Blue Card Brief

Question 1

Radio Procedures and Identification

Answer 1

Our identification will be STGRYXX. THE PF will handle all coms and be backed up by the PM

Question 2

Frequencies

Answer 2

We will be using the 20 preset UHF frequencies as well as monitoring STGRY Base and backing ourselves up with the VHF radio which is primary at all civilian airfields

Question 3

CRM

Answer 3

Crew coordination will be in accordance with NATOPS including two challenge rules, sterile cockpit, and mandatory callouts. A training time out required a verbal request only.

Question 4

Departure

Answer 4

We are planning to depart via course rules

Question 5

Missions/Fuel Planning

Answer 5

We will be flying _____ mission and will plan the training accordingly. We will consider 246 pounds per side minimum fuel and 200 lbs per side emergency fuel criteria. A fuel packet (will/will not) be required for todays profile

Question 6

Recovery

Answer 6

We are planning a course rules recovery at our planned destination. Our planned ETA is _____

Question 7

Aborting Takeoff

Answer 7

If anyone sees the need to abort, call out “abort, abort abort”, the pilot at the controls will pull the power to idle, reverse and brakes s as required and discuss/troubleshoot the malfunction once clear of the runway

Question 8

Radio Failure

Answer 8

In the event of a radio failure, we will troubleshoot for stuck mic and try multiple frequencies including Guard. Lost comm recovery procedures will be in accordance with the local letter of agreement and FAR/AIM as appropriate

Question 9

Downed Pilot

Answer 9

If we are the first on scene, we will assume an orbit around the crash site, with the student flying while the IP starts there on scene commander Checklist. We will remain on station as long as possible until the situation has resolved itself

Question 10

Systems Failure

Answer 10

We (are/are not) planning simulated system failed on the mission. The IP will preface any simulated failure by stating “SIMULATED”. If we have an actual failure, the IP will clean up any simulated failures, and the actual emergency will but handled as a crew.

Question 11

Spin/Windshear/Forced Landing/ Ditch

Answer 11

In the event of a spin, Windshear condition, forced landing or ditch, the IP will take controls and execute NATOPS directed procedures. The pilot not at controls well back up the control inputs to ensure proper execution.

The memory items for spin/out of control flight are…

The memory items for Windshear escape are…

Question 12

Emergency Egress

Answer 12

The observer will be the first member to exit the aircraft. The air stair is considered the primary exit. Utilization of the emergency exit hatch is at the discretion of the aircraft commander. If required, the observer will remove liferaft and deploy it in accordance with NATOPS outside of the aircraft. The second student is responsible for the first aid kit. The aircraft commander will be the last out of the aircraft

Question 13

Observer Duties

Answer 13

The observer will:
1) Scan for traffic
2) Confirm Gear Down and Locked
3) Monitor Radios
4) Count Landings
5) Transport of any passengers will be in accordance with TW-4 SOP. A safety brief will be provided by the aircraft commander as required