Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST 16798.2
FLIGHT TRAINING
Minimum Requirements - Before entering training the trainee must submit a current FAA third
class medical or the Medical Examination form filled out by the members personal physician or
Coast Guard medical clinic, have passed the open book observer's and pilot's open book test, and
complete water survival and egress training.
*Flight Training Standards - The following standards performed while under orders are required
as part of the flight training program for Auxiliary Air Crew trainees. All tasks are to be completed
while under the direct supervision of the Pilot-in-Command
Fly at least 3 one hour training flights and 1 two hour training flight under orders as an Auxiliary
Air Crew trainee.
Prepare a flight plan for each of the training missions, to include a weather briefing to the pilot and
if flying cross-country, the filing of a flight plan (FAA Form 7233-1) with the FAA. Open and
close the filed FAA flight plan.
Plot the course for the mission on a aeronautical chart and on the appropriate marine charts.
Identify key surface features to be used as navigation check points (if mission is conducted in VMC
conditions) and note them on the sectional chart.
Prepare an aircraft weight and balance Center of Gravity calculation for take-off and landing.
Based on fuel usage, identify appropriate refueling points while observing the FAA fuel
requirements for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flights.
Opening and closing of a flight plans, VFR and IFR.
Demonstrate knowledge and use of the aircraft's communications system.
Demonstrate ability to Communicate with ATC facilities listed under " Communications Skills"
syllabus section
Notify the Call Out Authority of departure time. Maintain a radio log and communications with the
appropriate Coast Guard agencies during the mission.
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