SQN SOP Flashcards
When shall wing man make fuel calls?
Wing man shall make fuel calls over the right radio when fuel level is +100/-0 from Joker/Bingo. Lead will call out within his cockpit.
Under what conditions should course members make fuel calls?
Course members should make fuel calls at all times, provided they a) do not interfere with the movement of throttle and b) do not step on on-going R/T communication on either left or right radio.
For VFR operations outside the CLAWR and Cold Lake MTCA, what should the default squawk code be?
Squawk 1200
What are the standard designated blocks assigned to lead and WM?
(1) Lead = Odd altitudes (in thousands); and
(2) Wing man = Even altitudes (in thousands).
ACM, ACT Phase and FLIT AI 2v1 missions:
(1) Blue Air = 5 through 9 (in thousands);
(a) #1 = odd
(b) #2 = even
(2) Red Air = 0 through 4 (in thousands).
NFTC AST Phase and Low Level FLIT AI missions:
(1) Lead = 500’ AGL;
(2) Subsequent formation members each 500’ AGL higher;
(3) Inadvertent IMC blocks for all players IAW Section 004-3, para 4b.
Parameters for turning rejoin?
- 300 Kias
- Left hand pattern
- 45 degrees AOB
NFTC Bandit restrictions?
LEVEL 1: 95 %, No Combat Flap, light buffet, level to slightly descending turns if required to maintain 300 +-30 KIAS.
LEVEL 2: 95 %, No Combat Flap,+- 45° vertical manoeuvring, Airspeed 130 KIAS minimum
LEVEL 3: 95 %, No Combat Flap, Unlimited vertical manoeuvring and reversals, 130 KIAS minimum
LEVEL 4: No Combat Flap, requires below full power setting for effective IRCM, 130 KIAS minimum
LEVEL 5: Full up aircraft, below full power for effective IRCM
F2 shot criteria
a. Bore sight cross on tgt, or tgt in scan circle, or missile locked symbology (if CATM equipped);
b. Tone (if equipped);
c. Range within LAR ROT;
d. Target > 15o from the sun; and
e. No trigger within 2 seconds after flare is dispensed / called;
F2 kill criteria
2 x valid F2 shots
Guns shot criteria
a. Range within LAR ROT;
b. In Defenders Plane of Motion; and
c. Sufficiently in lead.
Gun kill criteria
a. CCIL Tracking:
(1) 1 second of tracking time between 1000 to 2000 ft (24 frames);
(2) 2 seconds if range > 2000 ft (48 frames); and
(3) Tracking can be anywhere on the aircraft.
b. CCIL Snap:
(1) Any valid CCIL tracking less than that required for a tracking kill; and
(2) Require three valid snap shots to claim a kill.
If you are NORDO but still visual, what should your actions be?
a. Remain visual;
b. RTB in elements;
c. Good aircraft leads;
d. Straight In; and
e. Drop landing.
Note: If NORDO aircraft does not get cleared to land on the drop landing, lead will not give the landing signal, and instead give the overshoot signal and commence an overshoot.
If you are NORDO but blind, what should your actions be?
a. Proceed in the assigned block in VMC nearest to you and fly to a close proximity of the NORDO Waypoint (circled in green) as depicted on the airspace map below. Squawk Mode C 7600
b. Left Hand 1 min racetrack holding pattern at 300kts until:
(1) Formation Member rejoins; or
(2) 10 minutes have elapsed or bingo (whichever comes first);
(3) Fuel to fly to base then overshoot to alternate airport, whichever occurs first.
c. If still blind:
(1) Squawk mode 3C 7600;
(2) Make all calls in the blind; and
(3) RTB using 4 Wing NORDO procedures.
What are the different serviceability codes and what do they mean?
Unserviceability should be passed to CAE servicing desk via Squadron Ops on RTB iot expedite maintenance action. While airborne use:
a. Code 1: Aircraft serviceable for next flying period. b. Code 2: Aircraft serviceable for next flying period with minor restrictions. c. Code 3: Aircraft unserviceable.
What should be assumed from HEFOE signals in a NORDO situation?
Hydraulics: Assume HYD 1 is inoperative and expect the emergency aircraft to take landing gear and flaps on standby systems and to shut down on the runway. Pilot in chase aircraft are to keep clear and watch out for Hydraulic Fluid Dump from emergency aircraft’s right hand side in case of Emergency Gear Extension.
Electrical: Assume GEN failures and plan to land ASAP.
Fuel: If no visible fuel leak, assume FPR/TRANS problem. Descend below 25,000 ft and restrict high power settings. If the emergency aircraft climbs to a min fuel profile, suspect MIN FUEL. Check fuel remaining using hand signals.
Oxygen: Assume loss of pressurization and no oxygen. Descend immediately below 10,000 ft MSL.
Engine: Assume Oil pressure low. Expect PFL or straight in approach with the possibility of engine seizure and ejection.
In the situation of inter-comms failure, how will each crew member coordinate ejection sequence?
a. Prepare for Controlled Ejection: Display the controlled ejection checklist to the other crew member.. Complete the controlled ejection yellow page, ensure the command eject lever is locked in the Up-position, then pass a thumbs up. The aircraft captain flies the aircraft to the controlled bailout area before ejection (if possible).
b. Regardless of cockpit, the aircraft captain will give the “Martin-Baker face curtain” signals to command ejection (3x pulling clenched fist vertically across face). The other crewmember will set a good body position and prepare for immediate ejection. After the third signal, the aircraft captain will establish an upward vector and set the throttle to idle; the rear cockpit member will pull the ejection handle to initiate the ejection sequence.
