Pyrotechnics & Deployables Flashcards
What may pyrotechnics or marking equipment be used for?
Mark a position or target to either simplify:
- navigation
- determine wind direction and strength
- provide a hover reference, or
- enable relocation of a the target
When pyrotechnics or marking equipment are to be used for training purposes or could possibly be misidentified as a distress signal, who should be notified?
AMSA
Local VMRS
Nearby vessels
ATC
What is the burn time on the flare of the Pains-Wessex Day/ Night Signal
Approx 20 seconds
What is the burn time of the smoke of the Pains-Wessex Day / Night Signal?
Approx 18 seconds
Can the Pains-Wessex Day / Night Signal be deployed from an aircraft?
No
What is the Pains-Wessex Day / Night Signal?
Personal, compact, waterproof survival and life-raft signal
What is the colour of the smoke on the Pains-Wessex Day / Night Signal?
Orange
What type of mechanism is used to deploy the Pains-Wessex Day / Night Signal?
Ring-pull mechanism
How do you distinguish between the caps of the flare and the smoke on the Pains-Wessex Day / Night Signal?
The flare end is ribbed
What is the Pains-Wessex MK8 Miniflare?
Personal, compact, waterproof distress flare for day and night use
What type of mechanism does the Pains-Wessex MK8 Miniflare incorporate to fire it’s flares?
Penjector
How many flare cartridges does the Pains-Wessex MK8 Miniflare contain and what is their explosive content?
3 x red 5g cartridges
15g total explosive content
What is the burn time of the Pains-Wessex MK8 Miniflare?
Approx 5.5 seconds
What is the light intensity of the Pains-Wessex MK8 Miniflare?
10,000 candela
What is the approximate projectile height reached by the Pains-Wessex MK8 Miniflare?
46m / 150ft
Can the Pains-Wessex MK8 Miniflare be deployed from an aircraft?
No
What is the procedure for using a Pains-Wessex MK8 Miniflare?
- Depress trigger and lock in middle position
- Remove flare cartridge and slide onto penjector
- Hold penjector vertically and using your thumb, fully depress trigger
- Do not allow thumb to ride the trigger
- Lock trigger in mid position and discard of spent cartridge
What is the MK25 Marine Marker?
An aircraft or ship-launched location marker
What is the colour of the flare and the smoke on the MK25 Marine Marker?
Yellow flare
Dense white smoke
What is the burn time of the MK25 Marine Marker?
Approx 16min
What medium activates the MK25 Marine Marker?
Salt water
Can the MK25 Marine Marker be deployed in the hover?
No, as it enters the water and ignites, the cap can be ejected in excess of 25ft
What is the procedure for launching the MK25 Marine Marker?
- Using the key provided, arm the marker by rotating the SAFE / ARM dial on the base of the marker.
- Ensure plugs at base of marker are pushed in
- Obtain commander’s permission to launch
- Launch speed should not exceed 60 KIAs
- Launch in an outward and downward motion
What is the purpose of the Pains-Wessex MK3 LifeSmoke?
Smoke signal to assist with hover reference and to indicate wind speed and direction
What is the colour of the Pains-Wessex MK3 LifeSmoke?
Orange
What is the approx burn time of the Pains-Wessex MK3 LifeSmoke?
3 min
Is the Pains-Wessex MK3 LifeSmoke safe to use over oil or fuel-covered water?
Yes
What is the procedure for launching the Pains-Wessex MK3 LifeSmoke?
- Remove orange cap
- Grip cord/ ring firmly and pull vertically
- Obtain captain’s permission to launch
- Launch immediately, as per MK25 Marine Marker
- Advise crew that MK3 LifeSmoke deployed -
“LifeSmoke Away”
What is the MK58 Marine Marker?
An aircraft or surface-launched location marker
How is the MK58 Marine Marker activated?
Water.
Wetting the water-activated battery
What is the burn time of the MK58 Marine Marker?
Approx 40-55 min
What is the colour of the smoke and flare on the MK58 Marine Marker?
White smoke
Yellow flare
What is the procedure for launching an MK58 Marine Marker?
- Remove protective cover
- Grasp loop and remove pull strip from over battery cavity
- Obtain permission for captain to launch MK58 Marine Marker
- Launch marker, open end up
- Advise crew MK58 Marine marker deployed -
“MK58 Away”
Note - Marker to be disposed of if not launched after removing pull strip or at least kept dry after removing pull strip
What are the parameters for launching aircraft-deployable pyrotechnics during daylight and night operations?
Not to be deployed at speeds greater than 60 KIAS and,
Not to be deployed above 50ft over obstacles during the day, and
Not to be deployed above 300ft over obstacles during the night
What is the patter between pilot and aircrew for the dropping of pyrotechnics or deployable?
Pilot: Standby smoke / flare on my command
Aircrew: Ready in back with LifeSmoke, MK25, MK58 etc
Pilot: Standby to drop on my command… standby. Standby. Drop.
Aircrew: Smoke / flare away.
