Local 3710

Question 1

AIRSTA Mission Statement

Answer 1

Deliver superior aviation support for Coast Guard missions through effective and efficient use of our people and assets.

Question 2

SAR Configuration

Answer 2

Full SAR Pallet onboard. If no room for pallet, assemble mini-SAR kit which contains:
1 ASRK
1 De-water pump
28ft chute
12 ft chute

Question 3

Standard Fuel Load

Answer 3

36,000 lbs
Provides 3 hours of onscene endurance up to 500NM response radius

Question 4

Scheduling Standards

Answer 4

Trainers no longer than 3.0 hours and not flown past 2200

Question 5

First Pilot as PIC

Answer 5

1) Day VMC and IMC training flights
2) Simulated Emergencies Prohibited
3) Not scheduled for operation missions
4) FP/CP flights prohibited
5) Weather 500/2, no less than circling minimums at departure and destination +/- 1 hr of ETA
6) PIC provide route and risk assessment brief to pilot taking Operations Officer Calls

Question 6

Training Flight Limits

Answer 6

1) Sustained winds or gusts exceeding 40 knots or gust spread exceeding 15 knots
2) Freezing precipitation warning
3) Winter storm warning
4) Thunderstorm Condition 1
5) IFR 500/2 at KECG +/- 1hr (waiver by ops call)
6) Practice drops with wind chill below -15°C and air temp 0°C below. Immediately cease with ice accumulation
7) VFR training flights less than 1000/3 require ops approval
8) Night practice drops shall be conducted in VMC

Question 7

Local Flying Area

Answer 7

400 NM radius of KECG. Ready aircraft remain within 150 NM of Atlantic Coastline.

Ready aircraft remain within 30 min of KECG unless full SAR crew onboard

Question 8

Practice Approaches at KECG

Answer 8

Not request opposite direction VFR instrument approaches if other aircraft in traffic pattern; includes circle to land.

Question 9

NAS Oceane

Answer 9

T+G on 14L/32R prohibited

Question 10

Bird Activity

Answer 10

Multiple landings/low approaches prohibited with moderate or severe bird conditions.

Question 11

Fuel Management

Answer 11

1) Minimize excess weight by taking only required fuel for mission plus reserves
2) Fly at computed cruise ceiling or altitude in 1,000s of feet that’s approx 10% of flight distance in miles
3) Fly at long range cruise or maximum endurance as appropriate
4) Use LSGI whenever practical
5) Maximize use of computer generated flight plans

Question 12

Training Flight Weather Minimums

Answer 12

1) Sustained winds of gusts exceeding 40 knots or gust spread exceed 15 knots
2) Freezing precipitation warning
3) winter storm warning
4) t-storm condition 1
5) 500/2 (waiverable)

Question 13

Boat Training Wx Mins

Answer 13

Wind chill below -15° C and/or air temp below 0° C

Cease training if ice accumulation

Question 14

VFR Training Flights

Answer 14

VFR mins 1000/3
Night drops in VMC only

Question 15

LE Mins

Answer 15

500/2

Question 16

Minimum Runway

Answer 16

Operational: Landing over 50’ Obstacle x 75’
Training: 5,000’ x 150’