AM-461 Syllabus (Front Seat) Flashcards
What document governs medical qualification?
AFI 48-123
What is the AM-461 graduation requirement?
An 11-2Sailplane Volume 2 Mission Qualification Training evaluation
Who is the daily syllabus execution wavier authority?
12 WG/CC, delegated no lower than the 94 FTS/CC.
How often should a maneuver be accomplished in AM-461?
Every 5 sorties.
What is the overall grade for the final sortie of a block if MIF is not met.
U overall.
Can an upgrade cadet progress out of a unit, phase or to a qualification evaluation following an unsatisfactory flight?
No.
Who may approve an AM-461 proficiency advancement?
94 FTS/CC, 94 FTS/DO, or the AM-461 PM.
How many AT sorties are authorized without approval from 306 FTG/CC or 94 FTS/CC?
4 sorties.
How many AT sorties are able to be authorized for adaptation to corrective lenses?
2 sorties.
How many AT sorties are able to be authorized for unable to solo on same day as prior dual sortie?
1 sortie.
How many AT sorties are able to be authorized for a break-in-training?
2 sorties.
How many AT sorties are able to be authorized for international cadets?
4 sorties.
How many AT sorties are able to be authorized for PC/EC prep?
2 sorties.
How many AT sorties are able to be authorized for return to training following a PC/EC?
2 sorties.
Can an AT sortie bring a maneuver to MIF?
No.
Can special syllabus be accomplished on an AT sortie?
Yes.
What is active airsickness?
Vomiting.
What is passive airsickness?
Inability to fly.
What is manifestation of apprehension?
A state of anxiety, apprehension, or physical impairment.
Who must someone exhibiting airsickness or MOA be counseled by?
Ops sup.
If airsickness occurs in a sortie, what must the sortie be graded?
U overall.
If G-Loc occurs in a sortie, what must the sortie be graded?
U overall.
What is the commander’s awareness program (CAP)?
A short-term program where the commander and supervisors closely monitor an upgrade cadet’s ability to complete training.
What triggers a progress check?
- Three consecutive U sorties 2. Failed Phase Check 3. Consecutive Ops Limits / Boldface failures 4. Program manager directed.
What triggers an elimination check?
A failed PC or a Previous PC/EC and 1. Three consecutive U sorties 2. Consecutive Ops Limits / Boldface failures 3. Program manager directed.
What triggers a Commander’s Review?
A failed EC or 1. Lack of Officership, adaptability or Instructor Potential 2. Second failed flight evaluation 3. PM directed.
How is regression defined?
Failure to meet MIF of a previous block.
What is the overall grade for a sortie if MIF is not met from the previous block?
U overall.
What is the overall grade for a sortie if a maneuver previously requiring a G, is graded F twice in a row?
U overall.
Does regression apply to Presolo or AM-251?
No.
What are the exceptions to regression in Front Seat?
First attempt of hard surface landing, slack line, and spin prevent. After the first attempt, these maneuvers are subject to regression.
What are the exceptions to regression in Rear Seat?
Takeoff, grass landing, and hard surface landing ONLY within the first 4 rides. Starting on MQT 105, all maneuvers are subject to regression.
What are the exceptions to regression in PIT?
No regression for instruction. F is allowable for flying proficiency ONLY within the first 4 rides.
Is there MIF for Special Syllabus Requirements?
No.
What is the minimum overall grade for an AM-461 student to solo?
F overall.
What two grades can a solo sortie receive?
U or NG.
What is the minimum score for a written exam?
85%.
What is the minimum score for Boldface (verbal or written)?
100%.
What sorties of the day may an upgrade cadet fly solo?
Sortie 1 to 5.
What are the IQT Dual Only Manuvers?
- Intentional Inside Slackline 2. Intentional Low Pattern 3. Simulated Rope Break 4. Intentional Spin / Spin prevent 5. Intentional Spiral Dive
Must a student meet MIF to solo?
Yes.
How many consecutive solo sorties may be accomplished by an upgrade cadet?
Three.
What are the SSRs for Rear Seat (MQT1XX)?
- Spin Sortie 2. Off Field Landing (In either IQT3XX or MQT1XX) 3. Inside Slackline 4. Supervisor Sortie (After 5th Sortie)
What are the SSRs for PIT (MQT2XX)?
- Supervisor sortie if not accomplished in MQT1XX 2. Spin Sortie 3. Aircraft Hangering
What are the designations for AM-461 solo flights?
IQT201, IQT401-IQT405.
