BTP Training

VAFFU's Basic Tanker Pilot Training Is Outlined Below

1. Complete the following ground knowledge:​

   1. Aerial Fire Fighting Basics & VAFFU Rules

   2. VFR & IFR Review

   3. FTA Procedures & Radio Phraseology

   4. Network Procedures As A Tanker Pilot On VATSIM

   5. Fire Call Familiarization

2. Schedule A Placement Training Session

3. Fly With The Training Team Online ( Total Hours: 14 )

   1. 5 Hours Of Simulated ​FTA Procedures ( Tanker Base Simulated Mid Point Of Fire )

   2. 5 Hours of Low Level Flying

   3. 10 Precision Water Drops On Designated Runway ( Non-Towered / Unpopular Fields )

   4. 3 Hours of Simulated Instrument Conditions

   5. 2 Hours of Navigation Training

4. Apply For A Checkride

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Additional Ratings Can Be Acquired For