Wing SOP Flashcards

1
Q

What are the weather criteria?

A

Ship/Shore: 500’ / 1NM

*if positive radar control and CCA or PAR available, launch weather can be reduced to 200’ - 1/2NM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

When should Enlisted Aircrew be utilized?

A

To the max extent practicable on all flights

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Who can complete FCF checklist items?

A

Shall only be conducted when crew includes FCP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the minimum crew requirements for tactical training events?

A

HAC/L3, PQM, Aircrewman

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

When is a warm-up flight required?

A

After 45 days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is required on warm up flights? (2)

A

Shall be with current HAC

Should include autos and other FAM type maneuvers dictated by Skipper

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is night currency? (4)

A

2.0 hours in 45 days

45-60 days, Skipper may approve day into night transition to regain currency

Shall not fly as PIC at night until current

After 60 days, shall be regained with current PIC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

LSO requirement on deployment?

A

Designated in writing by ship CO

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

LSO requirements for short duration evolution (DLQ/ISATT)?

A

LSO need not be designated in writing by ship CO but shall brief CO or OOD before commencing DLQs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is required if DETs experience an OIC change, ship COC, ship reassignment, or more than 60 day between embarked operations? (7)

A

No ISATT observer but the following shall be completed before resuming operations:

  • Day and night DLQs
  • Emergency flight quarters
  • Crash on deck drill
  • Hot refuel
  • Straightening/Traversing
  • ELVA/Smokelight Approach
  • Lost Plane Homing
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What are the Pre-Embarkation Proficiency requirements? (3)

A

Max extent practicable:

  • Should fly minimum 9 hours w/n 45 days
  • Shall obtain night and instrument currency before embarkation flight

For intervals less than 45 days between embarked operations:
- Should fly minimum 6 hours and achieve night and instrument currency before next embarkation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the night coupler currency? (3)

A

Shall fly 2 windline rescue or Night/IMC dip to dip patterns to auto approach to coupled hover at night within 60 days

Shall not fly night SAR (PG) if not current

Shall fly patterns with current PIC to regain currency

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is instrument currency? (3)

A

2 hours in 60 days

Simulated or actual in SIM or A/C

Shall not fly any other missions as PIC until recurrent with a current PIC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are our crew rest requirements?

A

Shall not be scheduled to brief for flight until 10 hours after completion of post flight duties

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Radius of Action limits? (4)

A

Shipboard radius is 150NM or operable comm/nav range whichever is less

Time spent beyond 150NM shall be limited to minimum required to accomplish mission

One way limits:

  • 150NM ship to ship and shore to ship
  • 200NM ship to shore to a point in which a safe landing can be made
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What procedures shall not be performed with PAX or on Orientation Flights? (5)

A

Simulated emergencies
Practice Autos
Intentional Degradations
Ordnance release

*to include Midshipman FAM flights

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is mandatory for all orientees unless waived?

A

Naval Aviation Survival Training Program (NASTP)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What are the Low Level Flight Procedures? (6)

A

Unless needed for operational requirements, directed by controlling agencies, or on approved ranges the following minimum AGL altitudes shall be observed:

Overland: Pop - 100-‘ ; UnPop - 500’
Overwater: Day 50’ ; NVD - 100’ ; Unaided - 150’
**flight to 50’ is for operation or tactical training to support mission or training objectives

Coupled HVR: 70’
**may go no lower than 40’ for live hoist operations at PIC discretion

SACT: Day - 100’ ; Night - 500’

TERF: 200’ only on approved LL routes and ranges

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

How should checklists be completed? (3)

A

CHALLENGE-REPLY-REPLY up to rotor engagement
CHALLENGE-REPLY after rotor engagement

May be performed silently by PNAC to avoid interference or safety of flight except where verbal confirmation from another crewmember is required

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What shall be done if the STAB AUTO MODE PBS is not illuminated when AC power is applied?

A

Shall visually check the STAB lock pins prior to flight

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

When should the Rescue Hoist Op Check be completed and why?

A

Should be completed on the 1st flight of the day to ensure SAR capability

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What is required on first takeoff of each flight? (2)

A

SE A/S and Stab programming shall be called

Stab programming shall be called after reengagement of STAB AUTO MODE PB for simulated and actual failures

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

When shall the Landing Checklist be completed?

A

When transitioning from pad to runway and vice versa

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

When shall the In-Flight Mission Change Checklist be completed?

A

Any time the mission is altered from what was briefed.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

How far aft can we go while rotors are turning?

A

Shall not proceed aft of CM Dispenser unless arming or dearming

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

When shall we ground taxi?

A

Shall ground taxi vice air taxi to greatest extent possible when the possibility of damage from rotor wash exists

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Use of seatbelts? (2)

A

Seat and gunners belts shall be used to max extent possible

All occupants should be in crash worthy seats with harness secured during takeoff and landing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Flight Demo Guidelines? (5)

A
  • Wings level, of 1-2 aircraft (waiver up to 4)
  • Only single pass over fixed point at specific time
  • No lower than 500’ AGL
  • No slower than 60 KIAS
  • Any deviations from above shall be requested through Type Wing for TYCOM approval on case by case basis
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

What are the DET Concurrent Operation restrictions? (3)

A

DETs with 2 helos on single spot ships using RSD shall not conduct concurrent ops unless emergency landing is available within 50NM for duration of evolution

50NM alternate landing site applies to missions where parent ship is intended point of landing for both A/C.

50NM alternate does not apply to fly-ons for sked embarkations and mixed manned/unmanned flight ops

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

When should APU be started if required in-flight to support essential operations?

A

Should be started on deck to max extent possible

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

What is the training VERTREP Power Margin?

A

Shall be 10% between MRP and Max Power Required when load is lifted from the deck

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

What are the RADALT Discipline/Variable Index Setting requirements? (4)

A

Night overwater below 500’ AGL, consider setting DH to NLT 10% of current altitude

For ship environment, DH should be set that best facilitates CRM

Each member shall verbalize DH settings and warning tones

All members should acknowledge altitude warning system tones, but not expected in traffic pattern

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

What groundspeed should PNAC adjust LAT/LONG VEL POTS prior to calling “down dome”?

A

No greater than 2 knots drift (does not apply to cable angle mode)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Can we use SUBMERGED OVERRIDE?

A

Shall not be used for routine operations

35
Q

What shall be operable for all dipping operations?

A

Cable angle hover mode

36
Q

What are the weather limits when employing the dome? (5)

A

Should not be conducted during ULT or Fleet Level Ex:

  • waves greater than 10’
  • winds greater than 17-21 knots, or
  • currents greater than 4 knots

Fleet Level exercises include Group Sail, COMPTUEX, DESIEX, etc

Preflight deliberate ORM and in-flight time critical ORM shall be accomplished before dipping

37
Q

POCL Limits (4)

A
  • Shall be no more than 1/2 ceiling up to 1000’ ceiling
  • Shall be no more than 500’ below ceiling above 1000’ ceiling
  • During operational ASW with sub, under conditions that preclude a freestream recovery, POCL need not be restricted.
  • ORM shall be conducted to minimize risk to TA in event of a malfunction
38
Q

When are dipping operations prohibited? (2)

A

AFCS degradations affecting Auto Approach, Coupled HVR, or Cable Angle hover functions

Cease dipping if uncommanded pitch changes occur in a hover until maintenance is performed

39
Q

What do you do with a 1177 fault, to include MBIT?

A

Cease dipping operations until maintenance performed

40
Q

What do you do if groundspeed limits are exceeded on the dome?

A

Cease dipping and document on MAF

41
Q

Hung Dome Procedures (8)

A

If embarked, Air Boss or HCO shall people are clear of landing spot with exception of minimum maintenance personnel (approx 4)

Consider strapping down mattress or pads to minimize TA damage

A/C will hover at appropriate altitude; Max safe altitude depends on POCL and environment

LSE should be in best position to provide signals for placing dome on deck

POCL determines whether to shear or allow maintenance to disconnect

After TA disconnected, A/C will begin descent and cable shall be walked TPI away from landing spot

If unable to disconnect and not shear, lower dome on deck and slide over to land

After landing and chocks/chains on, cable should be placed in the cabin before shutdown

42
Q

Are we able to use EKBs?

A

Yes; all crewmembers shall be briefed on who is using tablet, purpose, and any in-flight duties shifting to other members while tablet user is heads down

43
Q

What can we take into the fuel pits? (7)

A
HF CATM
REXTORP
Empty DRL
Sonobuoys
Smokes
SUS
CSW
44
Q

When can we carry HF missiles in fuel pits?

A

When event is part of NAWDC or Weapons School training

45
Q

When can we hot and cold refuel afloat with live ordnance loaded?

A

With ship CO approval

46
Q

Are we able to conducted multiple approaches and landings to a ship with missiles and rockets loaded?

A

Yes, with ship CO approval

47
Q

Can we straighten or traverse with loaded HF CATM?

A

Yes but shall be conducted by traverse qualified personnel

48
Q

Can we straighten, maneuver, traverse with loaded HF CATM for training?

A

It is prohibited

49
Q

Can we traverse with loaded HF from maintenance line to flight line?

A

Yes, at slow speed and with ship CO authorization with ISIC approval

50
Q

Can we have passengers with GAU-21? (3)

A

Pax shall not be embarked

If CSW is required during pax transfer, 240 shall be utilized and kept in stowed position when not in use

Ammo cans shall be secured to prevent egress hazards

51
Q

What is the range clearance for a live GUN EX?

A

Shall be responsible for own range clearance to minimum of 5NM plus max range of weapon

52
Q

What distance shall smokes be deployed?

A

Shall not be dropped closer than 10NM from coast or inland waterways unless on designated range or dip area or except in an emergency

53
Q

What shall you do for smokes than cannot be dearmed?

A

Shall be jettisoned outside of 10NM from coast before RTB and final landing

54
Q

What ordnance can we fly with over populated areas? (3)

A

Sonobuoys and Smokes

Other ordnance shall be avoided over populated areas

If mission requires flight to facility near populated areas, the most direct route to minimize civilian exposure shall be used

55
Q

When can you remove or replace sono launcher cover?

A

Should not be performed with rotors turning

If rotors turning, shall have TPI

56
Q

What are the minimum number of bolts shall be used to fasten the sono launcher cover? (3)

A

11 total

All corner bolts are required (may be shifted if corner bolt is MAF’s as stripped)

All missing bolts shall be on a MAF

57
Q

When is single hearing protection required? (2)

A

200’ of turning rotors

50’ with APU on

58
Q

When is double hearing protection required? (2)

A

30’ of turning rotors or APU on for extended periods of time

Not required inside A/C

59
Q

Ring restrictions

A

Shall not be worn while operating or working on A/C or moving grounds support equipment

60
Q

When can you climb on top of A/C? (2)

A

Both engines secured

If APU on, need PIC permission and PIC shall ensure one crewmember visually checks top of A/C for FOD and integrity before starting engines

61
Q

When is head protection required? (2)

A

Shall wear cranial or helmet with strap fastened when climbing on A/C

May be relaxed only as long as to complete maintenance or inspection when headgear restricts ability to complete task

62
Q

Where shall you enter/exit the rotor arc?

A

At the 3/9 O’ clock position by direction of the PC/LSE only after getting approval from PAC

If no PC/LSE, permission granted from PAC

Shall not enter/exit when pilots are entering/exiting cockpit

63
Q

What are the max in a row and max missing fasteners for the TGB and IGB cowlings?

A

2 max in a row

3 max total

64
Q

What are the max in a row and max missing fasteners for the Vertical Tail Driveshaft Cover?

A

2 max in a row

2 max total

65
Q

What are the max in a row and max missing fasteners for Other Tail Driveshaft Covers?

A

1 max in a row

1 max total

66
Q

Can you fly with missing, broken, or unfastened fasteners? (2)

A

Flight is not recommended

Corners should be fixed as soon as practicable

67
Q

Where should the A/C be during ship firing evolutions?

A

Flying or in hangar

68
Q

Where should the A/C be during RAS?

A

Hangar, if not flying, when shot lines are expected near flight deck

69
Q

When can we deviate from tactical paint scheme? (2)

A

Shall be approved by Type Wing Commander

CO shall approve the sono cover

70
Q

Post installation maintenance dips? (2)

A

From shore shall be in area no deeper than 2000’ to aid in dome recovery

Shall be completed in IB Dip Charlie

71
Q

Can we introduce, initiate, or practice compound emergencies of 2 unrelated systems?

A

Shall not

72
Q

Can we pull CBs to initiate simulated emergencies? (2)

A

Shall not be pulled except for:

  • Batt Bus Panel CB to simulate failed backup attitude indicator in day/VFR only
  • ANI and FRS Aircrew instructors can pull CBs for rescue hoist, cargo hook, RAST, Mission Power, RADAR, and Acoustic malfunctions
73
Q

What simulated EPs can we not do at night? (2)

A

Practice autos

EP that require actual degradation of systems

74
Q

What simulated EPs can we do at night? (5)

A
  • SE approaches/landings to spot with adequate overrun and underrun to allow for safe execution
  • SE running landings
  • Boost off and SAS/AFCS
  • Lost ICS
  • Stab Auto Mode Failure
75
Q

What shall be operable for practice autos?

A

Pilot and copilot RADALT indicators

76
Q

Where shall simulated single engine failures from a HOGE be conducted?

A

Over surface where a run on landing can be made

77
Q

What EPs shall only be conducted in the OFT? (4)

A
  • Dual engine failure
  • T/R Drive EPs
  • Total AC PWR failure
  • DECU Lockout
78
Q

2P/2P Flight Restrictions? (4)

A

No simulated EPs
No PCL movement from FLY beside actual EP
No night coupled approaches
No 180 practice autos

79
Q

2P/2P Flight Requirements? (3)

A

Permission from Squadron and Ship COs
Day/VMC
Non-tactical training flights only

80
Q

Where can we do CAL/LZs?

A

Shall be conducted on approved ranges or airfields and shall conduct pre-mission planning to calculate power available and power required at CAL/LZ site

81
Q

What is required at planned landing altitude at the CAL/LZ site before commencing approach?

A

Power available check

82
Q

What is the power margin required for CAL/LZs?

A

MRP vs max power required shall be 10% or greater

83
Q

Do operational CAL/LZ flights have to abide by the power margin requirement?

A

Yes unless if OPNEC CAL/LZ flight has been dictated

84
Q

When can we use the ELRF? (4)

A
  • May be used for training outside approved laser range
  • Shall not be used on people or wildlife
  • Crew acknowledgement required
  • Shall not be fired until crew concurrence of ELRF ARMED prompt