AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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Chapter 5
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
5.1. Checklists. A checklist is not complete until all items have been accomplished.
Momentary hesitations for coordination items, ATC interruptions and deviations specified in the
flight manual, etc., are authorized. Notes amplifying checklist procedures or limitations may be
added to the checklists (in pencil). Currency of notes is a crewmember‘s responsibility.
5.1.1. Checklist Inserts. MAJCOM/A3V and the AFMC Flight Manual Manager are the
checklist insert approval authorities. Send checklist inserts to MAJCOM/A3V, who will in
turn coordinate with AFMC for approval. All checklist inserts must have a POC. OGVs
shall approve local in-flight guides and inserts not affecting T.O. guidance and procedures.
5.1.2. Abbreviated checklists items that do not apply to the unit‘s aircraft or mission may be
lined out in pencil.
5.2. Duty Station. Both pilots and the flight engineer shall be in their seats during flight. One
of the pilots may be out of their seat for brief periods to meet physiological needs. With both
pilots in their seats, PICs may authorize rest periods for one pilot occupying a primary duty
station during non-critical phases of flight (the other pilot will be awake and alert). Only one
pilot, or the flight engineer, may be absent from their duty station at a time. Notify the PIC prior
to departing assigned primary duty station.
5.3. Flight Station Entry. PICs may authorize passengers and observers access to the flight
station during all phases of flight; the total number of persons permitted is limited to the number
of seats with operable seat belts and oxygen. Passengers and observers will not be permitted
access to primary crew positions.
5.4. Takeoff and Landing Policy. An aircraft commander, or above, will occupy either the left
or the right seat during all takeoffs and landings. The designated PIC (A-code) is not required to
occupy a primary position, but still retains overall authority for conduct of the mission.
5.4.1. An AC or IP will make all takeoffs and landings during:
5.4.1.1. Aircraft emergencies, unless conditions prevent compliance. EXCEPTION:
Mobility Pilot Development (MPD) trained pilots may perform takeoffs and landings
during aircraft emergencies.
5.4.1.2. Airlift of nuclear weapons.
5.4.1.3. Max effort operations or landings with unimproved airfield operations. Only IPs
or ACs under the direct supervision of an instructor pilot may conduct maximum effort or
substandard airfield operations from the right seat.
5.4.1.4. Situations when in the opinion of the PIC, marginal conditions exist.
5.4.2. Unless the pilot in the other seat is a certified AC or higher, Pilots In Command (PIC)
with less than 100 hours Primary Assigned Hours (PAH) hours since AC certification will
make all takeoffs and landings under any of the following conditions:
5.4.2.1. Ceiling/visibility less than 300 feet and/or RVR 4000 (3/4 SM visibility).
5.4.2.2. RCR less than 12.