Squadron Standards

Question 1

What do the standards say about when students have to be in the building?

Answer 1

15 minutes before first brief time and prepared 5 minutes before scheduled brief time.

Question 2

What do the standards say about Go/No-go items before formal brief or 1st event?

Answer 2

1) . Not on DNIF
2) . Boldface completed prior to the first sortie of each calendar month
3) . All FCIFs and PRFs are signed off and changes made
4) . If last sortie was graded UNSAT/FAIR inform scheduler or instructor

Question 3

What do the standards say for brief time prior to takeoff for normal? Cat check/PC? 1st low level? 1st off station? Initial solo? Dollar ride?

Answer 3

Normal: 1 hr
CAT check/PC/EC: 1+15
1st Low Level: 1+30
1st Off Station: 1+45
Initial Solo: 1+25
Dollar Ride: 1+30

Question 4

What do the standards say about the GPS?

Answer 4

Set GPS baro to current altimeter setting on initialization and update as required. Set GPS as desired.

Question 5

What do the standards say about the RMU?

Answer 5

Aircrew will ensure that it is in BOTH to allow GUARD monitoring and monitor CH 15 as much as possible.

Question 6

What do the standards say about the backup UHF? EADI? EHSI?

Answer 6

Presets have been set. As required. Set white needle to VOR and magenta to GPS and select ground speed for display.

Question 7

What do the standards say about step time?

Answer 7

30 min prior to takeoff time be at the step desk

Question 8

What do the standards say about spare aircraft?

Answer 8

Inform Lowell ch 15 of any tail changes.

Question 9

What do the standards say about clearance/taxi procedures?

Answer 9

Plan to taxi NLT 10 minutes prior to scheduled takeoff time. Taxi staggered. Flight lead on downwind. Obtain ATIS and Call clearance delivery.

Question 10

What do the standards say about takeoff?

Answer 10

Rolling to max extent possible.

Question 11

What do the standards say about departure?

Answer 11

Comply with RAPCON. Climb at 160 KIAS or if using different airspeed must brief it. Set TAS to Above and 10 NM or greater range. Change to below for prolonged descents/recovery.

Question 12

What do the standards say about power on stalls?

Answer 12

Brief entry parameters.

Question 13

What do the standards say about OCF/spin?

Answer 13

Verbalize altitude after neutralize controls and oil pressure before advance PCL.

Question 14

What do the standards say about recoveries?

Answer 14

Pre mid phase: IP will fly it to a recovery situation

Post mid phase: IP will direct recovery in middle of a maneuver

Question 15

What do the standards say about TP stalls/slow flight?

Answer 15

Brief flap setting prior to execution.

Question 16

What do the standards say about HAPL/SLIP?

Answer 16

HAPL from CORMI/DLLTA routes or MOA areas adjacent to Dogface. Can HAPL to NTAs if pattern saturated or MOA not aligned with Dogface.

Question 17

What do the standards say about joker/bingo?

Answer 17

Students will calculate it and be responsible for if. They will verbalize intent to overfly it and set a new Joker.

Question 18

What do the standards say about chock time?

Answer 18

Pilot is responsible for making it and will write it on their MDC. Coordinate with Lowell for a chock extension and state why need it. Expect RTB from Dogface or MOA NLT 15 (17L) or 20 (35R) minutes prior.

Question 19

What do the standards say about inflight checks?

Answer 19

Pre-stalling, spinning, and aerobatic maneuvers checklist (CLEF) required before maneuvers (unless in a series).

Question 20

What do the standards say about recovery/landing?

Answer 20

Monitor ATIS beforehand. IP encouraged LDG flap touch and gos proficiency. Plan touch and gos to hot side and full stops to cold side. 60 KIAS by 2 board, 40 knots by 1 board. LDG flaps for full stops.

Question 21

What do the standards say about NWS?

Answer 21

Safe taxi speed. Ensure cold side clear if taxiing from hot side.

Question 22

What do the standards say about what to do before leave A/C?

Answer 22

VOR ch. 1 , 359 radial set
RMU ch 3 for UHF
VHF ch. 15
Life support straps/equipment hoses stowed.

Question 23

What do the standards say about A/C commander/student pilot duties?

Answer 23

IP is A/C commander, student will act like one and inform IP of profile changes.

Question 24

What do the standards say about clearing?

Answer 24

Crisp 60 deg turns

Make pattern position calls

Question 25

What do the standards say about radio calls/in flight checks?

Answer 25

PF will make them.

Question 26

What do the standards say about CRM/ORM?

Answer 26

Tailor them to the mission. Do not fly with significant ORM issues and bring to IP/scheduler attention.

Question 27

What do the standards say about emergency ground egress?

Answer 27

“EGRESS, EGRESS, EGRESS”

Right side egress blow CFS with mask up, visor down, canopy closed and fully strapped in

Question 28

What do the standards say about abort/touch and go EPs?

Answer 28

“ABORT, ABORT, ABORT”

Brief malfunctions which will require it

Question 29

What do the standards say about Lost Comm/NORDO?

Answer 29

Use IFG if local

Use FIH if not local

Question 30

What do the standards say about intercom fail?

Answer 30

FCP is Alpha and RCP is Bravo. If below 10,000’ lower mask and yell. Write notes on MDC and use ckpt mirrors.

Question 31

What do the standards say about ejection?

Answer 31

“BAILOUT, BAILOUT, BAILOUT”

Three face curtains for visual signal

Question 32

What do the standards say about a bird strike?

Answer 32

If bird strike occurs and aircraft in position to land, land. If penetrates windscreen and intercom lost FCP thumbs up if okay. If not okay, RCP flies to nearest landing site with medical assistance. If strikes prop, PEL. If strikes aircraft, controllability check and chase ship.

Question 33

What do the standards say about personal items?

Answer 33

Remove all of them except eyeglasses–wear those and bring a spare.