CHIEF OF NAVAL AIR TRAINING ADVANCED HELICOPTER MPTS ...

I-8
CNATRAINST 1542.156C
1 Aug 11
6. Break in Training Warmup Events (SXX86). Non-syllabus
warmup events compensate for breaks in training. Eligibility is
based on the number of days since the last flight or simulator
in the same stage. All warmups shall be dual and coded as an
SXX86, e.g., C4186. Warmup grades do not satisfy block or MIF
requirements and shall not be included in the cumulative totals.
For all “break in stage” flights, refer to the chart on page
I-9, with the following exceptions. A “break in stage” warmup
is not warranted on the following events: C3001, C4601-C4990,
I3101, I3201, and N4002-N4101. If an SNA has not flown any
syllabus event by the 14 th day, then they rate a mandatory
warmup.
a. Warmups Between Stages. Warmup events shall not be
given prior to the first flight in stage unless 14 days have
elapsed since any syllabus flight or simulator event.
b. Warmup Event Criteria. Optional warmup events are based
on the student’s performance. If the student’s performance
meets MIF, the event shall count as the next syllabus event. If
a student’s performance is marginal or unsatisfactory due to the
break in training, the flight is a warmup.
(1) Additional Warmup Events
(a) The Operations Officer may direct additional
warmup aircraft or simulator/CPT events for extended breaks in
training. The Commanding Officer shall determine a training
plan if the SNA exceeds 30 days out of the cockpit.
(b) Award a warmup flight if more than five calendar
days have elapsed without flying in the aircraft between a check
ride (SXX90) and the follow-on solo event or more than one
calendar day between C4390 and C4401.
solo:
(2) Not Safe for Solo. If the student is not safe for
(a) Count the flight as a warmup due to the
student’s loss of proficiency.
(b) The next flight shall be another safe-for-solo
check and should be flown in the next six calendar days.