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1
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What is the weather criteria for Shore or Ship Operations?

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500’ and 1

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When can minimum launch weather minimums be 200’ and 1/2?

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When positive radar control and a Carrier Controlled Approach (CCA), Precision Radar Approach (PAR), or an Instrument Landing System (ILS), is available for recovery.

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What is Instrument Currency? Where can I satisfy my requirements? What happens if it lapses?

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To be considered instrument current, pilots shall have flown a minimum of 2.0 hours of simulated or actual instrument time within the preceding 60 days.

Currency requirements may be satisfied in the aircraft or the simulator.

If currency lapses, it must be regained prior to flying any other missions in the aircraft as the PIC.

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Explain Night Currency.

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To be considered night current, a pilot shall have flown a minimum of 2.0 night hours within the preceding 45 days.

Between 45 and 60 days, the squadron CO may authorize a day into night transition to regain night currency.

After 60 days, currency shall be regained by flying with a night current PIC.

Pilots shall not fly at night as PIC, unless they are night current.

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Explain Night Coupler Currency and what happens if it expires.

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To be Night Coupler Current, the PIC shall have flown 2 Windline Rescue or Night/IMC Dip-to-Dip patterns to automatic approaches to a coupled hover at night in the preceding 90 days.

PICs failing to meet this requirement shall not be scheduled to fly Night SAR missions, to include Plane Guard.

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Per squadron SOP, what may extend night free deck DLQ currency by 90 days?

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Only Night Clear Deck landings on single-spot air capable ships may extend night free deck DLQ currency by 90 days.

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Aircrew shall not be scheduled to brief a flight event until ___ hours after completion of post-flight duties.

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10

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Define Post-Flight Duties.

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For scheduling purposes, post-flight duties are defined as one hour after the flights scheduled land time.

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Does Crew Rest change at sea? How so?

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Yes, it decreases to “an opportunity for 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep” (CNAF).

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What is required to become a SAR Assist Asset (SAA)? What else is recommended (in addition to the minimum equipment) to be installed?

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To be considered an SAA, an aircraft must have an operable rescue hoist outfitted with a rescue strop.

A SAR curtain is also recommended.

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What are the altitude restrictions listed in SOP?

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Overland:
Populated = 1000’ AGL
Unpopulated = 500’ AGL

Overwater:
Unaided Night = 150’ AGL
NVD Night = 100’ AGL
Coupled Hover = 70’ AGL (NOTE 1)
Day = 50’ AGL (NOTE 2)

SACT:
Night = 500’ AGL
Day = 100’ AGL

Terrain:
Approved Low-Level Routes/Ranges Only = 200’ AGL

Note 1:
Following establishment of a steady coupled hover at 70 FT, aircraft altitude may be reduced to no lower than 40 FT to conduct live hoisting operations at the PIC’s discretion.

Note 2:
Flight operations down to 50 FT over water during day conditions is intended for operational or tactical training flights where the altitude profiles support authorized mission ortraining objectives.

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Simulated emergencies shall only be introduced in the aircraft under the cognizance of a_____.

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Designated HAC

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Can we practice compound (2 or greater) emergencies?

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Compound emergencies involving the degradation of 2 or more unrelated systems shall not be introduced, initiated, or practiced.

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Can a pilot pull a circuit breaker to initiate a simulated emergency?

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CO’s may authorize HACs to pull the Battery Bus Panel circuit breaker in order to simulate a failed backup attitude indicator for training during day/VFR conditions only.

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ANI aircrewman and current/qualified FRS Aircrew Instructors may pull circuit breakers necessary for simulating _____.

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Rescue Hoist, Cargo Hook, RAST, Mission Power, Radar, and Acoustic Malfunctions.

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_____ indicators shall be operable for practice autorotations.

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Pilot and copilot radar altimeter.

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Where can simulated single engine failures from a HOGE be initiated?

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They shall only be initiated over a surface where a run-on landing can be made.

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NATOPS Dipping Sonar/Coupled Hover Procedure item 8, “Establish a _____” shall be completed prior to “_____”.

PNAC should adjust _____ to control drift and limit ground speed to no greater than _____.

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Steady coupled hover, down dome, LONG VEL and LAT VEL potentiometers, 2 kts.

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_____ do not apply while in sonar cable angle mode.

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Drift limits

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What mode shall be operable for all dipping sonar operations?

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Cable Angle Hover

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Dipping sonar operations should not be conducted in seas with wave heights exceeding _____ during _____ or _____.

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10 feet, unit-level training, fleet-level exercises (Group Sail, COMPTUEX, JTFEX, IDCERT, Submarine Commander’s Course, DESIEX, International Fleet Exercises, SHAREM, etc.).

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What type(s) of ORM shall be accomplished prior to dipping sonar operations?

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Pre-flight deliberate ORM and in-flight time critical ORM assessments of forecasted or observed sea state conditions.

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During dipping sonar operations, Payed-Out Cable Length (POCL) shall be no more than _____ up to 1,000’.

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Half the ceiling

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When ceilings are above 1,000’, POCL shall be no more than _____.

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500’ below ceiling

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During operational ASW involving a _____ under conditions that preclude a _____, then POCL _____. However, ORM shall be conducted to minimize the risk to the _____ in the event of a malfunction.
Submarine, freestream recovery, need not be restricted, transducer assembly.
26
When are dipping operations prohibited in regards to AFCS degradations?
Dipping operations are prohibited with AFCS degradations affecting Automatic Approach, Coupled Hover, or Cable Angle Hover Functions.
27
With a _____ (to include on MBIT), cease dipping operations until maintenance action is performed.
1177 fault
28
If _____ are exceeded, cease dipping operations and document it on a _____.
Transducer towing groundspeed limits, Maintenance Action Form (MAF).
29
In the Rota operating area, the primary location for executing hung-dome procedures is _____. If the requirement to shear the dome exists, crews should consider doing so in _____. Crews should minimize _____ with a hung dome.
The grassy area north of taxiway Papa, south of the runway and West of taxiway Bravo. The shallow water near Admiral's Beach. Flight over populated areas.
30
The POCL for the final dip sortie should be _____ the deepest depth in the sortie (bottom depth and cloud ceiling permitting).
Greater than or equal to.
31
Submerged Override _____ be used for routine operations.
Shall not
32
What is the minimum AWR ACTC LVL required for dipping operations in the local area?
You shall have an ACTC LVL II, however they should be an ACTC LVL III to the max extent practicable.
33
The POCL for the final dip sortie should be _____ the deepest depth in the sortie (bottom depth and cloud ceiling permitting).
Greater than or equal to.
34
What is SOP guidance on the usage of Anti-Exposure Suits?
When operating within the Rota local area with the OAT corrected for wind chill greater than 32° F, the following SST guidelines apply: 1. At or above 59° F, anti-exposure suit wear is at the discretion of the PIC. 2. Below 59°, anti-exposure suit wear is required for overwater flight outside the CTR (excluding shoreline transits, i.e. southbound to SDR). 3. At or above 55°, anti-exposure suit wear, within the CTR only, is at the discretion of the PIC. 4. Below 55°, anti-exposure suit wear is required for all overwater flight.
35
What is the actual name of the "dog-house straps" and when shall they be used?
Hydraulics Bay Straps shall be used at all times while the hydraulics bay is open and the aircraft is not hangered/parked in a TFS.
36
While personnel are on top of the aircraft and the _____ is on, the flight controls shall be _____ and shall _____ at the direction of _____.
Backup hydraulic pump, guarded, only be moved, maintenance personnel.
37
Aircraft taxiing into the line at night should utilize _____ lights to assist PC's in correctly parking the aircraft. The _____ lights should be secured at _____.
Aircraft hover, hover, the completion of taxiing.
38
When can you use the ELRF?
The ELRF may be used for mission training purposes outside of an approved laser range, but shall not be used on personnel or wildlife. Crew acknowledgement is required when selecting ELRF from the FLIR menu. The ELRF shall not be fired unless crew concurrence has been received following the "ARM ELRF" prompt. This concurrence shall acknowledge "ELRF" is indicated on the lower left portion of the FLIR Attack Page.
39
What is the Shipboard Radius of Action per SOP?
Shipboard radius of action is 150 nm or maximum reliable navigation or communication range, whichever is less. Radius of action beyond 150 NM in support of specific operational or tactical training missions may be approved by assigned CVW Commander (or Type-Wing Commander when independently deployed), provided deliberate Operational Risk Management (ORM) has been conducted. Time spent beyond 150 NM shall be limited to the minimum required to accomplish mission objectives.
40
Radius of action beyond 150 nm in support of _____ or _____ may be approved by assigned _____, provided _____ has been conducted.
Specific operational, tactical training missions, CVW Commander (or Type Wing Commander when independently deployed), deliberate ORM.
41
One-way flights ship-to-ship or shore-to-ship shall be limited to _____ (or _____ with a functioning AUX tank).
150 nm, 200 nm
42
Ship-to-shore range is _____ (or _____ with a functioning AUX tank).
200 nm, 250 nm
43
Define 'Shore' in regards to radius of action in the SOP.
The nearest point at which a safe landing can be made.
44
If the STABILATOR AUTO MODE PBS is not illuminated when AC power is applied, the _____ shall be visually checked prior to flight.
Stabilator lock pins
45
Can you hot refuel with live ordnance while ashore?
Hot refueling aircraft with live ordnance loaded (hellfire, DRL, flares, and warshot torpedoes) is prohibited ashore.
46
Can you hot/cold refuel with live ordnance while at sea?
Hot and cold refueling with ordnance loaded is permitted at sea with approval from the ship's CO.
47
Post-installation maintenance dips from shore shall be conducted in an area with no more than _____ water depth to facilitate recovery efforts in the event of a loss of the _____.
2,000 ft, transducer
48
What is the SOP power margin required for CAL/LZ operations?
A “power available” check shall be conducted at the planned landing altitude before commencing the approach. The MRP available versus maximum power required shall be 10% or greater to proceed with the approach.
49
What is the Panel/Cowling/Fastener guidance per SOP?
Tail Rotor Gearbox Cowling: Max in a row = 2 / Max total = 3 Intermediate Gearbox Cowling: Max in a row = 2 / Max total = 3 Vertical Tail Driveshaft Cover: Max in a row = 2 / Max total = 2 Other Tail Driveshaft Covers: Max in a row = 1 / Max total = 1
50
Flight with unfastened, broken, or missing corner fasteners is _____. Corner fasteners should be fixed as soon as _____ by qualified maintenance personnel.
Not recommended, practicable.
51
How many aircrewman are required for Night LZ flights?
Night LZ flights should have 2 aircrewman (excluding the NAVSTA Rota Bullring).
52
How many aircrewman are required for CAL flights?
CAL flights shall have 2 aircrewman.
53
How many aircrewman are required for NVD formation flights?
Night formation flights should be scheduled with 2 aircrewman to the max extent practicable. NVD formation syllabus flight events shall have 2 aircrewman.
54
What are the 4 considerations for CAL/LZ flights
1. Removal/installation of the SO window, if required for CAL/LZ operations should be accomplished in the line environment. 2. Prior to conducting CAL/LZ training at night, the HAC should have conducted CAL/LZ landings at the same CAL/LZ site within the previous 180 days (applies to all CAL/LZ sites excluding NAVSTA bullring). 3. PIC's shall annotate the CAL/LZ sites utilized on each flight in SHARP. 4. Aircrewman who have not conducted CAL/LZ landings in the ROTA local area should be accompanied by an aircrewman who has.
55
All occupants of the aircraft shall be in crash worthy seats with seat and shoulder harness secured with the exception of aircrewman participating in what 7 activities?
1. CVN launches/recoveries. 2. Hoist operations. 3. Troubleshooting. 4. Crew-served weapons operation. 5. Night formation flying. 6. CAL or LZ flights. 7. Other mission-specific situations deemed necessary by the PIC.
56
Simulated emergencies requiring the actual degradation of aircraft systems at night are prohibited with what 5 exceptions?
1. Single-engine approaches and landings to a prepared surface with adequate overrun/underrun to allow for safe execution. 2. Single-engine running landings. 3. Boost-off and failed SAS/AFCS. 4. Simulated lost ICS. 5. STAB Auto Mode failure.
57
Aircrew whose crew day will exceed ______, shall receive CO approval before performing flight duties or ground turn evolutions.
12 hours
58
Can you be scheduled for a ground event post-SDO?
Yes, however; pilots shall not be scheduled for a flight the day following a 24 hours SDO period.
59
When can personnel enter the rotor arc?
Personnel shall only enter the rotor arc when Nr is at 100% or both engines are secured.
60
What is SOP guidance on EKBs?
Pilots and aircrewman are authorized to utilize electronic tablets as an EKB while airborne. Prior to using an EKB in flight, all crewmembers shall be briefed on who is using a tablet, for what purpose, and any in-flight shifting of duties to other crewmembers while the tablet user is heads down.
61
What is SOP guidance on ADS-B?
ADS-B IN should be monitored by a crewmember through squadron EKBs and ADS-B IN receivers, as a situational enhancing tool, not as a replacement for a VFR scan. ADS-B OUT shall be enabled on all flights, except when securing it is recommended by SEAHUNTER or when required by the Information Warfare Commander.
62
When would you use the In-Flight Mission Change Checklist?
Aircrew shall utilize the In-Flight Mission Change Checklist any time that the mission is altered from what was briefed.
63
The _____ shall be turned on prior to conducting single-engine training and practice autorotations.
APU
64
When the APU is required in-flight to support essential operations, it should be started _____.
On deck to the maximum extent possible.
65
Single hearing protection is required when within _____ of aircraft with rotors turning or within _____ of aircraft with only APU turning.
200 feet, 50 feet.
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Double hearing protection is required when within _____ of aircraft with rotors turning or APU running for _____. Double hearing protection is _____ inside the aircraft.
30 feet, extended periods of time, not required.
67
What is SOP guidance on the "PIU Power Off Procedure"?
With an AUX fuel tank installed, aircraft may be hotseated with the "PIU Power Off Procedure" completed. The status of the PIU Power Off procedure shall be addressed during the turnover between crews, if applicable.
68
What are the hotseat considerations and requirements?
1. All hotseats should be conducted in the line environment. This is not to preclude hot seats from being conducted at Spot 40 or at Bullring. 2. Crews shall check for exceedances after every sortie and before the first flight of the day. PICs shall notify maintenance control of any exceedance. Oncoming crews shall not taxi for launch until notified by maintenance control that the aircraft remains safe for flight. 3. The status of the PIU Power Off procedure shall be addressed during the turnover between crews, if applicable.
69
During orientation flights or flights with passengers embarked (including midshipman familiarization flights), what what not be performed?
1. Simulated emergencies 2. Practice autorotations 3. Intentional aircraft degradations 4. Ordnance release
70
Explain SOP guidance on Detachment Concurrent Manned Aircraft Operations.
Detachments operating on single-spot ships with 2 manned embarked helicopters utilizing the Rapid Securing Device (RSD) shall not conduct concurrent flight operations unless an emergency landing site (shore or ship) is available within 50 nm for the duration of the evolution. The 50 nm alternate landing site requirement applies to missions where the parent ship is the intended point of landing for both aircraft, and does not apply to missions scheduled for termination at other than the parent ship. The 50 nm requirement does not apply to fly-on's for scheduled embarkations. For fly-ons, thorough prior mission planning shall be conducted and no-go criteria determined, which takes into consideration potential flight-deck/hangaring delays. The 50 nm alternate landing side limitation does not apply for unmanned aircraft.
71
Except _____, smoke markers shall not be dropped closer than _____ from the _____ unless on a designated range or dip area. Smoke markers that _____ shall be jettisoned outside of _____ from the _____ prior to returning to home base and final landing.
In an emergency, 10 nm, coastline or inland waterways, cannot be de-armed, 10 nm coastline.
72
What are prohibited on H2P/H2P flights?
1. Simulated emergencies 2. 180° Practice Autorotations 3. Night Coupled Approaches 4. Movement of PCLs from FLY position (except during an actual emergency)
73
Shipboard H2P/H2P flights may be scheduled by OICs with the permission of _____ and _____ and shall be conducted as _____.
Squadron, ship's CO, Day/VMC non-tactical training flights only.
74
What is SOP guidance on DLQ currency lapsing?
Fleet squadron pilots whose night DLQ currency lapses while at the parent squadrons home base should conduct an OFT event within 90 days of scheduled DLQ requalification period. During this event, pilots should complete no fewer than 3 evolutions (takeoff, downwind, approach, and landing), emphasizing DLQ-specific communication and CRM. When practical, these events should be conducted withe the same aircrew expected to participate in the scheduled DLQ requalification flight. If all squadron pilot currency lapses the CO shall attempt to regain currency through use of a current H-60 HAC from another unit. If unable, a waiver to the CVW or Type Wing shall be submitted.
75
All pilots _____ be night current prior to conducting night DLQs.
Should
76
Aircrewman who have not conducted free deck landings should _____.
Be accompanied by an aircrewman that has conducted free deck landings.
77
Note Following establishment of a _____, aircraft altitude may be reduced to no lower than _____ to conduct _____ at the PIC's discretion.
Steady coupled hover at 70', 40', live hoisting operations.
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Note Flight operations down to _____ are intended for operational or tactical training flights where the altitude profile _____.
50' over water during day conditions, supports authorized mission/training objectives.

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