Chapter 1: Overview

Question 1

What is contained in this manual?

Answer 1

Broad guidance for aircraft operations. Provides differences between USAF and FAA regulations. Pilots must reference and be familiar to specific cited references to AIM contained within this manual.

Question 2

Who is the final authority for compliance of manual?

Answer 2

PIC

Question 3

What is considered international airspace?

Answer 3

Over high seas at any point greater than 12 NM from baseline of coastal state

Question 4

What is a violation? What should be done about it?

Answer 4

Pilot deviation that may result when USAF aircraft deviates from a flight rule. Preserve any available evidence for 180 days and use call-sign only and don’t release any personal info. Go through commander–do not call the number

Question 5

Is ATC clearance authority to deviate from this manual? When may you deviate and what must you do if it happens?

Answer 5

No. Deviate as needed in case of emergency. Notify ATC as soon as possible and verbally report incident to supervisor/commander and have written record within 24 hrs or as mission permits.

Question 6

Where should you report potential hazards to aviation safety?

Answer 6

on ASAP.safety.af.mil site and to flight safety officer ASAP