CNATRAINST 1542.61L
04 Aug 2006
Chapter III
NATOPS Training
1. Matrices. The following matrix is an overview of the entire
NATOPS stage, except C6101. The purpose of this matrix is to
provide the IUT and IP the easiest way to track progress,
regression, and overall status in relation to the MIF. In
addition, there is a single matrix following each block
description throughout this chapter.
2.
NATOPS Stage MIF
Simulator/Device Event
Check Ride Event
N = NATOPS CTS
NATOPS STAGE MANEUVER ITEM FILE
CTS
MANEUVER
REF
1
General Knowledge/Procedures
4+
4+
4+
2
Emergency Procedures
4+
4+
4+
3
Headwork/Situational Awareness
4+
4+
4+
4
Basic Air Work
3+
4+
N
Personal Flying Equipment
4+
N
NATOPS Flight Manual/Pocket Checklist
4+
N
Flight Preparation
4+
N
Crew/Passenger Briefing
4+
N
Preflight
4+
N
Aircraft Inspection
4+
N
Start
4+
4+
N
Checklists
4+
4+
N
Pretaxi Checklists
4+
N
Taxi
4+
4+
N
Abnormal Starts
4+
Engine Fire on the Ground (Before
N
4+
Starter Off)
Engine Fire on the Ground (After
N
4+
Starter Off)
N
Ground Runup
4+
4+
MIF continued on next page.
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