Aerospace Wings
The intent behind the Aerospace Wings is to foster and encourage in 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.
Historical
When manned flight first became militarily significant (c. WWI), the first aerial units were typically derived from Army formations, for example, the Royal Flying Corps[1], or the US Army Air Service[2]. In order to distinguish flying officers from others, insignia in the form of wings were created. From that time, aviation insignia have come to symbolize the arduous training pilots and aircrew undergo[3].
TRMN
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. To be awarded the appropriate wings they must be verified by Astro Control. Submissions should be sent to: acs-submission@trmn.org
SOLO AEROSPACE WINGS
These are awarded to officers and enlisted alike. They are awarded for completion and sign-off of solo flight during flight training; you must supply a copy of your log book entry. This applies to all solo - private, sport or recreational pilot, glider or balloonist.
AEROSPACE WINGS
These are awarded for completion of actual RL pilot qualification as follows:
Officer | Enlisted | Qualification requirements |
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Master Aerospace Wings Completion of Instrument Rating + 150 hours total flight time, or 300 hours total flight time as a Private Pilot. | ||
Senior Aerospace Wings Completion of 75 hours total flight time as a Private Pilot | ||
Aerospace Wings Completion of Private Pilot Certificate. 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. | ||
These require verification by a TRMN Astro Control officer, or by the First Lord of the Admiralty if no Astro Control officer is in place. |
NAVIGATOR WINGS
The requirements for these are as follows:
Officer | Enlisted | Qualification requirements |
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Master Navigator Wings Completion of AOPA IFR Insights: Charts Course, AOPA IFR Insights: Cockpit Weather Course, AOPA GPS for IFR Operations Course, AOPA IFR Chart Challenge: ILS Approach Course, AOPA IFR Chart Challenge: RNAV Approach Course, AOPA IFR Chart Challenge: VOR Approach Course, AOPA Unmanned Aircraft Course, AOPA ASI Flight Risk Evaluator Course, and 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. | ||
Senior Navigator Wings Completion of AOPA GPS for VFR Operations Course, AOPA ADS-B for General Aviation: The Basics Course, AOPA Airport Watch General Aviation Security Course, AOPA VFR GPS Guide: Garmin 430/530 Course, AOPA Sky Spotter: PIREPS Made Easy Course, AOPA IFR Insights: Regulations Course. AOPA Single-Pilot IFR Course, and 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. | ||
Navigator Wings Completion of AOPA Pinch Hitter Online Course, AOPA Say It Right: Mastering Radio Communications Course, AOPA A Pilot’s Guide to Flight Services Course, AOPA Runway Safety Course, and 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. | ||
These require verification by a TRMN Astro Control officer, or by the First Lord of the Admiralty's Staff Liaison Officer if no Astro Control officer is in place. |
OBSERVER WINGS
The requirements for these are as follows:
Officer | Enlisted | Qualification requirements |
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Master Observer Wings Completion of AOPA Weather Wise: Precipitation and Icing Course, AOPA Weather Wise: Air Masses and Fronts Course, AOPA Weather Wise: VFR into IMC Course, AOPA Unmanned Aircraft Course, AOPA Public Benefit Flying: Balancing Safety and Compassion Course, AOPA 60 Minutes to Preserve Your Airport Course, and 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. | ||
Senior Observer Wings Completion of AOPA Weather Wise: Thunderstorms and ATC Course, AOPA Weather Wise: Ceiling and Visibility Course, AOPA Airport Watch General Aviation Security Course, AOPA Sky Spotter: PIREPS Made Easy Course, and 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. | ||
Observer Wings Completion of AOPA Pinch Hitter Online Course, AOPA Say It Right: Mastering Radio Communications Course. | ||
These require verification by a TRMN Astro Control officer, or by the First Lord of the Admiralty if no Astro Control officer is in place. |
SIMULATOR WINGS
The requirements for these are as follows:
Officer | Enlisted | Qualification requirements |
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Master Simulator Wings 240 hours of simulated flight, and completion of KR1MA-RMAT-32A*, and a Discovery Flight where you control the plane for at least 15 minutes. | ||
Senior Simulator Wings 120 hours of simulated flight, and completion of KR1MA-RMAT-31A*. | ||
Simulator Wings 60 hours of simulated flight, and completion of KR1MA-RMAT-30A. | ||
This must be verified by the appropriate party at King William Military Academy and a TRMN Astro Control Officer or by the First Lord of the Admiralty’s Staff Liaison Officer if no Astro Control Officer is in place. * Until KR1MA-RMAT-31A & KR1MA-RMAT-32A are developed, the Simulator wings will be issued based on the other listed criteria. Once those courses are released, those who have earned the Senior and Master Simulator wings will have sixty (60) days to complete each exam, or the wings will revert to the Basic Simulator Wings |
Awards of The Royal Manticoran Navy and Marine Corps | |
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Honors: | Peerage - HMS Unconquered - HMS Valhalla |
Orders: | Star Kingdom - King Roger - Golden Lion - Queen Elizabeth - Merit |
Achievement: | PMV - QCB - MC - OC - SC - DGC - OG - NS - DSO - MT - CGM - GS OCN - QBM - SXC - RHDSM - MID - CBM - CSM - MSM - NCD - NMAM |
Service: | POW - SAPCM - MOM - HWC - HOS - GACM - YSMR - MHWM - KR3CM - QE3CM QE3SJM - MCAM - MtSM - MRSM - GCM - SSD - RTR - NCOSCR - AFSM |
Unit Citations: | LHC - RUC - RMU - FEA |
Qualifications of The Royal Manticoran Navy | |
OSWP - ESWP - NRM - NPM - Hyper Command Star - OAW - EAW - FMF | |
Other Service branch awards | |
RMA - RMMM - RMACS - SFC - GSN - CIV | |
Awards Portal |
References
See Also
- Admiralty Order 1511-01: "RMN Aerospace Wings - Updated"