TD-199 Kent ✔ Flashcards
- According to AWR 1726r15 Required Equipment List Supporting AR 95-1 Table 5-2, what lighting equipment is required for Night and NVD operations?
NOTE “N”
NVD IR light must be installed and operational for all NVD flights except FLIR aircraft. Failure of the light in flight must be evaluated to determine impact on mission and further NVD flight. Either the searchlight or landing light will suffice for the “white light” capability required for night operation.
- During tactical operations at night, how should the cockpit lighting be adjusted?
FM 3-04.203
4-127
- Referencing FM 3-04.203 Chapter 5, regarding terrain flight rally terms, such as “__________,_________,__________” and the use of clock positions to identify directions are typical terms used. Aircrew members should agree on standardized terms identifying terrain features and eliminate_________________________. _____________.The navigating aviator should project far enough ahead of the aircraft to facilitate timely information flow to the flying aviator specifically, upcoming turns, airspeed and altitude changes, or expected terrain features they can assist in identifying.
- Referencing FM 3-04.203 Chapter 5, regarding terrain flight rally terms, such as “turn left, stop turn, increase airspeed,” and the use of clock positions to identify directions are typical terms used. Aircrew members should agree on standardized terms identifying terrain features and eliminate confusion and reduce unnecessary cockpit conversation. The navigating aviator should project far enough ahead of the aircraft to facilitate timely information flow to the flying aviator specifically, upcoming turns, airspeed and altitude changes, or expected terrain features they can assist in identifying. (FM 3-04.203 pg 5-17 para 5-46)
- For airports with 3-step pilot controlled lighting systems, how do you turn the lights to low, medium or high intensity levels?
- Low, 3 clicks within 5 sec
- Med, 5 clicks within 5 sec
- High, 7 clicks within 5 sec
FAR/AIM tab 2-1-3
- If illumination is insufficient, how should an aviator perform a takeoff to ensure obstacle clearance?
If illumination is insufficient, the aviator should make an altitude-over-airspeed takeoff until the aircraft reaches an altitude that clears obstacles.
More details:
Takeoff may be performed from a hover or from the ground. The aircrew should treat visual obstacles, such as shadows, the same as physical obstacles. If the aviator applies more than hover power for the takeoff, that power setting should be maintained until about 10 knots before reaching the desired climb airspeed. At that point, the aviator adjusts power establishing the desired rate of climb and airspeed. The aviator not on the controls crosschecks the instruments. The lack of visual references during takeoff and throughout the climb may make maintaining the desired ground track difficult. Using the known surface wind direction and velocity assists in maintaining the ground track. Whenever possible, the takeoff heading should be in the direction of the first leg on the flight route as this helps in initial orientation, especially during low illumination. If the landing light is used during takeoff to detect obstacles, the illuminated area increases in size as altitude increases. As soon as possible, the landing light is extinguished to aid vision. When the landing light is turned off, the aircrew can expect some reduction in night vision. Takeoffs in severe dust or snow conditions are extremely hazardous as ground references will likely be obscured. The aviator performs an ITO until clear of the obscuration.
- In reference to TC 3-04.33, what are the NIGHT or NIGHT VISION GOGGLE (NVG) Considerations for TASK 1058- Perform VMC Approach?
NIGHT OR NIGHT VISION GOGGLE (NVG) CONSIDERATIONS:
- Altitude, apparent ground speed, and rate of closure are difficult to estimate at night. The rate of descent during the final 100 feet should be slightly less than during the day to avoid abrupt attitude changes at low altitudes. After establishing the descent during unaided flights, airspeed may be reduced to approximately 50 knots until apparent ground speed and rate of closure appear to be increasing. Progressively decrease the rate of descent and forward speed until termination of maneuver.
- Surrounding terrain or vegetation may decrease contrast and cause degraded depth perception during the approach. Before descending below obstacles, determine the need for artificial lighting.
Use proper scanning techniques to avoid spatial disorientation.
- When performing operations during unaided night flight, ensure that the searchlight or landing light (white light) is in the desired position. Using the white light will impair night vision for several minutes. Therefore, exercise added caution when resuming flight before reaching full dark adaptation.
- The concept of __________________relates to how the cockpit layout design enhances the aviator’s ability to acquire information easily and quickly. It is the point the crew station designer specifies as where the aviator’s eyes would be. The design of Army aircraft–as it relates to crewmember positions–may degrade the ability to see outside the aircraft or cause difficulty in seeing something inside the aircraft. This is known as DEP violation. Many aircraft have various problems including difficult to read instruments, inadequate lighting, and poorly positioned gauges. Proper ____________ is required for DEP. The distance to achieve DEP for a UH-60 is _____ft.
The concept of design eye point (DEP) relates to how the cockpit layout design enhances the aviator’s ability to acquire information easily and quickly. It is the point the crew station designer specifies as where the aviator’s eyes would be. The design of Army aircraft–as it relates to crewmember positions– may degrade the ability to see outside the aircraft or cause difficulty in seeing something inside the aircraft. This is known as DEP violation. Many aircraft have various problems including difficult to read instruments, inadequate lighting, and poorly positioned gauges. Proper seat adjustment is required for DEP. The distance to achieve DEP for a UH-60 is 12 ft.
- Referencing TC 3-04.93, When conducting operations where sleep loss is expected, what behavior indicators should be monitored among crewmembers? Can individuals accurately determine their own impairment from sleep loss?
Individuals cannot accurately determine their own impairment from sleep loss. During operations in which sleep loss is expected, crewmembers should closely monitor each other’s behavior for indicators of fatigue such as those identified in paragraphs 3-73 through 3-77. (see bullets below)
- Fatigued individuals can become irritable and combative. They also might experience mild depression and withdraw socially.
- Fatigue impairs a person’s abilities to communicate and receive information. Crewmembers might leave out important details in the messages they send to others. They might neglect or misinterpret information they receive. Fatigue also can affect a crewmember’s pronunciation, rate of speech, tone, or volume.
