Nvg Operations Flashcards
Define HLS basic
Pad that does not conform to guidelines in CAAP92-2
Is unlit and unprepared
Define HLS Standard
Conforms to CAAP 92-2
Is unlit
Does not require a windsock
Define LSALT
Not less than 1000ft above obstacles within 10 nm of track
When dissimilar NVG are used what should the pilot wear?
The most capable highest level available
Is a serviceable radalt a requirement for NVG operations?
Yes
What lighting equipment must the pilot have for NVG flight?
PIC must have a serviceable pilot steerable adjustable in both pitch and azimuth from the flight controls
What are the positioning flight height requirements for NVG Ops?
1000ft above populous areas
Any other area no less than 500’
A single NVG Pilot is the min crew if:
At or above 1000’
To and from an NVG HLS standard pad
What is the min in flight visibility for NVG operations?
5000m at 500ft above terrain
What is the max flight time on NVG?
5 hours in any 24 hour period
Can an extension to the 5 hr flight limit be given?
Yes.
By the Base manager, HOFO, or chief pilot
How often are NVG serviced?
180 days
What are the un acceptable NVG faults.
Edge glow Shading Flashing, flickering and intermittent ops Power supply failure Excessive play between helmet mount and NVIS Device
What are the acceptable NVG faults?
Black and bright spots Emission points Fixed pattern noise/honeycombe Chicken wire Image disparity
What is the max field of view foe NVG?
40 deg
What switch phraseology should be used during night/ NVG Ops?
Identified
Confirmed
Select
What is the min alt in NVG Operations?
When conducting SAR ops 200ft
What distance should thunderstorms be avoided by?
10 km
As height is reduced speed should be reduced to what?
Below 500’ 80 kts
Below 200’ 60 kts
What are the actions on goggle failure during flight?
Announce goggle failure left of right
Climb turn away from terrain
Provide obstacle clearance as required
Once in safe flight rectify goggle issue
What is the min cruise altitude on NVG
500ft
What are the NVFR weather planning minima for NVG.
No more than scattered cloud below 2000ft 2 nm either side of track
What are the IFR weather planning minima on NVG
No more than scattered below 1000ft 2 nm either side of track
What is the CAO relating to NVG ops
82:6
How long does dark adaptation take?
30-45 min
What are the calls when encountering dust?
Dust building
Dust dust dust
Go around
When is scotopic vision used?
Night time
When is mescopic vision used?
Day time
What distance does infinity equate to?
33m
What batteries must be used in ANVIS.
Alkaline AA
How many hours of use can you get from 4 AA batteries?
22 hours
What is min aircraft equipment for conducting NVIS winching?
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
What constitutes a load on the hoist hook and what is the maxload limits for the hoist?
Anything attached to the hook
249kg above 0^
227 kg below 0^
