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South Carolina WingSouth Carolina WingCivil Air PatrolCivil Air Patrol

Mission Aircrew CourseMission Aircrew Course

South Carolina WingSouth Carolina WingCivil Air PatrolCivil Air Patrol

Mission Aircrew CourseMission Aircrew Course** Revised July 2008 – TX176/R.Hischke **

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Form 101Form 101 Form 101 Specialty Qualification Card CAPR 60-3 NEED GENERAL ES !!!

So, you wanna train ???

Administrative ItemsAdministrative Items

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Mission Scanner Mission Scanner RequirementsRequirements

Trainee• 18 years of age minimum• Complete on-line CAPT 116, ES/ICS tests

Qualification• Preparatory Training per SQTR-MS• Recommend Completion of AFIADL 02130A Scanner

Course • Demonstrate knowledge of procedures and plans• Assist in planning & conducting two sorties• Training conducted & verified by a qualified Mission

Scanner

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Training RequirementsTraining Requirements

Visual Search Pattern Procedures Electronic Search Pattern and

Procedures Aircrew Coordination Flight Line Operations Survival and First Aid Procedures Safety Scanning Techniques and Sighting

Characteristics

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Flight Flight Training/Qualification Training/Qualification

RequirementsRequirements Minimum of two separate sorties as a

trainee under the direct supervision of a qualified Mission Scanner

Demonstrate Thorough Knowledge and Understanding of:• Visual Search Pattern Procedures• Electronic Search Pattern and Procedures • Coordination with Ground Teams/Air-Ground

Signals• Aircrew Coordination

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Visual Search Be prepared to fly the mission — clothing,

equipment, credentials, etc. Assist in Completion of pre-mission paperwork Participate in briefings Maintain an observer’s log Conduct the mission as planned Report observations accurately Assist in completion of all post-mission

paperwork

Scanner DutiesScanner Duties

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Mission Observer Mission Observer RequirementsRequirements

Trainee• Qualified Mission Scanner

Qualification• Preparatory Training per SQTR-MO• CAP Radio Operator Authorization Card• Recommend Completion of AFIADL 02130B Observer

Course• Demonstrate knowledge of Procedures and Plans• Plan & conduct two sorties• Training conducted & verified by a qualified Mission

Observer

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Flight Training Flight Training RequirementsRequirements

Minimum of two separate sorties as a trainee under the direct supervision of a qualified Mission Observer

Visual and electronic search procedures• Visual search patterns as applicable• Electronic search with direction finding

equipment• Electronic search without direction finding

equipment

Aircrew coordination Other search mission procedures

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Visual Search

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY: Assist MP Be prepared to fly the mission —

clothing, equipment, credentials, etc. Complete pre-mission paperwork Participate in briefings Maintain an observer’s log Conduct the mission as planned Advise the mission base of status Report observations accurately Complete all post-mission paperwork

Observer DutiesObserver Duties

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Mission PilotMission Pilot Requirements Requirements

Trainee• Qualified Mission Scanner• Highly recommended to be Qualified Mission

Observer• Current CAP Pilot with 175 Hrs. PIC incl. 50 Hrs.

X/C• Preparatory Training per SQTR-MP

Qualification• CAP Radio Operator Authorization Card• Complete MISSION AIRCREW Course• Fly two separate training sorties• Demonstrate capability to fly search patterns• Complete evaluation flight check - CAPF 91.• Training conducted & verified by a qualified

Mission Pilot

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Radio Operator Radio Operator Authorization CardAuthorization Card

Complete Basic Comm User Training CAP Form 76 (ROA) CAPR 100-1

Mission FormsMission Forms

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SQTR’sSQTR’s

Specialty Qualification Training Records

CAPR 60-3 & eServices SQTR-MS - Mission Scanner SQTR-MO - Mission Observer SQTR-MP - Mission Pilot etc.

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SQTR-MSSQTR-MS

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SQTR-MOSQTR-MO

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SQTR-MPSQTR-MP

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Form 101Form 101

Form 101 Specialty Qualification Card CAPR 60-3 & eServices

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Forms 104 and 108Forms 104 and 108

CAPF 104 Mission Flight Plan / Briefing / Debriefing Form• CAPR 60-1• Completed for each mission sortie

CAPF 108 CAP Payment / Reimbursement Document for Aviation / Automotive / Miscellaneous Expenses• CAPR 173-3• Completed for each mission• File within 30 days after mission completion• Processing may take weeks

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FAA Flight PlanFAA Flight Plan FAA Form 7233-1

FAA Form 7233-1 (8-82) CLOSE VFR FLIGHT PLAN WITH ________________FSS ON ARRIVAL

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

FLIGHT PLAN

TIME STARTED SPECIALISTINITIALS

1. TYPE

VFR

IFR

DVFR

2. AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION

3. AIRCRAFT TYPE/ SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

4. TRUE AIRSPEED

KTS

8. ROUTE OF FLIGHT

PROPOSED (Z) ACTUAL (Z)5. DEPARTURE POINT 6. DEPARTURE TIME 7. CRUISING

ALTITUDE

9. DESTINATION (Name of airport and city)

10. EST. TIME ENROUTE

HOURS MINUTES

12. FUEL ON BOARD

HOURS MINUTES

13. ALTERNATE AIRPORT(S)

11. REMARKS

14. PILOTS NAME, ADDRESS, & TELEPHONE NUMBER & AIRCRAFT HOME BASE

17. DESTINATION CONTACT / TELEPHONE (OPTIONAL)

15. NUMBER ABOARD

16. COLOR OF AIRCRAFTCIVIL AIRCRAFT PILOTS, FAR Part 91 requires you file an IFR flight plan to operate under instrument flight rules in controlled airspace. Failure to file could result in a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation (Section 901 of theFederal Aviation Act of 1958 as amended

(FAA USE ONLY) PILOT BRIEFING

STOPOVER

VNR

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Radio CommunicationsRadio Communications& Procedures& Procedures

There are many radios in aircraft• ALL have similar features, tuning, volume,

squelch• Learn how to operate the radio you will be using

Keep radio transmissions brief and clear• Use “Code words” • Use “Prowords”• Figures• Time• Phonetic Alphabet

Handouts

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CAPR 60-3 Ground to Air Signals

• Size equals visibility• Natural materials (contrast is important)• Body signals• Paulin signals

Air to Ground Signals• Aircraft motion• Circling and heading• Racing the engine• Message drop

Ground Team Ground Team CoordinationCoordination

Think BIG!

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Ground SignalsGround Signals

Require doctorSerious injuries

Require medicalsupplies

Unable toproceed

Require foodand w ater

Indicate d irectionto proceed

Proceeding in thisd irection

Will attempttakeoff

Aircraft seriouslydamaged

Require fuel andoil

Probably safe toland here

All well Not understood

No YesRequire map andcompass

Require signallamp

Require firearmand ammunition

Require engineer Information thatA/ C in thisd irection

Divided into 2groups, indirections asindicated

Unable tocontinue;returning

Have found onlysome personnel

Have found allpersonnel

Operationcomplete

Nothing found.Will continue tosearch

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Aircraft Motion SignalsAircraft Motion Signals

YES NO

Message received and understood

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Low Level NavigationLow Level Navigation

THE DANGER The biggest single problem is crew

workload Your perception of speed varies with

altitude

SPECIAL ATTENTION Man-made obstructions Air crew duties These items should be covered during

the pre-flight briefing.

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Position DeterminationPosition Determination

Electronic means• Radial and distance

(DME) from an identified station

• Intersection of two radials

• Intersection of two reverse courses

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Position DeterminationPosition Determination

Pilotage• Work from larger to

smaller• Work from a known

location to present location

• Watch the scale on maps• Remain suspicious if all

points don’t seem to line up right

• Use groups of 3 characteristics to verify position

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Get a current chart Plot course Choose checkpoints Measure true course Adjust for magnetic

variation Correct for wind Note compass deviation

20º15º 10º 5º 0º 5º 10º

15º20º

Agonic Line

Easterly Variation Westerly Variation

PilotagePilotage

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CAP Grid SystemsCAP Grid Systems

Overlay standard sectional maps Subdivides the map into distinct

working areas Aeronautical Chart System

• Each grid is 1/4° of latitude by 1/4° of longitude and is assigned a number

Standardized Latitude/Longitude System• Each primary grid is 1° of latitude by 1° of

longitude and is defined by the Lat/Long of the lower right corner

• Primary grids are subdivided by appropriate letters for sub-grids

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Aeronautical Chart Grid Aeronautical Chart Grid SystemSystem

Each 15’x15’ grid on the sectional is assigned a number

In this example, the grids depicted are on the HOU sectional

Grids are subdivided into 7.5’x7.5’ sections labeled A, B, C, and D

For areas of overlap the grid number of the most westerly chart is used

96-00 W

96-00 W

95-00 W

95-00 W

30-00 N

31-00 N

HOU 101

30-30 N95-45 W

95-30 W

A B

C D

HOU 126B

HOU 176

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Standardized Standardized Latitude/Longitude Latitude/Longitude

Grid SystemGrid System

This system does not require special numbering

Lat-long of lower right corner defines the primary grid

Letters are used to define sub-grids• A defines a 30’x30’ grid• AA defines a 15’x15’ grid• AAA defines a 7.5’x7.5’

grid

96-00 W

96-00 W

95-00 W

95-00 W

30-00 N

31-00 N

A B

CB

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30/095 AA

30-30 N95-45 W

95-30 W

A B

C D

30/095 ADB

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Making Grid ChartsMaking Grid Charts

You can use a new sectional — normally not updated unless it gets worn out

Use a hi-lighter (not pink) to mark grid boundaries on the chart using a long ruler

Mark grid identification in black ink for easy visibility

You should always keep a current sectional with you even if you have a sectional which is marked with grids

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Search PlanningSearch Planning& Coverage& Coverage

Search Involves• Estimating the position of the wreck or

survivors• Determining the area to be searched• Selecting the search techniques to be used

Possibility Area• Circle around the Last Known Position (LKP)• The radius is equal to the endurance of the

aircraft• Correct for wind

Probability Area• Where is the aircraft likely to be

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Determining the Determining the Possibility AreaPossibility Area

LKP

Corrected for wind

Wind vector

No wind endurance

Maximum possibility area

Flight level winds: 330/20

Aircraft Speed: 100 Kts

Endurance: 2 Hours

200 NM

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Determining the Determining the Probability AreaProbability Area

Where was the last point where RADAR had the aircraft identified?

Is there an ELT? Was there a flight plan (even if not on

file with the FAA)? Dead reckoning from LKP and heading Reports of sightings

• Other aircraft• People living along the intended route of flight

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Narrowing the Narrowing the Probability AreaProbability Area

Flight plan Weather information National Track Analysis Program data Airports along the intended flight track Aircraft performance Pilot’s flying habits Radar coverage as a limiting factor Nature of terrain along the flight track Position reports — fuel stops, etc. Most likely within 5 miles of intended track

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Search PrioritiesSearch Priorities

Areas of bad weather Low clouds and poor visibility Areas where weather was not as

forecast High terrain Areas not covered by radar Reports of low flying aircraft Survival factors Radio contacts or MAYDAY calls

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Search CoverageSearch Coverage

Factors which affect detection• Weather & lighting conditions• Type of Terrain• Search Visibility• Scanning Range• Track Spacing (S)

Determining factors for search area coverage• Type and number of aircraft available• Search visibility• Possibility Area• Probability Area

Probability Of Detection (POD)

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Search CoverageSearch CoverageProbability Of Detection (POD)Probability Of Detection (POD)

POD expressed as a “percent” that the search object can be detected

Four interrelated factors used to calculate• Track Spacing (S)• Search Visibility• Search Altitude• Type of Terrain

Cumulative POD calculated using a chart

“Effectiveness” must also be considered

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Search CoverageSearch Coverage

OPEN, FLAT TERRAINSEARCH ALTITUDE(AGL)

Track Spacing

SEARCH VISIBILITY

1 mi 2 mi 3 mi 4 mi

500 Feet 0.5 NM 35% 60% 75% 75% 1.0 20 35 50 50 1.5 15 25 35 40 2.0 10 20 30 30700 Feet 0.5 NM 40% 60% 75% 80% 1.0 20 35 50 55 1.5 15 25 40 40 2.0 10 20 30 351,000 Feet 0.5 NM 40% 65% 80% 85% 1.0 25 40 55 60 1.5 15 30 40 45 2.0 15 20 30 35

Probability of Detection Chart

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Search CoverageSearch Coverage

5-10% 1511-20% 20 2521-30% 30 35 4531-40% 40 45 50 6041-50% 50 55 60 65 7051-60% 60 65 65 70 75 8061-70% 70 70 75 80 80 85 9071-80% 80 80 80 85 85 90 90 95

80+% 85 85 90 90 90 95 95 95 95+5-10%11-20%21-30%31-40%41-50%51-60%61-70%71-80%

80+%POD For This Search

PreviousPOD

Cumulative Probability of Detection Chart

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Emergency Locator Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)Transmitter (ELT)

Normally set off by the impact of an airplane crash; can be set off by a hard landing--check 121.5 before engine shutdown

TSO 91 ELTs are most common• 121.5 MHz• 98% of all ELT activations are false alarms

TSO 91A ELTs also available• 406 MHz• Signal includes registration information• Has lower false alarm rate - only 90%

Electronic Search PatternsElectronic Search Patterns Requires special skills that must

be learned and practiced.

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Electronic SearchElectronic Search

Area of Reception

Area of Reception

Line-of-sight ELT signals can be blocked

Signal blocked by thecurvature of the earth

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Done using Track Line Done using Track Line or Creeping Line or Creeping Line

patternpattern Altitude is normally 5,000 to 10,000 AGL Use a search pattern assigned by the Mission

Coordinator Track Line (route) search or Creeping Line may be

used Track Line flown out and back on either side of

expected track. Creeping Line flown back and forth covering a

large area. Legs flown perpendicular to the general direction the target would have been traveling

Path of missingaircraft

SearchPath

Path of missingaircraft

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Homing with DF Homing with DF EquipmentEquipment

Direction Finding Equipment for 121.5 MHz

Use standard homing procedures• Determine direction from the needle indications• Turn toward the direction indicated by the

needle• Proceed until you get a strong “crossover”

indication• Descend if needed to locate the signal

Homing at low altitudes may cause problems due to interference from the ground or man-made obstacles

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Signal Null MethodSignal Null Method

Signal Heard

High Ant Null

High Ant Null

High Ant Null

Low Ant Null

Low Ant Null

Low Ant Null

Low Ant Null

Low Ant Null

High Ant Null

High Ant Null

No nulls detected at low altitude

Null vector from first turn

Null Vector from second turn

Path ofAircraft

Requires a receiver AND a SPECIALLY PLACED antenna, i.e. directly between the wings.

Fly the turn, record the heading of the null (where the signal disappears), calculate the direction to the signal (add or subtract 90 deg.)

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Aural Search PatternAural Search Pattern

Signal faded

Signal heard againSignal heard

First headingSecond heading

Third heading

Chord 1Chord 1Chord 2Chord 2

Chord 3Chord 3

Barely audible signal in aircraft receiver at search altitude

Commence lowaltitude search

Signal faded again

Signal heard again

Only requires a receiver. Don’t touch the volume, or squelch controls

while working the pattern. One person should determine the points

where the signal fades or returns.

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Metered SearchMetered Search

First pass- signal detected

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Only requires a receiver with a signal strength meter.

Watch the strength meter on the receiver.

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Electronic Search Electronic Search ProblemsProblems

Pattern distortion due to terrain/obstacles• Beware, the signal may lead you AWAY from

the actual target.

Signal loss due to terrain Determination of aural signal

• Different people hear sounds differently.

Volume problems• Volume control and Squelch• Automatic volume controls• Individual differences in people

Success requires• Equipment• Knowledge• Practice

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Visual Search PatternsVisual Search Patterns& Procedures& Procedures

Track Line (Route Search)Track Line (Route Search)

Track of missing aircraft

1/2 S

1/2 S

Track of search aircraft

Used when aircraft missing without a trace - also used at night Rapid and reasonably thorough coverage near the expected

track.

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Visual Search PatternsVisual Search Patterns Parallel Track (“Grid”)Parallel Track (“Grid”)

1/2 S

S

S

Used for large and fairly level search areas.

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Visual Search PatternsVisual Search PatternsCreeping LineCreeping Line

s s s s s

Direction of Search

Used when search area is long, narrow, fairly level and target is thought to be on either side of the expected track.

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Visual Search PatternsVisual Search PatternsExpanding SquareExpanding Square

(second pass rotated 45°)(second pass rotated 45°)

4SS

2S

3S5S

4S

2S

3S5S

Used when the approximate location of target is known - very difficult to fly without a GPS.

Gradually will cover a larger and larger area.

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Visual Search PatternsVisual Search PatternsSector SearchSector Search

The pattern provides concentratedcoverage near the center of the area

This pattern is used when an electronic search has led thecrew to a general area to find

the exact location visually

The pattern and headingsare planned in advance

S max

S mean

Used when the position of the distress incident is known to be within close limits; i.e., there was a MAYDAY call with definite location.

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Visual Search PatternsVisual Search PatternsContour SearchContour Search

This is a most difficult anddangerous pattern to fly

Requires special training

Don’t try it when windsor turbulence are bad

Watch density altitude

Ensure the aircraft has therequired performance for

the mission

Always flown from high terrain to lower terrain. CAUTION - Density altitude and aircraft

performance limitations can cause you to get into an unrecoverable situation.

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Vision PhysiologyVision Physiology

The maximum visual acuity is a circle 10° in diameter around a fixation point

During the day, peripheral vision is good to pick up things, then focus on them with your central vision.

Dark adaptation requires 30 minutes

At night • Use off-center vision• Fewer scans• Rest between scans

Lighting conditions & shadows may significantly affect vision

10 degrees

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Visual CluesVisual Clues

Light colored or shiny objects Smoke, fire, blackened areas Disturbed or discolored foliage Fresh bare earth Breaks in cultivated field patterns Disturbances in water and snow Birds and animals Signals and messages

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Wreckage PatternsWreckage Patterns

Hole in the ground - steep dive into the ground

Cork screw or auger - uncontrolled spin Creaming or smear - level flight into the

ground The four winds - in-flight breakup, pieces

scattered everywhere. Hedge-trimming - aircraft strikes high ridge

or obstruction and continues on - some wreckage at first impact, most of it further away.

Splash – water impact – oil slick & debris

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Scanning Scanning TechniqueTechnique

Follow a routine pattern Cover area systematically Pause to “fix” on a point every

3° to 4° Cover 10° per second Lateral pattern Vertical pattern Limitations

• Weather• Altitude• Windows

Focuspoints

Fixation area

Farther

Nearer

Using proper scanning techniques and understanding sighting characteristics is essential to a proper search.

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Effect of flight pathEffect of flight path

Be aware - Movement of the aircraft across the ground can adversely affect coverage

Direction of Flight

Intended PatternActual Pattern

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Fighting FatigueFighting Fatigue

Change positions every 30 minutes if the size of the aircraft permits

Rest your eyes occasionally - let the crew know Switch sides of the aircraft Find a comfortable scanning position Ensure aircraft windows are clean (pre-flight) Scan through open hatches when possible Keep inside lighting low to reduce reflections Only use binoculars to check sightings - Using

binoculars to scan will limit your view and probably make you ill.

Focus on close objects periodically

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Time conversionTime conversion Travel across time zones makes local

time difficult to use Coordinated Universal Time,

Greenwich Mean Time, or Zulu time usually used

Conversion factor can be found in flight planning material

Flight PlanningFlight Planning Proper flight planning is essential

to safe flight and it will make for much more effective sorties.

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VFR / IFR Flight VFR / IFR Flight PlansPlans

Visual Flight Rules (VFR)• VFR flight plans are not required by the FAA, but are

highly recommended - helps make sure someone will come looking for you if you don’t reach your destination

• Minimum weather conditions and clearance from clouds must be observed

• Pilot assumes complete responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft

• During search missions, your CAPF 104 is you flight plan - the MC and mission staff will know if you don’t return.

• FAA flight plan required if Search Area is over 50 miles from Mission Base

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)• IFR flight plan and clearance are required• Minimum weather conditions are much lower than VFR• Controller assumes responsibility for aircraft separation• Visual search is not done in IFR conditions

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Preflight BriefingPreflight Briefing Understanding all of the conditions of the flight will

better prepare you to do your job. Prior to each flight the pilot-in-command will brief

the crew and passengers with essential information regarding the flight, and specific information concerning the aircraft. Pay attention.• Mission Objectives• Weather• Search Altitudes & Routes• Crew Duties• Emergency Procedures• Survival Equipment

Know what your looking for, where you’ll be going, what to expect, what you’ll be doing.

When you have an emergency it’s too late to discuss what you’re going to do.

If you don’t understand something ask.

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Aircrew CoordinationAircrew Coordination

Scanner / Observer qualifications are contained in CAPR 60-3

Scanner / Observer responsibilities are contained in AFIADL 2130A & B Course Books• Maintain flight log• Report observations• Use effective scanning techniques

The Aircrew is a TEAM - Each has a job to perform - the team members must work together to be effective.

Remember your job is to look for targets. You must record what you see. You need to be aware of where you are and the

status of the sortie at all times.

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Observers LogObservers Log

Provides a record ofthe flight• Preflight calculations• Record of observations

Basis for debriefing Used to complete CAPF 104 (Debriefing) Information is forwarded to Mission

Coordinator to guide mission management

Good logs can be combined from several sorties to give the Mission Coordinator a better picture of how the search is going

Observer LogAircraft Pilot Observer Mission Date

Destination Total Dist

ETERemain

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Team concept and Team concept and communicationcommunication

Pay close attention to all briefings Understand the “big picture” Watch for task overload in yourself and

other crewmembers – “Crew Resource Management”

67% of aircraft accidents occur during 17% of the flight time - taxi, takeoff, climb, approach and landing. Keep casual conversation and distractions to a minimum during these phases of flight – “Sterile Cockpit”

Begin critical communication with instructions, then explain

Don’t be afraid to ask questions

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DebriefingDebriefing

Note both Positive and Negative results - You may not have seen anything, but the conditions (sun angle, terrain, etc.) may have been such that it will be necessary to send another sortie to that same area.

Use the back side of CAPF 104 - Report any possible targets spotted that were identified as other things (refrigerators, scrap metal, etc.) This will help others who search the same area if they know you’ve already identified the object.

Debriefing used to determine effectivity of the search• Weather — shadows, visibility, snow cover• Terrain — open flat, mountainous, rough• Ground Cover — barren, forest, scrub, sparse, dense• Other information — hazards, changes from plan

Results used to calculate the “probability of detection” which is used for subsequent search planning

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Crew EfficiencyCrew Efficiency Communications - The efficient crew

works together and communicates well. Clock Position - When a target is sighted,

keep your eyes on it and tell the pilot the position. Something like, “I have a target, 3 o’clock.” • High, Low, Level

Maneuvers - Then give the pilot maneuver instructions to guide them to it without losing sight of it yourself.• Straight ahead• Stop turn

Small Corrections• 5 degrees right• 10 degrees left bank

External References - Use reference points like “straight out the road to the east”.

Don’t expect the pilot to be able to see the target immediately. You must guide them to it.

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“Typical” Air Sortie Sequence

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SummarySummary

Successful missions hinge on each and every aircrew member

Learn how to use the procedures and tools available to you, and use them correctly

Never stop learning Don’t be afraid to ask questions Never criticize someone for asking

questions Practice, practice, practice

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Now, Let’s Go Flying !!Now, Let’s Go Flying !!

** Revision 5 - July 2008 – TX176/R.Hischke **