HSMWINGLANT/HSM-79 SOP Flashcards
Who must approve changes to published DET Schedule?
Changes to a published flight schedule SHALL be approved by the ship’s CO and OIC
Weather Mins? Ship or Shore
500-1
If positive radar control and a CCA, PAR, or ILS is available, minimum launch mins are 200-1/2
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Night formation flights (should/shall) be scheduled with (one/two) aircrewmen to the max extent practicable
should
regular training flights
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NVD formation syllabus flight events contained in reference (e) (should/shall) have (one/two) aircrewmen
SHALL / two
NVD gradesheets
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Night LZ flights (should/shall) have (one/two) aircrewmen (excluding the NAVSTA Rota Bullring).
should / two
LZs are easier than CALS
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CAL flights (should/shall) have (one/two) aircrewmen.
SHALL / two
Need to clear both main mounts
Who can conduct FCF checklist items?
(should/shall)
FCF checklist items SHALL only be conducted when the crew includes a designated FCP
Warm up window?
(should/shall)
Any pilot who has not flown in 45 days SHALL fly a warm-up flight with a current HAC.
Should include Autos & other FAM maneuvers as determined by COs.
Night Currency?
(should/shall)
Pilots SHALL not fly at night as PIC, unless they are night current. To be current, a pilot SHALL have flown a minimum of 2.0 hours within 45 days. Squadron COs may authorize day into night between 45-60 days.
After 60 days, currency SHALL be regained by flying with a current night PIC
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Flying in the local area after a deployment >90 days?
OICs will ensure a course rules review is conducted with detachment aircrew.
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Requirements prior to be scheduled for a flight in Rota
(should/shall)
New squadron pilots and aircrew SHALL receive a:
- course rules brief
- medical admin up-chit
- Master Designation Letter:
- Mission Qualification Letter:
- CSEL training
- FAILSAFE training
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First flight after check in?
All pilots SHALL receive a course rules brief and fly a local FAM flight at LERT as copilot
Should be with a STAN board member
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First time flying as PIC in local area at night
(should/shall)
Prior to flying as PIC in the local area at night, pilots SHALL fly a local area night flight with a night current HAC.
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Before being scheduled as a single SO at LERT?
Aircrewman SHALL receive a local area course rules brief and local area fam flight with an aircrewman familiar with the local area
LSO Designation
-embarked
-short duration (DLQ,ISATT)
For embarked DETs, LSOs SHALL be designated in writing by the ship’s CO for deployment.
Short evolutions: LSO does not need to be designated by ship’s CO, but SHALL brief the CO or OOD prior to DLQ evolutions
Night DLQ currency lapsing while at parent squadron’s home base: requirements
Pilot’s SHALL conduct an OFT (not an option) or night FDLPs within 30 days of scheduled DLQ requalification.
SHALL complete no fewer than three evolutions.
Should be conducted with the same aircrew expected to participate during DLQs.
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Night currency prior to night DLQs?
All pilots (should) be night current prior to conducting night DLQs.
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Aircrew free deck landings for the first time?
Aircrewmen who have not conducted free deck landings (should) be accompanied by an aircrewman that has conducted free deck landings
Reasons for DET to do ISATT type exercises outside of ISATT
(should/shall)
SHALL
- OIC Change
- Ship Change of Command (fleet up doesn’t count)
- Assignment to another ship,
- More than 60 days between embarked operations
Pre-embarkation currency
Pilots (should) fly a minimum of 9.0 hours within the 45 days preceding fly-on for an underway period.
SHALL obtain night currency & INST currency prior to embarkation flight.
<45 days between embarked ops, pilots (should) fly a minimum of 6.0 hours and achieve night and INST currency prior to next embarkation
Night coupler currency
(should/shall)
PIC SHALL have flown TWO windline rescue or Night/IMC dip-to-dip patterns to automatic approaches to a coupled hover AT NIGHT within 60 days.
If not, SHALL not be scheduled to fly night SAR missions
INST currency
SHALL have flown a minimum of 2.0 hours of simulated or actual instrument time within 60 days.
Night Environment planning
SHARP / SUMO
Crew Rest (should/shall)
(not deployed)
Aircrew SHALL not be scheduled to brief a flight event until 10 hours after completion of flight duties
(HSM-79 defines as one hour after scheduled land time)
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Crew Day Exceedance Approval (time/who)
(should/shall)
Aircrew whose crew day will exceed 12 hours SHALL receive CO approval before performing flight duties or ground turn evolutions.
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Time Zone Down Time (coming back from JAX)
(should/shall)
Aircrew arriving from more than 3 time zones (should) be in a down status for 24 hours for every time zone crossed after 3 time zones.
May be relaxed to 72 hours of down status for flights that will occur during DAY time.
6 time zones = 4 days down
Flying after duty
(should/shall)
Pilots SHALL not be scheduled to fly following a 24 hour SDO.
Aircrewmen SHALL not be scheduled for a flight on the same day they stood a watch 0000-0800.
For all other watch periods, crew rest rules SHALL apply from end of duty period.
Crew Rest (at sea)
(should/shall)
OICs SHALL comply with and ensure ships COs are briefed on aircrew and maintenance team crew rest requirements from CNAF
Radius of Action
(should/shall)
PICs SHALL give due consideration to 122 paragraph (45% of max range) prior to embarking on a mission
(175.5NM based on 1200 lbs @ 120 KTS with 4500 lbs (3900 for NATOPS min)
Shipboard Radius of Action
150 NM or maximum reliable Comm/Nav range,
whichever is LESS.
Beyond 150 may be approved by CAG or Type-wing commander when independently deployed
Time spent beyond 150 NM SHALL be limited to the minimum required to accomplish mission objectives.
One way Ship-to-ship / Shore-to-ship limit
(should/shall)
SHALL be limited to 150 NM (200 NM with functioning AUX)
Ship-to-Shore Range
200 NM (250 NM with functioning AUX)
shore is defined as the nearest point at which a safe landing can be made
Restrictions with PAX / Orientation flights (including midshipmen)
(should not/shall not)
Simulated Emergencies
Practice Autos
Intentional Aircraft Degradations
Ordnance Release
SHALL NOT be performed with pax embarked or during orientation flights
Naval Aviataion Survival Training Program (NASTP) is _________ for all orientees unless…..
Mandatory
unless waived in rare cases by designated approval authority
Personnel participating in orientation flights (should/shall) receive appropriate screenings directed by CNAF
SHALL
Overland Minimum Altitudes
Populated: 1,000’ AGL
Unpopulated: 500’ AGL
Overwater Minimum Altitudes
Day: 50’ AGL *
Unaided Night: 150’ AGL
NVD: 100’ AGL
*Flight operations down to 50’ overwater during day conditions is intended for operational/tactical training flights where altitude profiles support authorized mission or training objectives (SACT)
Coupled Hover
(Altitude)
70’ AGL*
Following establishment of a steady coupled hover at 70’, altitude may be reduced to no lower than 40’ to conduct LIVE HOISTING at PIC’s discretion
Low Level Routes
200’ AGL (only on approved routes/ranges)
SACT Training
Day: 100’ AGL
Night: 500’ AGL
Checklists
SHALL be Challenge-Reply-Reply up to rotor engagement
SHALL be Challenge-Reply after rotor engagement.
STAB AUTO MODE PBS
If the STAB AUTO MODE PBS is NOT illuminated with AC POWER is applied, stab lock pins SHALL be visually checked prior to flight
Rescue Hoist Op Check
(Should/shall)
RH OP check (should) be completed on the first flight of the day to ensure SAR capability
Required calls on first take off of each flight
Single Engine Airspeed and STAB programming SHALL be called on first take off.
STAB programming SHALL be called after reengaging AUTO mode subsequent to a simulated or actual failure
Transition from pad to runway / vice versa
(what do you need to do?)
Landing Checklist SHALL be accomplished when transitioning
In-Flight Mission Change (should/shall)
Aircrew SHALL utilize In-Flight Mission Change Checklist any time the mission is altered from what was briefed.
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PIU Power OFF Procedure
Aircraft with an AUX may be hotseated with procedure complete. Status SHALL be addressed during turnover, if applicable.
Procedure SHALL be conducted anytime overland flight is anticipated, if required.
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Scratchpad?
Each crew (should) configure the scratchpad before flight
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Nosebay Laser Switch
SHALL be enabled during preflight
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Hot Refueling
PAX SHALL not occupy the aircraft during hot refueling.
Aircrewman or competent observer SHALL assist in monitoring refueling operations.
Hot Seating
Helicopter SHALL be under the control of a designated helicopter pilot and there SHALL be a PIC-to-PIC verbal turnover.
New crew SHALL begin with step 10 of Post Engagement checks (ask about anti-ice/blade de-ice)
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All hot seats (should) be conducted in the line environment. This is not to preclude hot seats from being conducted at Spot 40 or at the Bullring
Personnel (should/shall) not proceed aft of _______, unless ________, while rotors are turning.
SHALL
countermeasure dispensers
arming/de-arming
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Crews (should/shall) check for exceedances after every sortie (and/or) before the first flight of the day.
Who (should/shall) be notified of any exceedance?
SHALL check after every flight AND before first flight of the day.
MX Control SHALL be notified of any exceedance.
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Oncoming crews (should/shall) not taxi for launch until notified by ___________ that the aircraft remains safe for flight
SHALL NOT until MX Control says A/C remains SFF
Air Taxi?
Aircraft SHALL ground taxi vice air taxi to the greatest extent possible whenever the possibility of damage from rotor wash exists
Seat Belts
Aircrewman reasons to take off seat and shoulder harnesses:
- CVN launches & recoveries
- hoist operations
- troubleshooting
- CSW operation
- night form flying
- CAL
- LZ
- Mission-specific as deemed necessary by the PIC
Flight Demonstrations
(should/shall)
All flyovers (should) be:
- wings level passes of one or two A/C (waiverable to 4)
- Single pass over a fixed point at a specified time
- no lower than 500’ at 60 KIAS
Detachment Concurrent Manned Aircraft Operations
Detachments to single-spot ships using RSD SHALL NOT conduct concurrent flight ops unless emergency landing site is available within 50NM.
Only applies to missions where the parent ship is the intended point of landing for both aircraft.
Does NOT apply to fly-ons, where prior mission planning SHALL be conducted and no-go criteria determined
VERTREP Power Margin
VERTREP Training: a 10% power margin SHALL exist between MRP (2.5min) and Max PR when a load is lifted from the deck.
NATOPS: SHALL have a 6% Margin
RADALT
(Should) be no lower than 10% less the current altitude
DLQ pattern: (should) be set at a height that facilitates CRM. Each crewmember SHALL verbalize their setting and activation of warning tones.
Night/IMC Descent: all crewmembers (should) acknowledge activation of warning tone when not in a traffic pattern
“Establish a steady coupled hover” (should/shall) be completed prior to __________. PNAC should adjust _________ to control drift and groundspeed to no greater than __ KTS.
STDY ca waves / pocl f l a t r d
SHALL be completed prior to DOWN DOME.
PNAC adjust pots to control drift to <2 KTS
Cable Angle (should)/SHALL be operable.
Submerged override (should)/SHALL not be used for routine ops.
Steady CA waves / pocl f l a t r d
Cable Angle SHALL be operable.
Submerged Override SHALL NOT be used for routine ops.
Dipping sonar ops (should/shall) not be conducted in seas with wave heights exceeding __ feet during ULT or Fleet Exercises.
stdy ca WAVES / pocl f l a t r d
(should) not if exceeding 10 feet
POCL
STDY ca waves / POCL f l a t r d
Training OPS:
-SHALL be no more than half the ceiling up to 1,000 FT ceiling.
-If ceiling >1,000’ SHALL be no more than 500’ below the ceiling
Operational ASW:
- Under conditions that preclude a freestream recovery, POCL need not be restricted; however, ORM SHALL be conducted to minimize risk to TA
AFCS
stdy ca waves / POCL f l A t r d
Dipping Ops are PROHIBITED with an AFCS degradation affecting:
- Automatic Approach
- Coupled Hover
- Cable Angle hover functions
1177 Fault
stdy ca waves / POCL F l a t r d
With an 1177 fault (to include on MBIT), cease dipping operations until MX action is performed.
Towing
stdy ca waves / POCL f l a T r d
If TA towing groundspeed limits are exceeded, cease dipping operations, and document on a MAF
ACTC LEVEL
stdy ca waves / POCL f L a t r d
ULT in the local area, a ACTC Level 2 SO SHALL be in the helicopter for any flights conducting dipping.
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ACTC Level 3 SO (should) be scheduled as part of the crew to the max extent practicable
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Rota Dipping
stdy ca waves / POCL f l a t R d
Practice dipping operations in the Rota “dip box” are authorized with prior clearance from ALMART and SHALL be annotated on the flight schedule.
Dome depth SHALL be limited to 90 feet unless otherwise annotated on the sked.
Active Sonar is PROHIBITED in the “dip box”
HSM 79
Depth of last dip
stdy ca waves / POCL f l a t r D
POCL for the final dip of the sortie (should) be ≥ the deepest depth in the sortie (depth and cloud ceiling permitting)
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Rota Hung Dome areas
PRI: Grassy area west of Bravo and south of Papa.
IF the requirement to shear the dome exists, crews (should) consider doing so in the shallow water near admirals beach.
Crews (should) minimize flight over populated areas with a hung dome.
EKB Usage
Prior to using an EKB in flight, all crewmembers SHALL be briefed on who is using a tablet, for what purpose, and any in-flight duties shifting while heads down.
During the employment of CLASSIFIED SYSTEMS or TACTICS, non-government furnished PEDs and PPEDs not approved for use by an Authorizing Official are prohibited from being in the aircraft unless secured in a Faraday bag
Body Armor
In the absence of theater commander guidance, HARD body armor SHALL NOT be worn in the CMU-37/38 by aircrew on missions over water.
Aircrew SHALL be briefed on the risks and benefits of soft armor, and use is at the individual’s discretion
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FUEL DUMPING (where/altitude)
Non-emergency fuel dumping in the local area SHALL be performed over water at Point November or Sierra approximately 3-4 miles offshore at 6,000 FT MSL
ORDNANCE
Hot refueling with LIVE ordnance loaded
Ashore:
At Sea:
Ashore: Prohibited. Chaff and decoy flares may be subject to more restrictive local directives.
- Hellfires are authorized to be carried during hot seats.
At Sea: Hot and Cold refueling with ordnance loaded is permitted with Ship CO approval.
ORDNANCE
Multiple shipboard approaches and landing with missiles and rockets are authorized with concurrence of ______
Ship’s CO
ORDNANCE
Shipboard straightening and traversing with Ordnance loaded
CATMs: SHALL only be conducted by qualified personnel; no training
WARSHOT: SHALL be downloaded prior to moving, except in an emergency with specific authorization form ship’s CO.
MX to Flight Line with WARSHOT: slow speeds at ship’s CO’s discretion and ISIC approval
ORDNANCE
M-299 and APKWS/DRL Release and Control (R&C) Checks (should/shall) only be conducted with the extended pylons in the flight positions
SHALL
ORDNANCE
PAX (should/shall) not be embarked when the GAU-21 is installed
SHALL NOT
ORDNANCE
If CSW is required for PAX transfer, which gun (should/shall) be utilized?
What position?
M240 SHALL be utilized, if required
SHALL be kept in stowed position when not in use and ammo cans SHALL be secured.
ORDNANCE
Crews conducting live gunnery exercise (should/shall) be responsible for own range clearance to a minimum of ___ NM beyond max employment envelopes for CSW
SHALL be clear for 5 NM beyond max range
M240: max range 3,725m (2+5=7NM)
GAU-21: max range 6,500m (3.5+5=8.5)
ORDNANCE
While embarked, issues side arms (should/shall) be carried in Condition __ (HSM-C) or lower
Only when FPCON warrants (ditching in hostile territory), (should/shall) the weapon’s condition be elevated to Condition __.
SHALL be carried in Condition 3 ( Hammer down, Safety on, Magazine in chamber, Chamber empty)
When warranted, (should) be elevated to Condition 2 (Hammer down, Safety on, FULL MAGAZINE IN GUN, ROUND CHAMBERED)
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PMAP (should/shall)
Crews SHALL conduct ad comply with PMAP prior to employing CSW, Hellfire, or active sonar.
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Autonomous live gunnery exercises (should/shall) only be conducted ____ (where?)
SHALL only be conducted in approved and authorized “Deltas” and SHALL be annotated on the sked.
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SDO (should/shall) call (who?) (before/after) crews utilize an offshore LED.
SHALL call Sevilla Militar before AND after flight crews use an LED.
Smoke Markers (should/shall) not be dropped closer than __NM from the coastline, except when?
SHALL not be dropped closer than 10 NM except in an emergency or on a designated range or dip area
Smokes that can’t be de-armed (should/shall) be jettisoned where?
SHALL be jettisoned outside of 10 NM prior to returning to base and final landing
ORDNANCE
Live Ordnance over populated areas?
Except sonobuoys and smoke markers, carrying live ordnance over populated areas SHALL be avoided.
If required, the most direct route minimizing civilian exposure SHALL be used.
Sonobuoy Launcher Cover Removal
1 (should)
1 SHALL
(Should) not be performed with the rotors turing.
If removed or replaced with the rotors turning, two person integrity SHALL be utilized.
Sonobuoy Launcher Cover (should/shall) be fastened with all possible attachment bolts, but no less than __ total. All ____ bolts are required. Missing bolts (should/shall) be documented on a MAF.
Cover SHALL be fastened with all possible, but no less than 11.
All corner bolts are required.
Missing bolts SHALL be documented on a MAF
Flight Line:
At night, crews (should/shall) utilize (color?) light to communicated with PC/LSE
SHALL utilize BLUE light
EAR PRO distances
Single Hearing:
- 200 ft w/ rotors turing
- 50 ft w/ only APU turning
Double Hearing:
- 30 ft w/ rotors turning or APU on for extended periods.
- Not required inside the aircraft
Jewelry
SHALL NOT be worn while operating or working on aircraft or moving ground SE
Climbing on top of the aircraft
No one SHALL climb on top of the aircraft unless both engines are secured (not including motoring with fuel + ignition secured.
Permitted with APU on with PIC concurrence, but PIC must ensure member of crew checks the top for integrity and FOD prior to continuing with ENG start
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While personnel are on top of the aircraft with the __________ ON, the flight controls (should/shall) be guarded and (should/shall) only be moved at the direction of MX personnel
With BACKUP PUMP on, controls SHALL be guarded and SHALL only be moved at MX direction.
Cranials or helmets (should/shall) be worn when climbing on any part of the aircraft
SHALL
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Personnel (should/shall) not enter the rotor arc unless Nr is at ___% or _____ engines are secured with rotor blade ______.
SHALL not enter the rotor arc unless Nr is 100% or BOTH engines are secured with the rotor blade STATIC.
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HYD Bay Straps (should/shall) be used _____ while the hyds bay is ____ and the aircraft is not hangared/parked in a _____
SHALL be used ALL TIMES while bay is OPEN and not in a TFS
Aircraft taxiing into the line at night (should/shall) utilize aircraft _____ lights to assist PCs in correctly parking the aircraft. The _____ lights (should/shall) be secured at the completion of taxiing.
(Should) utilize hover lights and hover lights (should) be secured after setting the parking brake.
Missing Fasteners:
TGB Cowling
MAX in a row: 2
MAX Total: 3
Missing Fasteners:
IGB Cowling
MAX in a row: 2
MAX Total: 3
Missing Fasteners:
Vertical Tail Driveshaft Cover
MAX in a row: 2
MAX Total: 2
Missing Fasteners:
Other Tail Driveshaft Covers
MAX in a row: 1
MAX Total: 1
Missing Fasteners:
Flight with unfastened, broken, or missing corner fasteners is _______.
Not Recommended. Corner Fasteners (should) be fixed as soon as practicable.
RAS/Ship Weapons Firing:
Aircraft (should/shall) be hangered for RAS/Firing evolutions
Consideration (should/shall) be given to hangaring, if not airborne, when shot lines are being fired from RAS ship in the vicinity of the flight deck
(Should) be hangared or airborne
Post MX Dips from (shore/ship) (should/shall) be conducted in an area with no more than ______ FT water depth.
From SHORE SHALL be conducted in less than 2000 ft water depth.
Automatic Blade-Fold System (should/shall) be the primary means of folding or spreading the main rotor while underway and ashore.
Auto Blade Fold SHALL be the primary means.
TRAINING
Simulated EPs (should/shall) only be introduced under the cognizance of a HAC
SHALL only be introduced
TRAINING
Compound emergencies involving the degradation of ___ or more _______ systems (should/shall) not be introduced, initiated, or _______.
2 or more UNRELATED systems SHALL not be introduced, initiated, or PRACTICED.
TRAINING
COs may authorize HACs to pull the _____ _____ ____ circuit breaker in order to simulate failed ______ ______ ____ for training during (day/night) (VMC/IMC) conditions only.
- Batt Bus Panel
- Backup Attitude Indicator
- Day / VMC
TRAINING
ANI Aircrewmen may pull circuit breakers necessary for simulating (6) malfunctions
- rescue hoist
- cargo hook
- RAST
- Mission Power
- RADAR
- Acoustic
TRAINING
Practice Autorotations at night are _______.
PROHIBITED
TRAINING
Simulated emergencies requiring actual aircraft degradation at night are prohibited with the following exceptions:
5S
- SE approaches and landing to a prepared surface
- SE running landings
- Boost off and failed SAS/AFCS
- Simulated lost ICS
- STAB Auto Mode Failure
TRAINING
Pilot and copilot radar altimeters (should/shall) be operable for practice autos
SHALL
TRAINING
Simulated SE failures from a HOGE (should/shall) only be initiated over a surface a where a ________ landing can be made
SHALL
Run-on landing
TRAINING
Dual Engine Malfunctions, T/R Drive Emergencies, Total AC power failure, and in-flight simulation requiring Lockout (should/shall) only be accomplished in ____.
SHALL only be accomplished in the simulator
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The APU (should/shall) be turned on prior to completing ________ and practice ______.
SHALL be turned on prior to completing Single Engine training and Practice Autorotations.
CAL/LZ training (should/shall) be conducted on _____ ____. Pre-mission planning (should/shall) be conducted to calculate PA and PR given expected conditions.
PA check (should/shall) be conducted at the planned _____ _____ before commencing the approach.
______ vs _____ margin (should/shall) be ___% or _____.
Operational CAL/LZ flights other than OP Necessity (should/shall) also adhere to this power margin.
CAL/LZ SHALL be conducted on approved ranges and planning SHALL be conducted to calculate PA vs PR.
PA check SHALL be conducted at planned LANDING ALTITUDE
MRP available (30 minute power) vs MAX POWER REQUIRED SHALL be 10% or greater to proceed with the approach
OP CAL/LZ SHALL adhere to this margin unless for OP Necessity.
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If SO window removal is required for CAL/LZ operations, it (should/shall) be accomplished by ____ _____ (where?)
(Should) be accomplished by MX PERSONNEL in the Line Environment
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PICs (should/shall) annotate CAL/LZs utilized on each flight in the comments section of the (SHARP/NAVFLIR)
SHALL be annotated on the SHARP
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Prior to conducting CAL/LZ training at night, the HAC (should/shall) have conducted CAL/LZ landings at the same CAL/LZ within the previous ____ days for all CAL/LZs excluding ________.
HAC (should) have conducted CAL/LZs there in the previous 180 days for all CAL/LZs excluding the Bullring at LERT.
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Aircrewman who have not conducted CAL/LZ landings in the Rota local area (should/shall) be accompanied by an aircrewman that has conducted CAL/LZ landings.
(should) be accompanied.
Doesn’t say the other aircrew has to have had done CAL/LZs in the local area.
ELRF (may/may not) be used for mission training purposes outside of an approved range, but (should/shall) not be used on ______ or ______.
ELRF (may) be used outside an approved range but SHALL not be used on PERSONNEL or WILDLIFE
Crew acknowledgement is ______ when selecting _____ from the FLIR menu. (Should/shall) not be fired unless ____ _____ has been received following the ARM ____. This concurrence (should/shall) acknowledge ____ is indicated (where?)
Acknowledgement is REQUIRED when selecting ELRF. ELRF SHALL NOT be fired unless crew concurrence has been received following ARM ELRF prompt.
This concurrence SHALL acknowledge ELRD is indicated on the LOWER LEFT portion of the FLIR ATTACK PAGE
NITE LAB Currency
48 months from the last day of the month training is received. Pilots and Aircrewmen SHALL NOT fly NVD-aided events unless they are current.
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MOB 103: Flight crews with access to a simulator (should/shall) complete a MOB 103 event.
If the event is flown in the aircraft due to lack of a sim, it (should/shall) be scheduled as an EP flight and emergencies that cannot be practiced in flight (should/shall) be briefed in depth ____ the flight.
Crews (should) complete a MOB 103.
If flown in the aircraft, it (should) be scheduled as an EP flight and EPs that cannot be practiced in flight SHALL be beifed in depth BEFORE the flight.
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HIGS can be taught by who?
NIEs are designated as HIGS instructors and may facilitate HSM-79 HIGS.
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3 rules for Night TACFORM training flights
a. Center turns and cross turns SHALL NOT be practiced.
b. Rollout headings or degrees of turn SHALL be specified.
c. Hook Turns (should) be initiated away from Wing prior to practicing hook turns into wing.
