C-12 Standards

Question 1

Standardized Briefing Items

Review Required Pubs:

Answer 1

Electronic Flight Bag: Each crew will have at least 3 EFBs with current FLIP and ePubs. Ensure minimum of 50% battery charge IAW AFMC EFB CONEMP (recommend 90% or more for use with Stratus Puck). If conducting an off-station mission during a FLIP change over, crews should download next cycle prior to departing or have the ability to download while off-station (e.g. Wi-Fi in hotel or FBO). For ePubs, the number and letter of the ePubs cycle must be up to date to be considered current (i.e. 21-05xxxT indicates OGV cycle is 21-05 and T is the current C-12 ePubs cycle).

Per 11-2FTv3, local sorties require access to the 11-202V3, 11-2FTv3, EDW IFG, Aircraft TOs/Checklists, and local
approach plates at a minimum. Electronic access is acceptable.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 2

Standardized Briefing Items

Mission Details

Bird/Drone Avoidance:

Answer 2

Bird/Drone Avoidance: Any crew member to gain visual contact with any flying threat to the aircraft will direct an evasive maneuver, clock position, altitude relative to the aircraft, and then notify when clear of the threat. The PF will maneuver then attempt to gain visual contact with the threat. Usually, crews should climb to avoid the birds rather than descending (birds typically dive to avoid threats) and should not make abrupt evasive maneuvers while on short final.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 3

Standardized Briefing Items

Crew Duties:

Seat assignments, preflight/forms checks:

Answer 3

Seat assignments, preflight/forms checks: The left seat pilot will conduct the Cockpit Inspection and the right seat pilot will conduct the Exterior walk around, Interior Inspections and Passenger Briefing (if required). The Aircraft Commander is responsible for ensuring the forms are checked and that maintenance has signed the exceptional release prior to flight.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 4

Standardized Briefing Items

Crew Duties:

PF vs. PNF Duties:

Answer 4

PF vs. PNF Duties: The PF is responsible for flying the aircraft, talking on flight/chase inter-plane frequency, and either commanding changes to the FMS and Flight Control/Autopilot panels if the AP is off or making changes to the FMS and Flight Control/Autopilot if the AP is engaged. The PNF is responsible for making ATC radio calls, running checklists, and making changes to the FMS, Flight Control/Autopilot panels at the PF’s request. EXCEPTION: For FTU sorties, the IP normally talks on the ATC radios regardless of who is flying.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 5

Standardized Briefing Items

Crew Duties:

Jump Seat Duties:

Answer 5

Jump Seat Duties: If there is an additional crew member occupying a seat with an audio panel, they are responsible for monitoring ATC frequencies, clearing for traffic and birds, and getting ATIS information when directed by the PF or PNF to do so. In an EP/Abnormal scenario, the Jump Seater is responsible for pulling up the applicable checklist in the Dash 1 and assisting as requested by the AC. For emergency/expedited egress, the Jump Seater will normally choose the egress route (air stair door vs. emergency exit). Other duties may be delegated by the AC.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 6

Standardized Briefing Items

Crew Duties:

Clearing vigilance / no “two heads-down”:

Answer 6

Clearing vigilance / no “two heads-down”: To the max extent possible, both pilots will clear visually, over the radios, and with TCAS. If one pilot is going to be “eyes inside” or “heads down” working on the FMS, etc. they will notify the crew and ensure the other pilot is clearing for traffic.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 7

Standardized Briefing Items

Crew Duties:

Positive transfer of aircraft control:

Answer 7

Positive transfer of aircraft control: Transfer of aircraft control between pilots will be positive and verbal, with visual transfer as a backup in a comm-out scenario. To pass aircraft control, tap on other pilot’s shoulder and point to the yoke. Pilot taking control of the aircraft will shake the yoke.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 8

Standardized Briefing Items

Ground Emergencies

Engine Fire on the Ground

Answer 8

Engine Fire on the Ground: PF brings the aircraft to a stop and P sets parking brake. PF and PNF coordinate to execute BOLDFACE items after stopping.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 9

Standardized Briefing Items

Ground Emergencies

Egress

Answer 9

Egress: PF and PNF coordinate to complete the Ground Egress checklist. Primary exit route will be the air stair door unless the emergency dictates use of the emergency escape exit. The Aircraft Commander will exit last and complete accountability for all crew, passengers, and maintenance personnel after egress.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 10

Standardized Briefing Items

Takeoff Emergencies

Abort

Answer 10

Abort: Abort for any emergency/abnormal indication prior to rotate other than a correctable ENG EXCEEDENCE light, BATT CHARGE light, or *L/R NO FUEL XFER lights. Use REJECTED TAKEOFF procedure, power in beta/reverse and braking as required, flaps up, to get the aircraft to a stop or safe speed to clear the runway prior to executing any BOLDFACE or emergency checklists. *EXCEPTION: If a torque limiter failure is identified and a reject will be executed, perform CONDITION LEVERS – “FUEL CUTOFF” (P/CP) prior to reducing power.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 11

Standardized Briefing Items

Takeoff Emergencies

EFIATO

Answer 11

EFIATO: PF maintains aircraft control, executes the BOLDFACE steps in coordination with PNF, then calls for the EFIATO checklist. If terrain and traffic permits, continue climb out straight ahead until a safe altitude and airspeed is attained. If possible, minimize turns into the “dead” engine. Verbalize when turning into the “dead” engine.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 12

Standardized Briefing Items

Flight Emergencies

Smoke/Fumes

Answer 12

Smoke/Fumes: Crew executes BOLDFACE by having PNF grab both pilots’ O2 masks, PNF dons own mask first then hands PF their mask. After transferring aircraft control, the new PNF dons mask and both crew members move their MIC Select Switch to MASK (P/CP) to establish crew communications. Additional crewmembers are responsible for donning oxygen.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 13

Standardized Briefing Items

Flight Emergencies

TCAS RAs

Answer 13

TCAS RAs: PF disconnects autopilot and manually flies aircraft into the green band on the VSI (for climb/descend RA commands). PNF is primarily scanning outside for traffic as PF is primarily focused inside on complying with RA. PNF will notify ATC of deviations by stating “(Callsign), TCAS RA”. If crew can visually acquire traffic and confirm that it is not a threat, both pilots must verbally acknowledge the RA and state traffic position and why complying with the RA is not required, e.g. “Traffic 2 o’clock visual, no factor, 500’ above us and level.”

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 14

Standardized Briefing Items

Flight Emergencies

TAWS/Terrain avoidance maneuver

Answer 14

TAWS/Terrain avoidance maneuver: if TAWS caution or warning sounds during visual conditions and crew can confirm terrain is not a factor, PF will verbally acknowledge advisory and use good judgment to ensure terrain clearance. If caution or warning is issued at night or in IMC, the crew will comply with the actions listed in T.O. 1C- 12A-1 for “TERRAIN AHEAD”, “TERRAIN, PULL UP” and “AVOID TERRAIN” annunciations.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 15

Standardized Briefing Items

Training/Mission Execution

Taxi Considerations/Run Up Plan:

Answer 15

Taxi Considerations/Run Up Plan:
Run up Location (In Front of Bldg 1414 for Paradrop Missions)
HOT WEATHER OPERATION
* Check Hot-5 and operation of ICE VANES
* Skip remaining ANTI-ICE & DE-ICE System checks (DAY/VMC ONLY)
* Check Pneumatic Pressure on taxi
* Leave Power at 1800 RPM for Overspeed Gov TEST, LS Pilot - Left PROP GOV TEST Switch/Power Lever, RS Pilot - Right PROP GOV TEST Switch/Power Lever
* AUTOFEATHER TEST Switch - Actuate before Power Lever reduction to begin Test
* Monitor Oil Temp - 100-104 ˚C, Shutdown if not airborne within 5 minutes

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 16

Standardized Briefing Items

Training/Mission Execution

SE Considerations/Briefing Items

Answer 16

SE Considerations/Briefing Items: These are the items contained in the LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE
section of T.O. 1-C-12A-1 which are normally briefed as a flow consisting at a minimum of
* Approach Speed
* Target Airspeed on final (up to Vapp + 10 KIAS)
* Delaying Gear configuration
* Use of reverse with condition lever in HIGH IDLE
* Flap setting (normally UP or APPROACH)
* Rudder trim usage (centered before touchdown)

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 17

Standardized Briefing Items

Training/Mission Execution

Single Engine Go-Around considerations

Answer 17

Single Engine Go-Around considerations
* Initiate Simulated Single Engine Go Around >300 ft
* If below 300 ft during Sim SE-GA, must use two engines.

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 18

Standardized Briefing Items

Training/Mission Execution

Simulated SE Landing/Touch and Go Procedure

Answer 18

Simulated SE Landing/Touch and Go Procedure: PF will retard power lever on operating engine to match the thrust on the simulated failed engine during the landing flare prior to touchdown. After touch down, PF will retard both power levers to Idle. PNF (or IP if PNF is not Touch and Go certified) will reset propeller lever on simulated failed engine to full forward and reconfigure the Flaps (as required) and Trim (Pitch trim in takeoff band, aileron and rudder trim neutral).

Deviations from standards will be pre-briefed and announced to the crew. Any deviation from standards
should not violate any flight manual or instructional guidance. IP Demonstrations or training are an
example

Question 19

C-12 Operations and FTU Standards

C-12 Standard Show Times (hours + minutes prior to Takeoff)

Answer 19

Question 20

C-12 Operations and FTU Standards

CT Sortie:

Answer 20

CT Sortie: Pilots will have a mission profile planned NLT show and will update for weather, NOTAMs, and training objectives. Pilots should check COOL for currencies/beans remaining prior to creating their mission profile for the sortie.

Question 21

C-12 Operations and FTU Standards

Chase sortie:

Answer 21

Chase sortie: For C-12 CT chase, Mission Commander is identified NLT day prior to sortie and creates chase plan to be briefed at the chase briefing. Mission Commander for real world chase missions is typically the AC of the target aircraft. At a minimum, chase briefing will cover the communications plan, taxi plan, airborne pickup procedures, rejoin procedures (set up through completion), planned chase positions, planned wing work, target aircraft speeds and maneuvers (for real-world chase), low level chase considerations (if required), chase recovery (if required), and abnormal/emergency procedures during chase.

Question 22

C-12 Operations and FTU Standards

Low Level/LASDT:

Answer 22

Low Level/LASDT: Both pilots will be hard-scheduled for mission planning the duty day prior to the survey mission. If either pilot is unable to mission plan that day, the Aircraft Commander is responsible for mission planning and creating a low level chart on another day. For missions requiring entry into other MOAs, Ranges, Warning Areas, or Restricted areas, the scheduler will contact the responsible authority to schedule entry into that area NLT 2 weeks prior to the mission. The Aircraft Commander is responsible for confirming scheduled range times both on mission planning day and before stepping to fly on the day of the mission. Aircraft

Question 23

C-12 Operations and FTU Standards

Airdrop:

Answer 23

Airdrop: The Edwards Test jumpers are responsible for coordinating scheduling and activation of their chosen DZ as well as publishing of activation NOTAMs with the R-2515 airspace office prior to jump weeks. The Aircraft Commander is responsible for ensuring that the activation of the correct DZ is in the NOTAMS prior to the first jump of the day (if it’s not in the NOTAMs, call Base Ops at 7-2222 and have them update NOTAMs with DZ active times). The Aircraft Commander is also responsible for signing the passenger manifest for the jump crew prior to the first flight of the day.

Question 24

C-12 Operations and FTU Standards

Initial Survival Training (IST):

Answer 24

Initial Survival Training (IST): Unless briefed otherwise time on target is 1000L at LAT/LONG: N36 05’41” W118 13’54” (MGRS: 11S LV 89118,95164), with primary comms as 123.1, and secondary as briefed by SERE (do not use 121.5). Remain at or above 3000 AGL for Domeland Wilderness Area. Signaling devices will depend on fire restrictions, but expect signaling mirror as primary. Expected communication flow:
* STUD: “RESCUE, RESCUE, RESCUE. This is SERE01”
* C-12: “SERE01, This is RESCUE. Initial heading.”
* STUD: “Initial heading, 090.” * RESCUE WILL TURN ON INITIAL HEADING*
* C-12: RESCUE WILL THEN ASK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
- “SERE01 what signaling devices do you have?”
- “Describe your current location?”
- “How many are in your party, and status?”
* STUD: STUDENT WILL ANSWER THE ASKED QUESTION
* C-12: “SERE01, vector me to your location when you have visual.”
* STUD: “RESCUE I have visual, Left turn.”
* C-12: “Copy, left turn. Call roll out.”
* STUD: “Roll out. Left door 50 meters. 3, 2, 1, mark. Left door, 50 meters.”
* C-12: “SERE01, RESCUE has visual.”

Question 25

C-12 Operations and FTU Standards

Automated Flight:

Answer 25

Automated Flight: When autopilot is engaged, the PF will normally select all AP/FD modes and set heading, altitudes, and speeds themselves. When hand flying, PF will command changes to Flight Director modes as well as altitude, speed, and heading bug changes. PNF will set FD panel and altitude, speed, and heading bugs as directed by PF. Use the following standardized terminology for commanding changes to the FD panel:
* “SET” headings, altitudes, and speed bugs, e.g. “Set heading 350 and 4000 feet”
* “SELECT” vertical and lateral modes on the flight director, e.g. “Select Heading and Climb Modes”
* “ENGAGE” or “DISENGAGE” Autopilot or Yaw Damper
* When engaging Autopilot, state which Flight Director

Question 26

C-12 Operations and FTU Standards

Lakebed Landings:

Answer 26

Lakebed Landings: Lakebed landings increase maintenance’s turn time for the aircraft from 1+00 to 1+30 as additional inspections are required after a lakebed landing. Use good judgement when accomplishing lakebed landings to ensure it will not cause a delay if your aircraft is turning to another mission after you land.
* Flaps - As required (40% or 100% on 24N)
* TERR INHIBIT - ON
* Ice Vanes - Open
* No reverse on lakebed (beta is okay)