TD-95 Flashcards
- What are the steps for tactical flight mission planning IAW the FTG? (FTG) Task 1402
- Analyze mission using METT-TC (Mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support avail, time avail and civil considerations)
- Perform map/photo recon (using avail map media)
- Select appropriate primary and alternate routes
- Select appropriate terrain flight modes
- Determine the distance +/- 1km, GS +/- 5 knots, and ETE +/- 1 min for each leg
- Determine fuel required: OH-58 +/- 25 lbs and reserve
- Obtain and evaluate the weather briefing
- Perform risk assessment
- Conduct a thorough crew mission briefing IAW unit SOP
- Describe the barrier and contingency selection process IAW the TFMPG.
Barrier:
Prominent feature which indicates ACP, CP or objective passage. HWY, rivers or ridgelines. Perpendicular barriers to indicate passage of objective, or parallel to funnel into objective.
Contingency:
Backup plan. Begins at an easily identifiable point (within 3-8km of objective, to restart navigation to objective.
- How far apart should ACP’s be placed, when using a 1:50.000 map? (FM 3-04.203, TFMPG)
ACP’s must be selected every 5-20 KMs.
TFMPG “d. ACP selection criteria”
- What are the aircraft lighting requirements for SOLO flight?
Have position light on bright when operating SOLO and the following must be operational:
Aircraft position lights
Aircraft anti-collision lights
Landing Light
Search Light (w/ IR filter)
- What are the minimum training and recovery weather for solo operations?
Training: Ceiling - 1,500 feet AGL, Vis. 3 SM
Recovery: Ceiling 1,000 feet AGL, Vis. 3 SM
- What is the maximum wind for solo operations?
Observed or Forecast winds exceeding 20 knots or gust spread exceeding 10 knots. (Solo procedures)
- What flight modes may be conducted under solo operations?
What is the minimum enroute altitude?
VFR only - Low Level
800 feet MSL
(Solo guide)
