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Aircrew NAWS Helicopter Shipboard Operations
Helicopter Shipboard Operations
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Aviation
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05/21/2011

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Term
State the restriction for passenger flights to/from ships, overwater at night
Definition
Prohibited except in cases of operational necessity.
Term
Describe how wheel chocks should be installed on aircraft
Definition
Fit snugly on the main mounts with the adjustable end pointing aft on the aircraft.
Term
State the six personnel required for straightening and traversing operations
Definition

1.    FDD (flight deck director)
2.    LSO (line shack officer)
3.    Brakerider
4.    Two chock/chainmen
5.    Power cable tender

Term
Explain the three tie-down configurations
Definition
  1. Initial Tiedown-prior to launch, upon recovery, immediately after an aircraft is respotted, or immediately preceding movement of an aircraft.
  2. Permanent Tiedown-not at flight quarters or when an aircraft is not scheduled or expected to be launched or respotted.
  3. Heavy Weather Tiedown-high winds, heavy seas, or for prolonged periods of heavy maintenance.
Term
List what ordnance may remain loaded in a hangared helicopter in alert status
Definition
Torpedoes, marine markers, sonobuoys, and Cartridge-Actuated Devices (CADs)
Term
State the restrictions for putting an aircraft in the hanger and on the flight deck with ALE-39 or AIRBOC chaff loaded
Definition
  • Shall not be hangared
  • Alert status on the flight deck, chaff may remain loaded with safety pins installed
Term
Explain the policy on helicopter detachment personnel being assigned additional or collateral ship duties
Definition
Shall not be assigned additional or collateral ship duties.
Term
Discuss the warning associated with the number 3 Ship's Service Turbine Generator (SSTG) On CG 47 cass ships during a normal approach
Definition
  • Large volume of hot exhaust.
  • The pilot shall be informed if the generator is operating.
Term
State the PPE that shall be utilized during hoisting evolutions
Definition
Hoist gloves
Term

State the primary/ preferred position to transfer personnel by hoist on each of the following:

  1. Submarine Ballistic Nuclear  (SSBN)
  2. Attack Submarine Nuclear (SSN)
  3. Seawolf class (SSN)

 

Definition
  • Center of main deck.
  • Port sail plane/top of sail
  • Top of the sail.
Term
State what the flight deck marking- Vertical Replenishment “T” Line indicates
Definition
  • Obstacle clearance ensured when rotor hub(s) on or aft of the line.
  • Aircrewman shall ensure proper placement of the load, relative to the VERTREP hover area markings.
Term
State the preferred VERTREP area on an aircraft carrier
Definition
Fantail
Term
Describe which flags will be displayed to communicate helicopter operations are in progress and when aircraft carriers are operating both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters simultaneously
Definition
  • Hotel or Hotel One - Helo Ops
  • Foxtrot - Fixed wing and Helo simultaneously 
Term
Discuss what information shall be provided to pilots and crewmen before starting vertical replenishment operations
Definition
  • Name, type of ship, hull number, location in the formation, frequencies, and tactical voice call.
  • Pilot shall be provided with the weight and destination of each load by appropriate means.
Term
Discuss aircrewman responsibilities during vertical replenishment operations
Definition
  • Primary director of aircraft while in hover over pad.
  • Comms Pilot to proper position over load/spot.
  • Pick up/lift off directions.
  • Weight on/off proper calls.
Term
Explain the requirements when the helicopter returns VERTREP equipment and retrograde
Definition
  • Maximum retrograde load - The maximum retrograde load length shall be limited to two pendants with legs (approximately 35 feet).
  • Minimum number of slings - A minimum of 10 to 12 slings with legs left attached.
  • Minimum of wood or metal pallets - Do not hook an empty net to the aircraft without at least four wood or six metal pallets or an equivalent weight in the net.
Term
State how the men/load spotter will be identified at night
Definition
Green flashlight or chemlight secured on the top of the hookup man/load spotter helmet.
Term
State who should be consulted as to the feasibility of transferring nonstandard loads
Definition
Pilot in Command
Term
Discuss the Warning during VERTREP operations with light or irregularly shaped external loads
Definition
  • Swing, oscillate, or "fly" unpredictably.
  • Immediate reduction in airspeed is mandatory to prevent loss of control.
  • May have to be jettisoned in forward flight.
Term

Discuss the crewman's advisories in regard to the following:

  1. HOLD and WAVEOFF 
  2. Advisories for positioning 
  3. Whenever the load is spinning, swinging, or trailing aft
Definition
  1. Mandatory.
  2. Crewman takes priority over LSE.
  3. Notify PAC. PAC shall position controls accordingly.
Term
Explain the procedures and restrictions for directing the aircraft in the event of lost ICS with an external load attached
Definition
  • Direct the aircraft via hand signals.
  • At night turn on cabin lights for visibilty.
  • No pickups
Term
Discuss the maximum VERTREP weight and markings on SSBN submarines
Definition
  • 2500 lbs
  • 15x15 VERTREP area 54 ft aft of sail
Term

Define the following:

  1. ASATAC
  2. REMRO
  3. ASO
  4. ESMO
  5. LSO
  6. HCO
  7. TAO
Definition
  1. Anti-Submarine warfare/Anti-Surface warfare Tactical Air Controller
  2. Remote Radar Operator
  3. Acoustic Sensor Operator
  4. Electronic Support Measures Operator
  5. Landing Safety Officer, Landing Signal Officer
  6. Helicopter Control Officer
  7. Tactical Action Officer
Term
Discuss the responsibilities of the ASTAC
Definition
  • Knowledgeable, expeditious tactical decisions
  • Plan and position fly-to-points for the pilot
  • Which sonobuoys are to be deployed
  • Mission briefing and debriefing
Term
Discuss LAMPS flight operations when the ship's ability to rescue ditched aircrew becomes degraded
Definition
LAMPS flight operations should be cut short
Term
State when the ship will assume the helicopter has lost communications
Definition
Radar target is detected making 120° turns every 2 minutes.
Term
Outline the MEDEVAC Litter procedures training required during the At-Sea workup schedule
Definition
  • 45 minute evolution
  • Hoist with electrical power applied and backup pump available.
  • Full flight gear for static training.
  • All required procedures for hoisting a litter-borne survivor.
  • Volunteer for simulated survivor during static training only. (Oscar used inheavy sea states, during flight operations, or when safety is a concern.)
Term

STUDY ALERT CONDTIONS FROM HSL SPECIFIC NAWS CHART

102.28

Definition
Term

Describe the four Helicopter Aircraft Readiness Conditions and Alert Response Requirements for aircraft carrier operations:

  1. Condition I (Alert 7) 
  2. Condition II (Alert 15)
  3. Condition III (Alert 30) 
  4. Condition IV (Alert 60)
Definition
  1. Immediate launch, with rotor blades spread, starting equipment plugged in, and a LSE, starting crewman, plane captain, and required plane handlers standing by. (4 tie downs)
  2. Same as I except flight crew SHALL stand by.
  3. Folded and not immediate launch. Tow bar and applicable personnel.
  4. Same as III except for minor maintnance.
Term
State when transient helicopters approaching the carrier for landing shall contact marshal control
Definition
25 miles out
Term

Describe the following emergency signals a helicopter with radio failure will give to a ship:

  1. I require immediate landing
  2. I desire to land but can wait for the next recovery 
Definition
  1. Fly close aboard starboard quarter. Red flare seaward for complete electrical failure.
  2. Fly or hover starboard side with lights flashing and anti-collision lights on.
Term
Explain the meaning when a ship is flashing a green aldis lamp at the helicopter
Definition
Radio communication on Fleet Common 277.8 MHz
Term
Describe the helicopter restriction areas around a aircraft carrier during fixed-wing launch/recovery
Definition
  • 1 nm around
  • 5 nm from 340 to 020
  • 3 nm from 190 to 150
Term
Explain the restrictions for helicopters crossing a ship’s bow or stern
Definition
  • 5 miles of a ship’s bow and within 3 miles of a ship’s stern without specific approval of the air officer.
  • VERTREP may request continuous flight paths.
Term
Describe the Starboard Holding Pattern
Definition
Right handed racetrack from 045 to 110 relative and below 300 ft.
Term
Describe, unless previously briefed to the contrary, what direction, altitude and airspeed, helicopter shall fly when more than one is operating in the holding pattern
Definition
Fly a right-hand pattern at 300 feet maintaining 80 knots.
Term
State what the “CHARLIE” call means
Definition
Aircraft to land aboard the ship. A number suffix indicates time delay before landing.
Term

STUDY HELICOPER OPERATIONG SPOTS IN THE NAWS HSL SPECIFIC FOR CVN 65 AND 68

102.38

Definition
Term
Explain the Helicopter Safety Precautions with Helicopter Operating Spots 2, 7 and 8 on CVN 65 or 68 type aircraft carriers
Definition
  • Shall not enter rotor arc when on Spot 7 when fixed wing aircraft are in tension on Catapults 3 or 4.
  • Spot 8 shall not be conducted when fixed wing aircraft are in tension on Catapults 3 or 4.
  • Spot 2 stbrd approaches and departures prohibited.
  • No hot refueling on spot 8.

 

Term
Explain the responsibilities of the Landing Signalman Enlisted (LSE)
Definition
  • Ensure helicopters, on signal, are safely started, engaged, launched, recovered, and shut down.
  • Tie downs
  • VERTREP
Term

STUDY FROM NAWS HSL SPECIFIC

COLOR HELMET/ JERSEY / FLOATATION

102.41

Definition
Term

Discuss the Standard Operating Procedures maximum radius of action ranges:

  1. Normal shipboard radius of action
  2. One-way flights ship-to-ship and shore-to-ship
  3. Anti-exposure suits and aramid undergarments
  4. Detachment simultaneous aircraft flight operations
Definition
  1. 150 nautical miles or maximum reliable navigation/communication range, whichever is less.
  2. 200 nautical miles
  3. OICs and ship COs must consider the usage of anti-exposure suits and aramid undergarments when determining radius of action.
  4. Shall not conduct simultaneous aircraft flight operations unless an emergency landing site (shore or assigned ready-deck ship) is available within 50 nautical miles of the aircraft.
Term
Explain the warning concerning articles or equipment under seats or in seat wells
Definition

Do not stow articles or equipment under seats or in seat wells. These objects can interfere with proper seat stroking and reduce their energy-absorbing performance during impact.

Term
Explain the warning concerning the hydraulics bay cover with gusty or sustained wind conditions in excess of 10 knots, nearby jet blast or rotor wash
Definition
Gusty or sustained wind conditions in excess of 10 knots, nearby jet blast or rotor wash, the hydraulics bay cover can be blown off.
Term
Discuss the difficulty loading SAC-1 or SAC-2 if the ship is trying to uplink data
Definition

Place the DATA LINK switch to STBY until SAC-1 and SAC-2 have completed their load.

Term
State the restriction if any part of stabilator check fails
Definition
Shall not be flown if any part of stabilator check fails.
Term
What will be required for the KG-45 if mission power is secured for more than 2 minutes
Definition
 More than 2minutes, the KG-45 will require rekeying after mission power is reenergized.
Term
Explain what can happen when the APU generator is used and when the mission avionics COMSEC gear is loaded with external power
Definition

Use of the APU generator may zeroize the codes.

 

Term
Discuss the warning associated when applying power to the FLIR
Definition
FLIR EU PWR switch is ON, the FLIR Turret automatically moves to the STOW position. Personnel are clear.
Term
Discuss the warning with arming the ALE-39 system in the ship/takeoff environment
Definition

Do not arm the ALE-39 system until clear of ship/takeoff environment. Inadvertent firing of chaff/flares is a potential danger to ground personnel and property.

Term
Explain what shall not be done during a shipboard launch until level off altitude is reached and RADALT hold is verified to be engaged
Definition
Crew shall not perform non-emergency checklists or other duties until level off altitude is reached and RADALT hold is verified.
Term
Discuss the aircrewmans responsibility during Night/IMC Descent Over Water
Definition
Acknowledges the intended altitude.
Term
Discuss the aircrewmans responsibility during all shipboard approaches
Definition

Verbally complement the scan of the PAC by providing altitude, range, lineup, and speed information while on approach. Call Closure.


Aircraft Ground Speed--Ship Speed=Closure

 

Term
Discuss the airspeed and altitude that the aircraft should be during the check point positions of a Visual and Instrument Approach Profile to a ship
Definition
  • 1.5 miles astern
  • No less than 200 feet AGL and approximately 80 KIAS
  • 0.5 DME Missed Approach Point (MAP) at no less than 200 feet and approximately 50 KIAS
  • 15 feet above flight deck
Term
Explain the sensor operator responsibilities during a Self-Contained Approach
Definition

1.    radar track on ship

2.    2.0 NM astern the ship at 80 KIAS and 200 feet AGL on Fox Corpen. SO make final update of radar track.

3.    call closure and monitor altitude.

Term
Explain how the Aircrewman can conn the Pilot at Controls (PAC) over the Rapid Securing Device (RSD)
Definition

The PNAC, Aircrewman, or LSO can provide the PAC with positional information over the RSD (conning).   Through the already open cargo hook door while strapped into the seat.

Term
State what the sensor operator will do if a MESSGR CABLE STOP LOWERING command is not received from the LSO after 20 seconds of lowering
Definition

If a STOP LOWERING command is not received from the LSO after 20 seconds, stop lowering the messenger and verify the messenger status.

Term
Discuss the restriction when operating in the vicinity of a ship radiating the SPY-1 RADAR
Definition
  • Should not close within 2 nm of CG-47 or DDG--51 class ships unless SPY-1 is operating at low power, the controller has broken data link, and the helicopter track has been dropped.
  • Hawk Link is in standby after takeoff until outside 2nm.
Term
Describe how the Helicopter In-Flight Refueling Marking is marked and where is located on the flight deck
Definition

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.

Term
State the requirement when recovering aboard an air-capable ship with fuel other than JP-5
Definition
Shall notify the commanding officer prior to recovery.
Term

61  Discuss the difference between the Wiggins/North Island HIFR Rig and the NATO-Compatible High Capacity HIFR Rig

  1. Wiggins/North Island
  2. NATO High Capacity
Definition
  1. 100 feet in length, 10-foot section of a 1.5-inch hose outfitted with a saddle for hoisting, emergency release T--handle.
  2. 100 feet in length, 2-inch lightweight hose, automatic emergency breakaway.
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