HAAR Flashcards

1
Q

3-3-4-2
Fuel Transfer Rates

A

500-1000 lbs per minute

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Q

3-3-4-2
HAAR Airspeed

A

110-115 KIAS

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Q

3-3-4-2
WARNING with HAAR Airspeeds (2)

A

Airspeeds less than 105 KIAS may cause drogue to become slightly unstable.
Also the tanker has a small margin for safety above power-off stall speed.

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4
Q

3-3-4-2
Minimum Distance from ARIP to ARCP

A

6 NM

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5
Q

3-3-4-2
ARCP Definition

A

Normally the earliest point the tanker can pass abeam the receiver.

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6
Q

3-3-4-2
Four Stages of HAAR

A

1- Rendezvous (intercept/escort)
2- Join-up
3- Contact/Fuel Transfer
4- Post AAR

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7
Q

3-3-4-2
Visibility
Visual and Electronic

A

Visual=3 NM
Electronic=1 NM

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8
Q

3-3-4-2
Minimum Ceilings/Cloud Clearance

A

1000 ft of vertical clearance from the top or bottom of a broken/overcast ceiling during HAAR.

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9
Q

3-3-4-2
RV Procedures Definition

A

Provides tanker means of transitioning from escort/intercept conditions to a position 1/2 NM in trail of receiver ready to begin join-up.

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10
Q

3-3-4-2
Communications
When will receivers and tankers monitor primary and alternate AAR frequencies?

A

Minimum or 10 minutes prior to ARCT.

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11
Q

3-3-4-2
Arrival at ARCP Timing

A

Both receivers and tankers should plan to arrive at ARCP on time, however:
-Receivers can be up to 1 minute early
-Tankers can be up to 1 minute late

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12
Q

3-3-4-2
Receiver Low
Receiver High

A

Low=300ft
High=200ft

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13
Q

3-3-4-2
Join-up Altitude
SHOULD be established by:
WILL be established by:

A

Should=ARIP
Will=ARCP

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14
Q

3-3-4-2
Join-Up Procedures Definition

A

Enable the tanker to proceed from 1/2 NM in trail to the lead position.

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15
Q

3-3-4-2
When can receiver maneuver to observation position?

A

Once the tanker has accepted the lead.

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16
Q

3-3-4-2
Crossover Parameters

A

100ft aft (behind tankers vertical stabilizer)
50ft up (above tankers vertical stabilizer)

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17
Q

3-3-4-2
WARNING
When can the tanker initiate a turn?

A

Only when receiver is established in either
1- Refueling
2- Echelon (observation)

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18
Q

3-3-4-2
CAUTION
If drogue is rotating > 1 revolution per second what can it damage?

A

Probe nozzle lock ring.

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19
Q

3-3-4-2
Types of RV
Bravo

A

Head-On
Tanker approaches receiver on reciprocal of refueling track.

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20
Q

3-3-4-2
Types of RV
Delta

A

Head-on Offset

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21
Q

3-3-4-2
Types of RV
Echo

A

Orbit

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22
Q

3-3-4-2
Types of RV
Golf

A

En Route Overtake

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23
Q

3-3-4-2
Types of RV
Hotel

A

Random

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24
Q

3-3-4-2
Delta Rendezvous
Definition

A

Tanker approaches receiver on reciprocal of track with a 2-5 NM lateral offset, 3 NM is optimum.

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25
Q

3-3-4-2
Echo Rendezvous
Definition

A

The only RV where the receiver maneuvers to affect the RV and join-up.

26
Q

3-3-4-2
Golf Rendezvous
Definition

A

Tanker approaches receiver from the rear.

27
Q

3-3-4-2
Hotel Rendezvous Requirement

A

VMC

28
Q

3-3-4-2
HAAR Formation Option 1
# of Tankers
# of Receivers

A

2 Tankers (one primary and one spare)
Up to 4 receivers

29
Q

3-3-4-2
HAAR Formation Option 2 (Trail)
# of Tankers
# of Receivers

A

At least 2 primary tankers and 1 spare tanker (if available).
More than 4 receivers.

30
Q

3-3-4-2
If transitioning to spare tanker, what are the primary’s actions?

A

1- Accelerate
2- Climb 500 ft
3- Rejoin the flight in the spare position at the end of the formation

31
Q

3-3-4-2
Lost Contact Procedures
Non-Mountainous

A

Primary: Maintain heading, accelerate to cruise airspeed, climb to MSA
Spare Turn right 45 degrees, accelerate to cruise airspeed, climb to MSA + 1000ft

Receivers
Turn left (20, 40, 60)
Climb to MSA+ (300, 600, 900)

32
Q

3-3-4-2
Lost Contact Procedures
Timing Start

A

Once an aircraft reaches its assigned altitude.

33
Q

3-3-4-2
Mountainous Terrain Definition

A

500ft change in surface altitude over 1/2 NM.

34
Q

3-3-4-2
EMCON 1 Definition

A

Any and all emitters.

35
Q

3-3-4-2
EMCON 2 Definition

A

Restricted R/T Communications.

36
Q

3-3-4-2
Which EMCON is the desired standard? for day to day HAAR?

A

EMCON 2

37
Q

3-3-4-2
EMCON 3 Definition

A

Silent R/T
Use of other emitters is authorized.

38
Q

3-3-4-2
EMCON 4 Definition

A

Emission Out. No emitters will be used unless specifically authorized.

39
Q

3-3-4-2
Light Signals
One Green Light

A

Cleared to contact and/or crossover.

40
Q

3-3-4-2
Light Signals
One White Light

A

Proceed to observation position.

41
Q

3-3-4-2
Light Signals
Two White Lights

A

Tanker directed crossover.

42
Q

3-3-4-2
Light Signals
One Amber Light

A

Prepare to turn.

43
Q

3-3-4-2
Light Signals
Two Amber Lights

A

Unable to pass fuel, go to spare.

44
Q

3-3-4-2
Light Signals
Multiple Red Lights

A

Breakaway

45
Q

3-3-4-2
Light Signals Receiver to Tanker
Reset Reel Response

A

1- Disconnect
2- Move outboard of the hose
3- Emit one steady light

46
Q

3-3-4-2
Light Signals
Receiver Preparing to Disconnect

A

Flashes position/formation light for 5 sec.

47
Q

AFMAN11-2HH-60WV3
HAAR Minimum Altitude for Training

A

1000ft AGL/AWL

48
Q

AFTTP 3-3
Join-Up Altitudes and Airspeeds Established No Later Than

A

ARIP

49
Q

AFTTP 3-3
Astern Position Definition

A

1- 5 to 10ft aft of the drogue
2- Probe aligned for a run-in
3- Aircraft in trim

50
Q

AFTTP 3-3
Fuel Flow Termination
Primary Method

A

Tanker’s automatic fuel shutoff.

51
Q

AFTTP 3-3
WARNING
Associated with Simultaneous Refueling

A

2 receivers will not disconnect or maneuver for contact simultaneously.

52
Q

AFTTP 3-3
Toboggan Technique

A

Establish a rate of descent between 300 to 500 fpm.

53
Q

3-3-4-2
Hard Hose (Dead Hose) Definition

A

Hose slack is not properly taken up on contact. Any resulting hose whip is likely to damage the receiver’s probe.

54
Q

3-3-4-2
Conditions that require a breakaway include, but are not limited to:

A

1- Excessive receiver closure rates
2- Receiver or tanker engine failure
3- Excessive fuel leak

55
Q

3-3-4-2
Receiver to Tanker Light Signals
Emergency Fuel Requirement Exists

A

1- Extended Probe
2- Visible landing or search light ON
3- IFF on Emergency

56
Q

3-3-4-2
WARNING
When can rotary wing receiver crews attempt probe-to-drogue contact in a turn at night?

A

If an emergency fuel condition exists.

57
Q

3-3-4-2
CAUTION
Which rotation direction of the drogue may unthread the probe nozzle?

A

Clockwise

58
Q

3-3-4-2
Tanker No Shows Receiver Actions

A

Continue along the refueling track at the join-up altitude until reaching the abort point or turn point (static track).

59
Q

3-3-4-2
Delta Rendezvous Electronic and Visual Procedure Options

A

Visual: Tanker may initiate their turn when the receiver is at the 10 o’clock.
Electronic: 3 minutes prior to ARCT, tanker will start their turn.

60
Q

3-3-4-2
Echo Rendezvous
Standard and Alternate Tanker Orbits

A

Standard: Tanker maintains orbit consisting of 6 NM legs with 1/2 standard rate turns. Results in 10 minutes for one complete orbit.

Alternate: Tanker orbits around a pre-briefed fixed point while maintaining a constant bank turn (usually 20 degree).

61
Q

3-3-4-2
Echo Rendezvous
Receivers Vertical Separation

A

Maintain 500ft vertical separation until tanker is in sight.

62
Q

3-3-4-2
Lost Contact Procedures
Non-Mountaineous
How long do you maintain adjusted heading?

A

30 seconds