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Authorization for a flight SHALL be documented by a flight schedule or similar directive signed by a CO. It shall contain the following:

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Names and flight function of all flight personnel

Designation of PIC/mission commander, and/or formation leader as appropriate

Chain of Command for form flights in the event of an abort by the designated flight leader

Aircraft Model assigned

Total mission or requirement code

Point of departure, destination, and en route stopover points

Date and time of estimated departure (ETD)

Estimated time en route (ETE) or estimated time of arrival (ETA)

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Any Naval helo that is assigned the primary mission to operate as a rescue vehicle over water SHALL have what?

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One aircrewman who is outfitted for water entry and has completed rescue swimmer school.

Note: Aircrewman shall be prepared for immediate water entry

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Before commencing a flight plan, the PIC shall be familiar with all available information appropriate to the intended operation. Such information should include but is not limited to…

DRAFTTNW

A

DRAFTTNW

Delays (anticipated traffic)

Risk assessment

Alternatives available if flight cannot be completed as planned

Fuel Requirements

Terminal Instrument procedures

TFRs

NOTAMs

Weather reports and forecasts

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When planning to operate at other than homefield, OLFs, or local training fields, PICs shall what?

When planning for operations at civilian airfields, PICs shall ensure what?

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Aware of and meet airfield operating requirements
If necessary, satisfy PPR requirements.
(PPRs are not required for diverts/ emergencies)

Ensure runway length and runway and taxi load-bearing capabilities are adequate.
Ensure DoD contract fuel services are available if needed

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Naval aircraft are permitted to operate at civilian airfields listed in the _______________ when such operations contribute to _____________, add _______________ or are otherwise _______________.

To Remain over night you need what?

A

DoD Enroute Supplement

Mission accomplishment

Value to training

In the interests of the govt or taxpayer.

Required by mission accomplishment, and wing/group commander approval. RON is allowed if required for aircraft maintenance or following an emergency divert.

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PICs SHALL ensure they are familiar with any _________, ___________ or ________ that apply at local civilian airfields.

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Special procedures, practices, or rules

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Unit COs shall ensure that appropriate security and force protection plans can be implemented whenever aircraft is __________ away from homefield. Wing/group commanders shall only authorize planned RON stops at airfields where _________________.

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Left unattended

Security and force protection requirements set forth in applicable directives can be satisfied

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Helicopter aircraft are authorized to land at other than airfield locations provided:

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A military requirement exists

Adequate safeguards are taken to permit safe landing/takeoff without hazard to people or property

No legal objection to landing

CO’s may waive the above if aircraft is engaged in SAR operations

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When is a flight plan required?

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A flight plan appropriate for the intended operation shall be submitted to the local air traffic control facility for all flights of naval aircraft except the following:

  • Flights of operational necessity
  • Student training flights under cognizance of CNATRA conducted within authorized training areas.
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Shore to ship/ ship to shore ops

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(shore to ship) PIC shall file a Flight plan (DD-175 for IMC) or official flight schedule (annotated on the daily schedule).

(ship to shore) Ships shall relay flights plans to shore. Aircraft shall confirm flight plans with ATC as soon as practicable.

Timely handling of flight movement information for each shore/ship operation is essential

Flight suspense for SAR purposes becomes the responsibility of the destination activity after acknowledging receipt of a flight plan

Procedures for flights penetrating ADIZ are prescribed in FLIP (en route) IFR Supplement

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For the submission of a flight plan the PIC is responsible to ensure what?

WARPSWIM

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Weather
Authorized
Requirements (fuel,Wx)
Planning-preflight, NOTAMS, Wx reports, fuel, terminal inst procedures

Safety and orderly conduct of the flight
Weight and balance (filed)
Instrument rating (if any portion of flight will be IMC)
Manifest (passengers have been properly briefed)

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DD-175-1 briefs are valid?

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3 hrs past briefing/FWB delivery time or ETD plus 30 minutes

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Flight Plans SHALL be based on the following:

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The actual Wx at the point of departure at time of clearance

The existing and forecast Wx for the entire route of flight

Destination and Alternate forecasts +/- 1 hr of ETA

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When do you need an alternate airfield?

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Destination Wx is forecasted to be less than 3000/3 during the period 1 hour before and 1 hour after ETA

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If destination weather is 0-0 up to published mins your alternate must be:

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3000 - 3 or better

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If your destination weather is published mins up to 3000-3 you need what Wx at your alternate?

What is the note for choosing an alternate?

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Non-precision: published mins + 300-1

Precision: published mins + 200 - 1/2

For aircraft with only one operable UHF/VHF Transceiver, PAR/ASR minimums shall not be used as the basis for selection

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Pilots SHALL not fly into WW unless one of the following exceptions apply:

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  • storm had not progressed as forecast.
    1) VFR filing is permitted if existing and forecast Wx for the route planned permits such flights
    2) IFR flight may be permitted if radar is installed and operative, thus allowing for detection and avoidance of thunderstorms
    3) IFR flight is permissible in controlled airspace if VMC can be maintained, thus enabling the aircraft to detect and avoid thunderstorms
  • performance characteristics of aircraft permit a flight altitude above storms
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How much fuel are you required to plan for if alternate is not required?

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Fuel to fly from takeoff to destination plus 10% of planned fuel requirements

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How much fuel are you required to plan for if alternate is required?

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Takeoff to approach fix of destination and thence to an alternate airfield + a 10% reserve of planned fuel requirements

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20
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In no case shall the fuel reserve be less than what?

Where else shall minimum fuel reserve requirements be displayed?

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20 minutes of flight calculated for fuel consumption based on operation at planned flight altitude

Minimum fuel reserve requirements for specific model aircraft shall be contained in the appropriate NATOPS manual

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21
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Position SHALL be displayed _______________ until __________________. Or at anytime when ___________________.

A

30 minutes before sunset

30 minutes after sunrise

The visibility is less than 3 statute miles

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Position lights shall be displayed:

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Immediately before engine start and anytime the engine is running

When aircraft is being towed (unless otherwise illuminated)

When aircraft is parked and likely to cause a hazard

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Anti-collision lights shall be used _____________.

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Immediately before engine start and at all times during operation

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When can you secure the anti-collision lights?

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when lights Adversely affects ground operations

Flight through clouds when light reflects into cockpit

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Unusual maneuvers prohibited within B, C, and D airspace?

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Unnecessary low passes

Unscheduled flybys

Climbs at steep angles

Practice approaches below mins (unless a landing is to be made)

Flat hatting (flight is conducted at a low altitude and/or a high rate of speed for thrill purposes)

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For Preflight: The Formation leader SHALL execute one flight plan for the entire formation and shall:

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Sign flight plan as PIC

Ensure that Wx is briefed

Ensure valid instrument rating for all pilots

Ensure formation leader is briefed to include

  • lost sight
  • lost comms
  • IIMC
  • EPs

Ensure maps, charts, and pubs are in possession of each pilot

Ensure formation integrity

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VFR mins for Class B?

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3 SM and COC

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VFR mins for class C?

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3 SM and 500’ below, 1000’ above, and 2000’ horizontal

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VFR mins for class D?

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3 SM and 500’ feet below, 1000’ feet above, and 2000’ horizontal

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VFR mins for class E?

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<10000 ft MSL- 3 SM and 500’ below, 1000’ above, 2000’ horizontal

> = 10000 ft MSL - 5 SM and 1000 ft below, 1000 ft above, 1 SM horizontal

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VFR mins for class G below 1200’ AGL Day? Night?

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Day- 1 SM and COC

Night- 3 SM and 500’ below, 1000’ above, 2000’ horizontal

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VFR mins for class G above 1200’ AGL but below 10000’ MSL Day? Night?

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Day- 1 SM and 500’ below, 1000’ above, 2000’ horizontal

Night- 3SM and 500’ below, 1000’ above, 2000’ horizontal

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33
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When Wx encountered enroute will preclude compliance with VFR the PIC shall:

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Alter route of flight so as to continue VFR

Remain VFR until IFR clearance is obtained

Remain VFR and land at a suitable alternate

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Practice autorotations SHALL be conducted ________________ and ________________ they ____________.

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Within the limits of the field boundary over a surface upon which a full auto can be safely completed

Has readily available crash, rescue, and fire fighting equipment

Require tower approval

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Helicopters shall not exceed _______ AGL unless cleared by tower. They shall avoid _________.

A

500

Flying over areas at altitudes where their rotor wash could damage the aircraft, property or personnel

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36
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3000 ft avoidance of noise sensitive and wilderness areas must be complied with except when?

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traffic pattern or approach pattern

VR or IR route

SPECIAL use airspace

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37
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Whenever practicable, Fuel SHALL not be dumped below _______.

Should weather or emergency conditions dictate jettisoning at a lower altitude, ______________.

A

6000 ft above terrain.

Every effort shall be made to avoid populated areas

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38
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When can you drop/shoot through clouds?

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On the High seas- Clearance can be maintained by radar or other visual means.

Operational commander is responsible for safeguarding surface and air traffic

Over land - the shot/drop must be over approved range. The range controller must approve it and is responsible to ensure protection of others.

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39
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Emergency jettison through clouds is

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Permitted but pilot must take every precaution to minimize danger to other aircraft and persons/property on the surface

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Define Minimum Fuel

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Is an advisory term indicating that in the judgement of the pilot the fuel state is such that no undue delay can be accepted en route to the destination. It is not an emergency situation.

If need priority landing pilots should declare emergency fuel and give time remaining in minutes.

Both minimum fuel advisories and emergency fuel state shall be reported each time control is transferred to a new controller

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41
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Safety belts and shoulder harnesses shall be worn prior to takeoff and until completion of the flight except when necessary activities require temporary removal.

Cabin seating requirements for helicopters may be eliminated when?

What are the guidelines?

A

Operational environment or aircraft configuration/load requirements dictate for the accomplishment of essential training and operations with the following guidelines

  • SPECOPS missions and training
  • Life saving efforts, Humanitarian and SAR operations
  • Not to be used for routine operational training or personnel transfers, only when tactical or procedural requirements exist for the mission
  • When seats are removed, PAX will be restrained by other means
  • If mission requires removal of seats/belts for part of mission then pax will use restraints for all other parts of mission
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Anti-exposure suits shall be provided for flight personnel of naval aircraft when in the event of a mishap there would be a significant risk of water entry and either of the following two conditions prevail:

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1) Water temp is 50F or below
2) OAT is below 32F

If water temp is between 50* and 60*F the CO or OIC of the unit must determine whether anti-exposure suits are necessary

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43
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Crew rest includes free time for _______, _____________, _______ and shall include an opportunity for _____ for every ___ hour period.

A

Meals, transportation and rest

8 hours of uninterrupted sleep

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44
Q

Flight crew ____________ not be scheduled for continuous alert/flight duty in excess of ________. If ________ is exceeded then ______ of continuous off duty time SHALL be provided.

A

Shall

18 hrs

18 hrs

15 hrs

45
Q

Maximum recommended flight time for multi-piloted non-pressurized aircraft is:
1 day, 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, and yearly

When practicable flight personnel ___________ not be scheduled for more than _____ consecutive days.

A

1- 12

7- 50

30- 100

90- 265

365- 960

Should

6 days

46
Q

Consumption of any type of alcohol is prohibited within ____ hrs of mission brief or flight planning.

A

12

47
Q

Recommended maximum caffeine is ________

A

450 mg per day (3-4 cups of drip coffee)

48
Q

Can you use illicit drugs?

A

No

49
Q

Blood donation. Interval? Combat, shipboard, operational missions?
No flights duties of 450 cc of blood taken within ________.

A

4 months apart

4 weeks prior to combat, shipboard, operational flights

4 days after blood donation. Before need medical permission.

50
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Aircraft fuel purchase must be made somewhere with contract fuel unless:

A

Mission required stopping at a facility without military or contract fuel services

flight terminated as a result of an Emergency

The flight terminates at an alternate in lieu of filed destination.

51
Q

(Less than 20 years aviation service) Minimum flight hours? Semi-annual, annual?

A

Pilot- 40hrs, 100hrs
Night- 6hrs, 12 hrs
Instrument- 6 hrs, 12 hrs

50% of the hours must be First pilot time

52
Q

Requirements to be HAC:

A

Have completed requirements for and possess to an advanced degree of knowledge, proficiency, and capabilities of a 2nd pilot

minimum of 500 total flight hours

150 hours in rotary-wing aircraft

Have pilot hours in class and model required by the CO or higher authority and demonstrate the proficiency and judgement required to ensure successful accomplishment of all tasks of the unit mission

Demonstrate ability to command and train the officers and enlisted members of the flight crew

Demonstrate the qualities of leadership required to conduct advanced base or detached unit operations as OIC when such duty is required as part of the units mission or method of operation

53
Q

Instrument minimums? 6 mo? 12 mo?

A

6 hrs, 6 non-prec, 6 prec

12 hrs, 6 non-prec, 12 prec

54
Q

Non-essential flights?

A

The use of aircraft for nonessential flights shall not be authorized. Any flight open to misinterpretation by the public shall be avoided. Examples of flights that are considered nonessential are as follows:

  • Flights of a routine business nature for which commercial or other military transportation could be more economically substituted.
  • Flights for any officer or group of officers, the sole purpose of which is the convenience and/or prestige of officers concerned and not the performance of official duties or accomplishment of bona fide training
  • Repeated flights to the hometown area of flight personnel concerned
  • Flights coinciding with major sports events or civic celebrations
55
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What is the purpose of orientation flights?

A

Typically one time events and not to be used to circumvent training and are used:

To familiarize people with an aircraft, its operations, capabilities, requirements, concept of employment, or limitations

To familiarize them with a base complex from the air for official purposes other than merely sightseeing or goodwill

To allow FAA personnel to perform official functions that require their infrequent embarkation on naval aircraft

To perform other military duties not assigned to the flight crew

56
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Restrictions for Helicopter passenger over water flights at night:

A

Ship launches and recoveries shall be made during daylight hours. This constraint may be waived by OTC, Strike group commander in cases of operational necessity

MEDEVAC , qualified Medical attendant that is current in water survival training and has been briefed on emergency egress procedures for that aircraft, may be transferred at night with approval from the ship’s CO

Does not preclude troop movement in support of VBSS, or SPECOPS training and operational missions

57
Q

Aircraft commanders are required for which flights?

A

Operational/tactical missions

Administrative missions in helicopters

Training flights, except those that are within the capabilities of pilots of lower classification and which, in the opinion of the commanding officer, are best suited to teach such pilots self-reliance and command responsibility

Flights in which PAX are involved

58
Q

PICs may authorize other personnel or equipment to be in helo for:

A

PIC/MC of naval aircraft (while absent from home unit) may authorize air transportation for personnel and/or equipment not otherwise qualified for government air transportation when required for the successful prosecution of SAR, MEDEVAC, or disaster relief

This authority shall only be exercised when all practicable means of obtaining authorization from a competent authority has proven unsuccessful or unavailable

  • let appropriate authority know as soon as practicable
59
Q

What is PIC responsible for?

A

The safe, orderly flight of the aircraft and well-being of the crew

60
Q

No one ____ be permitted to taxi a helicopter except ______.

A

Shall

those persons who are authorized to fly helicopters.

61
Q

All orientation flights shall:

A
  1. be conducted within the local flying area and terminate at the point of origin.
  2. be flown by highly qualified personnel
  3. be conducted at no additional cost to the Gov
62
Q

Minimum flight crew requirements for multi piloted aircraft

A
  1. PIC possessing a valid instrument rating
  2. A copilot qualifies to perform all assist functions required, PQM if passengers aboard
  3. Other flight crew necessary for safe conduct of flight
63
Q

Who needs to approve closed tower ops?

A

Unit commander and the commanding officer of the airfield

64
Q

Closed airfields are prohibited except:

A

In case of an emergency

65
Q

Filing by radio after takeoff is not permitted when?

A

When it will involve unauthorized IMC flight

66
Q

Minimum altitude out of controlled airspace?

Designated mountainous terrain?

A

No less than 1,000’ above the highest terrain, surface of the water, or obstacle within 22 miles of the intended line of flight

No less than 2000’ above the highest terrain or obstacle within 22 miles of the intended line of flight

67
Q

Min altitude in controlled airspace

A

No less than min enroute altitude or the altitude specified by the agency exercising control over the airspace concerned when operating in IFR conditions

68
Q

Instrument takeoff minimum

A

Special- no minimum

Standard- published minimum for non precision approach but not less than 300-1, published for precision but not less than 200-1/2

69
Q

Visibility reduction for helicopters

A

1/2 the visibility but not less than 1/4 mile or 1,200’ RVR

Shall not reduce copter approaches

70
Q

Approach criteria for multi piloted aircraft

A

If Wx below mins an approach shall not be commenced unless aircraft has the capability to proceed to a suitable alternate in the event of a missed approach

71
Q

Criteria for continuing an approach to landing

A

Runway environment in sight and in their judgment a safe landing can be made

72
Q

Controller shall issue instructions to execute a missed approach when:

A
  1. Safe limits are exceeded or radical aircraft deviations are observed
  2. Position or identification of the aircraft is In doubt
  3. Radar contact is lost or malfunctioning radar is suspected
  4. Field conditions, conflicting traffic, or other unsafe conditions observed from the tower prevent approach
73
Q

Life rafts for overwater flights:

A

On overwater flights the number of persons shall not exceed the capacity of the life rafts carried except as dictated by operational necessity

74
Q

Securing an engine

A

Shall not be secured below 4,000’ AGL

75
Q

Simulated emergencies with passengers

A

Simulated emergencies that may affect aircraft controllability shall not be conducted anytime passengers are aboard the aircraft

76
Q

Released from briefing passengers while:

A

Engaged in

  1. SAR missions
  2. Transporting large troop contingents… when no opportunity is provided for aircraft to be shutdown prior to embarkation
  3. Shipboard ops when landing are precluded

In these circumstances, the briefing shall be the responsibility of the cognizant local commander

77
Q

Seats and safety belts required for everyone except:

A

Persons under 2 yrs of age

78
Q

Time above 10,000’ and who gives that permission?

A

Shall not exceed one hour and altitude shall not exceed 13,000’

CO/OIC or mission commander determined it is mission essential

79
Q

VFR mins for Class G more than 1200’ AGL and at or above 10,000’ MSL

A

5SM and 1000’ below, 1000’ above, 1 SM Horizontal

80
Q

In the tactical environment, military exigency may require ___ from instructions/procedures contained here.

Deviation from specified flight and operating instructions is authorized ________.

A

On-site deviations

in emergency situations when, in the judgement of the pilot in command, safety justifies such a deviation

81
Q

This instruction is not intended to cover ____ that may arise nor _____.

A

Every contingency

every rule of safety and good practice

82
Q

Naval aircraft shall be operated in accordance with applicable provisions of FAR, Part 91, except:

A

Where this manual prescribes more stringent requirements

Where exemptions or authorizations issued to the Department of the Navy/DOD permit deviation from the FAR

83
Q

Where can exemptions to FARs applicable to DOD aircraft be viewed?

A

They may be viewed on the FAA Automated Exemption System website.

84
Q

Any NATOPS product user who notes a deficiency or an error is obligated to do what?

A

Submit a change recommendation

85
Q

(Emergency and Humanitarian Operations) What emergencies are naval aircraft allowed to participate in?

Who must be notified?

A

Forest fire, search, rescue, major calamities, and for humanitarian reasons involving life-threatening circumstances.

CNO or CMC, as appropriate, and the responsible local commander, but without delaying action when time is an essential factor

86
Q

Unless otherwise authorized by the ______, no naval aircraft will be assigned to ____ nor shall any _______ require a ___ or ____ be made available for exclusive use.

A

Secretary of the Navy

a specific individual

individual

specific aircraft

aircraft crew

*This does not preclude the display of pilot, crew and support personnel names on aircraft

87
Q

When can a Naval aviator fly aircraft of another service?

A

When the other service has no objection

88
Q

Can you have Civilian Law enforcement officials (LEOs) in the Helicopter?

A

yes, Embarkation of civilian LEOs is authorized for helicopters, tiltrotor, and non-ejection seat aircraft.

LEO personnel should comply with aeromedical and survival training requirements when time and facilities permit

89
Q

Personnel authorized to pilot naval aircraft?

A

Regular and Reserve Personnel

Other Military personnel

Civilian Aircraft pilots

Foreign Military Personnel

90
Q

What are the prerequisites for personnel participating in Orientation flights?

A
  1. Shall receive an appropriate physical screening or examination
  2. Completion of Naval Aviation Survival Training Program (NASTP) unless waived by designated approving authority
  3. For aeronautically designated personnel, the appropriate non-aircrew NASTP training for that class of aircraft shall be required
  4. NASTP training is valid for a period of 90 days
  5. All midshipmen participating shall complete appropriate midshipmen NASTP training
  6. Non-DOD personnel are required to sign an air transportation agreement when flight originates in a foreign country
  7. foreign nationals need permission from the director of Naval Intelligence if classified info can be accessed
  8. Parental/legal guardian approval for anyone under 18
  9. An orientation flight briefing
91
Q

____, ____, or ____, if embarked on a mission involving aircraft of their command, retains _____ and ______ regarding command, including the mission in which participating

A

Wing, group, or squadron commander

full authority and responsibility

92
Q

Is the PIC subject to the orders of a flag or general officer if they are embarked as a passenger?

What happens when such a passenger exercises authority to command the aircraft?

A

yes, in accordance with U.S. Navy Regulations

That passenger assumes full responsibility for the safe and orderly conduct of the flight, and flying rule violations, accident reports, and any other actions arising out of the flight will be referred to the passenger as the responsible commander of the aircraft

93
Q

The pilot in command ___ occupy a flight control station during critical phases of flight

A

Shall

94
Q

Crew composition for FCFs?

A

Shall be conducted with the minimum crew required for safe flight. All flight personnel shall be fully qualified in accordance with CNAF and NATOPS

95
Q

Can passengers be carried on FCFs?

A

Shall not be carried

96
Q

Weather for FCFs?

Can Unit Commanders change this?

A

Should be conducted during daylight hours within the local flying area in VMC

Yes, if necessary to accomplish the assigned mission, they can authorize checkflights under different conditions if in their opinion the flight can be conducted with an acceptable margin of safety.

97
Q

Those portions of the FCF that are considered critical shall be conducted where?

A

In the vicinity of a suitable landing area

98
Q

Define a cross-country flight

A

Any flight that either does not remain in the local flying area or remains in the local flying area and terminates at a facility other than an active military facility

99
Q

When are you required to wear an LPU?

A

-Inflatable life preservers shall be worn during all flights originating from or terminating on ships or landing
platforms.

-Life preservers shall be worn when operating from aerodromes in the vicinity of coastal waters or when
operating from inland aerodromes where takeoff, route of flight, or approach path is over water

-Life preservers shall be worn when mission requirements dictate operation over water below 1,000 feet exclusive of normal departures or approaches

100
Q

How often are you required to re-qualify NASTP?

A

Every 4 years

101
Q

What is required to hover overwater at night?

A

Night/low visibility hover operations over water shall be conducted using aircraft equipped with operable automatic hover systems on all occasions when a natural horizon visible from the cockpit is not available to assist the pilot in establishing/maintaining a stable hover.

102
Q

Deviation from specified flight and operating instructions….

A

…is authorized in emergency situations when, in the judgement of the pilot in command, safety justifies such a deviation

103
Q

CNAF function

A

CNAF issues policies and procedural guidance of the Chief of Naval Operations that is applicable to all NATOPS users.

104
Q

Purpose of CNAF

A

General flight and operating instructions and procedures applicable to the operation of all naval helicopters and related activities. It is not intended to cover every contingency that may arise and every rule of safety and good practice

105
Q

Flag or general officer embarked

A

The PIC of an aircraft with a flag or general officer eligible to assume command at sea or in the field embarked as a passenger shall be subject to the orders of such flag or general officer. When such an embarked passenger exercises authority to command the aircraft, that passenger thereby assumes full responsibility for the safe and orderly conduct of the flight.

106
Q

Use of a qualified lookout in lieu of a copilot

A

Shall be limited to flights conducted under VMC

107
Q

Cross country requirements

A

Ensure these flights contribute to the mission of the command and the naval service, achieve training requirements, and can be completed safely

TWEEK MH-60R HAC (43 decks)

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