Pre-SAR Check Flashcards

1
Q

If tasked to search for something and only given a lat/long, conduct a ______ with a minimum radius of ______ or _______, whichever is greater.

A

VS (Sector Search)

Radius of the distance covered in one minute or twice the sweep width, whichever is greater

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2
Q

A MFD failure on the Pilot’s side results in:

A

Loss of RADAR on Copilot’s MFD (in addition to pilot’s broken one).

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3
Q

A loss of the Copilot’s MFD results in:

A

Loss of all FMS input to the FD and FD roll guidance.

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4
Q

Loss of the Copilot’s EGI results in:

A

In addition to AFCS disengaging (YAW unrecoverable), you lose:

FDS
Loss of Radar antenna stabilization

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5
Q

Pulling the Pilot’s AFCS circuit breaker will result in:

A

You lose YAW and COLLECTIVE

Pitch and Roll is redundantly powered

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6
Q

Pulling the Copilot AFCS circuit breaker results in:

A

Nothing- Pilot C/B supplies all 4 channels.

CP redundantly powers Pitch and Roll

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7
Q

A Dual CDU failure results in:

A

Loss of all FMS information; NA Navaids and Comms remain tuned to last frequency.

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8
Q

A loss of a single CDU results in:

A

Loss of all FMS information to that side’s MFD.

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9
Q

A loss of the pilot’s CDU results in:

A

Loss of FMS information on pilot’s MFD

AND

Radar scan-to-scan integration

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10
Q

Loss of the SCC results in a loss of the:

A

STEERING
ADF
VOR
RRU

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11
Q

Pulling the Pilot’s REF circuit breaker will cause:

A

1) Pitch and Roll will disengage (may be recovered)

2) Results in invalid VOR indications (ILS/LOC/GS unaffected)

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12
Q

Pulling the Copilot’s REF circuit breaker results in:

A

1) Pitch and Roll will disengage (may be recovered)
2) Results in loss of
FDS
radar antenna stabilization
AFCS heading retention
3) Invalid TACAN bearing indications (DME unaffected)

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13
Q

REF Failure on side with NAV Control results in:

A

Loss of HDG SEL ability on the failed side; can be recovered by transferring Nav Control

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14
Q

An Altitude Controller failure results in:

A

Loss of

1) ALT, IAS-ALT, IAS-VS, VS modes.
2) LOW ALT alarm.
3) CATCH is not available.

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15
Q

An MFD failure on the side with CDU Bus Control results in:

A

Loss of FMS guidance and loss of FMS, NAV, and attitude input to VFDR. Transferring CDU control will restore.

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16
Q

“Normal” pattern parameters:

A

> 500’ AGL, 80 to 100 KIAS

Prior to abeam the intended point of landing:
Complete landing/hover checks.

1500’ downwind, commence descending, decelerating turn to final

At the 90, 500-700’ AGL.

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17
Q

The normal transition point parameters are:

A

1500’ of straight away, 200’ AGL, 50-70 KIAS

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18
Q

The Min Speed transition point is:

A

1500’ of straight away, 200’ AGL, 50-60 KIAS.

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19
Q

The Elevated Pad/Pinnacle Transition point is:

A

1,200’ of straightaway, 200’ AGL, 50-60 KIAS.

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20
Q

BINGO is calculated using:

A

81WOG

8.0 on the FLI
1000' PA
Winds; current
OAT; current
Gross Weight

Direct to last WP in FP

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21
Q

MRNG is calculated using:

A

81WOG

8.0 on the FLI
1000' PA
Winds; current
OAT; current
Gross Weight

On present course

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22
Q

RNG is calculated using:

A

WO FAG

Winds; current
OAT; current

Fuel Flow; current
Altitude; current
Gross Weight; current

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23
Q

A Direct Deployment of the RS places the swimmer:

A

Approximately 2-3 feet from the survivor

24
Q

A Sling, Harness, or Free Fall deployment of the RS places the survivor:

A

At the 1 to 2 o’clock position, outside the rotor wash.

Deploy the RS no closer than 5 feet from the survivor.

25
Q

When lowering a rescue device to a RS in the water, deliver them:

A

Approximately 5-10 feet from the RS.

26
Q

Possible recoveries for the Free Fall, Harness or Sling deployment of the RS include:

A
Sling
Basket
Hook
Litter
SADPU
MADPU
27
Q

Methods of RS deployment include:

A

DISH out a FREE FALL

Direct
disembark to the Ice
Sling
Harness

Free Fall

28
Q

Max hover altitude for a Free Fall deployment is:

A

15’ AWL

29
Q

Remain below ____’ once “___________” has been given.

Free Fall Deployment

A

30’ AWL

“Go on hot mic, check swimmer”

30
Q

Types of vision include:

A

Photopic (daytime)
Mesopic (dusk)
Scotopic (night)

31
Q

Photopic visions relies upon:

A

Cones:

1) Produces sharp images and color vision
2) Requires use of central vision

32
Q

Mesopic vision relies upon:

A

Both rods and cones

Middle ground between the other two.

33
Q

Scotopic vision relies upon:

A
Primarily Rods:
Poor visual acuity
No color vision
Causes night blind spot
Requires use of peripheral vision and "off-center" viewing
34
Q

The “Night Blind Spot” is a result of the existence of the __________ and is located _______.

A

Fovea; a collection at the center of vision made entirely of Cones.

Approximately 5-10 degrees wide at the center of the visual field.

35
Q

Types of Spatial Disorientation include:

A
Type 1 (Unrecognized)
Type 2 (Recognized)
Type 3 (Incapacitating)
36
Q

The three sensory systems that provide your sense of equilibrium include:

A

1) Visual
2) Vestibular
3) Proprioceptive

37
Q

The _______ sensory system is the most important for maintaining equilibrium and is responsible for ___% of orientation in humans.

A

Visual

80%

38
Q

The ________ sensory system is located within the inner ear and detects motion and gravity.

A

Vestibular

39
Q

The Vestibular Sensory System is composed of:

A

1) The semicircular canal

2) The vestibule proper (contains the otolith organs)

40
Q

The “sheet like”, gelatinous membrane that contains chalk like crystals called ________ is know as the __________.

A

Otolithic membrane
Otoliths

Think blades of grass in a field; the roots “feel” the wind/gravity.

41
Q

The Sensory Canals are made up of _____ canals situated in _____ planes perpendicular to one another.

A

Three (Pitch, Roll, and Yaw)

42
Q

The fluid filling the semicircular canals of the vestibular system is known as:

A

Endolymph

43
Q

The gelatinous structure located in the ampulla of the Semicircular Canal is known as the __________.

A

Cupula

44
Q

“Visual Illusions” per the Army manual include:

A

FFF CRASH SCAR

Fixation
False Horizon
Flicker Vertigo

Confusion with ground lights
Relative motion
Altered planes of reference
Structural
Height-depth perception

Size-distance
Crater
Autokinesis
Reversible perspective

45
Q

Somatogyral Illusions include:

A

1) the Leans
2) Graveyard Spins
3) The Coriolis Illusion

46
Q

_________ illusions can occur when acceleration and deceleration stimulates the semicircular canals.

A

Somatogyral

47
Q

Unusable fuel in the No.1 fuel system is _____ pounds.

BOOST PUMPS FUNCTIONING

A

27

48
Q

While searching for a vessel, you’re given a lat/long only. Assuming a 90 KIAS search speed, what will your search radius be?

A

1.5NM

90 KIAS flies 1.5 miles in 1 minute

49
Q

According to the Addendum, the coverage factor for an impromptu should be _____. If you reorient your search six times, _____ per time, you will achieve a ______ CF.

A

1.0

30 degrees per pattern achieves a 1.1 CF.

50
Q

________ illusions are caused by changes in gravity or linear acceleration and deceleration stimulate the otolith organ.

A

Somatogravic

51
Q

The radar mode SRCH1 is primarily used for:

A

High sea state

Permits SCAN TO SCAN integration when range is below 10NM.

52
Q

The radar mode SRCH2 is primarily used for:

A

High resolution low sea state conditions

(Ground mapping)

Defaults to SRCH3 if range is greater than 10NM

53
Q

The radar mode SRCH3 is primarily used for:

A

Oil slick mapping? Most sensitive, meant for range of 10+

54
Q

Unusable fuel in the No.2 fuel system is _____ pounds.

BOOST PUMPS FUNCTIONING

A

17 pounds

55
Q

Unusable fuel in the No.1 fuel system is _____ pounds.

BOOST PUMPS FAILED

A

280 pounds (13-14%)

56
Q

Unusable fuel in the No.2 fuel system is _____ pounds.

BOOST PUMPS FAILED

A

60 pounds (3-4%)