Intermediate Terminal Objectives

T-39 FLIGHT PREPARATION

STUDENT GUIDE

INTERMEDIATE TERMINAL OBJECTIVES

(As numbered in CNATRAINST 1542.131B)

Operate and assess an aircraft and its systems in accordance with the NATOPS procedures

and limitations, and Flight Training Instructions, reporting any anomaly to the instructor or pilot.

Navigate an aircraft via visual references and navigation instruments with instructor

assistance, and through coordination with a pilot.

3. Compute and evaluate fuel requirements and enroute times, factoring in the effects of

aircraft performance, and meteorological conditions, fuel requirements and enroute times.

Communicate with appropriate Air Traffic Control facilities and other aircraft.

5. Use Flight Information Publications (FLIPs), Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), and other

applicable flight information needed to plan flights and operate the T-39 in the Federal Aviation

Administration's Air Traffic Control (ATC) system.

6. Determine the condition and readiness of an aircraft for flight during preflight and

postflight.

Apply aircrew coordination concepts and procedures during aircraft operations.

10.

Demonstrate adequate preparation for flight and mission accomplishment.

ADVANCED TERMINAL OBJECTIVES

(As numbered in CNATRAINST 1542.132A)

A. Ground Mapping Radar Navigation. Effectively navigate using preflight planning data and

a ground mapping radar system.

B. Radio Aids Navigation. Effectively navigate using preflight planning data and radio

navigation aids.

C. Visual Navigation. Effectively navigate using preflight planning data and visual reference

to the ground.

D. Communicate. Communicate in an aircraft using the radio, hand signals, and the Inter-

cockpit Communications System (ICS) using standard Navy and Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) terminology.

E. Aircraft Operation. Continually assess aircraft and aircraft systems operation and ensure

operations are within limits and are maintained in accordance with Naval Air Training Operation

Procedures Standardization (NATOPS).

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