AM-461 Syllabus (Front Seat)

Question 1

What document governs medical qualification?

Answer 1

AFI 48-123

Question 2

What is the AM-461 graduation requirement?

Answer 2

An 11-2Sailplane Volume 2 Mission Qualification Training evaluation

Question 3

Who is the daily syllabus execution wavier authority?

Answer 3

12 WG/CC, delegated no lower than the 94 FTS/CC.

Question 4

How often should a maneuver be accomplished in AM-461?

Answer 4

Every 5 sorties.

Question 5

What is the overall grade for the final sortie of a block if MIF is not met.

Answer 5

U overall.

Question 6

Can an upgrade cadet progress out of a unit, phase or to a qualification evaluation following an unsatisfactory flight?

Answer 6

No.

Question 7

Who may approve an AM-461 proficiency advancement?

Answer 7

94 FTS/CC, 94 FTS/DO, or the AM-461 PM.

Question 8

How many AT sorties are authorized without approval from 306 FTG/CC or 94 FTS/CC?

Answer 8

4 sorties.

Question 9

How many AT sorties are able to be authorized for adaptation to corrective lenses?

Answer 9

2 sorties.

Question 10

How many AT sorties are able to be authorized for unable to solo on same day as prior dual sortie?

Answer 10

1 sortie.

Question 11

How many AT sorties are able to be authorized for a break-in-training?

Answer 11

2 sorties.

Question 12

How many AT sorties are able to be authorized for international cadets?

Answer 12

4 sorties.

Question 13

How many AT sorties are able to be authorized for PC/EC prep?

Answer 13

2 sorties.

Question 14

How many AT sorties are able to be authorized for return to training following a PC/EC?

Answer 14

2 sorties.

Question 15

Can an AT sortie bring a maneuver to MIF?

Answer 15

No.

Question 16

Can special syllabus be accomplished on an AT sortie?

Answer 16

Yes.

Question 17

What is active airsickness?

Answer 17

Vomiting.

Question 18

What is passive airsickness?

Answer 18

Inability to fly.

Question 19

What is manifestation of apprehension?

Answer 19

A state of anxiety, apprehension, or physical impairment.

Question 20

Who must someone exhibiting airsickness or MOA be counseled by?

Answer 20

Ops sup.

Question 21

If airsickness occurs in a sortie, what must the sortie be graded?

Answer 21

U overall.

Question 22

If G-Loc occurs in a sortie, what must the sortie be graded?

Answer 22

U overall.

Question 23

What is the commander’s awareness program (CAP)?

Answer 23

A short-term program where the commander and supervisors closely monitor an upgrade cadet’s ability to complete training.

Question 24

What triggers a progress check?

Answer 24

1. Three consecutive U sorties 2. Failed Phase Check 3. Consecutive Ops Limits / Boldface failures 4. Program manager directed.

Question 25

What triggers an elimination check?

Answer 25

A failed PC or a Previous PC/EC and 1. Three consecutive U sorties 2. Consecutive Ops Limits / Boldface failures 3. Program manager directed.

Question 26

What triggers a Commander's Review?

Answer 26

A failed EC or 1. Lack of Officership, adaptability or Instructor Potential 2. Second failed flight evaluation 3. PM directed.

Question 27

How is regression defined?

Answer 27

Failure to meet MIF of a previous block.

Question 28

What is the overall grade for a sortie if MIF is not met from the previous block?

Answer 28

U overall.

Question 29

What is the overall grade for a sortie if a maneuver previously requiring a G, is graded F twice in a row?

Answer 29

U overall.

Question 30

Does regression apply to Presolo or AM-251?

Answer 30

No.

Question 31

What are the exceptions to regression in Front Seat?

Answer 31

First attempt of hard surface landing, slack line, and spin prevent. After the first attempt, these maneuvers are subject to regression.

Question 32

What are the exceptions to regression in Rear Seat?

Answer 32

Takeoff, grass landing, and hard surface landing ONLY within the first 4 rides. Starting on MQT 105, all maneuvers are subject to regression.

Question 33

What are the exceptions to regression in PIT?

Answer 33

No regression for instruction. F is allowable for flying proficiency ONLY within the first 4 rides.

Question 34

Is there MIF for Special Syllabus Requirements?

Answer 34

No.

Question 35

What is the minimum overall grade for an AM-461 student to solo?

Answer 35

F overall.

Question 36

What two grades can a solo sortie receive?

Answer 36

U or NG.

Question 37

What is the minimum score for a written exam?

Answer 37

85%.

Question 38

What is the minimum score for Boldface (verbal or written)?

Answer 38

100%.

Question 39

What sorties of the day may an upgrade cadet fly solo?

Answer 39

Sortie 2 to 5.

Question 40

What are the IQT Dual Only Manuvers?

Answer 40

1. Intentional Inside Slackline 2. Intentional Low Pattern 3. Simulated Rope Break 4. Intentional Spin / Spin prevent 5. Intentional Spiral Dive

Question 41

Must a student meet MIF to solo?

Answer 41

Yes.

Question 42

How many consecutive solo sorties may be accomplished by an upgrade cadet?

Answer 42

Three.

Question 43

What are the SSRs for Rear Seat (MQT1XX)?

Answer 43

1. Spin Sortie 2. Off Field Landing (In either IQT3XX or MQT1XX) 3. Inside Slackline 4. Supervisor Sortie (After 5th Sortie)

Question 44

What are the SSRs for PIT (MQT2XX)?

Answer 44

1. Supervisor sortie if not accomplished in MQT1XX 2. Spin Sortie 3. Aircraft Hangering

Question 45

What are the designations for AM-461 solo flights?

Answer 45

IQT201, IQT401-IQT405.