106 Flashcards
(70 cards)
What are the Non-Standard Landing Patterns?
- Cross-Deck
- Helicopter Around Stern
- Helicopter Modified Straight- In
Is there a difference between the decks of an LHD and an LHA?
No, they are the same.
A waveoff shall be executed in what 4 situations?
- Upon voice command from PriFly or lost communications with PriFly.
- Upon command from the LSE.
- Upon loss of visual contact with LSE during final approach.
- Any time the aircrew feels the approach cannot safely be completed.
Explain the 106 Case I Departure.
Helicopters shall clear the control zone at or below 300’ or as directed by PriFly.
This departure may be used when IMC is not anticipated during departure and subsequent rendezvous.
Explain Helicopter Case I Approach Weather Requirements.
May be used when it is anticipated that aircraft will not encounter IMC at any time during descent, break, and pattern established on the port side of final approach.
Weather minimums of 1,000’ ceilings and 3 miles visibility (VMC) are required in the control zone.
Explain the 106 Helicopter Case I Approach Procedure.
Flights shall check in with AATCC and report ship in sight when visual contact is gained.
AATCC shall switch aircraft to PriFly frequency by 5nm (VMC).
Unless otherwise directed by PriFly, flights shall proceed to and hold in the overhead Delta pattern and plan their descent and break to meet the designated recovery time and maintain orderly flow of traffic into the Charlie Pattern.
Explain the 106 Case II Departure.
Helicopters shall depart via Case I Departure and maintain flight integrity below the clouds.
Weather conditions permitting, departure on assigned missions shall also comply with Case I procedure.
If unable to maintain VMC, helicopters shall proceed in accordance with Case III Departures.
Weather at ship not less than 500’ ceiling and 1 mile visibility (VMC to VMC On-Top).
Explain the 106 Helicopter Case III Departure.
Used whenver weather conditions at the ship are below Case II minimums, or there is no visible horizon, or when directed by the CO or OTC.
Helicopters shall not launch at not less than 1 minute intervals, climb straight ahead to 500’ and intercept the 3 mile arc.
They shall arc at 3 miles to intercept assigned departure radials and upon reaching the assigned departure radial, turn outbound and commence climb to assigned altitude.
For Case III Departures what is the minimum separation required between departure radials?
20 degrees
During LHA/LHD Case III mixed operations, there shall be a _____ launch interval between the last helicopter and the first fixed wing.
2-minute
During LHA/LHD Case III mixed operations, helicopters shall not climb on assigned departure radials until _____.
10 nm
During mixed operations, helicopter break altitude shall not exceed _____.
300’
Who is Green Crown?
Green Crown is responsible for detection and identification for ESGs.
Contact with them must be established as soon as practical and in accordance with the applicable theater operating procedure.
What is the minimum information required when checking in with Green Crown?
AMP
- Aircraft Callsign (number and type)
- Mission Number
- Position/Altitude (using BULLSEYE, TACAN cuts, established geographic reference, or LAT/LONG in accordance with SPINS)
Who is ICEPACK? What do they do?
ICEPACK is responsible for the mission control of the airspace assigned to the ESG. That airspace may extend out to 50 nm.
They provide multiple services to assigned aircraft to include radar control, procedural deconfliction, and administrative accounting of ESG aircraft.
Explain the Charlie pattern as described in the 106.
The Charlie pattern is the standard Case I helicopter landing pattern. All aircraft shall enter the Charlie pattern, unless directed otherwise by PriFly or AATCC.
It is a left-hand racetrack pattern on the port side of the ship flown at 300’ and 80 knots.
The upwind leg parallels the BRC.
Landing interval shall be established or adjusted upwind so as to not extend the downwind leg.
Landing a helicopter on a spot immediately in front of another helicopter _____ be avoided _____.
Should, whenever possible
Helicopters landing behind engaged tail rotor aircraft _____ conduct _____ landings for _____.
Shall not, cross-cockpit landings, LSE safety
Where is the SGSI located on an LHA/LHD?
The Stabilized Glideslope Indicator (SGSI) has been removed from all LHA/LHD type ships.
Explain the Overhead Delta pattern as described in the 106.
The Overhead Delta pattern is a 1000’ VFR left-hand racetrack pattern established in the vicinity of the ship.
It is oriented on the BRC and close aboard the starboard side at an optimum airspeed.
During the heavy traffic periods, additional Delta patterns may be utilized as assigned by PriFly.
Define and draw the Port Delta pattern per the 106.
The Port Delta Pattern is a holding pattern established between the ship’s 225° to 315° relative bearing between 3 and 5 miles.
It is a left-hand racetrack flown at 300’ and 80 knots.
Explain the Alpha Pattern per the 106. When would you use it?
The Alpha pattern is a right-hand racetrack pattern flown around the LHA/LPD at 300’ and 80 knots. Forward firing ordnance shall never be pointed at the ship.
It is used for armed helicopters experiencing hung or unexpended ordnance.
Define Prep Charlie.
Aircraft cleared to Prep Charlie shall conform to normal Charlie Pattern entry procedures and once established in the pattern, conform to the racetrack pattern until cleared by PriFly.
Who is the CCO and what are their responsibilities?
The Combat Cargo Officer (CCO) is responsible for the safe and orderly flow of troops, passengers, mail, and cargo.