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B-1B Grading Standards — Grade 3 = Qualified

Event	Grade 3 Standard (Q)	Unqualified Condition
Takeoff rotation (VR)	±5 KIAS of computed VR	±10 KIAS, wrong speed, or abrupt control inputs
Climb heading	±5° of assigned heading	Greater than ±10°
Pattern altitude (TPA)	±100 ft	Greater than ±200 ft
Approach speed (VREF)	VREF ±5 KIAS stable by 500 ft AGL	Not stable, or ±10 KIAS at any point on final
Touchdown zone	First 2,000 ft of runway	Beyond 2,000 ft or short of threshold
ILS LOC tracking (FAF–DH)	±½ dot full scale	Full-scale deflection at any point
ILS G/S tracking (FAF–DH)	±½ dot full scale	Full-scale deflection below 500 ft AGL
RNAV MDA level-off	MDA ±50 ft, re-engaged ALT HOLD	Bust below MDA without visual contact
TOT accuracy	±30 seconds of planned TOT	Greater than ±60 seconds
Low-level altitude	500 ft AGL ±100 ft	Below 400 ft or above 700 ft sustained
AR contact (IDs)	≤2 inadvertent disconnects	3+ IDs, or unable to establish contact
Checklist discipline	All items called, actioned, and verified	Missed or skipped checklist item affecting safety

Common Student Errors — B-1B

ILS: Wrong PFD softkey (GPS instead of ILS). Coach: "Check your PFD softkey."
ILS: FMS NAV MODE left on GPS. Coach: "FMS NAV page — what's your NAV MODE?"
RNAV: Pressing APR instead of NAV HOLD. Coach: "NAV, not APR, for RNAV."
ATH: Expecting autothrottle to hold VREF below 2,500 ft AGL. Coach: "ATH is gone — take your throttle."
DH: Continuing past DH with no visual. Coach: "That was DH — go around now."
AR: Over-controlling in contact. Coach: "Small inputs. Stabilize first."
TOT: Late correction on run-in. Coach: "Check your timing now — before the IP."

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IP Pre-Brief Checklist — B-1B

Student states VR and VREF from FMS PERF before taxi
Student states active runway, inbound course, and ILS frequency before approach setup
Student states PFD softkey and A/P lateral mode for each approach type before brief ends
Go-around criteria explicitly briefed: IMC at DH, engine issue, ATC instruction
TOT window (±30 sec) and abort criteria briefed for all Phase 3 events
For AR: rejoin type, contact altitude, and breakaway triggers briefed before pushback

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B-2 Grading Standards

Event	Grade 3 Standard	Unqualified Condition
ILS APP capture	LOC captured before FAF, G/S captured at or above published altitude	LOC not captured; approach abandoned due to setup error
Approach speed	VREF ±5 KIAS stable by 500 ft AGL	Unstable, or ATH relied upon below 2,500 ft AGL
Weapon release criteria	All 3 criteria met before fire command: alt, speed, wings level	Release attempted outside envelope
Cargo door sequence	Opened after criteria met, closed within 30 sec of release	Doors left open; doors opened before criteria met
Stealth mode	Activated above 3,000 ft AGL, deactivated before landing checklist	Attempted below 3,000 ft AGL; not deactivated for landing
Crew hatch	Confirmed CLOSED on Before Start checklist before taxi	Taxied with hatch open

Common Student Errors — B-2

APP won't capture: FMS NAV MODE = GPS instead of NAV. First check every time.
Weapon release fails: Below 20,000 ft AGL or 230 KIAS. Have student call alt and speed aloud.
Stealth Mode won't engage: Below 3,000 ft AGL. Check altitude first.
Doors left open: Make door closure a verbal callout item on egress.
Version check: Confirm iniBuilds store version before any weapon delivery event.

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IP Pre-Brief Checklist — B-2

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B-52H Grading Standards

Phase	Event	Grade 3 Standard	Unqualified Condition
Phase 1	Takeoff rotation	Smooth, deliberate ~10° pitch at VR	Abrupt snap rotation; VR ±10 KIAS
Phase 1	Final approach speed	130–145 KIAS per TOLD ±5 KIAS	±10 KIAS or unstable at 500 ft AGL
Phase 2	Holding	Standard 1-min legs, ±100 ft altitude, ±5° heading	Bust of assigned altitude or heading by ±200 ft / ±10°
Phase 2	AR contact	Stabilized in precontact, ≤2 IDs, positive CG monitoring	3+ IDs, or early breakaway not called when required
Phase 3	Low-level altitude	500 ft AGL ±100 ft throughout route	Below 400 ft or above 700 ft sustained
Phase 3	TOT accuracy	±30 seconds of planned TOT	Greater than ±60 seconds
Phase 3	Night landing	On-speed, correct lighting, within TDZ	Lighting not configured; out of TDZ

Common Student Errors — B-52H

Phase 1: Snap rotation — coach steady, deliberate pitch-up, not fighter-style.
Phase 2 AR: Over-controlling at contact — small inputs, early breakaway call.
Phase 3 TOT: Drift uncorrected until IP — coach time checks throughout route.
Phase 3 Night: Lighting not reconfigured — make it a deliberate checklist item.

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IP Pre-Brief Checklist — B-52H

Student states TOLD V-speeds for current gross weight before taxi
For Phase 2: tanker rejoin type, contact altitude, and breakaway triggers briefed
For Phase 3: abort criteria (weather, terrain, TOT recovery limits) briefed before flight
Safe-escape maneuver and timing briefed before the IP — not first time on run-in
TOT window (±30 sec) confirmed understood and time-check plan briefed