OP 5203 Night Flying Suppression Flashcards
1
Q
Two guides that are good to reference when it comes to air ops
A
- IHOG
- Firescope
2
Q
Requirements for Night ops (why would we fly/drop at night)
A
- life, property or critical infrastructure at risk
- High suppression costs can be avoided
- Fire behavior in the copters threshold
- Success of the mission is high
- Objectives justify night flying
3
Q
Safety consideration for night ops
A
- Pilot familiar w/ terrain
- Pilot agrees w/ mission
- Night approved helispot
- Drop area has plenty of lighting
- Pilot is informed of weather form IC or ops
- Days on duty/rest have been considered
4
Q
How often is the night ops go-no-go check list completed?
A
Every shift
5
Q
Who must sign the go-no-go check list and who keeps it?
A
- IC
- Ops
- Pilot
- Copter Manager (keeps the checklist)
