CNAF Chapter 5 HSM-50 Flashcards
Position lights
shall be displayed during the period 30 minutes before official sunset until 30 minutes after official sunrise
or
at any time when the prevailing visibility as seen from the cockpit is less than 3 statute miles.
During the aforementioned conditions, position lights shall be displayed:
- Immediately before engine start and anytime the engine(s) is running.
- When the aircraft is being towed unless the aircraft is otherwise illuminated.
- Whenanaircraft is parked and likely to cause a hazard unless the aircraft is otherwise illuminated or marked with obstruction lights.
Anti collision lights
Shall be used immediately before engine start and anytime the engines are running except when the use of lights adversely affects ground ops.
They may be turned off during flight through clouds when the light reflects into the cockpit
Landing/Taxi Lights
Landing/taxi lights should be utilized for taxi movements ashore in darkness unless a signalman is directing the a/c.
Use is recommended (day and night) in B/C/D airspace when meteorological conditions permit
Formation lights
May varied by A/C model and mission requirement.
Normally, all a/c in the flight have external lights on and one a/c shall have lights on bright and smacks on
There is a FAR exception to their for drug interdiction ops w/ a dedicated on board observer, radar, or observer in spotter a/c
Lights out operation
Authorized when required for effective training.
Must be positively deconflicted and in a SUA or ATC Assigned Airspace.
Right of Way between single A/C and Form flight
When converging at the same altitude, formation has the right of way.
Unusual maneuvers in B/C/D airspace
Pilots shall not perform or request clearance to perform unusual maneuvers in B/C/D if such maneuvers are not required for the performance of flight.
ATC shall not approve pilot request to perform unusual maneuvers.
Unusual maneuvers include:
- Unnecessary low passes
- Unscheduled fly bys
- Climbs at very steep angles
- Practice approaches to altitudes below mins (unless landing is to be made)
- Flat hatting
Flat Hatting
Flight conducted at low altitude and/or a high rate of speed for thrill purposes
Flight over the high seas
International law recognizes the right of a/c of all nations to fly in airspace over the high seas.
During these ops, tower or radar control by ship, FACFAC, or other agency shall be used to the max extent practicable (type of control based on mission requirements)
Minimum helicopter altitude during Air Combat Maneuvering Training
100’ AGL
Altitude restrictions for simulated instrument flight
(Multipiloted) Vision restricting device may be used by one pilot down to mins provided the other pilot is NATOPS qualified.
Helos w/ auto hover are waived from sim altitude restrictions during low level ASW/SAR training provided PAC is NATOPS qualled.
Standard Formation Internal Separation
1 mile laterally, 100’ vertically
Brief requirements for form flights
Lost sight
Lost comms
IIMC
EPs
Formation Inst Departures wx requirements
Above circling mins for runway in use.
If no circling mins: 1000/3
EKBs (CNAF)
Approved EKBs can improve SA in VFR/IFR. Use for any purpose other than mission accomplishment is prohibited.
Approved uses:
1. Preflight planning (wx, filing)
2. Carriage of pubs/imagery
3. In a/c wx updates
4. SA
Aerial Photography (CNAF)
Except when supporting mission, aircrew shall not perform aerial still or video photography in flight unless authorized by CO via flight sled
See and avoid
Applies to VMC
Conditions permit ample opportunity to avoid air traffic and obstructions
Electronic equipment (radar) should be used when feasible
Where available, radar advisory service shall be requested (especially in high traffic areas)
VFR Wx mins basic (not chart)
B/C/D: 1000/3 unless more stringent published
Must permit VFR for entire duration of flight per chart
Destination: 1000/3 for ETA +- 1 hr
Exception for special VFR and helos outside controlled airspace
VFR Wx Flight Mins: Class A
Not applicable (no VFR allowed)
VFR Wx Flight Mins: Class B
Visibility: 3 SM
Distance: Clear of Clouds