Flight OpsPolicy 220-1-1 Flashcards
What is an qualified non-crewmember?
Has completed ditching training and all applicable training specified in 209-124
Scientists comply as long as the PI vouches that they have ditching training and is familiar with 209-124.
Who is authorized to fly NOAA aircraft?
The only persons authorized to fly NOAA aircraft are:
Flight Crewmembers
Air crewmembers
Qualified Non-crewmembers
Observers
VIPs or media must be approved by Ops chief, deputy ops or CO
What is an Air Crewmember?
Able to perform emergency duties in flight,
FD
IFT
What are the limitations with flight observers (media, VIP)?
Can only be on 1 flight within a 4 month period limited to 3 flights per year. Must complete online training specified in 209-124.
How can you determine if the flight is exclusively for official purposes?
There will always be appropriate task code for all official flights.
How can you determine if a flight is nonessential?
2.2
Can a commercially obtained transportation be more economical?
Is the flight to for the performance of official duties?
Is the flight on the flights schedule?
What must be done before media reps fly on the aircraft?
Must obtain permission from Chief of OPS with cc to XO and CO.
What must be done before a VIP embarks?
Notify the Chief of OPS. (2.3.a)
Include “VIP ONBOARD” on crew manifest hotline plus email Chief of OPS. Include VIP Full name, Title, Rank/Grade. (4.8.c)
Note above on release and acknowledge form
Participation in an air show must be approved by…
the CO (2.4)
A heavy aircraft is defined as…
Zero fuel weight greater than 20,000 lbs.
Who determines if a FD or NAV is required on a P-3 flight?
Chief of OPS (2.6)
What is minimum crew in an Otter?
Pilot and Copilot
A mechanic is required on the otter…
in remote locations determined by Chief of Ops
Technically when is only time you can fly single-pilot?
Only for VFR ferry flights if has been approved by CO. (2.6)
When is crew limited to min crew?
Training flight.
Post-mx check flight
Operations operating with reduced aircraft engines or systems. (2.7)
What are the exceptions to the min crew limit?
When non-crewmembers are required for the testing evolution.
On non-syllabus training flights permitted by AC. (2.7)
AOC Personnel must be familiar with what documents (8)
- AFM
- FARs
- Safety Manual
- Mx operating instructions
- Alternation and Instrumentation program
- ORM process
- Admin Orders
- 216-104 & 209-124
What events require a mx inspection (AFM)? (6)
- Hard Landing
- Gear Strike
- Severe Turbulence
- Rejected TO
- Tail Strike
- Overweight Landing
Who designates the AC, when more than one AC is onboard?
Chief of Ops (3.1)
What the overall duty of the Aircraft Commander?
Command authority over all crew members and observers aboard the aircraft, and has command responsibility for ensuring the safe conduct of the mission. (3.1)
What is the first of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Go/no-go decisions
What is second of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Aircraft and personnel safety during flight ops
What is the third of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Safe and efficient mission accomplishment
What is the fourth of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Preflight and post-flight duties to include checking wx and NOTAMS
What is the fifth of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Adherence to Project Instructions and the ORM
What is the sixth of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Adherence to FAA guidelines
What is the seventh of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Notification and coordination of maintenance requirements
What is the eighth of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Compliance with AOC Tool Control and Accountability
What is the nineth of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Ensuring aircraft Airworthiness, serviced and required documentation to include AFM, SOP and ORM are onboard
What is the tenth of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Notifying appropriate authority of any accident or substantial damage to aircraft or property
What is the eleventh of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Delegating duties to SIC
What is the twelfth of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Records, logs and communications to include personnel status
What is the thirteenth of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Billable flight hours tracking
What is the fourteenth of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Cleanliness of aircraft
What is the fifteenth of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
HAZMAT and dangerous goods aboard
What is the sixteenth of the 16 responsibilities of the AC?
Positive perception of NOAA through conduct and interactions
What is the first of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
Airworthiness Cert
What is the second of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
Registration
What is the third of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
Weight and Balance on file
What is the fourth of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
Pilot’s Cert
What is the fifth of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
FAA Medical
What is the sixth of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
Passport (if applic) (4.9)
What is the seventh of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
Govt Credit Cards (4.9)
What is the eighth of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
Travel Orders (4.9)
What is the ninth of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
Flashlight (for night) (4.9)
What is the tenth of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
AFM (3.1)
What is the eleventh of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
SOP (3.1)
What is the twelfth of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
ORM (3.1)
What is the thirteenth of the 13 documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times?
MEL (5.2)
What are the duties of the PM?
- Liasion with the PI
- Manages all field services
- Set work schedules
- Resolve budgetary issues
- Pre-deployment logistics
- Arrange diplomatic clearances
- Ensure scientific needs and mission obj are met
- Coordinate airspace issues with FAA
- Act as VIP representative
- NOAA Customer Satisfaction Survey
What are the 6 responsibilities of the Mission Commander?
- Mission Planning
- Coordinating with the AC and PI
- Data collection and transmission
- Data quality assurance
- Install and remove sci equipment
- Comms with the project sponsor and AOC
When shall the AC conduct a mission briefing?
Before all flights, particularly before first flight of a series. Shall occur no later than one hour prior to block out time.
What is required for preflight prep?
Wx forecast Fuel requirements Alternates ATC delays TO and landing distances Rwyway lengths File/ Brief Call manifest Coordination with controlling agency
What is the duty of the AC, if weather conditions could threaten completion of the flight?
Develop an alternate flight plan to execute if wx dictates
What is the prefered weather source?
FSS briefer
Flights in NOAA aircraft shall be conducted under IFR…
to the maximum extent possible
What is the priority order of the aviation rules and regulations?
- AOC Policies
- FAA regulations
- FAA/Military Docs
- DoD publications
- Approach plates
An AC with an ATP, can take off below mins if and only if…
- Departure alternate within 15 minutes at normal cruising speed with one engine inop
- Wx conditions at dep alt must be:
600-2 for precision approach
800-2 for non-precision approach
if no approach, wx reports must allow for descent from MEA, approach and land under VFR wx minimums
An AC without an ATP, can NOT depart if…
Wx is less than published approach minimums and in no case less than 200-1/2 (for emergencies only) (use lowest minimums available for any runway)
For any departure below approach mins, what must be completed?
A time-critical ORM, i.e. a though takeoff brief