Night/NVIS

Question 1

NVIS failures are to be reported via SQUID within..

Answer 1

48 hours.

Question 2

What are the three unacceptable NVIS faults?

Answer 2

Shading
Edge Glow
Flickering

Question 3

When the battery warning light illuminates, how many minutes of power is remaining?

Answer 3

30 minutes.

Question 4

With regards to recency, how much
NVIS flight time is required with a pilot > 50 hours NVIS experience?

Answer 4

3 hours and 3 takeoffs, circuits and landings in the last 6 months OR an NPC in the last 6 months.

Question 5

With regards to recency, how much
NVIS flight time is required to remain current for a pilot > 50 hours NVIS experience?

Answer 5

3 hours and 3 takeoffs, circuits and landings in the last 6 months OR an NPC in the last 6 months.

Question 6

What is the currency requirement for NVIS hoisting?

Answer 6

Two in 3 months.

Question 7

How long is an NPC and OPNC valid for?

Answer 7

12 months.

Question 8

If you NVIS recency lapses, how do you regain currency?

Answer 8

An NPC or by flying with a recent aircraft commander. Prior to the flight, the NVIS senior pilot must be informed.

Question 9

Lighting required for operation by night, aided or unaided?

Answer 9

Two white landing OR searchlights in any combo. At least ONE must be controllable by the pilot in azimuth and elevation without removing hands from flight controls.

Question 10

Lighting required for NVIS ops below 1000ft AGL?

Answer 10

Two white landing OR searchlights in any combo. At least ONE must be controllable by the pilot in azimuth and elevation without removing hands from flight controls.

PLUS:

i) A high intensity searchlight

ii) Two searchlights controllable in azimuth and elevation without pilot removing hands from flight controls

Question 11

Lighting required for NVIS hoisting over land?

Answer 11

Two white landing OR searchlights in any combo. At least ONE must be controllable by the pilot in azimuth and elevation without removing hands from flight controls.

PLUS:

i) A high intensity searchlight

ii) Two searchlights controllable in azimuth and elevation without pilot removing hands from flight controls

PLUS:

i) Two white lights controllable by the ACO

Question 12

Lighting required for NVIS hoisting overwater using SARA procedures?

Answer 12

Two white landing OR searchlights in any combo. At least ONE must be controllable by the pilot in azimuth and elevation without removing hands from flight controls.

PLUS:

i) Sufficient additional lighting shining downwards of sufficient intensity to clearly illuminate the hoist cable and the area directly below the helicopter.

NOTE: For offshore landings or hoisting to vessels by night, must have steerable high intensity searchlight.

Question 13

Can a single white light having two separately energized filaments be approved as meeting the requirement for a second light?

Answer 13

Yes, provided the selection of the second filament can be accomplished by the pilot without removing their hands from the controls.

The pilot should also ensure both filaments are serviceable before flight.

Question 14

Can an AC conduct a CA, HEE or hoist op without a serviceable high intensity searchlight?

Answer 14

Only with MFO or delegate or NVIS senior pilot approval.

Question 15

Can the commander operate an aircraft during NVIS ops without external lights?

Answer 15

Yes, if the lighting adversely affects NVIS performance and the pilot is satisfied there is no risk of collision with another aircraft.

Question 16

By who and how often shall NVIS-modified aircraft have an NVIS lighting compatibility check?

Answer 16

By an NVIS-qualified pilot every 12 months.

Question 17

What are the approved NVIS types at CHC?

Answer 17

L3, AVS 9 and NL-94.

Question 18

What is considered as an approved HLS-NVIS standard?

Answer 18

i) an established and lit helipad with a dimension of at least 1.5 D

ii) An airfield, lit or unlit

iii) a sports field, lit or unlit; however obstacles along the approach and departure paths must allow normal approach and departure gradients.

All other landing areas are considered as HLS-NVIS basic.

Question 19

The NVIS weather minima is not dependent on the flight rules the flight is planned under. What is it the minima dependent on?

Answer 19

The qualification and equipment standard of the aircraft.

Question 20

NVIS weather minima: NVFR capable

Answer 20

Cloud: no more than SCT < 2000ft AGL, 2nm either side of track.

Vis: 5000m

Question 21

NVIS weather minima: IFR Capable

Answer 21

Cloud: no more than SCT < 1000ft AGL within 2nm either side of track.

Vis: 5000m

Question 22

NVIS weather minima: IFR capable conducting ADF SAR ops?

Answer 22

Cloud: no more than SCT < 800ft AHO within 2nm either side of track.

Vis: 3000m

Question 23

NVIS weather minima: IFR capable conducting NVIS overwater SARA ops?

Answer 23

Cloud: no more than SCT below 300ft ASL within 2nm either side of track.

Vis: 1500m.

Question 24

NVIS weather minima: IFR capable conducting NVIS overwater SARA ops?

Answer 24

Cloud: no more than SCT below 300ft ASL within 2nm either side of track.

Vis: 1500m.

Question 25

With regard to NVIS weather minima, how is the visibility determined?

Answer 25

It is largely determined by ambient light levels. In assessing acceptable visibility, it is the terrain that must be clearly visible at 5000m when viewed through NVIS, not the light source.

Question 26

In addition to the application of the cloud and vis requirements for NVIS minima, what are the horizontal and vertical distances for cloud that must be complied with in Class C, D and G airspace?

Answer 26

C: Clear of cloud

D: 500ft vertically and 600m horizontally.

G: Clear of cloud

Question 27

To apply the ADF SAR ops reduced weather minima, what are the minimum crew and experience requirements?

Answer 27

i) 2 pilots and 1 ACO all wearing NVIS
ii) both pilots hold current IR
iii) both pilots hold current G1 NVIS
iv) both pilots shall have min 50hrs NVIS

Question 28

What are the ONLY times the ADF SAR operations reduced weather minima can be used?

Answer 28

i) only for actual SAR ops, NOT training
ii) only to be exercised within an active military restricted area, training area or control zone, or when transiting to or from such an area.
iii) an IFR recovery plan shall be briefed and available.
iv) prior to takeoff a check of wire and obstacles in the area of operations shall be made
v) serviceable high intensity searchlight must be fitted.
vi) AC fwd speed shall be appropriate to the conditions, and not more than 80kts when operating to the reduced minima.
vii) over land operations only.

Question 29

What is the minimum crew, experience and planning requirements for NVIS overwater SARA ops for reduced weather minima?

Answer 29

a) Min of 2 pilots and 1 ACO
b) all pilots hold a current OPNC
c) all pilots hold current IPC
d) all pilots hold current G1 NVIS
e) all crew have a minimum of 20hrs NVIS
f) AC must meet the requirements of Part 138 Chap 9 Div 5
g) Risk assessment completed before each sortie

Question 30

During NVIS flights over water, unless taking off/landing or conducting SARA ops, height below what is prohibited?

Answer 30

1000ft ASL

Question 31

Unless otherwise approved by the MFO, NVIS ops shall only be conducted in an IFR serviceable helicopter crewed by an IFR rated and current crew. TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

Unless otherwise approved by the MFO, NVIS ops shall only be conducted in an IFR serviceable helicopter crewed by an IFR rated and current crew. TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 32

True.