USN/USMC F18 Training Syllabus

[Whiskeybravo]

I'm just getting into the F18 and have completed basic startup, takeoff, circuits and landings etc. I know there are numerous videos and web pages that show how to do the various aspects of operating the F18 but I was wondering if anyone has sight of the actual syllabus used. How many hours would a new pilot be given for basic flying before moving on to the more complex operating systems and then on to A2A and A2G weapons employment.

 

I've downloaded the NATOPS flight manual and got excited when I saw mention of the flight training syllabus in Chapter 5 but there's not really much info there.

 

I realise the level of training will likely depend on a pilots previous experience and qualifications. Also, it seems, that a lot of flexibility is given to Sqn commanders to train members depending on the likely requirement of any upcoming mission/deployments.

 

I guess what I'm looking for is a bit of a structure to make best use of my practice time to get the most of this amazing module.

 

Regards,

 

WB.

[backspace340]

I'm just getting into the F18 and have completed basic startup, takeoff, circuits and landings etc. I know there are numerous videos and web pages that show how to do the various aspects of operating the F18 but I was wondering if anyone has sight of the actual syllabus used. How many hours would a new pilot be given for basic flying before moving on to the more complex operating systems and then on to A2A and A2G weapons employment.

 

I've downloaded the NATOPS flight manual and got excited when I saw mention of the flight training syllabus in Chapter 5 but there's not really much info there.

 

I realise the level of training will likely depend on a pilots previous experience and qualifications. Also, it seems, that a lot of flexibility is given to Sqn commanders to train members depending on the likely requirement of any upcoming mission/deployments.

 

I guess what I'm looking for is a bit of a structure to make best use of my practice time to get the most of this amazing module.

 

Regards,

 

WB.

 

Check out the Canadian TV series Jetstream which shows you the process of training people to use the Hornet - think it's available on Youtube (and I know Wags said he took some inspiration from it).

[Highway]

Best thing you could do Whiskeybravo, is join a multiplayer squadron with structured training.

 

Check out our squadron please.

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3637630&postcount=270

 

https://vmfa251.com/forum/

 

https://discord.gg/pq5JDex

Edited October 26, 2018 by Highway

[Pikey]

Google the CNATRA docs, all the training is there for basic stuff. The fleet assignment training isn't accessible, but you can infer a lot and indeed the basic syllabus is so long that I had to cut huge swathes out to make it relevant to virtual simming.

[donkeyrider]

Very interesting. Thank you.

 

I thought it quaint that it looked like it was written on a typewriter and photocopied. I heard that the USMC doesn't get the latest equipment, but surely there is space in the budget for MS Word! :)

[Svsmokey]

Our 782 gear was essentially WW2 equipment in the Vietnam era....:)

[Yoda967]

Very interesting. Thank you.

 

I thought it quaint that it looked like it was written on a typewriter and photocopied. I heard that the USMC doesn't get the latest equipment, but surely there is space in the budget for MS Word! :)

 

 

There is, and has been for years. Formatting requirements call for the use of Courier New 12 pitch font.

 

 

Scanner technology has improved a bit in eight years, as has the electronic signature process.