The student transfers the skills and knowledge acquired in Phase II into a high-speed environment. Situation awareness, decision making and information systems management abilities are further refined in a more complex aircraft. Phase III rapidly introduces more demanding sequences that require the student to make full use of the Hawk 115's aircraft systems. Once transition has occurred the candidate builds skills and confidence in the jet aircraft and acquires a full knowledge of systems operation. Instrument flying skills are fully developed to achieve the Canadian Forces instrument rating standard.
NFTC training encourages the student to assess each lesson scenario and formulate a plan of action.
In the Canadian environment, with few airspace restrictions, the student is given maximum potential for freedom of action in response to changing conditions, real or simulated. The Clearhood module provides a conversion to the jet aircraft. Aircraft handling including stalls, spins, aerobatics, traffic pattern sequences and emergency procedures are rapidly developed on the jet aircraft. The straightforward handling characteristics of the Hawk 115 aircraft enable the student to quickly master the basics and move into more tactically oriented training. The Instrument module builds on the skills acquired in Phase II and Phase IIB taking the candidate into the high-level airspace structure.