Blue card verbage

Question 1

Communications:
Radio procedures and identification

Answer 1

Our identification will be (Montana XX). The PM will handle all comms, and the PF will monitor and read back clearances when recieved.

Question 2

Communications: Frequencies

Answer 2

We wil be using the 20 preset UHF frequencies as well as monitoring Montana base and backing ourselves up with the VHF radio which is primary at all civilian airfields.

Question 3

Communications:
CRM

Answer 3

Crew coordination will be in accordance with NATOPS including two challenge rule, sterile cockpit and mandatory callouts. A training time-out requires a cerbal request only.

Question 4

Weather:
Local observation

Answer 4

Review local METAR and any PIREPS

Question 5

Weather:
Enroute and Destination forecast

Answer 5

Review DD175-1

Question 6

Weather:
Alternate forecast

Answer 6

Identify appropriate alternate given forecasted weather.

Question 7

Flight planning:
Departure

Answer 7

We will plan to depart via course rules/IFR Flight plan.

Question 8

Flight planning:
Mission/Fuel planning

Answer 8

We will be flying C4101 mission and will plan the training accordingly. We will consider 265 lbs per side minimum fuel and 200 lbs per side “emergency fuel”. A fuel packet will not be required for todays profile.

Question 9

Flight planning:
Recovery

Answer 9

We are planing a course rules/Instrument approach recovery at our planned destination

Question 10

Emergencies:
Aborting takeoff

Answer 10

If anyone sees the need to abort, call out “abort, abort, abort”, the pilot at the controls will bring the power levers to idle, utilize reverse and brakes as required and discuss/troubleshoot the malfunction once clear of the runway.

Question 11

Emergencies:
Divert fields

Answer 11

Brief viable divert options based on profile.

Question 12

Emergencies:
Radio failure

Answer 12

In the event of a radio failure, we will troubleshoot for stuck mic and try other frequencies including guard. Lost comm recovery procedures will be in accordance with the local Letter of Agreement and FAR/AIM as appropriate.

Question 13

Emergencies:
Downed pilot

Answer 13

If we are the first on-scene, the student will take the controls and assume an orbit around the crash site, while the IP runs the on-scene commander checklist. We will remain on station until a logical conclusion.

Question 14

Emergencies:
System failures

Answer 14

We are/are not planning simulated system failures today. The IP will preface any simulated failure by stating “Simulated”. If we have an actual emergency during a simulated emergency, the IP will clean up the simulated scenario and the actual emergency will be handled as crew.

Question 15

Emergencies:
Spin/Windshear/Forced Landing/Ditch

Answer 15

In the event of a spin, windshear condition, forced landing, or ditch, the IP will take the controls and execute NATOPS directed procedures. The pilot not at controls will back up the control inputs to ensure proper execution.
“The memory items for a spin are….”
“The memory items for windshear are…”

Question 16

Emergencies:
Emergency egress

Answer 16

The observer will be the first member to exit the aircraft. The air stair door is considered the primary exit. Utilization of the emergency exit hatch is at the discretion of the IP. If required, the observer will remove the liferaft and deploy it in accordance with NATOPS outside of the aircraft. The second student is responsible for the first aid kit. The IP will be the last out of the aircraft.

Question 17

Observer duties

Answer 17

The observer will:
1. Scan for traffic
2. Confirm gear down and locked.
3. Monitor radios.
4. Count landings.
5. Transport of any passengers will be in accordance with TW-4 SOP’s. A safety brief will be provided by the aircraft commander as required.

Question 18

Stan Board Minutes/Read and Initial

Answer 18

Ensure all crew members are up to date.