NATOPS Brief

Question 1

IMSAFE/Human Factors

Answer 1

IMSAFE to fly, nothing to report as far as human factors

Question 2

Crew Rest and Day / Work week limits

Answer 2

3rd day of my workweek, flew yesterday and day before that. I got 7 hours of sleep

Question 3

ATJ Review

Answer 3

Below MIF: nothing
Incomplete items in block: nothing
SSRs: note as req
Previous hop complete/incomplete
Warmup window: it’s been 2 days since my last event

Question 4

Current Read and Initial

Answer 4

I’m current on latest read and initial, 22-10 Stereo Flight Plans LOA

Question 5

Current NATOPS pubs and charts

Answer 5

I’ve got a updated EKB and current New Orleans sectional

Question 6

Side number and callsign

Answer 6

Side number is 096 and our callsign will be Blackbird 096

Question 7

Takeoff / Land times

Answer 7

As schedule dictates
As weather allows OR
Our scheduled takeoff time is 1135, and our scheduled land time is 1305

Question 8

Flight Plan

Answer 8

File NSE2V departing out of North Field to the NMOA. Do our highwork sequentially and then tune up Brewton or Evergreen and descend to the appropriate initial point and conduct some touch and go’s in the pattern. I’d like to do 2 NF, 2 TO flap, and 2 landing flap. We’ll then fly our respective course rules back home for a full stop landing

Question 9

Fuel Management

Answer 9

We’ll set our Joker at 750 pounds, our Bingo at 450 pounds, and our Divert at 260 or 310 pounds if we go IFR

At no point will we go below CNAF 3710 minimums which state fuel to fly from takeoff to approach fix at destination and and alternate plus reserve of 10% of planned fuel requirements. In no case shall the 10% planned reserve after final landing be less than that needed for 20 min of flight (computed at max endurance at 10,000ft MSL)

We will declare minimum fuel at less than 200 pounds
We will declare emergency fuel at less than 120 pounds

Question 10

Non-flying pilot IMC duties

Answer 10

Non-flying pilot will make assertive announcements of deviations of 10 knots airspeed, 10 degrees of heading, 100 ft altitude, excess 30 degrees AOB (10/10/100/30), minute to live, and runway in sight

Question 11

Frequencies/NAVAIDS

Answer 11

Utilize presets 1-99, NAVAIDs for today will be Crestview 115.9 to Semmes 115.3, followed by I-HSA 110.35. We’ll return via Semmes and Crestview

Question 12

Radio Procedures and Discipline

Answer 12

Pilot at controls will be pilot on radios. Clear and concise calls, plain English as necessary
Non-flying pilot will back up flying pilot
IP radio calls do not constitute control change

Question 13

Change of aircraft controls

Answer 13

Positive, 3 way change of controls with emphasis on the word “controls”
IP INPUT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE CHANGE OF CONTROLS
If in doubt, both pilots remain on controls until verbally deconflict
Loss of ICS, pump to pass and shake to take

Question 14

Clearing/Lookout procedures

Answer 14

Clock method “Traffic xyz at 3 o clock, high/level/low, factor/no-factor”
Bird is a bird, plane is a plane
Acknowledge all TCAS proximity intruders, displayed as white filled diamonds

Question 15

Aircraft Emergencies and System Failures

Answer 15

For all EPS, simulated or actual, maintain aircraft control, analyze the situation and take proper action, and land as soon as conditions permit
If conditions permit, break out PCL and read verbatim executing appropriate steps

Question 16

Simulated PEL vs Power Loss

Answer 16

All simulated EPs prefaced with “simulated”
SNA state CAMIs over ICS, WILL NOT move any switches or pull circuit breakers
DO NOT PULL PCL OFF, SNA maintain control of PCL from IDLE to MAX during simulated PEL
In simulated power loss, IP set PCL 4-6% when SNA states “simulated PCL OFF”
SNA will have control of PCL as required for safety of flight

Question 17

Actual Emergency

Answer 17

If in middle of simulated EP, all training will cease
Work together to handle as a crew in accordance with NATOPS
Pilot at controls executes all CAMIs, non-flying pilot gets out pocket checklist to confirm all CAMIs and non-critical action memory items like nwc
No fast hands in the cockpit

Question 18

Divert Fields

Answer 18

To the north we have BAMBE: Bay Minette, Atmore, Monroeville, Brewton, Evergreen
To the south we have 2-2-2-2: Pensacola Intl and NAS Pensacola, Barin and Summerdale, Jack Edwards and Fairhope, Mobile Downtown and Mobile Regional

Question 19

Aborted Takeoff

Answer 19

We’ll abort the takeoff at or below calculated max abort speed for any master warning or caution, or unsafe aircraft or runway condition
Call will be ABORT ABORT ABORT, procedure is PCL IDLE, Brakes as required

Question 20

Departing Prepared Surface

Answer 20

If we depart the prepared surface we’ll execute Emergency Engine Shutdown
If departing at high rate of speed, yaw into obstruction or terrain, we’ll consider ejection

Question 21

Waveoff

Answer 21

Waveoffs are free and should be conducted in accordance with FTI and FWOP

Question 22

Engine Failure/Loss of Power

Answer 22

In all scenarios, turn climb clean while analyzing situation
Execute applicable engine EP and land as soon as possible
If engine power provides less energy than glide profile, we’ll execute Engine Failure in Flight
If unable to achieve any parameters in ORM 321, eject

Question 23

Radio/ICS Failure

Answer 23

We’ll troubleshoot from mask to firewall and switch comm plugs. If one cockpit fails, the other cockpit will make all calls. If both cockpits fail, we’ll squawk 7600 and make all calls in the blind

If VMC, comply with FWOP
If IMC, comply with AVEFAME and FIH

ICS failure troubleshoot from mask to firewall, switch comm plugs, and shout as required

Question 24

Inadvertent IMC

Answer 24

If VFR and go IMC, level wings, center the ball and fly straight and level for 30 seconds. We’ll execute 15 degree AOB turn for 180 degrees and fly straight and level for 1 minute. If still IMC, file an IFR clearance.

If we descended into IMC, we’ll climb to reestablish VMC
If we climbed into IMC, we’ll descend to reestablish VMC
If encounter IMC inside MAP, execute published Missed Approach or climbout instructions

Question 25

Downed Pilot/Aircraft

Answer 25

If we witness a downed aircraft, we’ll assume on scene commander responsibilities and set a new bingo for nearest suitable field
Student will fly 125 KIAS orbit, instructor will break out TW-5 On-Scene Commander Checklist

Question 26

Damaged Aircraft/Midair/Birdstrike

Answer 26

Following any suspected damage, if aircraft is uncontrollable below 6000 feet AGL, we’ll eject
If controllable, we’ll level the wings and climb above 6500 feet AGL, minimize configuration changes, and conduct NATOPS Controllability check
Once we have safe airspeed, we’ll conduct a straight-in approach to nearest suitable field
If we have a birdstrike through prop arc, suspect engine damage and execute PEL to nearest suitable field

Question 27

Inadvertent OCF

Answer 27

In all instances of spin and/or OCF, execute Inadvertent Departure from Controlled Flight
During a training spin, complete four verbal callouts (alt, AOA, airspeed, turn needle) prior to recovering (no IP direction will be given prior to recovery)

Question 28

CFS Command and Crew Coordination

Answer 28

On Deck emergency ground egress:
First call “Standby CFS” to allow time to remove pin and confirm removal
Second call “CFS CFS CFS” - locate, rotate, and pull on third command
Airborne:
Stow CFS pin to minimize FOD
Detonate aft transparency calling “CFS CFS CFS” for awareness of front cockpit
At all times fly mask on, visor down, gloves on, sleeves rolled down to avoid injury

Question 29

Ejection

Answer 29

6000’ AGL OCF and 2000’ AGL Controlled, proper body position on the way up, I-IROK on the way down plus ADR over water
Highest field elevation we’ll encounter today is Evergreen, MSL ejection will be at 6300’ and 2300’ respectively
Consider using MOR handle in areas where terrain exceeds 8000’ MSL
Immediate
When impact or death is imminent and ICS call would delay ejection to the point where aircrew are outside survivability envelope
Either occupant pull handle immediately
Time-Critical
When impact or death are NOT imminent, but landing at suitable field is not an option and below altitude for Controlled Ejection checklist
Steer to unpopulated area, wings level, trade airspeed for altitude, radio call over current freq (or Guard if able) of current position over known field or landmark
EJECT EJECT EJECT - 1. assume position, 3. Pull handle
Controlled
Communicate intentions with ATC, proceed to EJECL/EJECW FMS waypoints in local area (unpopulated area when outside local area)
Controlled ejection checklist
PIC takes controls, PCL OFF, calls EJECT EJECT EJECT

Loss of ICS
Immediate - prioritize handle over signaling to eject
Time-Critical - Steer to unpopulated area, wings level, trade airspeed for altitude, radio call in the blind over current freq or Guard if able of position, 3 loud bangs on canopy equates to EJECT EJECT EJECT (whoever bangs on canopy will pull handle, if other crew member hasn’t observed initiation of ejection sequence in 2 seconds, they will pull their handle
Controlled - gain attention with face curtain signal for intention to eject, show PCL confirming initiation of checklist, hold up PCL with thumbs up when complete and ready for ejection, PIC takes controls, turns to unpopulated, PCL OFF, 3 bangs on canopy cadence

Post Ejection Procedures
I - inspect canopy and lines
I - inflate LPU
R - raft, release over water (not land)
O - options (visor, oxygen mask, gloves, SSK, Lemoinge slots)
K - Koch fittings (Land: after PLF, Water: when feet touch)
ADR - avoid parachute, disentangle hand over hand, retrieve raft
Locate AN/URT-140 seat beacon and set to 406 UNTIMED BLADE
Contact other crew member via cellphone or 282.8 on PRC-90
With beacon on, attempt SAR assets using 243.0
When in comms with SAR, prepare switch to 282.8

Question 30

Spatial D

Answer 30

If I become spatially disoriented I will immediately transition to an instrument scan, level the wings, center the ball, and inform you of the situation

Question 31

Missed Approach Criteria

Answer 31

We’ll execute a missed approach if
1. Runway not in sight
2. Not in a safe position to land
3. Wx below published minimums

Question 32

Missed Approach Criteria

Answer 32

We’ll execute a missed approach if
1. Runway not in sight
2. Not in a safe position to land
3. Wx below published minimums