11-2C-130 Vol3 Flashcards
When is a mission commander required?
When more than two aircraft are assembled to perform missions away from home station.
(Should) For special, high visibility missions
When is a deputy lead crew required?
For formations greater than four aircraft
IMC airdrops consisting of three or more aircraft
Single element formations in IMC require?
Element lead crew or one IP (any position)
IMC airdrops require AWADS lead
Multi-element formations in IMC require?
A flight lead crew or IP in the lead or deputy lead (if required) positions, and in each flight lead position
Who may fly with passengers on board?
Current and qualified pilots
A non-current but qualified pilot under IP supervision
What is Flight Duty Period (FDP)?
The period of time starting at mission report time and ending immediately after the final engine shutdown of the day
Maximum FDP? (Basic crew)
16 hours
12 hours with inoperative autopilot
All tactical events accomplished within the first 12 hours
PIC may seek MAJCOM approval for 2 hour extension
What is Crew Duty Time (CDT)?
Period of time an aircrew may perform combined ground/flight duties
Maximum CDT? (Basic crew)
18 hours
Maximum FDP? (Augmented crew)
18 hours
16 hours with inoperative autopilot
All transition or tactical events in first 12 hours
Maximum CDT? (Augmented crew)
20 hours
When does CDT/FDP begin?
1 hour after aircrew alert notification
When the first aircrew member reports for assigned duties
May aircrews self alert?
Yes, with C2 concurrence prior to entering crew rest
Alcohol consumption: 12 hours is based on?
Scheduled takeoff
ALFA legal for alert
Earliest showtime from BRAVO alert
How long is pre-departure crew rest for off station missions greater than 16 hours?
24 hours before legal for alert time
May perform non-flying duties during first 12 hours
OG may waive any portion of first 12 hours
How long is off-station/enroute crew rest?
Minimum of 12 hours before legal for alert time or scheduled report time for self alerts
How long is off-station/enroute ground time?
At least 16 hours between engine shutdown and subsequent takeoff
May be modified by mission planners, PICs, or C2 to no less than 12 hours from the time aircrew entered crew rest
Post Mission Crew Rest
Only for missions off-station 16 hours or more
1 hour (up to 96) for each 3 hours off station
Crew Chief Work/Rest Plan
8 hours of uninterrupted rest in each 24 hour period
Aircrew alert time is normally __+__ __ hours before scheduled takeoff time
3+15 (1 hour for reporting, 2+15 for mission preparation)
How long after the expected alert time may C2 alert an aircrew?
6 hours
PIC may extend to 8 hours for crew or 12 hours for MEP status
If the mission cannot depart within __+__ __ hours of scheduled takeoff, coordinate with C2 to continue the mission or re-enter crew rest
4+00
The PIC may continue the mission after thorough re-evaluation of all ORM factors
ALFA alert launch time
1 hour
BRAVO alert launch time
3 hours
CHARLIE alert
Enter crew rest within 2 hours
Wing Standby Force
Legal for alert for 12 hours, able to launch within 3+15 hours
Is formation interfly authorized?
Yes, provided a thorough mission brief is conducted between all participants and local/command procedures are discussed
MEL Column A
Home Station
MEL Column B
Enroute
Minimum Equipment for NVG Operations
Pilot’s radar altimeter
SCNS with one GPS or INS for low-level NVG altitudes
AC or IP will make all takeoffs and landings during:
Aircraft emergencies (MPD may)
Airlift of nuclear weapons
Max effort on unimproved airfields
When marginal conditions exist
PIC with less than 100 hours will make all takeoffs and landings when:
Ceiling/vis less than 300 and/or RVR 4000 (3/4 sm)
RCR less than 12
Crosswind component greater than 15 knots
Deviations observed by PM
Heading
Airspeed
Altitude deviations greater than 100 feet
Deviations observed by any crew member
200 feet
10 knots
Terrain/obstructions
Approach procedure deviations
Stabilized approach criteria
> 1000 fpm unless required and briefed
+10/-5 knots from target
+/- 15 degrees bank from target
+/- 300 fpm from target
Sterile cockpit below:
18,000 except cruise flight
Minimum runway length (peace-time)
3000 feet
Minimum runway width
80 feet
60 for max effort
Minimum taxiway width
30 feet
Minimum runway length for normal takeoff
CFL or MFLMETO
Minimum runway length for normal landing
Landing distance
Ground roll + 500’ for max efforts
For peacetime, compute landing performance with:
Two engines in reverse and two in ground idle
Max depth of slush or water covered runways
1 inch
Vmeto climb out speed
Max effort OCS
Vmca climb out speed
Vmca+10
In unable to clear obstacles using Vmeto and max effort OCS:
Reduced gross weight or delay mission for more favorable conditions
For peacetime, use the _________ of Vmeto or Vmca, unless obstacles are a factor
Higher
Ideal AGL altitude for fuel jettison
20,000
BWC low restrictions
None
BWC moderate restrictions
Initial takeoffs and landings authorized only when departure and arrival routes will avoid bird activity
BWC severe operating restrictions
All takeoffs and landings are prohibited
OG/CC or equivalent may waive
Bird strike procedures
Land as soon as conditions permit, or as practicable, have aircraft inspected by MX
Any crew member detecting the radar altimeter low altitude warning light will notify the __
PF
Before departure, set the radar altimeter for ____________ _____________
Emergency return
The __________ and the __________ will use the same radar altimeter setting, unless briefed otherwise
Pilot and navigator
Set the radar altimeter to _______ during instrument approaches
HAT/HAA
Reduced power takeoffs will use ___ TIT not to exceed _____ in/lbs of torque
900
19,600
Reduced power cruise operations
970/300 KTAS
<10,000 MSL, 210 KIAS or less
Consider 900 TIT
Are reduced power (970 TIT) max effort takeoffs authorized?
Nope
How long to file an ASAP?
24 hours
When will an ASAP not protect the submitter?
Willful disregard of regulations and procedures
When are helmets required?
When parachutes are required per the addenda A
NVGs
ACDT
Unpressurized flight
When mobile in cargo compartment during airdrop
Order of priority for departure planning (obstacle clearance)
Published climb restrictions OEI
Current SDP for “operational” missions
Subtract 48’/NM from published, OEI
VFR departure
Weather minimums for takeoff
Operational: 1000 RVR with dual RVR and Runway centerline lines
All Others: 1600 RVR for all read outs
1/2 SM if no RVR
Departure alternate minimums, within 30 minutes flying time:
Published approach minimums for one hour after takeoff
In no case lower than 200-1/2 (2400 RVR)
Departure alternate minimums, within 2 hours flying time:
500-1 above the lowest compatible
Not less than 600-2 for a precision or 800-2 for a non-precision
Forecast to remain so for one hour after ETA
File two alternates when:
Forecast vis is below mins for a precision
Forecast ceiling OR vis is below mine for all other approaches
Forecast surface winds out of limits
Flight into areas of forecast or reported ______ icing is prohibited
Severe
Freezing drizzle is equivalent to:
Moderate icing
Freezing rain is equivalent to:
Severe icing
Can you take off in freezing rain?
Nope
Can you take off in freezing drizzle?
Yes, if de-iced
When de-iced, PIC will ensure a visual inspection is completed within __ minutes of departure
Five
If unable to vertically clear thunderstorms by at least 2,000 feet, avoid them horizontally by:
20 NM at or above FL230
10 NM below FL230
5 NM for tactical low-level (at or above 0 degrees C)