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TASK 1011 Determine Dynamic Inflight Performance

Answer 1

1. Verify planned performance values as required by environmental and aircraft configuration differences. 2. Update aircraft performance data when either of the following conditions apply with intent to land or takeoff: a. When operating within 3,000 pounds of MAX ALLOWABLE GWT OGE. b. Increase of 1,000 feet pressure altitude from the PPC. c. Increase of 5 degrees Celsius from the PPC. 3. Update aircraft performance data using automated planning software or data found in the operator’s and crewmembers CL for the following items: a. Maximum torque available. b. Maximum allowable gross weight OGE. c. Torque required to hover at maximum gross weight OGE and IGE. d. Aircraft gross weight. 4. When not utilizing automated software determine values within following parameters: a. Torque values ±2 percent. b. Weight values ±500 pounds.

Answer 2

1. Verify that CG and gross weight remain within aircraft limits for the duration of the flight IAW the aircraft current operator’s manual. 2. Identify all mission or flight limitations imposed by weight or CG. 3. Ensure DD Form(s) 365-4 has been completed within 90 days.

Answer 3

1. RCM. a. Perform or ensure that a thorough passenger briefing has been conducted and that a passenger manifest is on file IAW AR 95-1. Conduct the passenger briefing IAW the aircraft current operator’s manual/CL and unit SOP. b. Ensure that the passengers/cargo is restrained. c. Ensure that floor loading limits are not exceeded.

Answer 4

1. RCM. a. Perform the pre-flight inspection IAW the aircraft current operator’s manual/CL. b. Review aircraft logbook for service intervals and deficiencies. c. Enter appropriate information on DA Form 2408-13

Answer 5

1. Brief airspace surveillance procedures prior to flight. This will include scan sectors. 2. Announce any unplanned drift or altitude changes, clear the aircraft, and immediately inform other crewmembers of all air traffic or obstacles that pose a threat to the aircraft. 3. Announce when attention is focused inside the aircraft using a time limit that is appropriate for the conditions and announce when attention is focused back outside. 4. Maintain airspace surveillance in assigned scan sectors.

Answer 6

1. Determine whether aircraft weight exceeds maximum gross weight. 2. Verify aircraft gross weight. 3. Determine sufficient power is available to perform the mission.

Answer 7

1. Maintain speed appropriate for conditions. 2. Maintain the desired ground track within ±3 feet.

Answer 8

1. Maintain aircraft in trim above 50 feet AGL or as appropriate for transition to mission profile. 2. When operating within 3,000 lbs of MAX GWT OGE, estimate the point where the aircraft will enter ETL and establish an abort line to assist in determining type of takeoff. 3. Determine the type of takeoff that requires the minimum amount of power to clear the obstacles, taking into account gross weight, power available, and distance from obstacles: 4. Additional Standards for rolling takeoff: a. Before liftoff— (1) Establish and maintain power, as necessary. (2) Maintain alignment with takeoff direction ±5 degrees. (3) Accelerate to desired/planned takeoff speed not to exceed 60 knots ground speed. b. After liftoff— (1) Adjust power, as required, not to exceed aircraft limits. (2) Maintain ground track alignment with the takeoff direction with minimum drift. (3) Maintain maximum rate of climb airspeed ±5 KIAS. (4) Maintain aircraft aligned with runway (or suitable liftoff surface) below maximum rate of climb airspeed.

Answer 9

1. Maintain orientation within 1⁄2 mile or 800 meters. 2. Arrive at checkpoints/destination at estimated time of arrival (ETA) ±1 minute.

Answer 10

1. RCM a. The PC will verify that the required amount of fuel is onboard at the time of takeoff. b. Initiate an alternate course of action if the actual fuel consumption varies from the planned value and the flight cannot be completed without the planned use of the required reserve. c. Balance/manage fuel tank levels to maintain aircraft within CG limits.

Answer 11

1. Select a suitable landing area (analyze suitability, barriers, wind, approach path, touchdown point, and takeoff direction). 2. Ensure that sufficient power exists for the type of approach/landing desired. 3. Maintain a constant approach angle clear of obstacles to desired point of termination (hover) or touchdown (surface). 4. Maintain rate of closure appropriate for the conditions. 5. Maintain ground track alignment with the landing direction, as appropriate. 6. Align aircraft with landing direction below 50 feet AGL or as appropriate for transition from terrain flight. 7. Perform a smooth and controlled termination to a hover or touchdown to the surface. 8. Monitor wind conditions using cockpit indicators (CI). 9. Determine wind direction and velocity at the landing point.

Answer 12

1. RCM. a. Select a suitable landing area. b. Set the parking brake before landing. c. Perform a smooth and controlled descent and touchdown. d. Maintain heading ±5 degrees. e. Do not allow aircraft to drift ±3 feet until touchdown. Then no drift allowed. f. Perform a smooth and controlled ascent from the surface.

Answer 13

1. Select a suitable landing area. 2. Maintain a constant approach angle clear of obstacles to desired point of touchdown. 3. Maintain ground track alignment with the landing direction, as appropriate. 4. Perform a smooth, controlled touchdown and termination, appropriate for the conditions, below 60 knots ground speed and aligned with the landing direction ±5 degrees prior to touchdown. 5. Ensure speed at touchdown is no slower than that appropriate for the conditions.

Answer 14

1. Tune and identify appropriate navigational aids (NAVAIDs). 2. Determine, intercept, and maintain the desired course ±5 degrees. 3. Maintain the desired heading ±5 degrees. 4. Maintain the desired distance measuring equipment (DME) arc ±1 nautical mile. 5. Identify station passage.

Answer 15

1. Comply with appropriate departure procedure. 2. Maintain power as required to climb at or above the minimum climb rate on the departure procedure. 3. Maintain accelerative climb attitude until climb airspeed is attained. 4. Maintain the aircraft in trim after ETL.

Answer 16

1. Tune and identify the appropriate navigational aids (NAVAIDs). 2. Determine, brief and enter the holding pattern. 3. Time and track holding pattern legs. 4. Send the appropriate report to ATC IAW DOD FLIP.

Answer 17

1. Perform the approach. 2. Intercept and maintain NDB courses within 5 degrees of course centerline. 3. Intercept and maintain VOR or GPS course line within 5 degrees of course centerline. 4. Intercept and maintain localizer courses within 2.5 degrees of course centerline. 5. During airport surveillance radar (ASR) approaches, make immediate heading and altitude changes issued by air traffic control (ATC) and maintain heading ±5 degrees. 6. Comply with descent minimums prescribed for the approach. 7. Perform the correct missed approach procedure as published or IAW ATC instructions upon reaching the missed approach point (MAP) if landing cannot be completed IAW AR 95-1.

Answer 18

1. Perform the approach. 2. For an ILS approach, intercept and maintain the localizer course within 2.5 degrees of course centerline, and glide slope within 0.5 degree of glide slope center. 3. For a precision approach radar (PAR) approach, make immediate heading and altitude changes issued by air traffic control (ATC) and maintain heading ±5 degrees; for final approach, maintain glide slope as directed by ATC. 4. Comply with the published decision altitude or decision height (DH) prescribed for the approach. 5. Perform the correct missed approach procedure as published or IAW ATC instructions upon reaching the decision altitude/DH if landing cannot be done IAW AR 95-1. 6. M When coupled flight is selected, program FD/DCP for the appropriate approach and monitor for correct aircraft response.

Answer 19

1. Announce “IMC”, maintain proper aircraft control, immediately make the transition to instrument flight, and initiate a climb. 2. Initiate IIMC recovery procedures. a. Attitude - level the wings on the attitude indicator. b. Heading - maintain heading; turn only to avoid known obstacles or as briefed for multi-ship operations. c. Torque - adjust torque as necessary. d. Trim - trim aircraft as necessary. e. Airspeed - adjust airspeed as necessary. 3. Contact ATC, as required. Comply with ATC instructions, local regulations, and SOP.

Answer 20

1. Analyze the mission using the mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available and civil considerations (METT-TC) factors available. 2. Perform a map/photo reconnaissance using the available map media or photos. Ensure that all known hazards to terrain flight are plotted or entered into the approved mission planning software (if applicable). 3. Select the appropriate altitude(s) and terrain flight modes as appropriate. 4. Select appropriate primary and alternate routes and enter all of them on a map, route sketch, or into the approved mission planning software. 5. Determine the distance ±1 kilometer, ground speed ±5 knots, and ETE ±1 minute for each leg of the flight. 6. Determine the fuel required and reserve IAW AR 95-1 ±100 pounds. 7. Obtain and analyze weather briefing to determine that weather and environmental conditions are adequate to complete the mission. 8. Conduct a thorough crew mission briefing.

Answer 21

1. During NOE flight (surface to 25 feet above highest obstacle [AHO]), know the en route location within 200 meters. 2. During contour flight (25 to 80 feet AHO) or low-level flight (80 to 200 AHO), know the en route location within 500 meters. 3. Locate each objective within 100 meters. 4. Arrive at each objective at the planned time ±1 minute (if an objective arrival time was given in the mission briefing).

Answer 22

a. Maintain altitude and airspeed appropriate for the selected mode of flight, terrain, weather, visibility, and mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, civil considerations (METT-TC). b. Maintain aircraft in trim during contour and low-level flight and when appropriate for NOE flight. c. Accelerate/Decelerate aircraft to the desired airspeed. d. Maintain aircraft clear of all obstacles.

Answer 23

a. Before hookup. (1) Verify copy of DA Form 7382 is complete and on file and that the aircraft will remain within gross weight and CG limitations. (2) Hook up and hover. (3) Ensure that the aircraft remains clear of the load and any obstacles. (4) Perform a vertical ascent with the load to a load height of 10 feet ±5 feet. (5) Determine power sufficient to complete the maneuver without exceeding aircraft limitations. b. Take off. Maintain aircraft in trim (above 100 feet AGL). (1) Approach and load release. (2) Maintain a constant approach angle to ensure the load safely clears obstacles and terminate over the intended point of landing with a load height of 10 feet ±5 feet. (3) Perform a vertical descent with the load to the desired touchdown point ±5 feet.

Answer 24

a. Participate in a formation flight briefing in accordance with unit SOP. b. Maneuver into the flight formation. c. Change position in the flight formation when required. d. Maintain proper horizontal and vertical separation for the type of formation flight being conducted. e. Announce if visual contact is lost with other aircraft. f. Perform techniques of movement, if required.

Answer 25

● Task 2048, Perform Sling Load Operations. ● Task 2052, Perform Water Bucket Operations. ● Task 2054, Perform Fast-Rope Insertion and Extraction System Operations. ● Task 2056, Perform Rappelling Operations. ● Task 2058, Perform Special Patrol Infiltration/Exfiltration System Operations. ● Task 2060, Perform Rescue Hoist Operations. ● Task 2076, Perform Caving Ladder Operations.