PD-SC-1010 Aerospace Wings Qualification Policy

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PD-SC-1010 Aerospace Wings Qualification Policy was issued 15 December 2023 by the Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff.
This policy document establishes the Aerospace Wings Qualification Policy for The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. (TRMN).

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NOTE: The format of this Policy Document has been edited to reflect the standard formatting for such documents. The document in its original format can be found on the TRMN Forums at the link below.

PD-SC-1010

1. Background

• a. The intent behind the Aerospace Wings is to foster and encourage interest in flight among the members of TRMN. The primary aim is to develop an interest in real-world flight and piloting, but for those who have the interest but otherwise lack the ability, there are grades for simulation and courses. It is CRUCIAL to understand that award of these wings do NOT in any way imply real-world qualifications under FAA or other national flight regulatory bodies.
• b. With one exception, each grade and class of Aerospace wings is available in gold for officers and silver for enlisted. The designs of each grade are otherwise identical.
• c. To be awarded the appropriate wings all requirements as listed below must be verified by BuTrain. The BuTrain Awards Office will develop a mechanism for TRMN members to apply for their wings. The office will announce completions on a monthly basis.

2. Course Work

• a. All coursework will be completed directly through or in conjunction with BuTrain.
• b. Upon completion of external courses from AOPA, a BuTrain instructor will verify completion and will record the completion in Medusa.

3. Other External Requirements

• a. To meet all other wings requirements, the TRMN member will need to submit to the BuTrain Awards Office proof of completion.
• b. The BuTrain Awards Office will develop a mechanism for TRMN members to submit this additional information.

4. SOLO AEROSPACE WINGS

• a. Solo Aerospace Wings are awarded to officers and enlisted alike.
• b. They are awarded for completion and sign-off of solo flight during flight training; you must supply a copy of your log book entry.
  • i. This applies to all solo [flights] - private, sport or recreational pilot, glider, or balloonist.

4. AEROSPACE WINGS

• a. These are awarded for completion of actual real-life pilot qualification as follows:
  • i. Master Aerospace Wings: Completion of Instrument Rating + 150 hours total flight time, or 300 hours total flight time as a Private Pilot.
  • ii. Senior Aerospace Wings: Completion of 75 hours total flight time as a Private Pilot
  • iii. Aerospace Wings: Completion of Private Pilot Certificate.
    • 1. These wings will also be awarded for the completion of a Sport and Recreational Pilot Certification, Glider Certification, or Ballooning Certification, however, to advance to the next level, you must have a full Private Pilot Certificate.

5. NAVIGATOR WINGS

• a. Master Navigator Wings
  • i. 180 minutes of total flight time as a passenger of a Private Pilot, or 90 minutes of total solo flight time as a Student Pilot
  • ii. Completion of the following courses under the auspices of BuTrain:
    • 1. RMACA-AOPA-R05
    • 2. RMACA-AOPA-R06
    • 3. RMACA-AOPA-R10
    • 4. RMACA-AOPA-R11
    • 5. RMACA-AOPA-R12
    • 6. RMACA-AOPA-R13
    • 7. RMACA-AOPA-R16
    • 8. RMACA-AOPA-R19
    • 9. RMACA-AOPA-R20
• b. Senior Navigator Wings
  • i. 120 minutes of total flight time as a passenger of a Private Pilot, or 60 minutes of total solo flight time as a Student Pilot.
  • ii. Completion of the following courses under the auspices of BuTrain:
    • 1. RMACA-AOPA-R02
    • 2. RMACA-AOPA-R04
    • 3. RMACA-AOPA-R07
    • 4. RMACA-AOPA-R14
    • 5. RMACA-AOPA-R18
    • 6. RMACA-AOPA-R21
    • 7. RMACA-AOPA-R22
    • 8. RMACA-AOPA-R23
• c. Navigator Wings
  • i. 60 minutes of total flight time as a passenger of a Private Pilot, or a Discovery Flight where you control the plane for at least 15 minutes, or 30 minutes of total solo flight time as a Student Pilot.
  • ii. Completion of the following courses under the auspices of BuTrain:
    • 1. RMACA-AOPA-R01
    • 2. RMACA-AOPA-R03
    • 3. RMACA-AOPA-R08
    • 4. RMACA-AOPA-R09
    • 5. RMACA-AOPA-R15
    • 6. RMACA-AOPA-R17

6. OBSERVER WINGS

• a. Master Observer Wings
  • i. 120 minutes of total flight time as a passenger of a Private Pilot, or 60 minutes of total solo flight time as a Student Pilot.
  • ii. Completion of the following courses under the auspices of BuTrain:
    • 1. RMACA-AOPA-R06
    • 2. RMACA-AOPA-R11
    • 3. RMACA-AOPA-R17
    • 4. RMACA-AOPA-R18
• b. Senior Observer Wings
  • i. 60 minutes of total flight time as a passenger of a Private Pilot, or 30 minutes of total solo flight time as a Student Pilot.
  • ii. Completion of the following courses under the auspices of BuTrain:
    • 1. RMACA-AOPA-R07
    • 2. RMACA-AOPA-R12
    • 3. RMACA-AOPA-R14
    • 4. RMACA-AOPA-R22
• c. Observer Wings
  • i. Completion of AOPA Pinch Hitter Online Course, AOPA Say It Right: Mastering Radio Communications Course.
  • ii. Completion of the following courses under the auspices of BuTrain:
    • 1. RMACA-AOPA-R01
    • 2. RMACA-AOPA-R04
    • 3. RMACA-AOPA-R09
    • 4. RMACA-AOPA-R15

7. SIMULATOR WINGS

• a. Master Simulator Wings
  • i. 240 hours of simulated flight
  • ii. A Discovery Flight where you control the plane for at least 15 minutes
  • iii. Completion of the following courses under the auspices of BuTrain:
    • 1. RMACA-RMACS-02D
    • 2. SIA-SRN-05D
• b. Senior Simulator Wings
  • i. 120 hours of simulated flight
  • ii. Completion of the following courses under the auspices of BuTrain:
    • 1. RMACA-RMACS-02C
    • 2. SIA-SRN-05C
• c. Simulator Wings
  • i. 60 hours of simulated flight
  • ii. Completion of the following courses under the auspices of BuTrain:
    • 1. RMACA-RMACS-02A
    • 2. SIA-SRN-05A

8. Awarding of these wings do NOT in any way imply real-world qualifications under FAA or other national flight regulatory bodies.

External Links

• PD-SC-1010 Aerospace Wings Qualification Policy as published on the TRMN Forums.