BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE ...

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AFMAN 11-217V1 3 JANUARY 2005
granted to AFI 11-202 Volume 3, General Flight Rules also apply to corresponding applicable
sections of AFMAN 11-217. A separate waiver is not required. If a MAJCOM desires a waiver
to a bold italic procedure in AFMAN 11-217 that is not addressed in General Flight Rules,
comply with the Waiver and Exemption guidance in AFI 11-202 Volume 3.
NOTE: The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) published by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) is not regulatory. However, it provides information that reflects examples
of operating techniques and procedures that may be requirements in other regulations. AIM is
not binding on USAF aircrews. Furthermore, it contains some techniques and procedures not
consistent with USAF mission requirements, regulatory guidance, waivers, exemptions, and
accepted techniques and procedures. However, AIM is the accepted standard in the civil aviation
community and reflects general techniques and procedures used by other pilots. Much
information contained in this AFMAN is reproduced from AIM and adapted for USAF use. If a
particular subject is not covered in this AFMAN or other USAF regulations, follow guidance
in AIM unless mission requirements dictate otherwise.
SUMMARY OF REVISIONS
General: Changed formatting to conform to AFI 33-360 guidance. Deleted unused and empty
chapters. Some paragraphs and chapters renumbered as a result. Corrected grammar, spelling,
and punctuation. Updated approach plate graphics and numerous other miscellaneous graphics.
Introduction: Minor grammatical changes to applicability of AFMAN; Note added note to
specify precedence of AFI 11-202 Volume 3 General Flight Rules; Added note to specify
applicability of Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). 2.3. Added section on Instrument
Takeoff procedures for fixed wing aircraft. Text was in prior versions of manual and
inadvertently omitted in this one. 2.4.6. Note clarified pitch change required for level off. 3.2.
Changed text to clarify how power is controlled in helicopters. 3.3. Changed text to clarify the
control and performance concept for helicopters. 3.3.10. Changed text to clarify how to adjust
attitude and power in helicopters. 4.2. Deleted text on planning, as there was no value added.
4.2.3. Changed text on ITO for helicopters; added text regarding the instrument takeoff under
marginal power conditions for helicopters. 4.3.1. Clarified techniques to maintain headings.
4.3.3. Clarified procedures for acceleration and deceleration. 4.3.4. Clarified techniques for
altitude changes. 4.3.5. Deleted redundant text on climbing turns; consolidated descending turn
text. 4.5. Added text clarifying applicability of helicopter-specific procedures. 4.5.1. Clarified
markings for multiple helipads in the same location; changed maximum descent gradient for
Copter Only low altitude approaches from 500 ft/nm to 400 ft/nm. 4.7.4. Added text on unusual
attitude recovery during hover. 5.2.2. Added reference to Chapter 7 for procedures to identify a
NAVAID. 5.4. Added text describing FMS. 6.1.1. Changed procedures for identification of
NAVAID to reflect current state of technology; refers to Chapter 7 for detailed guidance. 6.6.1.
Added text to allow substitutions for inoperative Outer and Middle Markers. 6.6.5. Added
warning to positively identify aural ident of ILS when flying an approach to a runway using the
same frequency for both runways. 6.6.7. Added text explaining hazards or false glideslope
indications. 6.9.1. Added information on LLZ approaches. 6.11.2. Expanded text describing
low powered compass locator. 6.12. Changed, expanded, and clarified GPS. 6.12.4. Added
WAAS procedures. Chapter 7. Added word “AND” to chapter title. 7.1. Clarified
applicability of section to include only ground based radio NAVAIDS. 7.1.1. Added bold/italic