C1101 FLIGHT MISSION QUAL 1 1.0 hour minimum

Local Area / Basic Handling / Basic Formation

vACC MQ1 | Local procedures execution and basic formation proficiency

OBJECTIVE

Execute a local area training sortie with an instructor demonstrating safe aircraft handling, adherence to local procedures, communications discipline, and basic two-ship formation skills (rejoin, route, and position keeping) sufficient to progress to tactical sortie execution.

EXECUTION

Pre-Flight

  • • Brief local procedures, weather, NOTAMs, and training rules (TRs)
  • • Review comm plan: ATC responsibilities (lead) and tactical frequency usage
  • • Verify MWS basics: nav plan, basic sensor pages, countermeasure readiness (as applicable)

Departure & Setup

  • • Execute standard taxi/takeoff flow with correct readbacks and runway discipline
  • • Navigate to local working area/training route (TR) and establish in assigned block
  • • Ops check: fuel state, comms, flight controls, "knock-it-off" review

Basic Handling

  • • Straight-and-level, standard rate turns, climbs/descents, speed changes as briefed
  • • Demonstrate stable aircraft control during configuration changes (if applicable)
  • • Demonstrate basic use of trim/autopilot (if used) without losing SA

Basic Formation

  • • Rejoin: briefed technique and safe closure control
  • • Route: maintain stable position on lead, small corrections
  • • Crossunder / position changes (only as briefed, with deconfliction)
  • • Lost sight procedures: "Blind" calls and separation rules

Safety Note

If visual is lost, call "Blind" immediately. Prioritize deconfliction over "staying in formation." Instructor OR student may direct a KIO at any time.

Recovery

  • • RTB in accordance with local procedures (overhead/straight-in as instructed)
  • • Pattern discipline and stabilized approach
  • • Taxi-in and shutdown (if applicable) with debrief

COMPLETION STANDARDS

±500 ft

Altitude

±20°

Heading

±20 kts

Airspeed

Safe

Formation

To complete MQ1, trainee must demonstrate:

  • •Safe local departure/recovery with correct comm discipline
  • •Stable basic handling within tolerances
  • •Safe rejoin and basic route formation without major overshoots

Completion: Instructor sign-off for MQ1 proficiency

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