UH1N-V3 Flashcards
Who is the final mission authority and we’ll make decisions not specifically assigned to higher authority?
The aircraft commander
Who is responsible for ensuring aircraft safety when away from home station?
The aircraft commander
Who is in charge of the entire formation?
The flight lead
Defense support of civil authorities is divided to which three categories?
Domestic emergencies, designated law enforcement support, and other activities
Prior to conducting a civilian search and rescue mission units must have what?
Air Force rescue coordination center mission number
Does not having a mission number from the Air Force rescue coordination center preclude a crew from preparing for a SAR mission?
No
Where can the phone number for the Air Force rescue coordination center be found?
UH-1 V3
In general, military units are prohibited from participating in which activities?
Civil law enforcement activities
Prior to transporting civilian law enforcement or medical personnel the aircraft commander must understand what?
Local and domestic laws, host nation laws, and international laws which may affect mission accomplishment
The approval authority to carry civilian law enforcement or medical personnel on a search and rescue or medical evacuation mission may be delegated down to which level?
The aircraft commander
For a search and rescue mission may military assets be used to remove human remains?
No, human remains are generally removed by civil authorities however, the aircraft commander can make an exception to this if exceptional circumstances occur
Where can guidance for passenger transport be found?
DODI 4515.13 and AF MAN 11-401
You are prohibited from transporting passengers contaminated with what?
Chemical or biological agents
When passengers are in the cargo compartment air crew will ensure what?
Cargo doors remain closed during the flight unless a crew member is also in the cabin
What is the minimum crew required to operate the helicopter?
1 pilot
In air education and training command what is the minimum crew?
One pilot and one flight engineer
What is the minimum weather required to fly for both day and night VFR training?
500 foot ceilings and two statute miles
If operating with one pilot what is the minimum weather for day flight?
700 foot ceilings and two statute miles
The Garmin 530 device is authorized this alternate means of navigation for what?
Conventional routes, procedures, and the final approach segment of a conventional instrument approach procedure based on VOR, TACAN, NDB
What is the minimum weather for IFR training?
Weather is equal or greater than published approach minima but not less than 1/2 statute mile or 1200 feet RVR at the departure airfield for scheduled takeoff time ±1 hour
For an operational flight what is the required weather without a departure alternate?
Air crew will not take off unless whether the departure airfield is equal to or above the published visibility required
With a departure alternate aircrew will not take off unless?
Prevailing alternate weather is better than or equal to the lowest published approach ceiling and visibility minima, no lower than 1200R and forecasted to remain so for one hour after the estimated time of arrival
A departure alternate should be no further than what?
One hour of flying time
What is a further requirement for a departure alternate?
The aircraft must be capable of maintaining minimum and enroute altitude or minimum obstruction clearance altitude if an engine fails
In a life or death mission, what is the required weather?
Visibility sufficient to taxi
Who is the approval authority for a life or death mission?
The wing commander
Is the minimum fuel reserve for flights?
200 lbs
What is the minimum fuel reserve when flying IFR and using visibility only criteria for the approach?
Air crew will plan to use no less than 250 lbs of fuel for descent, approach, and missed approach
Air crew will conduct all operations at or above what altitude?
300 feet above ground except in approved areas
For unaided flight aircrew will maintain an enroute altitude of what?
500 feet above highest obstacle within 5 nautical miles of the flight path and less directed lower by a helicopter route chart
For training searches search training below 300 feet must be where?
In a surveyed low-level area
Aircrew will conduct day and NVG search training no lower than what?
100 feet
Which type of search training is prohibited?
Night unaided search training
To compute a minimum safe altitude, what must be done?
Add 1000 feet or 2000 feet if mountainous terrain to the elevation of the highest obstacle within 5 nautical miles of the route center line then round up to the next 100 foot increment
Surveys for low level flight areas must be conducted how often?
Every 12 months
Who is the decision authority for ensuring sufficient illumination for night vision goggles flight?
The aircraft commander
The TOLD card should be completed for what scenario?
The worst case TOLD
If the takeoff condition changes by more than how many pounds when must a new weight and balance form be created?
500lbs
Personnel within how many feet of an operating helicopter will wear eye and ear protection?
30 feet
Two operable radar altimeters are required when?
For all low level flight
How many radar altimeters must be operational for night operations?
One radar altimeter
With rotors engaged how many members are required to be at the controls and harnessed?
1 pilot
All occupants of the cabin compartment will wear what?
A seat belt, authorized restraint device, or parachute when doors are opened during flight
Parachutists may change positions with doors open if parachutes are worn in the aircraft is higher than what?
1000ft
Aircraft minimum equipment lists can be found where?
In the Vol 3
What must be carried for all operations over water?
Life raft
A life raft is not required when?
When a helicopter cover ship is present within 5 nautical miles
Under what circumstances should a dual power check be accomplished?
SCUBA-W: Search ops, cargo sling ops, Unprepared LZs, Below 300 AGL, AIE, Water Ops
When is OGE required for a Landing Zone Power requirement?
ROW- Restricted escapes, one rotor disk distance, water ops
What power requirement is necessary with a potential restricted visibility approach?
A margin of 5% above the required power planned for the approach
What are the autorotation wind limits?
<15 kts up to 90 deg off, >/= 15 kts within 45 kts
What is the aircraft wind limit?
45 kts steady state wind for start-up
What is the wind limit for training?
40 kts steady state
What are the requirements to accomplish EP training?
Daytime, Eval/Training/Currency sortie, VMC, IP/EP at controls and on flight auth), No Pax, Crash/Fire Rescue
What are the autorotation requirements for successful maneuver?
Wings level, aligned within 30 degrees of runway, rotor in limits, speed >60 kts
What are the parameters for a slide take-off?
5’ hover power -10%, terminate at min safe/70kts
What are the parameters for a marginal power take-off?
5’ hover power, terminate at min safe/70kts and above 50’ obstacle
What are the parameters for a normal take-off?
5’ hover power +10%, terminate at min safe/70kts
What are the parameters for a maximum performance take-off?
5’ hover power +10-15%, terminate at min safe/70kts and above 100’ obstacle
What are the parameters for a normal approach?
300’, 70kts, 30 deg angle
What are the parameters for a steep approach?
300’, 30kts gnd, 45 deg angle
What are the parameters for a shallow approach?
300’, 70kts, 10 deg angle
What are the required speed and altitude parameters for manual fuel and hydraulic failure EPs?
500’ AGL, 70kts
What are the required speed and altitude parameters for simulated single engine failure?
150’ AGL, 55kts, Q less than single engine available Q