FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS RELATED INFORMATION REFER OPERATIONS MANUAL

FOR ADMINISTRATION RELATED INFORMATION REFER POLICY MANUAL

Most recently updated information or requirements are marked with #

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HOW TO...

• ... join Mil-Air
• ... complete a Check Flight
• ... start flying for Mil-Air
• ... operate missions
• ... change a mission request
• ... calculate flying time
• ... apply for leave
• OTHER QUERIES RECEIVED FROM OUR PILOTS

   

  ... join Mil-Air ?

Please read the Policy and Procedures Manual and Operations Manual first.

If you are satisfied fill up Enlistment Application and submit it.

You will hear from Mil-Air within 24 hours. (Note. Minimum software requirement is FS95)

... complete a Check Flight?

All new applicants must complete a 'Standard Check Flight' (SCF) before joining the active Flying Squad.

Active Mil-Air pilots must complete a 'Standard Check Flight' (SCF) or an 'Advanced Check Flight' (ACF) for each new aircraft type that they wish to operate.

To carry out a Check flight please refer Check Flight Command.

 ... start flying for Mil-Air?

# Refer 'Pilot Ranking' section in Policy Manual for mission distance restrictions. Ex: Second Officer can operate missions up to 500nm (between each landing).

Select an aircraft applicable to your Pilot Ranking from The Hangar page. (# Note. All new pilots join as Second Officers)

Go to Mission Request page and submit your selections. (Note. You can not request more than one return mission at a time.) You should receive an authorization message from Mil-Air Operations Command before you carry out any flying for Mil-Air.

... operate missions?

Note. If you are flying your chosen aircraft for the first time please complete a Check Flight. Read about it above.

Find the details (Elevations, VORs, NDBs, ILS, ATIS, etc.) of departing and arriving airports. It is important to know the locations of VOR/NDB beacons, relative to the destination runway.

Enable FS 'Log Book' to keep a track of your flying.

You are free to choose the weather.

During the mission make sure to record data requested in the Completed Mission Report page.

When the mission is completed submit the Completed Mission Report.

... change a mission request?

If you are unable complete your requested mission for some reason please inform that and submit a new mission request.

... calculate flying time?

Before take-off set the FS (Flight Simulator) clock to your missions departure time.

Record take-off and landing times as in the FS clock. Soon after landing record data requested in the Completed Mission Report page and exit FS. Then your 'Log Book' screen with your total time spent in FS will appear. From that total time reduce the time that you used for flight preparations, data recording, etc. Balance is the actual flying time.

Repeat this for each mission sector.

... apply for leave?

You can request for leave or time off from flying duties. It will be authorised and shown in the Flying Squad. Refer Policy and Procedures Manual for more details.

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OTHER QUERIES RECEIVED FROM OUR PILOTS

• How do you know if I have actually flown the mission? We have data for all Mil-Air missions. (That is why it takes such a long time to introduce new missions.) By comparing them against your results we will know the truth. Anyway, this whole flying concept is for your own fun and satisfaction. If you send a fake flight report, then you are cheating yourself! 

• What I can do if I am running out of fuel in the middle of a flight? You can land on the nearest airport and refuel. (If you are in the middle of nowhere, contact Mil-Air once you are rescued) Always check your fuel status before starting a long flight over the sea or unknown areas.

• Can I refuel during an enroute landing? Yes. Do not carry unwanted fuel load if you are landing enroute. Calculate fuel required for the next landing plus 30 min.

• Why is my aircraft's rate of climb or cruise speed is very unusual? Some of the Mil-Air aircraft are known to have aerodynamic and handling difficulties. As a military aviator you can find a way to control these problems. In military flying always be prepared for unexpected. That is the main difference between routine airline flying and Mil-Air. So test all your flying skills. If everything fails ask for help from Ops Command.

• Why is my aircraft very unstable (pitching, rocking, etc.) at cruise speed / altitude? Please read above and tame the beast.

Note: If you faced any of the above situations, please indicate it in your Completed Mission Report. We will publish it (without your name if you wish) for the benefit of other pilots.

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