Are there special training requirements for flying low level operations?
Yes, a pilot must meet the minimum pilot qualifications and any applicable special use qualifications described in 351 DM 3. You must also meet the following Service-specific requirements: A. Have 200 PIC low level operations flying hours in the category of aircraft being flown, or B. Have 20 hours of low level flight instruction with a certified flight instructor in the category of aircraft being flown, and while using the low level flight training plan (see Exhibit 2). C. An NBC AM pilot inspector will give you a flight check when you have completed the low level flight training. After that, you must receive a low level flight check every 2 years to remain current. 3.13 Are there any other flight checks that a pilot might have to get? You may need to get a special flight check in one of the following circumstances: A. Configuration Change Flight Check. You must get a flight check whenever aircraft configuration changes are made for you to operate on water, snow, or off-airport area (
