M1101 FLIGHT 2.5 hours

Round Robin Cross-Country Execution

Module 1: Mission Training - Flight | Prerequisite: M1001

OBJECTIVE

Execute a multi-leg round robin cross-country flight applying complex flight planning principles from M1001. Demonstrate proficiency in multi-phase fuel management with multiple joker states, destination airport operations, TOLD verification, and flight CRM coordination throughout all mission phases.

MISSION OVERVIEW

ROUND ROBIN ROUTE

KSPS

Home Base

Sheppard AFB

KACT

Leg 1 Dest

Waco Regional

KDYS

Leg 2 Dest

Dyess AFB

KSPS

RTB

Sheppard AFB

Leg 1: KSPS → KACT

~115 nm | ~25 min

FL250 | Full Stop

Leg 2: KACT → KDYS

~95 nm | ~20 min

FL200 | Full Stop

Leg 3: KDYS → KSPS

~130 nm | ~28 min

FL250 | Full Stop

EXECUTION

Pre-Flight Requirements

Prior to flight, trainee must present completed flight planning package from M1001 instruction:

  • • AF IMT 70: Complete flight plan with all three legs documented.
  • • Fuel Plan: All joker states calculated for each leg and overall mission.
  • • TOLD Cards: Takeoff and landing data for KSPS, KACT, and KDYS.
  • • Weight & Balance: Calculations for departure and each subsequent leg.
  • • Airport Study: Completed checklist for KACT and KDYS.
  • • Weather Brief: Current conditions and forecast for all fields.

⚠️ NO-GO CRITERIA

Flight will not depart without complete, accurate planning package reviewed by instructor.

Multi-Phase Fuel Management

Execute planned fuel management strategy with phase-specific joker states. Verbalize fuel state at each checkpoint.

MISSION FUEL STATES (EXAMPLE - VERIFY WITH YOUR PLAN)

LEG 1 JOKER (KSPS → KACT)

Minimum at TOD to complete Leg 1 + Legs 2 & 3 + reserve

~4,800 lbs

LEG 2 JOKER (KACT → KDYS)

Minimum at TOD to complete Leg 2 + Leg 3 + reserve

~3,200 lbs

LEG 3 JOKER (KDYS → KSPS)

Minimum at TOD to complete approach, landing + reserve

~1,800 lbs

BINGO (Any Phase)

Land at nearest suitable—mission abort

~1,200 lbs

FUEL CALLS - REQUIRED

• State fuel at each waypoint/fix

• Call "JOKER [leg]" when reaching leg joker state

• Evaluate continue/divert decision at each joker

Leg 1: KSPS → KACT (Waco Regional)

  • • Departure: KSPS Rwy 15C/33C, climb via assigned SID or radar vectors.
  • • Cruise: FL250, 350 KCAS. Cross-check groundspeed vs. planned.
  • • Descent: Plan 3:1 descent ratio. Verify KACT TOLD prior to TOD.
  • • Arrival: ILS or visual Rwy 14/32. Full stop taxi.

KACT AIRPORT DATA

Elevation: 516 ft
Rwy 14/32: 6,597 x 150 ft
Approach Cat: C/D
ATIS: 124.65

Leg 2: KACT → KDYS (Dyess AFB)

  • • Departure: KACT Rwy 14/32, climb to FL200.
  • • Cruise: FL200, 350 KCAS. Recalculate W&B for reduced fuel load.
  • • Descent: Coordinate with Dyess Approach. Verify military field procedures.
  • • Arrival: ILS/TACAN Rwy 16/34. Full stop. Note: PPR may be required.

KDYS AIRPORT DATA

Elevation: 1,789 ft
Rwy 16/34: 13,500 x 300 ft
Approach Cat: All Categories
Tower: 126.2

MILITARY FIELD CONSIDERATIONS

Review RSU procedures, BAK-12/14 arresting gear locations, and taxiway restrictions. Be prepared for UHF guard monitoring.

Leg 3: KDYS → KSPS (RTB)

  • • Departure: KDYS Rwy 16/34, climb to FL250.
  • • Cruise: FL250, 350 KCAS. Final fuel assessment—verify above Leg 3 Joker.
  • • Descent: KSPS recovery per standard arrival. Overhead or straight-in.
  • • Arrival: KSPS pattern, full stop landing. Complete mission.

KSPS RECOVERY

Elevation: 1,015 ft
Rwy 15C/33C: 13,100 x 300 ft
Pattern Alt: 2,500 MSL
Tower: 120.9

TOLD Verification Protocol

Prior to each takeoff, verbally confirm TOLD data with instructor:

TOLD CHALLENGE & RESPONSE

Gross Weight: "[X] pounds, below max takeoff"
Refusal Speed: "[X] knots"
Rotation Speed: "[X] knots"
Takeoff Distance: "[X] feet, runway adequate"
Abort Criteria: "Abort for [conditions] below refusal"

Flight CRM Execution

  • • Departure Brief: Full mission brief prior to engine start using M1001 format.
  • • Leg Briefs: Abbreviated brief before each subsequent leg.
  • • Contingency Review: Identify divert options for each leg (pre-briefed).
  • • Debrief: Post-mission debrief covering planning accuracy vs. actual.

ABBREVIATED LEG BRIEF FORMAT

1. Weather at destination (any changes?)

2. Fuel state vs. planned

3. TOLD confirmation

4. Divert options

5. Questions/concerns

Contingency Scenarios

Instructor may introduce the following scenarios during execution:

  • • Weather Divert: Destination below minimums—execute divert to alternate.
  • • Fuel Deviation: Higher than planned burn—reassess jokers, modify plan.
  • • Runway Change: Recalculate TOLD for different runway/conditions.
  • • Go-Around: Execute missed approach, fuel reassessment.

DECISION FRAMEWORK

At each joker state: Continue / Modify / Divert. Verbalize decision rationale.

SORTIE TASKS

No instructor required. Solo flight authorized. Fly on VATSIM IAW VATSIM regulations. Destinations must each be at least 100 nm from KSPS.

Pre-Sortie

  1. 1Select two destination airports, each at least 100 nm from KSPS; plan a 3-leg round robin route (KSPS → Dest 1 → Dest 2 → KSPS)
  2. 2Complete full planning package: AF IMT 70 (all 3 legs), fuel plan with joker states, TOLD cards for all three fields, W&B, airport study, and weather brief
  3. 3File Leg 1 IFR flight plan on VATSIM; connect to the network; obtain ATIS at KSPS

Sortie — Leg 1: KSPS → Dest 1

  1. 4Obtain IFR clearance; depart KSPS via assigned SID or radar vectors; climb to planned cruise altitude
  2. 5Cruise at planned altitude / 350 KCAS; verbalize fuel at each fix; call "JOKER LEG 1" at planned state and evaluate continue/divert
  3. 6Plan 3:1 descent; verbalize Dest 1 TOLD prior to TOD; fly approach; full-stop landing

Sortie — Leg 2: Dest 1 → Dest 2

  1. 7Conduct abbreviated leg brief (weather, fuel state, TOLD, diverts); file Leg 2 on VATSIM; depart to planned cruise altitude
  2. 8Verbalize fuel at each fix; call "JOKER LEG 2" at planned state; fly approach; full-stop landing

Sortie — Leg 3: Dest 2 → KSPS

  1. 9Conduct abbreviated leg brief; verify fuel above Leg 3 joker; file Leg 3 on VATSIM; depart to planned altitude
  2. 10Call "JOKER LEG 3" at planned state; recover KSPS via standard arrival; full-stop landing

Post-Sortie

  1. 11Compare planned vs. actual fuel consumption, timing, and routing across all three legs
  2. 12Log the sortie in the vTAC flight log system

Approved Callsigns

BULL · ZOOM · LIGHT · VOID — formation sortie
EURO · ENJEP · RAMA — out-and-back, destination not listed below
JAVET — if destination is KTIK (Tinker)
ARCAS — if destination is KDYS (Dyess)
BURNY — if destination is KLBB (Lubbock)
FIDO — if destination is KAFW / NAS Fort Worth

COMPLETION STANDARDS

Trainees will demonstrate proficiency in executing a planned cross-country mission. Must:

  • • Present complete, accurate flight planning package prior to departure
  • • Execute proper fuel management with correct joker calls at each phase
  • • Verify and verbalize TOLD data prior to each takeoff
  • • Maintain flight tolerances: altitude ±100 ft, heading ±10°, airspeed ±10 kts
  • • Demonstrate sound decision-making when contingencies arise
  • • Complete all three legs with safe, on-parameters landings

FLIGHT TOLERANCES

±100 ft

Altitude

±10°

Heading

±10 kts

Airspeed

±5 sec

TOT (if assigned)

Completion: Successfully execute all three legs demonstrating integration of M1001 planning concepts with safe, proficient flight execution

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Planning Documents

  • ☐ Completed AF IMT 70
  • ☐ Fuel planning worksheet with all jokers
  • ☐ TOLD cards (KSPS, KACT, KDYS)
  • ☐ Weight & balance forms
  • ☐ Airport study sheets

Reference Materials

  • ☐ Current charts (IFR Low, Approach plates)
  • ☐ Weather briefing printout
  • ☐ NOTAMs for all fields
  • ☐ T-38C performance data
  • ☐ Divert field data
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