MH-60R - 80T-122 Flashcards
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What is the definition of level 1?
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IMC day/night operations
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What are the levels of operations or air capable ships?
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Level 1, level 2, and level 3.
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What is the definition of level 2?
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VMC day/night operations
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What is the definition of level 3?
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VMC day only operations
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What are the classes of facilities for air capable ships?
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Class 1, class 2, class 2A, class 3, class 4, class 5, class 6, class 6R
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What is class 1?
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Landing area with support (service and maintenance) facilities for the types of aircraft certified.
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What is class 2?
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Landing area with service facilities for the types of aircraft certified.
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What is class 2A?
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Landing area with limited service facilities for the types of aircraft certified.
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What class 3?
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Landing area for the types of aircraft certified; no service facilities.
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What is class 4?
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VERTREP/hover area (minimum hover height of 5 feet) for the types of aircraft certified.
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What is class 5?
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VERTREP/hover area (minimum hover height of 15 feet) for the types of aircraft certified.
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What is class 6?
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HIFR facility capable of delivering 50 gallons per minute, at a pressure of 20 psi, to a height of 40 feet above the water.
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What is class 6A?
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HIFR facility capable of delivering only 25 to 49 gallons per minute, at a pressure of 20 psi, to a height of 40 feet above the water.
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Landing lineup line and circle
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Obstruction clearance is ensured when the aircraft for which the facility is certified lands with the main mounts (tail wheel aircraft), nosewheel, or forward skid cross tube within the landing circle and the fuselage centerline aligned with the landing lineup line.
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Vertical replenishment T line
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Obstacle clearance is ensured when the aircraft for which the facility is certified hovers with its rotor hub(s) on or aft of the line. This statement also applies to V-22 for a single “T.” Where two “T” lines are encountered with the “T’s” pointed toward each other, clearance is ensured when the rotor hub(s) or V-22 centerline are between the two lines. The “T” line is for use with H-1, H-46, H-57, H-60, and H-65 series helicopters.
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Vertical replenishment ball and T line
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This line will only appear in combination with a “T” line when the “T” line does not provide enough clearance for larger rotor aircraft. Unless otherwise noted, the ball and “T” line provide clearance for the H-53 and V-22 series aircraft when the aircraft hover with main and/or tail rotor hubs over or aft of the line.
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Vertical replenishment dash line
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Obstacle clearance is ensured only when the aircraft for which the facility is certified hovers with the centerline of the aircraft aligned directly over the line. An obstacle-free approach is ensured only when the approach is made along the dashed line.
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Helicopter In-flight refueling marking
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The HIFR hose pickup point is located on the port side and is designated with a letter “H.” Obstacle clearance is ensured when the helicopter for which the facility is certified hovers oriented fore and aft with the hoisting point over the “H” for hose pickup. For the H-46, obstacle clearance is determined based on hoisting through the rescue hatch.
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What is required for aided operations?
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All shipboard lighting required to be illuminated shall be NVD compliant.
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Required lighting equipment
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All shipboard VLA lighting equipment should be operative for night/low-visibility operations. When conducting aided operations, all shipboard lighting required to be illuminated shall be NVD compliant, as defined in the Glossary. Without a visible horizon, an operable Horizon Reference System (HRS) (when installed) shall be utilized for single-spot ship operations. A visible horizon may be obtained through the use of NVDs and must be the same devices that would be used by the aircrew in flight
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Permissible lighting degradations unaided
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Night unaided VMC operations may be conducted in the event of a failure of not more than one of the lighting subsystems required for ship’s facility certification provided the following criteria are met:
1. A visible horizon exists and is discernible by the aircraft commander in the shipboard landing/takeoff environment.
2. The ship’s Commanding Officer and embarked Air Detachment Officer in Charge (aircraft commander for non-embarked evolutions) concur that the failed lighting system is not critical to the scheduled mission.
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Permissible lighting degradations aided
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Aided operations may be conducted in the event of a failure of more than one of the lighting subsystems required for ship’s facility certification provided all of the following criteria are met:
- A visible horizon exists and is discernible through NVDs by the aircraft commander in the shipboard landing/takeoff environment.
- The ship’s commanding officer and embarked Air Detachment Officer in Charge (aircraft commander for non-embarked evolutions) concur that the failed lighting systems are not critical to the scheduled mission.
- The following lighting subsystems remain operational and available:
a. Overhead/Forward Structure Floodlights.
b. Deck Surface/Hangar Wash Floodlights.
c. Associated Lighting Control Panels.
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What are the 4 basic categories of lighting equipment installed on ships?
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- VERTREP lighting equipment
- Landing-configured lighting equipment
- LAMPS MkIII living equipment
- Accessory visual aids
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Equipment included in VERTREP lighting equipment
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- Lighting control panels
- Homing beacon light
- Deck edge lights
- VERTREP approach lineup lights
- Overhead/forward structure lights
- HIFR heading lights
- Clear/foul indicating
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Landing-configured lighting equipment
In addition to the VERTREP components:
1. Stabilized glide slope indicator (SGSI)
2. Wave off light system
3. Deck surface floodlights
4. Hangar/structure wash floodlights
5. Landing approach lineup lights
6. Extended lineup lights
7. Flash sequencer
8. Visual landing aids control panel
9. Obstruction lights
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RAST-equipped air capable ship lighting equipment
Landing configured lighting equipment in addition to:
1. Flight deck status and signaling system
2. Horizon reference system
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Accessory visual aids
1. Signal wands
| 2. Wind sock (optional)
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Lighting control panels (landing/VERTREP)
VERTREP Lighting control panel is not NVD compatible and shall be secured or dimmed to an acceptable level for aided operations. Main lighting control panels for landing evolutions are not NVD compatible, with the exception of the LPD 17 control panel, and shall be secured or dimmed to an acceptable level for aided operations. The LPD 17 control is NVD compatible and may be used during aided operations with no concerns.
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Homing beacon light
The homing beacon is not NVD compliant and shall be turned off during NVD operations.
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Deck edge lights
These lights are not NVD compatible and shall be secured or dimmed to an acceptable level for aided operations. When dimmed for the aided operators the unaided deck personnel may not be able to see these lights, dependent upon ambient light conditions.
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VERTREP approach lineup lights
These lights are not NVD compatible and shall be secured or dimmed to an acceptable level for aided operations. When dimmed for the aided operators the unaided deck personnel may not be able to see these lights, dependent upon ambient light conditions.
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Overhead/forward structure floodlights
These floodlights are NVD compliant by filtering and can be adjusted during aided operations from 0 to 100 percent dependent upon ambient light conditions.
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HIFR heading lights
These lights are not NVD compatible and shall be secured or dimmed to an acceptable level for aided operations. When dimmed for the aided operators the unaided deck personnel may not be able to see these lights, dependent upon ambient light conditions.
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Clear/foul indicating systems
These systems are not NVD compatible and shall be secured or dimmed to an acceptable level for aided operations. If secured, other communications shall be used during aided operations to show the flight deck conditions and relay information to all operators.
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Stabilized glide slope indicator
The SGSI is not NVD compliant and shall be turned off during NVD operations.
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Wave off light system
The Waveoff light system is not NVD compliant and shall not be used during NVD operations.
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Deck surface floodlights
These floodlights are NVD compliant by filtering and can be adjusted during aided operations from 0 to 100 percent dependent upon ambient light conditions.
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Hangar/structure was floodlights
These floodlights are NVD compliant by filtering and can be adjusted during aided operations from 0 to 100 percent dependent upon ambient light conditions.
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Landing approach lineup lights
These lights are not NVD compatible and shall be secured or dimmed to an acceptable level for aided operations. When dimmed for the aided operators the unaided deck personnel may not be able to see these lights, dependent upon ambient light conditions.
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Extended lineup lights
These lights are not NVD compatible and shall be secured or dimmed to an acceptable level for aided operations. When dimmed for the aided operators the unaided deck personnel may not be able to see these lights, dependent upon ambient light conditions.
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Visual landing aids control panels
All ACS VLA control panels presently used with the exception of the main lighting control panel on the LPD 17 class are not NVD compatible and shall be dimmed or secured during aided operations.
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Obstruction lights
These lights are not NVD compatible and shall be secured or dimmed to an acceptable level for aided operations. When dimmed for the aided operators the unaided deck personnel may not be able to see these lights, dependent upon ambient light conditions.
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EMCON signal for "I require immediate landing"
Fly close aboard starboard quarter, remaining clear of other traffic, with gear DOWN and floodlight/landing light ON. With complete electrical failure, fire a red flare seaward.
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EMCON signal for "I desire to land but can wait for the next recovery or scheduled recovery time"
Fly by or hover on the starboard side of the ship, low and close aboard, with navigation lights BRIGHT and FLASHING and anticollision lights ON. With complete electrical failure, fire a red flare on a safe bearing away from the ship.
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EMCON signal for "I desire immediate HIFR"
Fly by and return to hover on the port beam, give hand signal for “Desire HIFR”, and fire flare seaward.
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EMCON signal for "I desire to establish radio communications with you on primary helicopter control, or alternate, Fleet Common 277.8 MHz"
Fly by slowly on the port side of the ship in low-altitude tight left hand pattern, or fire flare seaward.
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What shall be accomplished prior to entering the ship's control zone with hung/misfired ordnance?
1. Upon completion of the firing mission, determine if all ordnance has been expended. A visual check between aircraft shall be made of all rocket pods.
2. In the event of hung ordnance, efforts shall be made to fire it.
3. When it becomes apparent that the ordnance must be brought back to the ship, the ship will be notified as early as possible. In no case shall hung ordnance be brought into the ship’s control zone without clearance. Initial notification shall include the amount and type of hung ordnance.
4. Properly safe all weapons systems.
5. Prior to entering the landing pattern, secure High Frequency (HF) and Frequency Modulation (FM) transmitters, radar altimeter, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), and TACAN.
6. Aircraft with non-jettisonable/hung ordnance shall fly shipboard recovery patterns with weapons pointed away from the ship to the maximum extent practicable.
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What is the alpha pattern and when is it used?
The Alpha pattern is normally a clockwise pattern flown around the ship at 300 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) and 80 Knots Indicated Airspeed (KIAS). Offset approaches shall be flown to air-capable ships. If landing on an aviation ship, comply with applicable hung ordnance procedures.
Aircraft arriving overhead a ship with a hung ordnance shall enter the Alpha pattern (hung ordnance pattern) while waiting for a green deck. All turns shall be executed to keep the ship clear of firing lines
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When shall the offset approach be conducted?
If a missile has experienced a hang fire or misfire and no shore facility or aviation ship is available with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel available to inspect the ordnance
WARNING:
The offset approach shall be flown from the right seat only during day or night VMC only. Visual cues, especially over the deck, are inadequate from the left seat.
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What are the minimum offset checkpoints for the offset approach?
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1 NM - 0.3 degrees
0.5 NM - 0.6 degrees
0.25 NM - 1.1 degrees
100 yards - 5.2 degrees
50 yards - 9.7 degrees
0 feet - 18 degrees
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What are the recommended offsets for the offset approach?
5 degrees left of BRC at 0.25 NM and 25-40 degrees left of centerline in the hover
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Alert 5
Aircraft:
Spotted for immediate takeoff, blades spread. Required stores loaded. External power applied. Mission equipment warmed up
Aircrew:
Strapped in. Preflight checklist complete up to starting engines.
Ship:
At flight quarters. Fire party on station.
Maximum time:
4 hours
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Alert 15
Aircraft:
Spotted for takeoff, blades spread, required stores loaded.
Aircrew:
Briefed for flight. Preflight inspection complete. Standing by on immediate call.
Ship:
At flight quarters. Fire party in immediate vicinity.
Maximum time:
8 hours
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Alert 30
Aircraft:
Rotors may be folded. Aircraft may be on deck or in hangar. Required stores loaded.
Aircrew:
Briefed for flight
Ship:
Not at flight quarters
Maximum time:
18/48
*Two aircraft detachments manning allows for unlimited alert 30 readiness. Daily and turnaround inspections will be required every 24 to 72 hours.
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Alert 60
Aircraft:
Aircraft in hangar secured for heavy weather. Minor maintenance may be performed.
Aircrew:
Designated and available
Ship:
Not at flight quarters
Maximum time:
None
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Missions that require operational necessity
1. Operating at an uncertified ship.
2. Night HIFR.
3. Loading ordnance in the hangar bay.
4. Unscheduled launches and recoveries during combined operations.
5. Night passenger transfer.
6. Night passenger transfer to submarines.
7. Overflight of ship wile carrying an external load.
8. Carriage of liquid oxygen carts.
9. Manual movement of the aircraft.
10. Cold weather passenger transfer (SHOULD)
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When is the Ship's TACAN required?
For aircraft equipped with a TACAN, ship’s TACAN system shall be operable for all shipboard launches and recoveries in IMC.
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Horizon reference system
The Horizon Reference System (HRS), installed on the ship’s centerline just above the hangar face, consists of a 10-foot (3.05 m) electroluminescent bar, gyro-stabilized to remain level in the horizontal plane as the ship rolls. The system is designed to be used to provide the pilot with an artificial horizon and associated visual cues during night shipboard operations. The electroluminescent panels on the HRS are inherently NVD compliant and may be used during aided operations.
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What is the warning associated with the HRS bar?
The system fail warning light on HRS is a red non-NVD compliant source which is not dimmable and must be rendered inoperative or masked during aided operations. System fail warning light illumination may cause significant NVD degradation.
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What equipment is required for an ELVA?
Equipment to be used must be fully operable and accurately calibrated at all times; emergencies may occur at any time and require the use of:
1. Surface search radar.
2. Air search radar with IFF.
3. TACAN (if so equipped).
4. Gunfire control radar and associated computer.
5. NC-2 USW plotter.
6. UHF transceivers.
7. Anemometers.
8. Barometer.
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At what altitude and airspeed do you begin an ELVA?
400' and 70 KIAS
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When do you begin descent on an ELVA?
4 miles
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What descent rate are you striving for on an ELVA?
50 feet every half mile
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To what altitude are you descending to on an ELVA?
50 feet at 1/2 mile
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To what airspeed at what altitude and distance are you decelerating to on an ELVA?
40 KIAS at 50' AGL and 1/2 mile
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What is the missed approach point on an ELVA?
100 yards from the stern of the ship at 50' AGL and 40 KIAS
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What is the missed approach procedure for an ELVA?
30 degree left/right climbing turn to 400' AGL, await further instructions
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What kind of approaches are authorized for an ELVA?
Right-hand, left-hand, and straight-in approaches are authorized depending on fire control radar placement.
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What is the initial approach fix on an ELVA?
4 miles, 400' AGL, at 70 KIAS
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How often shall transmissions be made from the controller during an ELVA?
1 minute in the pattern and 15 seconds on final approach
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What should be considered if unable to execute an ELVA?
If equipment malfunctions or limitations preclude ELVA procedures, an emergency smoke light approach or a controlled ditching may be considered.
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When is a smoke light approach used?
This approach is used as a last resort when available equipment will not allow ELVA procedures to be used, or when the ship cannot be visually acquired using ELVA procedures. Both the commanding officer and the pilot in command (or detachment OIC) must have agreed to attempt the procedure.
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What should be considered prior to conducting a smoke light approach?
1. Returning the aircraft to the ship early.
2. Maneuvering the ship into an area of better visibility.
3. Vectoring the aircraft to another available ship where visibility is better.
4. Vectoring the aircraft to a suitable alternate airfield.
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How is a smoke light approach conducted?
The aircraft is positioned 2 miles astern of the ship (180_ relative bearing from the BRC) and proceeds inbound. The aircraft descends at the pilot’s discretion to 40 feet and 40 knots. Ship’s personnel drop smoke/matrix lights every 15 seconds (or other prearranged interval), and the pilot is kept informed of the interval and number of smokelights in the water. The pilot at the controls follows the smokelights up the ship’s wake, adjusting his/her closure rate until he/she holds the ship visually.
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Procedure for a hung droop stop
Should a droop stop fail to engage on shutdown, the LSE will give the signal to reengage rotors. The pilot will then follow appropriate NATOPS procedures in attempting further shutdowns. If the droop stop cannot be engaged, the LSE shall clear the flight deck in the vicinity of the aircraft of all personnel, including himself. The ship will attain minimum wind and turbulence conditions, and the pilot will then make the shutdown.
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When is manual movement of the aircraft authorized?
With an inoperative or degraded traversing system, manual movement is authorized in cases of emergency or operational necessity. For non-emergency situations, manual movement over an extended period requires fleet commander approval in accordance with OPNAVINST 3120.28 (series).
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What are the locations for transfers to a submarine?
1. Center of main deck (SSBN only)
2. Port sail plane/top of sail (Seawolf class only)
3. Starboard sail plane
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How do you conduct a transfer to the submarine main deck?
Ballistic missile submarines only. In this method, the submarine positions itself with the relative winds from 320 to 350 at 15 to 20 knots, and the helicopter takes position heading into the wind.
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How do you conduct a transfer to the submarine port sail plane/top of sail?
In this method, the submarine positions itself with relative winds from 010 to 040 at 15 to 20 knots. The helicopter takes position on the submarine heading into the wind and conducts the transfer to either the port sail plane or the top of the sail (cockpit area).
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How do you conduct a transfer to the submarine starboard sail plane?
In this method, the submarine positions itself with relative winds from 160 to 200 at 15 to 20 knots with a minimum wind speed of 10 knots. Usually, the submarine maneuvers downwind at slow speed and the helicopter takes position off the submarine’s starboard side, maintaining station as necessary.
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What is the warning concerning mast placement on the submarine?
Mast and antenna exposure by the submarine should be minimized to enhance visibility from the bridge, reduce the risk of injury to transfer personnel, and reduce the chance of entanglement with lines extended from the helicopter.
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When should a transfer to a submarine not be commenced?
In a sea state above 4
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What is the general guidance concerning personnel transfers from a ship?
Transfer operations should not be confused with VERTREP, which is described in this chapter.
Transfer from ships certified or waivered for VERTREP or HIFR shall only be made from those areas so designated.
WARNING
Helicopter transfers shall not be conducted from surface ships that are not certified or waivered except in extreme situations such as emergency Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC).
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How may personnel transfers be conducted wi a ship? What is the preferred method?
Personnel/cargo transfers may be effected by either landing the aircraft or by hoist over the deck/transfer area. The preferred method is to land the aircraft on ships so certified.
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What winds are required for personnel transfers?
The same relative wind and deck conditions are required for hovering as are required for launch/recovery operations.
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What are the requirements for passenger manifesting and briefing?
Personnel who are to be transferred from a ship shall be manifested and briefed. The ship will record the following information:
1. Last name and initials.
2. Rank/rate.
3. Social security number.
4. Organization.
5. Destination.
6. Priority (if any).
Flights should not be delayed for late passengers except in very unusual cases, nor shall passengers who have not been cleared with the briefing officer be permitted to embark.
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What are the warnings associated with passenger transfers?
Transfer of passengers by hoist at night is prohibited except in emergency situations.
Night passenger flights to or from air-capable ships shall be limited to situations of an operational necessity to properly certified ships.
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What are considerations for cargo to be transferred?
Cargo to be transferred shall be weighed and clearly marked prior to loading. For VERTREP/hoist evolutions, weight of load shall be signaled to crew by radio, chalkboard, or other clearly understood method. The aircraft commander is responsible for ensuring that maximum gross weight for takeoff/hover is not exceeded.
NOTE
Normally cargo to be hoisted aboard the helicopter should not exceed 200 pounds because of crewman limitations.
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Procedure if radio contact cannot be gained prior to conducting a transfer
The ship should be alerted for pickup or delivery by the aircraft flying at low altitude across the bow, followed by orbiting the ship clockwise until Hotel or Hotel One is placed at the dip.
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What is the note regarding routine personnel or cargo hoisting operations?
Routine personnel or cargo hoisting operations shall not be conducted at night.
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What is the privileged aircraft during VERTREP?
The aircraft with an external load. Should have right of way to most direct route from flight deck to flight deck.
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What is the burdened aircraft during VERTREP?
The aircraft without an external load. Maneuvers outside of and clear of privileged aircraft.
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What is the average class deck height above water for Flight 2 DDGs?
14' 10"
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What is the average class deck height above water for Flight 1 DDGs?
15' 10"
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What is the average class deck height above water for CGs?
33'
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What is the average class deck height above water for CVNs?
70'
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What is the average class deck height above water for LHAs?
70'
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What is the average class deck height above water for LPDs?
39' 4"
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What is the definition of NVD Compliant
Components that are NVD compatible, NVD shipboard friendly, and noncompatible systems which are dimmed, baffled or hidden from direct line of sight of the aided operator. An NVD compliant ship consisting of this lighting discipline can be used for aided and unaided operations so the ship’s mission is not compromised and the aided/unaided personnel can perform all their duties, tasks and functions in a safe and efficient manner.
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What is the definition of NVD Compatible?
Lighting systems which are only required for the unaided operator and shall have no adverse effect on the operator equipped with ANVIS devices. System is virtually invisible to the ANVIS devices.
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What is the definition of an Air-capable ship?
All ships other than CV/CVN or LHA/LHD from which aircraft can take off, be recovered, or routinely receive and transfer logistic support.
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What is the control zone of a ship?
5 NM radius circle around the ship up to 2,500' MSL.
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What are the limits on control zones?
1. The control zone will not be effective in any portion of the area that extends into, under, or abuts the controlled airspace of aviation ships, amphibious assault aviation ships, or airfields.
2. The control zone is not effective if the area lies within a special-use airspace (restricted area, warning area, military operating area, etc.) without the authorization of the designated controlling agency.
3. Where two or more ships are in company, only a single control zone may be established, as directed by the OTC.
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Can EMCON be broken?
Both the aircraft and the controlling ship shall guard the aircraft common circuit, but radio transmissions shall not be authorized unless safety of flight or an emergency requires breaking EMCON.
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When will the ship turn to BRC during an emergency?
Day/VMC - 3 NM
| Night or IMC - 4 NM
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What is the general rule for radius of action?
Shall not exceed 45% of maximum range for the aircraft. Maximum theoretical for the Romeo is 120 NM based on maximum data link range at 13,000 DA / 10,000' PA
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Shipboard takeoff environment
That phase of the departure from an air capable ship, nominally from flight deck takeoff to a pre-briefed level-off altitude, of at least 150 feet AGL, during which the aircrew transitions from a visual reference scan to an instrument reference scan. For departures from single-spot ships, the pilot at the controls (PAC) transitions from a visual reference scan to an instrument reference scan once a positive rate of climb is attained and obstruction clearance is assured.
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Requirements for Night HIFR
Because of the inherently greater risks to aircrew and flight deck crew, practice night HIFR evolutions should not be performed. When operational necessity dictates the conduct of night HIFR, the following conditions shall exist:
1. A visible natural horizon as viewed by the pilot.
2. Ship motion should not exceed 5 pitch and 10 roll.
WARNING
Night HIFR evolutions involve inherently greater risk to flightcrews and flight deck personnel. Extreme caution should be exercised in planning and conducting night HIFR evolutions.
3. Turn on the HIFR heading lights and position the LSE with both amber wands at the helicopter control point.
4. Establish radio contact with the helicopter and pass the ship’s course and speed, pitch and roll, and relative wind.
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Fresh water requirements for aircraft on deck
Unsheltered aircraft: 500 gallons
| Sheltered aircraft: 100 gallons
