway remaining - Unrecoverable. 18.3.2.3. Thrust related problem irnrnediately after takeoff. (a) With sufficient runway remaining - Use pitch and power to land straight ahead. (b) Without sufficient runway remaining - Circle to land if weather permits. Otherwise, continue takeoff into Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) and request vectors for an instrument approach. 18.3.2.4. Non-thrust related problem after calculated abort speed- Continue takeoff into IMC and request vectors for an instrument approach. TOC 558 FTS/RIQ SOP 11 Jan 2023 13 18.4. Electrical Malfunctions. Discuss basic actions and general recovery plan for electrical malfunctions occurring at any point in the sortie after takeoff. 18.5. Engine Malfunction/Failure. Comply with AETCI 11-248, 5.18.3. As part of maintaining aircraft control, execute a Turn, Climb, Clean, Check to the nearest suitable field (consider weather at airfield). If weather is below 2,000' - 3SM, an ELP will not be attempted. 18.6. Unrecoverable Aircraft. If an EP reaches a point where the aircraft is unrecoverable, the student will notify the SI and the EP will terminate at that point. 18.7. Lost-Communications Procedures. 18.7.1.LocalArea. IAWIFG. 18.7.2. Off-Station. IAW the Flight Information Handbook (FIH). 18.8. Lost Procedures. Use all available resources (ATCNOR/GPS) to reorient yourself. Climb, Conserve, Confess. 18.9. Emergency Airfields. Brief emergency airfields applicable to the planned route of flight. Include weather and NOTAMs that may affect your ability to use these airfields. TOC ATTACHMENT 1 Simulator Differences Al.1. Due to differences between the simulator and the T-6A Dash 1, the following guidance will be followed: Al.1.1. The canopy fracture system (CFS), environment control system (ECS), and OBOGS are not applicable to RIQ. With exception of checking the pressurization system during the climb check, there is no need to discuss or perform any checklist steps requiring the CFS, ECS, or OBOGS. These steps, and any associated Notes/Warnings/Cautions will be identified as "not applicable" when performing checklists. Al.1.2. There are several checklists that direct "Descent below 10,000 ft MSL." RIQ students may disregard these checklist steps. Al.1.3. The ejection seat system is not applicable to RIQ. When a checklist or situation dictates ejection, the student will declare the aircraft unrecoverable. Al.1.4. Due to a sim calibration issue, pre-computed minimum torque on takeoff has an allowable deviation of -2%. Abort any takeoffs below 98%. Al.2. Due to differences between the simulator GPS and the T-6A GPS, the following guidance will be followed: Al.2.1. In lieu of a Jeppesen GPS database the 558 FTS simulators use a DAFIF database. Therefore, the DAFIF NOTAMS will be checked instead of the AFMAN 11-2T-6V3 directed Jeppesen NOTAMS. These may be found on the DAIP NOTAMS webpage. Al.3. Training Rules: Al.3.1 AFMAN l l-2T-6V3 cloud clearances do not apply for instrument unusual attitudes and confidence maneuvers performed in the simulator. Al.4. AFMAN 11-2T-6V3 restrictions on GPS use in IMC, day or night, on RNP APCH procedures or any RNAV sections of a conventional approach procedure does not apply in the simulator. Aircrews may fly SIDs, STARs, and DPs with "RNAV" in the title in the simulator. Al.4.1. The pilot flying will manually set the GPS to+/- 1.0 NM sensitivity (ifnecessary) for all procedures requiring terminal or better accuracy. ATTACHMENT 2 Checklist Procedures and Recommended Terminology A2. l. The following paragraphs clarify checklist items and provide recommended verbiage to ensure efficient completion of checklists between student and SI. Items in Bold will be stated verbatim. A2.2. These lists are not all-inclusive and should be studied and applied in concert with the Dash1, Pilot's Abbreviated Flight Crew Checklist, or approved condensed checklist, and AETCMAN 11-248. Both= Student and SI. A2.3. Students will verbalize ALL checklist items until completion of the Basic category of sims. A2.3.l Student will verbalize when starting or completing any checklist during all sims (e.g. "Taxi Check" and "Taxi Check Complete" ). A2.3.1.1 This is not required for AFTER TAKEOFF or BEFORE LANDING checks which are started and completed using challenge/response. A2.4. Pilots will state actual instrument indications or positions of switches. The pilot will visually confirm the indication before verbalizing the checklist step. If an indication is different than expected, or different from the text in Bold, the pilot will clarify what is being checked or set. A2.5. The use of visual signals to the crew chief will not be used. The student will wait for a confirmation that flight controls are clear before actuating the control surfaces. Cockpit