OPNAV CH 3- Policy Guidance

Question 0

HAC Requirements

Answer 0

1. Complete requirements and possess advanced degree of knowledge, proficiency, and capabilities of a Helicopter Second Pilot
2. Minimum 500 Hours
3. 150 Rotary Wing Hours
4. Have hours in class and model as required by Co or higher authority, and demonstrate proficiency and judgement required to successful completion of all tasks of the unit mission
5. Demonstrate ability to lead and train officer and enlisted members of the flight crew
6. Demonstrate leadership required to conduct role of Det OIC

Question 1

Scope

Answer 1

In tactical environment, a military requirement may exist that requires an on site deviation

Deviation from specified flight and operating instructions is authorized if safety justifies the deviation.’

Question 2

Emergency and Humanitarian Operations

Answer 2

• Authorized in emergencies such as forest fire, SAR, majar calamities, and for humanitarian reasons
• Notification of CNO or CMC but without delaying action when time is an essential factor

Question 3

Theater Indoc Training

Answer 3

• Prior to operating at other then US airports, commands/detachments shall receive theater specific training
• At a minimum, thorough review of theater-unique instrument procedures

Question 4

Special Airlift

Answer 4

• Must be for accomplishment of urgent business in the national interest that would suffer if other forms of transportation relied upon

Question 5

Assignment of Aircraft to Specific Individuals?

Answer 5

NO

Question 6

Flights requested by civilian contractors

Answer 6

If not directly associated with terms of their contract then OPNAV N88 for authorization

Question 7

Fly aircraft of another service?

Answer 7

Yes, if other service has no objection

Question 8

Civilian Law Enforcement?

Answer 8

Authorized for helicopters and non-ejection seat aircraft

Question 9

Non Essential Flights

Answer 9

• Use of aircraft for non essential flights shall not be authorized
• Any flights open to misinterpretation by the public shall be avoided

1) Flights of a routine business nature for which commercial or other military transportation could be more economical
2) Flights for any officer or group of officers, for the sole purpose of which is the convenience and/or prestige of the officers concerned and not the performance of official duties or accomplishment of bona fide training
3) Repeated Flights to hometown
4) Flights coinciding with major sports events or civic celebrations

Question 10

Who is authorized to taxi helicopter?

Answer 10

No no shall be permitted to taxi besides those who are authorized to fly the helicopter

Question 11

Orientation Flights

Answer 11

• one time event for selected participants
• Midshipmen as part of official training program are an exception and can fly multiple flights
• Orientation = Orientee, not passenger
• Shall conduct appropiate NASTP

Question 12

Specific Orientation Flight Personnel

Answer 12

Selected for one of these 3 purposes:

1) Familiarize them with aircraft
2) Familiarize them with a base complex from the air for official purposes, not sightseeing
3) FAA

Question 13

Specific Orientation Flight Personnel

Answer 13

Selected for one of these 3 purposes:

1) Familiarize them with aircraft
2) Familiarize them with a base complex from the air for official purposes, not sightseeing
3) To allow FAA personnel to perform official functions

1) Congress or white house staff
2) Retiring members of congress
3) Public Affairs
4) US ambasadors
5) ROTC/Naval JROTC
6) FAA employees

Question 14

Orientation Flight Limits

Answer 14

• Local Area
• Terminate at point of origin
• Third Nation Nationals must have clearance
• Day/VFR except for FAA personnel
• Can manipulate flight controls during not critical phases of flight

Question 15

Passenger Embarkation

Answer 15

• No person nor cargo shall be embarked on an naval aircraft unless specific authorization granted

Question 16

PIC

Answer 16

• Pilot in Command

- Responsible for safe orderly flight of aircraft and well-being of the crew

Question 17

Flag or General Officer Embarked

Answer 17

• Subject to orders as per navy regulations
• When embarked passenger exercises authority to command aircraft, he/she assumes full responsibility of the aircraft
• May not physically Pilot the aircraft if not NATOPS qualified

Question 18

CRM

Answer 18

• Behavioral skill set that increase missions effectiveness and prevent crew preventable errors
• Annual requirement: academic and flight eval

Question 19

7 CRM Skills

Answer 19

• Decision Making
• Assertiveness
• Mission Analysis
• Communication
• Leaderships
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Situational Awareness

Question 20

ORM

Answer 20

• A systematic process of identifying and managing hazards

Question 21

3 Types of ORM

Answer 21

1) Time-Critical
2) Deliberate
3) In-Depth

Question 22

ORM 5 Step Process

Answer 22

1) Identify Hazard
2) Assess Hazard
3) Make Risk Decision
4) Implement Controls
5) Supervise

Question 23

4 Principles of ORM

Answer 23

1) Accept risks when benefits outweigh the costs
2) Accept no unnecessary risk
3) Anticipate and manage risk by planning
4) Make Risk decisions at right level

Question 24

FCF Weather

Answer 24

• Must be daylight hours unless approved by CO

- Critical phases must be in landing environment

Question 25

Reports of Investigation to Flight Violation

• Intent
• Authority to issue Flight Violation

Answer 25

Intent- Not inexcusable, “could the PIC or formation leader been reasonably expected to avoid the violation?”
Authority- Solely rests with CNO

Question 26

FNAEB

Answer 26

Field Naval Aviator Evaluation Board

Question 27

ASAP

- Who is required to report?

Answer 27

• Aviation Safety Awareness Program
• Each flight crew member that manipulates flight controls or is responsible for safety of flight shall input data after each flight

Question 28

Helicopter passenger overwater flight at night are subject to the following restrictions:

Answer 28

1) Landings/Launches shall be made during daylight hours unless waived by Amphibious squadron commander, MAGTF commander, or OTC in cases of Operational necessity
2) In cases of medevac, a qualified medical attendant may be transferred if current in approved water survival training and briefed on egress procedures for the aircraft, with approval from the ship’s CO.
3) This is not to preclude troop movement in support of Amphibious Exercises, VBSS, Level III Ops, Spec Ops, or operational missions.

Question 29

Authorization for personnel or equipment otherwise not qualified for air transportation

Answer 29

SAR
MEDEVAC
DISASTER RELIEF

Authority shall be executed only if all practical means of obtaining authorization have proven unsuccessful or unavailable

Question 29

Deviation

Answer 29

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