BWS DQ Flashcards
If IIMC is encountered what crew actions/procedures will be accomplished?
a. Announce “inadvertent IMC” (P/P).
b. Transition to instrument flight (P/P).
c. Begin recovery procedures.
(1) Attitude. P* levels the wings on the attitude indicator. P will monitor.
(2) Heading. P* will announce and maintain the current heading; turning only to avoid known obstacles. The P will monitor.
(3) TQ. P* will announce and adjust the TQ to climb/cruise PWR as appropriate. The P will monitor.
(4) Airspeed. P* will adjust and announce the desired airspeed to climb or cruise as appropriate. The P will monitor.
(5) Trim. P* will maintain the aircraft in trim
Note. The P shall tune the radios to the appropriate frequencies, make the appropriate radio calls, and request ATC assistance, acknowledge and record ATC information.
Note. The P* announces if disoriented and unable to recover. The P may need to take the controls and implement recovery procedures.
After aircraft control is established in IIMC, what actions must be conducted IAW 1-212th SOP?
(1) Set transponder to Emergency.
(2) Climb to a minimum altitude of 3500’ MSL, (5000’ MSL when Cairns ARAC is not in operation due to Jacksonville/Atlanta Center coverage limitations).
(3) Contact Cairns Approach Control (JAX Center in AO Vanguard Central or South) (Atlanta Center in AO Vanguard North) if Cairns ARAC is not operational) on emergency frequency (243.0/121.5).
(4) State call sign (solo if applicable) and type aircraft.
(5) IIMC and intentions.
(6) After contact established, inform:
(a) Position as accurately as possible (do not delay call attempting to fix position).
(b) Altitude.
(c) Heading.
(d) Fuel remaining in hours and minutes.
(e) Number of people in the aircraft.
After the hover power check is done, the TQ differential is 13%. What maneuvers can be performed?
Steep approaches, instrument takeoffs and confined area operations may be performed
What are the actions of the P under the task “Maintain Airspace Surveillance”?
The P will inform the P* of any unannounced heading, altitude, attitude or position changes. The P will announce his inability to assist due to concentration inside the aircraft.
When landing, the crew will confirm the suitability of the area and that the aircraft is clear of barriers.
What are the slope limitations in the TH-67?
Slope landings shall be limited to slopes of 8 degrees or less. Caution is to be used at slopes greater than 5 degrees because rigging, loading, terrain and weather (wind) may alter the slope landing capability.
What are the abort criteria for slope landings?
“CAMPS”
Cyclic limits, Aircraft Limits, Mast Bumping, Personal / Physical Limits, Sliding
What are the torque limits for the TH-67?
0 to 85% Continuous Operation
> 85 to 100% Take-off Power Range (5 Minute Limit)
100% Maximum
Transient Torque Limit is 100 to 110% (5 second Maximum). INTENTIONAL USE IS PROHIBITED.
What is spike knock?
Spike knock is when the round pin in the drag pin fitting contacts the side of the square hole of the pylon stop which is mounted to the roof. If creates a loud noise and is a result of a rocking of the pylon.
While flying you experience a left yaw, drop in engine RPM, drop in rotor RPM, low RPM audio alarm, illumination of the ROTOR RPM warning light, ENGINE OUT warning light, and change in engine noise. What are your immediate action steps?
Partial or Complete Power Loss – Engine Failure
- AUTOROTATE
- EMER SHUTDOWN - Accomplish during descent if time permits
What is the format of a spot report? Explain the “W” portion of the spot report.
Callsign of the Observer, followed by:
- SALUTE: Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment, What are you going to do about it.
- SALT-W: Size, Activity, Location, Time, What are you going to do about it
Plan your actions based on your airframe and capabilities, rules of engagement, the current mission, theater guidance, and previous experience.
How long after enemy contact has been initiated do you wait to send a spot report?
As soon as possible, and continuously update
*Negative sightings should still be reported
What are the ways a pilot can determine the wind direction and velocity?
A. Direction: (Ground and Aircraft Cues)
a. Ground Cues (FLTP): Forecast winds, Smoke, Flags, Wind Socks, Leaves (lighter on upwind side, darker on downwind) Vegetation (Tall grass, weeds, crops wave action), Ponds/Lakes calm upwind
b. Aircraft Cues: Apparent ground speed - direction / magnitude of crab angle
B. Velocity: Light winds - leaves rustle in trees (5 knots or less) Heavier winds - branches move & time en route
What are the standards for the task Perform Aerial Observation?
- Detect the target using visual search techniques.
- Identify the target.
- Locate the target.
- Report the target as briefed.
* Definition: systematic search of a given area so that all parts of the area are observed or scanned.
Describe the two visual search techniques and when they are used?
A. Motive: 10kts or greater at terrain flight altitudes
a. Two sectors divide the aircraft: Observation work and non-Observation work. b. Observation work is further divided into two sectors, acquisition and recognition (acquisition sector is the forward 45 degree area directly out the nose of the helicopter, the primary area for search; recognition sector holds the remainder of the visible sector, left and right until you go into your blind spot / non-observation sector)
B. Stationary: At a hover at NOE altitudes
a. 50 meter intervals to the immediate front until the entire search area is covered.
What factors affect our ability to Detect?
Weather (meteorological), Altitude, Airspeed, Terrain, Visual Cues (movement, color, light, obvious sighting, smoke, shadows, texture, trails), Human Factors
When conducting a terrain flight takeoff, what are the actions of the P*?
A. Primary Focus Outside
B. Direct Crew-member to maintain visual reference outside the aircraft to assist in clearing and select reference points
C. Announce initiating the takeoff and whether the takeoff is from the ground or from a HVR and will also announce intentions to abort or alter the takeoff.
When conducting a terrain flight approach, how will the crew determine the landing direction?
A. Analyze the tactical situation, wind, long axis of the landing area, lowest obstacles
B. Select an approach angle that allows obstacle clearance while descending to the desired point of termination.
When conducting a terrain flight approach, what are the actions of the P*?
A. Visual Reference outside the aircraft
B. Direct co-pilot to maintain visual reference outside to assist in clearing / alter the approach if necessary
C. Announce the beginning of the approach when intercepting an angle that assures obstacle clearance
D. Announce whether to terminate to the ground or a hover, intended landing area, and any deviation to the approach.
While flying you experience a right yaw, a rapid increase in both rotor and engine RPM, and in increase in engine and rotor noise. What are the immediate action steps?
- Collective ─ Increase to load the rotor and sustain engine/rotor RPM below the maximum operating limit.
- Throttle ─ Adjust until normal operating RPM is attained.
- Land as soon as possible. Perform a power-on approach and landing by controlling the RPM manually with the throttle.
If RPM cannot be controlled by throttle adjustment:
- Autorotate when over a safe landing area.
- Emer Shutdown ─ Accomplish during descent if time permits.
When is reconnaissance performed?
Reconnaissance is performed before, during and after combat operations to provide information used by the battalion or ground force commanders to confirm or modify the plan.
When considering Aerial Observation, why is it important to report all information even though it may appear unimportant initially? Are negative enemy sightings important?
Spot reports provide commanders with critical information during the conduct of missions. Reports of no enemy sightings are frequently just as important as actual enemy sightings.
What are the standards for masking and unmasking an aircraft?
A. Perform a map reconnaissance.
B. Mask the aircraft from enemy visual and electronic detection.
C. Ensure that exposure time does not exceed 10 seconds when unmasking the aircraft.
D. Maintain a sufficient distance behind obstacles to allow for safe maneuvering.
E. Move to a new location, if AVAIL, before subsequent unmasking.
What are the fundamentals of reconnaissance?
- Gain and maintain enemy contact.
- Orient on the reconnaissance objective.
- Report all information timely and accurately.
- Retain freedom to maneuver.
- Develop the situation rapidly.
- Ensure maximum reconnaissance force forward.
- Ensure Continuous Reconnaissance.
While flying you experience a sudden increase in engine RPM, decrease in rotor RPM, left yaw and activation of the low RPM audio, and illumination of the ROTOR RPM warning light. What are your immediate action steps?
A. Autorotate – Establish a power on autorotation.
B. Emer Shutdown – Accomplish after landing.
(Main Drive Shaft Failure)