80T-122 Chapter 7 HSM-50 Flashcards
Responsibility for safety 80T-122
CO of ship has supervisory responsibility at all times
Squadron CO/OIC and individual pilots are directly responsible for safety
In questionable circumstances, Squadron CO/OIC make final determination concerning flight safety.
Personnel allowed on the flight deck during flight ops
During flight operations, only those personnel whose presence is required shall be allowed in the flight operations area. All other personnel shall remain clear or below decks.
Definition of heavy seas for MH-60R (80T-122)
8 ft
Requirement to wear floatation device on flight deck
Shall wear approved flotation device when:
Flight deck nets are down
And/or
Between sunset and sunrise
Escorting pax to the A/C
Shall be escorted to and from by member of Flightcrew or other designated perosnnel.
No personnel shall approach or depart A/C w/o permission of LSE.
LSE shall obtain clearance from pilot
Engines on w/ rotor brake
Personnel shall not enter/exit arc
Excessive time should be avoided
When does ship squatting begin?
Greater than 15 kts. 6 inches for every kt.
What do wave hazard plots not account for?
- Wave run up
- Sea spray
- Wake/wave interaction
- Rudder action/maneuvering
Danger in red region of wave hazard plot?
Rotor submerged
Danger in yellow region of wave hazard plot?
2 ft of water over deck, personnel hazard
Danger in black hashed region of wave hazard plot?
exceeding 8 degree roll limit
Danger in blue hashed region of wave hazard plot?
Exceeding 2 degree roll limit
How do you read a wave hazard plot?
Use significant wave height (<8, 8-10,10-12)
Out from center to speed of ship
Radial is relative direction of waves
What should ship do if waves begin coming over the deck?
Decrease speed
How close can a ship pass to a hovering rotorcraft?
Hovering rotorcraft should be considered as ships not under command.
500 yds