Forms NATOPS Brief Flashcards
Airsickness History
(Note history of airsickness if applicable.)
- Both pilots shall announce if they become passively or actively airsick.
- They may pass controls as the situation dictates.
- The flying pilot will keep the aircraft in a stable position minimizing turns as the situation allows.
- If the airsick pilot feels he cannot continue, the mission will be aborted for airsickness.
Foreign Object Debris
- Ensure only those items required for flight are taken to the aircraft and that all flight suit pockets are zippered.
- Both pilots will inspect BOTH cockpits before and after flight to ensure no FOD is present and ejection and CFS safety pins are installed
Frequencies
- We will use preset UHF/VHF/NAV and manual frequencies as required.
- TAC UHF
- TAC VHF
Radio Procedures and Discipline
- Lead will have responsibility for radio communication
- 3 pre-briefed automatic frequency changes
1) BTN 19 (Base) Lead in the run-up
2) BTN 4 (Tower) prior to the hold short
3) BTN 3 (Ground) when clear of the active runway - Frequency changes will be made over the radio if feasible
- If radio traffic prohibits switch or if lost comms, frequency changes will be made via hand signals
- All frequency changes will be followed by positive check-in, not a positive checkout
Change of Controls of Aircraft
- We will use a positive three-way exchange of controls with emphasis on the word “CONTROLS.”
- In the event of an ICS failure, we will use the pump to pass, shake to take method of control transfer with the non-flying pilot showing his/her hands for verification.
- If in parade position, we will ensure lateral de-confliction prior to pump to pass and shake to take
- If in doubt of who has control of the aircraft, query the other pilot.
- Control inputs by the instructor do not constitute a control change.
- Transfer of aircraft controls includes control of the FMS/UFCP and radios.
- The non-flying pilot may assist or assume control of the FMS/UFCP and radios as directed.
Navigational Aids/FMS
- VFR landmarks in accordance with course rules.
- NAVAIDS as appropriate (114.0 , 115.5) FMS setup as appropriate (Central / Foxtrot)
- In Central put a hold on KRAS for DME.
Identification
- In initial check in with ground: “Navy Corpus Ground, CS and Wingman (Wing CS), flight of two.”
- All other ATC check ins: “CS, flight of two”
- Subsequent calls “CS and flight”
- All 99 calls and inter-flight communications will use TAC CS.
- The flight will use Lead’s squawk for the remainder of the flight
Clearing Procedures
- Lead is responsible for vigilant 360 degree lookout and traffic separation
- Wing can assist but primary responsibility is flight integrity
ICS Callouts
- The flying pilot will make all basic callouts (altitude, airspeed, heading, angle of bank, rate of descent)
- The non-flying pilot will back up flying pilot and make ICS callouts in IMC
Joker/Bingo
For Central and Mustangs we will use a bingo of 380 lbs and Foxtrot 420 lbs. All bingos may be adjusted by the flight lead if weather or training objectives require.
(Joker shall be calculated using the lowest fence in fuel state prior to entering the working area - Bingo divide that by 2 then add that to brief bingo for the day.
Ground Ops
In accordance with NATOPS, SOP, FTI, and Course Rules.
- Lead aircraft will check Wingman on VHF TAC prior to closing canopy and before taxi.
- Lead will target 12 knots ground speed for taxi or as briefed and -2 will taxi 1-2 plane lengths in trail
Troubleshooting
If either aircraft experiences a malfunction prior to engine start, alert the other aircraft on TAC or via hand and arm signals
Takeoff/Rendezvous
- BASIC FORM: We will utilize an interval takeoff with a five second delay.
- Lead will position on the downwind side of the runway with enough room for Wing to get into position on the oppposite side. - CRUISE FORM: We will use a section takeoff in accordance with the FTI. Lead will position on the downwind side of the runway side with enough room for Wing for get into position on the opposite side
- If an IFR departure is required and section takeoff is not feasible, the section lead will brief TACAN RDVZ on top
Climbout / Route of Flight
Climb out will be in accordance with IAW VFR course rules and standardization instructions.
(For route of flight, brief in detail if route has yet to be flown, otherwise ensure there are no questions before leaving the brief.)
Ops/FENCE Check
Lead will FENCE in the flight prior to entering the working area. An Ops Check will be performed after each lead change. Lead will FENCE out the flight prior to exiting the working area.
