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11.3.3.3. Exceptions:
11.3.3.3.1. Instructors will log instructor time while accomplishing unlike specialty
training instruction (e.g., an instructor navigator training pilots/boom operators for a
three-person crew or third pilots in the navigator seat). (T-2). Only the amount of time
used to train a specific event will be logged as instructor time. If more than one
instructor of like specialty are on the aircraft to provide simultaneous instruction for
crewmembers of different specialties, both instructors will log instructor time (e.g., two
instructor navigators are on the same aircraft, one is instructing a student navigator and
the other is instructing a boom operator). (T-2). In this case, total instructor time
logged may exceed total flight time logged. Enter a remark on the back of the AFTO
Form 781 explaining the rationale for logging excess instructor time. (T-2). Instructor
aircrew members will not log instructor time when demonstrating instructor abilities as
part of a periodic flight evaluation unless unqualified/noncurrent/upgrade crewmember
is receiving instruction. (T-2).
11.3.3.3.2. Two instructors (to include formal training unit (FTU)) of the same
specialty and at the same duty station may fly together and each log instructor time.
Total instructor time logged may not exceed total flight time logged. (T-2). (Example:
A new FTU instructor pilot is flying with a student pilot and a more experienced FTU
instructor pilot flies with the new FTU instructor pilot; instruction can occur between
the new FTU instructor pilot and student pilot, or between the experienced FTU
instructor and new instructor pilot, but not both simultaneously.) Therefore, the total
instructor time logged may not exceed total flight time. This helps validate new FTU
instructors for critical advanced student training rides, if needed. (T-2).
11.3.3.3.3. Aircrew members who are instructor qualified in one aircraft, and who are
current and qualified (but not qualified as an instructor) in another aircraft, may log
instructor time while flying in the second aircraft and providing instruction to an
aircrew member in the first aircraft. This applies to instructors in single seat aircraft
who are also qualified in chase aircraft (e.g., F-15/F-16), but who do not maintain
instructor qualification in the chase aircraft. Instructor time may be logged only while
actively providing instruction. Enter a remark on the back of the AFTO Form 781 to
explain the rationale for logging instructor time in the chase aircraft. (T-2).
11.3.3.3.4. Log simulator console time as instructor time when the crewmember is
qualified as an instructor in the aircraft. (T-2). When MAJCOMs authorize
crewmembers to be instructors in the simulator only, they will log simulator console
time as instructor time. MAJCOMs will determine which types of simulators qualify
for this approval (e.g., operational flight trainers, weapon system trainers, etc.). (T-2).
11.3.4. Evaluator Flight Time. Flight time flown by a designated and certified flight evaluator
while actively performing authorized flight evaluation duties (to include supplemental
evaluations). Includes hands-on time if concurrent with performance of flight evaluator duties.
The member is not required to occupy a primary duty station established for that specialty, but
must be actually performing evaluator duties. (T-2). Evaluators will also log instructor,
primary, secondary, or other time, depending on their activity, when not performing evaluator
duties. (T-2). Note: Members must be current and certified in the aircraft to log evaluator
time. Evaluator candidates acting in the next higher qualification log secondary time and may