NATOPS Chapter 8 Shipboard Procedures HSM-50 Flashcards
Do nets need to be lowered for fold/spread?
Yes
What should not be turned on when connected to external power?
Activating back up pump may cause surge in ship’s power and blow ship’s converter box fuses. This could damage the helo.
Due to EMI, MH-60R should not close w/in ____ of CG/DDG while they are operating SPY-1 unless it is at low power.
1 NM
ACS ship turning and helo ops
When ship at flight quarters, OOD shall notify flight crew of anticipated movements.
Except in extreme emergency, ship shall not change course during
Launch
Recovery
Engagement
Disengagement
Traverse
Towing/pushing
T/Os from ACS should normally be performed by…
Pilot closest to the ship’s superstructure as determined by relative winds
Hover height at less than eye level w/ HRS bar may result in….
Stabilator strike while sliding aft
During night VMC, helo shall climb to _____ AGL and _____ KIAS prior to commencing turn.
150, 60
Four types of approaches for shipboard landings
- Visual
- Instrument
- ELVA (Emergency Low Visibility Approach)
- Offset approach/ordnance lineup approach
When can an ELVA be attempted?
- Wx below inst approach minimums
- helo does not have adequate fuel to bingo to a GCA/CCA equipped airfield or aviation ship/amphib
Rate of descent should not exceed ____ throughout an ACS approach
500 fpm
Visual approach checkpoints (ACS)
200’, 0.5 NM
3 deg glideslope
125’, 0.25 NM
Instrument approach checkpoints (ACS)
TACAN chart in wind envelopes
Or
Alternate inst approach:
200’, 1.5 NM, 80 KIAS
Inbound until reaching 200’, 0.5 NM, 50 KIAS MAP, proceed visually or missed approach
How much fuel should you have when you start HIFR?
Enough to bingo to a suitable alternate if unsuccessful
Night HIFR ops are only permitted….
For op necessity
Two types of HIFR Rigs
Wiggins/North Island (has emergency release handle)
NATO Compatible (has automatic breakaway)
