AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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9.1. Passengers on Training Missions.
Chapter 9
TRAINING AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS
9.1.1. Initial qualification or re-qualification for pilots will not be conducted with passengers
onboard (N/A with MEP).
9.1.2. Mission qualification/certification training, evaluations, off station trainers, and
JA/ATTs may carry passengers only if the pilot in training has met Basic Aircraft
Qualification requirements per AFI 11-2C-130V1, and any unqualified navigator, flight
engineer, or loadmaster is under the direct supervision of an instructor.
9.1.3. If passengers are onboard, multiple approaches, touch-and-go landings, stop-and-go
landings, NVG training, and airdrops are prohibited unless specifically authorization by the
JA/ATT tasking order. (N/A with MEP.) EXCEPTION: When approved by the MAJCOM,
maintenance and civilian employees, under direct contract to the DOD and engaged in
official direct mission support activities, considered ―mission essential‖ may be onboard
when touch-and-go or stop and-go landings are performed providing the mission is a
designated training flight and an IP or EP is at the controls.
9.1.4. IAW AFI 11-202V3, simulated emergencies or practice emergency procedures are
prohibited with any passengers or MEPs onboard. Non-flight deck crewmembers may
accomplish emergency procedures or medical emergency training with passengers on board
provided there is no interference with the cockpit crew and mission requirements.
9.2. Touch-and-go Landing Limitations.
9.2.1. Touch-and-go landings will only be accomplished under the direct supervision of an
EP/IP or SQ/CC certified AC. Refer to AFI 11-2C-130V1 for certification requirements.
9.2.1.1. Ground idle touch-and-go landings may be performed by any pilot from either
seat, when a flight examiner pilot, instructor pilot, or an instructor pilot candidate, during
upgrade training/evaluation, occupies a pilot‘s seat.
9.2.2. Limitations.
9.2.2.1. Comply with all flight manual restrictions and procedures to include
performance degradation with fuel, cargo limits, etc.
9.2.2.2. Minimum runway length for 50% flap flight idle touch-and-go landings is 5,000
feet. Minimum runway length for all other touch-and-go landings is 6,000 feet.
9.2.2.3. Minimum ceiling/visibility: 300 ft and RVR 4000 (3/4 SM visibility) with an IP,
600 ft ceiling and 2 miles visibility for touch-and-go certified ACs.
9.2.2.4. Only authorized when crosswind component corrected for RCR is within the
recommended zone for the landing crosswind chart.
9.2.2.5. Do not accomplish touch-and-go landings on slush covered runways.
9.2.2.6. Authorized when normal wake turbulence criterion is met.
9.2.2.7. Do not perform a no-flap ground-idle touch-and-go landing.