TD 86 (NVG)

Question 1

What is the maximum counterweight to use with ANVIS?

Answer 1

22 oz

Question 2

What are some indications that weather may be causing a low ambient light condition? What could these conditions cause?

Answer 2

-NVG image becomes grainy and begins to scintillate (sparkle).
-This could cause you to go inadvertent.

Question 3

Is NVG an approved mode of flight when performing Task 1079: Respond to Engine Failure? May SE failures from an OGE hover be trained in the NG mode of flight?

Answer 3

-Only SEF in cruise flight
-No

Question 4

Must a rated crew member be NVS current to fly NVG’s?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

If the CPG’s TADS moves erratically during the NVS operational check, may the crew fly using NVG’s instead?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

While on approach to an urban confined area or landing to a brightly lit airfield, if the NVG picture is significantly degraded, what should the crew do?

Answer 6

-Turn on the search light