TD 54

Question 1

How may the aircraft roll attitude be determined while performing ground taxi with the NVS?

Answer 1

Transition horizontal line symbology. Reference trim ball vs skid/slip lubber line.

Question 2

Will the aircraft roll attitude be affected if a pedal input is made while the tail wheel is locked?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

What visual reference does the ATM recommend using when leveling the HDU image during IHADS video adjustments?

Answer 3

Windshield frame or the instrument display console

Question 4

Must a grayscale optimization (IHADSS video adjustments) be completed prior to performing the NVS Operational Check?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

How long should the pilot wait after IHADSS power-up before making any brightness adjustments to the HDU?

Answer 5

60 seconds

Question 6

Assuming run-up took 30 mins, is it recommended to perform a Scene Assisted Non-Uniformity Correction (SANUC) prior to takeoff?

Answer 6

Yes, if you’ve been using the TADS/PNVS on the ground fo ther 15 mins or longer