1. AVIATION PREFLIGHT INDOCTRINATION (API)
Source:
18 JUNE 2014

2. NAS Pensacola - “The Cradle of Naval Aviation”
Aviation Preflight Indoctrination
The start for all Pilots and NFOs
USN, USMC, USCG, International
18 JUNE 2014

3. Flight Management Office Hours Phone Numbers
Phone Numbers
(850)
(850)
(850)
Uniform of the day must be worn to conduct business in Bldg. 633
18 JUNE 2014

4. Chain of Command Bring your problems to the LOWEST level.
Must communicate with your chain so we can properly address your issues!
Do NOT violate your Chain of Command
18 JUNE 2014

5. ZERO TOLERANCE Unauthorized Absentees Attitude problems
All students will be held accountable, and dealt with fairly and firmly.
Drinking and driving
Speeding
May lose driving privileges on the Base!
Violating Chain-of-Command
18 JUNE 2014

6. Ensure that YOU are ready!!
A-Pool
Administrative process for API
NOMI Physical
Mock PRT
Height/Weight Standards
DIVOLC, 5 Days
IFS, Approx. 35 Days
Source:
Ensure that YOU are ready!!
18 JUNE 2014

7. A-Pool Daily Muster 0700 EVERY WORKDAY Inspection ready
Muster in Bldg Auditorium
EVERYONE in “A” Pool must attend.
18 JUNE 2014

8. Standards for 20-24 year olds
PRT Screen
Standards for year olds
Source:
18 JUNE 2014
In accordance with – OPNAVINST H

9. Weight Restrictions
Maximum Allowable Weight in Naval Aviation is 231 pounds.
<103 lbs or >231 lbs may preclude students from flying in ejection seat aircraft.
Anthro Homepage
Per OPNAVINST A
18 JUNE 2014

10. Introductory Flight Screening (IFS)
5 FAA Approved Part 141 Flight Schools
Approx. 15 flight hours: (USN/USMC)
10 flights w/ 1 solo
One stage check
FAA Written Exam and 4 academic ground school exams
IFS Website
Per CNATRA INST C
18 JUNE 2014

11. International Military Training (IMT)
The IMT Office supports international flight student officers from around the world attending the Advanced Flight Program
IMT Webpage
18 JUNE 2014

12. Living in Pensacola On Base Off Base NAS Whiting Field Check into BOQ
Non availability slip from BOQ
BAH Request
Renting - FL law mandates a military clause in lease agreements
NAS Whiting Field
NAS Pensacola
Radius ~ 30min Drive
NAS Pensacola Homepage
NAS P’Cola to NAS Whiting ~ 1 hr
18 JUNE 2014

13. Living In Pensacola (cont.)
BAH - Housing
O-1 for Pensacola, FL
No dependents - $1,065 per month
w/ dependents - $1,140 per month
BAS - Subsistence
$ per month
*Figures based on 2014
18 JUNE 2014

14. API and Beyond CNATRA Website Source:
CNATRA Website
18 JUNE 2014

15. API Start Dates Start dates vary based on the completion of:
NOMI physical
Introductory Flight Screening (IFS)
Division Officer Leadership Class (DIVOLC)
TRAWING student loading
Anywhere from (8 – 16 Weeks) after check-in.
18 JUNE 2014

16. Academics Instructional Hours Aerodynamics - 23 hrs Weather - 13 hrs
Engines - 12 hrs
Navigation - 17 hrs
FR&R - 7 hrs
API Course Guides Website
18 JUNE 2014

17. Academic Performance Standards
100% Distinguished
98% CAPT’s List
90-93% Average
80-84% Marginal
<80% Failure
NSS is a moving average based upon the previous 300 students.
18 JUNE 2014

18. Last 2 Weeks of API Land Survival Altitude Chamber Parachute Drag
Helo Dunker
Bay Operations
18 JUNE 2014

19. Attrition
Attrites consist of Academic, Physical Fitness failures, DOR, NPQ, or could be of an administrative nature.
All attrites and medically disqualified students will be transferred to Redesignation Division.
18 JUNE 2014

20. What’s Next??? What’s Next?
Source:
18 JUNE 2014

21. Wing Assignment Follow on orders Wing previously assigned or…
Assigned by Flight Management Officer when classed up
Location of TRAWING not guaranteed
18 JUNE 2014

22. Primary Flight Training
Naval Aviator
NAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL - TW-5
T-6B
NAS Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, - TW-4
T-34C & T-6B
Naval Flight Officer/Navigator
NAS Pensacola, Pensacola, FL - TW-6
T-6A
Source:
18 JUNE 2014

23. Any Questions? Naval Aviation Schools Command Quarterdeck:
Command Website
18 JUNE 2014