Fixed Wing Certification

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Fixed-wing pilots are qualified to operate fixed-wing aircraft in an offensive and transport capacity. They may be required to fly air-to-air or air-to-ground support, transport and airdrop supplies via parachute, or serve as jumpmasters for HAHO and HALO insertions via C-130.

The certification will be accomplished in 4 phases.

Phase I: Knowledge Check

• Candidate will be asked a series of questions to check that he indeed understands important aspects of a Fixed Wing Pilot.

• Candidate must correctly answer 3 out of 4 questions to pass. GO/NO GO

Phase II: Basic Flight Maneuvers

• Daytime Takeoff/Landings: Candidate must successfully complete 3 take off and landings during the day. Touch and Go’s are acceptable for take off/landings.

• Candidate must accomplish all take off and landings without damaging the aircraft. GO/NO GO.

Phase III: Weapons Employment

• Demonstrate Proficiency with Gun Run: Majority of rounds must hit within 50 meters of the target. 2 attempts MAX

• Demonstrate Proficiency with GBU 12: Bomb must hit within 15 meters of the target. 2 attempts MAX

• Candidate must accomplish all surface attacks within parameters within the maximum amount of attempts per weapon system. GO/NO GO

Phase IV: CAS practical Exercise

Practical Exercise will consist of a JTAC on the ground talking the aircrew on to a target and then passing a 9 line for prosecution.

• Demonstrate Proficiency with targeting pod: JTAC will establish a ROZ, clear the aircraft in, and pass a 10 digit grid to the candidate and they must get on target in under 2 mins. 2 attempts MAX.

• Demonstrate Proficiency in Close Air Support: JTAC will pass an abbreviated 9 line on the target they previously talked the student on to. Candidates have 3 mins to prosecute the target upon being given the “Good Read Back” call by the JTAC. Candidate must read back target location, remarks/restrictions, adhere to restrictions, call “In” for clearance, and successfully destroy the target. 2 attempts MAX.

• Utilize Counter Measures: Ground personnel will utilize a MANPAD to fire a single Surface to Air Missile at the candidate pilot. They must successfully utilize countermeasures and evasive maneuvers.

Candidate must accomplish all attacks within parameters. GO/NO GO.

*If a student grades a “NO GO” in any category the certification is over. The candidate may request to continue the scenario as a WORKSHOP only.

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