Nvg Operations

Question 1

Define HLS basic

Answer 1

Pad that does not conform to guidelines in CAAP92-2

Is unlit and unprepared

Question 2

Define HLS Standard

Answer 2

Conforms to CAAP 92-2
Is unlit
Does not require a windsock

Question 3

Define LSALT

Answer 3

Not less than 1000ft above obstacles within 10 nm of track

Question 4

When dissimilar NVG are used what should the pilot wear?

Answer 4

The most capable highest level available

Question 5

Is a serviceable radalt a requirement for NVG operations?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What lighting equipment must the pilot have for NVG flight?

Answer 6

PIC must have a serviceable pilot steerable adjustable in both pitch and azimuth from the flight controls

Question 7

What are the positioning flight height requirements for NVG Ops?

Answer 7

1000ft above populous areas

Any other area no less than 500’

Question 8

A single NVG Pilot is the min crew if:

Answer 8

At or above 1000’

To and from an NVG HLS standard pad

Question 9

What is the min in flight visibility for NVG operations?

Answer 9

5000m at 500ft above terrain

Question 10

What is the max flight time on NVG?

Answer 10

5 hours in any 24 hour period

Question 11

Can an extension to the 5 hr flight limit be given?

Answer 11

Yes.

By the Base manager, HOFO, or chief pilot

Question 12

How often are NVG serviced?

Answer 12

180 days

Question 13

What are the un acceptable NVG faults.

Answer 13

Edge glow 
Shading
Flashing, flickering and 
intermittent ops
Power supply failure
Excessive play between helmet mount and NVIS Device

Question 14

What are the acceptable NVG faults?

Answer 14

Black and bright spots
Emission points
Fixed pattern noise/honeycombe
Chicken wire
Image disparity

Question 15

What is the max field of view foe NVG?

Answer 15

40 deg

Question 16

What switch phraseology should be used during night/ NVG Ops?

Answer 16

Identified
Confirmed
Select

Question 17

What is the min alt in NVG Operations?

Answer 17

When conducting SAR ops 200ft

Question 18

What distance should thunderstorms be avoided by?

Answer 18

10 km

Question 19

As height is reduced speed should be reduced to what?

Answer 19

Below 500’ 80 kts

Below 200’ 60 kts

Question 20

What are the actions on goggle failure during flight?

Answer 20

Announce goggle failure left of right
Climb turn away from terrain
Provide obstacle clearance as required
Once in safe flight rectify goggle issue

Question 21

What is the min cruise altitude on NVG

Answer 21

500ft

Question 22

What are the NVFR weather planning minima for NVG.

Answer 22

No more than scattered cloud below 2000ft 2 nm either side of track

Question 23

What are the IFR weather planning minima on NVG

Answer 23

No more than scattered below 1000ft 2 nm either side of track

Question 24

What is the CAO relating to NVG ops

Answer 24

82:6

Question 25

How long does dark adaptation take?

Answer 25

30-45 min

Question 26

What are the calls when encountering dust?

Answer 26

Dust building
Dust dust dust
Go around

Question 27

When is scotopic vision used?

Answer 27

Night time

Question 28

When is mescopic vision used?

Answer 28

Day time

Question 29

What distance does infinity equate to?

Answer 29

33m

Question 30

What batteries must be used in ANVIS.

Answer 30

Alkaline AA

Question 31

How many hours of use can you get from 4 AA batteries?

Answer 31

22 hours

Question 32

What is min aircraft equipment for conducting NVIS winching?

Answer 32

Crewman must have 2 white light controllable hand held torch or dual filament lights may suffice.
Pilot must have 2 whit lights controllable in animus and elevation without removing his hands from controls
A serviceable radalt
An approved ICS

Question 33

What constitutes a load on the hoist hook and what is the maxload limits for the hoist?

Answer 33

Anything attached to the hook
249kg above 0^
227 kg below 0^