Stuff to know verbatim

Question 1

What is the mission of the HMH?

Answer 1

(T&R) The mission of HMH is to support the MAGTF commander by providing assault support transport of heavy equipment, combat troops, and supplies, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, and combined operations.

Question 2

CH-53 Performance:

Answer 2

Designed to carry 32,000 lbs of cargo at a cruise speed of at least 100KIAS to a range of 50 NM on a sea level tropical day. At the Destination, the helicopter can hover for 5 minutes, release its cargo, return 50NM without payload at speed for best range, and have 20 minutes of fuel in reserve.

Question 3

Definition of a HAC

Answer 3

The HAC is ultimately responsible for mission accomplishment. The HAC must demonstrate leadership traits and qualities that enable an aircraft to be flown with minimal guidance, as well as utilize and employ the crew and weapons systems to facilitate mission accomplishment.

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Question 4

Operational Necessity

Answer 4

Mission associated with war or peacetime ops in which the consequence of an action justify accepting the risk of loss of a/c & crew

-CNAF

Question 5

5 steps of ORM process

Answer 5

1. Identify Hazard
2. Assess Hazards
3. Make Risk decisions
4. implement controls
5. Supervise

Question 6

3 Levels of ORM

Answer 6

1. Time Critical
2. Deliberate
3. In-depth

Question 7

4 principles of ORM

Answer 7

1. Accept no unnecessary risk
2. Accept risk only when the benefits out way the cost.
3. Anticipate and manage risk by planning
4. Make risks decisions at the right level.

Question 8

To be qualified as a HAC, NATOPS manual shall establish designation:
What is required?

Answer 8

The HAC shall have completed all of the req for and posses to an advanced degree, the knowledge, proficiency and capabilities of a H2P. The shall further met the requirements set forth in detail in CNAF 3710.7. In addition, the HAC shall satisfactorily complete the unit HAC flight.

Question 9

What are the prereqs for HAC per CNAF 3710.7?

Answer 9

To be qualified as as a HAC, the NATOPS shall establish the designation particular to model, and an individual shall:

1. Have completed the requirements for and posses to an advanced degree the knowledge, proficiency and capabilities of a second pilot.
2. Have a min of 500 total flight hours
   3) Have 150 hours rotary wing
   4) Have the pilot hours in class and model required by the CO or higher authority and demonstrate the proficiency and judgement required to ensure the successful accomplishment of the unit missions.
   5) Demonstrate the ability to train the officers and enlisted members of the crew.
   6) Demonstrate the qualities of leadership required to conduct advanced base or detachment unit ops as OIC when such a duty is required as part of the units mission.

Question 10

HAC PreReq per the T&R:

Answer 10

• NSQ LLL
• Core and Mission skills complete
• 450 total hours to start
• Recommended by the STAN board
• 500 total hours for designation

Question 11

When signing the A-sheet as the pilot what are you saying you’ve done?

Answer 11

I’ve reviewed discrepancy reports of 10 previous flights, insured W&B data filed and accepted this a/c for flight

Question 12

Definition of a PEL?

Answer 12

1. MAG-16: a landing when further flight is inadvisable.
2. NATOPS: 12.3
   
   1. Precautionary Landings
      
      1. Described as a landing when further flight is possible by inadvisable. Such landings will be governed by the following:
         
         1. When an indication is received by the warning light or instruments that continued flight would jeopardize the safety of the helicopter or crew.
         2. When control function is questionable or instruments fail that are essential fo continued flight.
         3. Any condition of uncertainty or distress.

Question 13

What is your time critical ORM process?

Answer 13

1. ABCD
   
   1. Assess the Situation
   2. Balance your resources and options
   3. Communication
   4. Do and Debrief.