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As with any organization, there has to be some accountability and discipline, in order to run and maintain a successful flight department. The following is just the basics and should provide an organised yet challenging flying environment. - Mil-Air Ops

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POLICY MANUAL INDEX

• P-1 : Introduction
• # P-2 : Pilot Ranking and Aircraft Ratings
• P-3 : Flying Requirements
• P-4 : Authorized Aircraft
• P-5 : Administrative Requirements

P-1 : Introduction

P-1.a: Company Profile; Mil-Air is a virtual military aircraft missions operator, with a fleet of different turboprops, turbojets and helicopters. Number of company aircraft have been modified and specialist equipment are fitted for varying customer requirements.

P-1.b: Company History; Mil-Air was formed in February 1998. At the beginning operations were limited. In July 1998, company was expanded to cover the most of the world, with new bases joining regularly along with new aircraft types from different manufactures of the world. This development also involved a steady and substantial growth in the fields of special operations and other flying oriented programs.

P-1.c: Company Operations; Company is the largest virtual military and special purpose aircraft operator in the world, offering unmatched variety of aircraft types to its pilots.

P-1.d: Company Management Structure:

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P-2 : Pilot Ranking and Aircraft Ratings

P-2.a: The Pilot Ranking System governs pilot's position and promotions. It is based upon total flying hours (Duty Time).

NOTE: Duty Time is the amount of flying time submitted to Mil-Air with Completed Mission Reports and Check Flight Reports, or time spent working on projects directly related to Mil-Air. Fixed and Rotary wing aircraft flying hours are added to the total hours.

 PILOT RANKING AND AIRCRAFT TYPE RATING SYSTEM

 

# P-2.b: The Aircraft Type Rating System governs the aircraft operating authorization.

P-2.b1: Successful completion of Standard Check Flight (SCF) or Advanced Check Flight (ACF) authorizes pilot to operate the particular aircraft as the copilot (without commanding responsibilities). Refer the table above for applicable aircraft categories for each Pilot Ranking. For details refer Check Flight Command.

P-2.b2: Successful completion of Commander's Check Flight (CCF) authorizes pilot to operate the particular aircraft as the Commander. Refer the table above for applicable aircraft categories for each Pilot Ranking. For details refer Check Flight Command.

P-2.c: Senior First Officer to Captain promotion, the applicant must submit a FS video to the Operations Director showing his/her ability to conduct an instrument landing. For details refer Check Flight Command.

P-2.d: Captain to Senior Captain promotion, the applicant must submit a FS video to the Operations Director showing his/her ability to conduct an instrument landing of multi engine heavy aircraft. For details refer Check Flight Command.

P-2.e: Senior Captain to Executive Captain promotion, the applicant must successfully accomplish a flying related project. The project is individually assigned. If desired Senior Captain can remain in his rating without obtaining executive responsibilities. 

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P-3 : Flying Requirements

P-3.a: To be considered as an active pilot within Mil-Air, the pilot must complete at least one Fixed or Rotary wing aircraft mission per month. A mission includes the outbound and inbound legs [Refer P-3.c below].

P-3.b: When selecting an aircraft / mission combination, pilot should consider the suitability of that aircraft to the mission profile and distance.

# Note: Refer 'Pilot Ranking' table above for mission distance restrictions. Distance limit is calculated between each landing only.

P-3.c: Routine Mission requests must constitute the outbound leg from an airport and the inbound leg to back to the same airport (identified with an "A" in missions schedule).

Example : Mission # GMxx - McChord AFB to Denver (outbound)

#GMxxA - Denver to McChord AFB (inbound)

P-3.d: Missions; Mission Requests and Mission Reports can be submitted at any time. Flying Squad data will be updated accordingly. If any discrepancy appears pilot should inform it to Mil-Air Ops immediately.

P-3.e: If unable to complete a mission for some reason -usually real life matters- inform Mil-Air Ops by sending an e-mail. Or request leave of absence to stay away from flying [Refer P-5.d below].

P-3.f: Aircraft panel Selection; It is authorized to use any panel as long as the aircraft type / number of engines match the panel. If an aircraft has two prop engines, use only a panel designed for props with two engines. If the aircraft has two jet engines, use a panel with two jet engine controls. Same goes with an aircraft of three or four engines. In the case of a turboprop aircraft such as the C-130, pilots may use either a 4-engine jet or 4-engine prop panel.

Note: Some Mil-Air aircraft have custom-built panels. Pilots are encouraged to use them.

P-3.g: Flight Realism; Pilots may fly their missions with as much realism as they can manage. It is authorized to adjust aircraft reliability, weather simulation, and other variables to suit their experience or interest. However, pilots are expected to operate missions in as realistic conditions as possible, as it increases the challenge and reality of the virtual flying.

P-3.h: Any additional add-ons, such as a GPS, may be used with any of the missions, however it must be stated in the Mission Report.

# P-3.i: Incidents and Accidents; Pilots are responsible for notifying the Mil-Air Ops of any incident or accident related to Mil-Air missions. Mil-Air appreciates truthfulness of flight reports.

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P-4 : Authorized Aircraft

P-4.a: Check Flight; Pilot should complete a Check Flight for each new Fixed or Rotary wing aircraft that he/she wishes to operate. Refer Check Flight Command for details.

# P-4.b: Only the aircraft types listed with Mil-Air Hangars are authorized for regular and other squadron flights. Pilots can use aircraft from Mil-Air hangar or other similar aircraft model and should state that in the mission reports.

P-4.c: Aircraft Category; Only the aircraft listed with appropriate category may be used by the pilot. Example: A pilot with a First Officer ranking may operate Cat-1 and 2 rated aircraft. He/She may not operate an Cat-3 rated aircraft.

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P-5 : Administrative Requirements

P-5.a: All members are required to maintain a valid (single) e-mail address. If mail is returned , the member's data will be held for two weeks and a confirmation letter will be sent to ensure that the member's internet server did not crash. If unable to reply to the confirmation letter, the member will be removed from Flying Squad to Reserve Pilot Squad.

P-5.b: All members are encouraged to send their suggestions and queries to Operations Director.

P-5.c: Termination; The Operations Director reserves the right to terminate a member for the following:

• Actions within the organization that would cause members undue grief and hardship.
• Duty time requirement not met.
• Valid e-mail account requirement not met.

P-5.d: Leave of absence will be granted for periods of up to three months. After three months the pilot will either be required to return to active duty service or terminate his/her enlistment within the organization. Reserve Pilot Squad is available for long duration leave of absence.

P-5.e: Flying for other VAs; Mil-Air pilots are allowed to fly for other VAs. But other VA flying hours will not be added to Mil-Air flying records. When joining Mil-Air, pilot's previous VA flying hours may be considered. This will depend on details received from official records of the previous VA.

P-5.f: Resignation; If a member decide to resign from Mil-Air, he/she should inform Operations Director. Then his/her flying data will remain in company records for future reference. If not informed data will be completely deleted from records.

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