VAFFU's Lead Pilot Training Is Outlined Below​

1. All Lead Pilot Candidates Must Have A Tanker & Air Attack Pilot Rating

2. Complete the following ground knowledge:

   1. Lead Pilot FTA Procedures & Radio Phraseology

   2. Network Procedures As A Lead Pilot On VATSIM

   3. FTA Formation Procedures & Techniques

   4. Rules & Procedures While On The Network

3. Schedule A Placement Training Session

4. Fly With The Training Team Online ( Total Hours: 6 )

   1. 4 Hours Of Simulated ​FTA Procedures ( Finding, Creating Center Point Coordinates, ect. )

   2. 2 Hours of Formation Training

   3. 3 Hours of Simulated Air Attack & Lead Pilot Coordination

   4. 1 Hour of Online Simulated Fire Ops ( Mock Checkride )

5. Apply For A Checkride

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Additional Rating Can Be Acquired For: