building an effective ship-helo team
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Building an Effective Ship-Helo TeamShip-Helo Branch ~ ATC Mobile
P-CO/P-XO course 2005
Our Instructors:
Have 147 years service, 52 years of sea time
Are LCDR helo pilots, CWO4 (Bosn), CWO2 (Eng)
Have been Cutter CO’s, XO’s, HCOs, LSOs, EOWs
Have sailed “The 7 Seas” & to all 7 Continents
Have deployed on ALPAT, JIATF east & west, OOH, Polar north & south, U.S. Navy operations.
Have visited all 43 flight deck-equipped cutters within the last two years.
Ship-Helo Presentation: Outline
Review Procedures
Provide Tools
Standardization Visit & Training
New Info
Discuss Mishaps
Answer Questions
References: COMDTINST 3710.2D, Aviation Facilities Bulletin 1J
CO’s Authority
Cutter CO has the same authority given an Air Station CO to initiate flights (1.B.2) and authorize passengers (per 3710.1E)
Cutter CO does not authority to waive maintenance discrepancies, crew rest limits, etc. Contact the parent Air Station in these cases.
General ProceduresMission Planning
Flight Brief
Flight Quarters
Takeoff
Mission
Landing
Shutdown
Mission PlanningYour Operations Officer and Senior Aviator should conduct a mission planning sessionprior to the preflight briefDevelop a plan that supports the cutter mission and one that the helo is capable of performingAll CG missions warrant quality effort – all missions do not warrant the same level of riskCover TOI’s, report format, airspace, other units in area, etc.
For a complete list of mission planning items see SHOPS 5.A.2
Mission PlanningIf you walk into a pre-flight brief and a mission planning session breaks out something is wrong.
Will you approve the plan at the briefing or want to see it before the pre-flight brief?
Training at end of flight?
Pre-Flight BriefWho can cancel a flight? (1.B.3.b)
CO
Senior Aviator
Use pre-flight briefing sheet (SHOPs 6.A.7 Fig 6-2)
Risk assessment – remember the effect of combining limits
Risk input should come from all participants, including pilots and junior enlisted
Flight QuartersCO must approve setting of flight quarters and commencing of flight ops (SHOPS 6.B.2)
CO is not required to approve each evolution – That’s the HCO’s Job (SHOPS 6.C.5)
CO monitors “big picture” and can always negate a clearance
Flight QuartersSHOPs changes to FLICON 1:
LSO Phone talker: gone
Boat crew: gone (2.B.4.g)
Fire guard on start up: gone
Fire party inside ship (6.B.2.g)
Tiedown on side of hangar or superstructure if used (6.B.2.f note)
Flight Quarters - CommsVHF-FM radios are standard for DOD and CG ship operations
LSO must be on bridge/helo channel so they can respond immediately to problems
Radios increase situational awareness and safety
Flight Quarters – Helo Start
Complete cutter readiness is not required for start & engage:
Flight deck must be manned & ready, steady course during “amber deck”.
HH-65 will normally be staged with TALON engaged, no tiedowns used
TakeoffDeck status is an indication of clearance for the evolution, not whether the deck is foul.No TALON signals used for takeoff – pilot’s responsibilityPilot requests takeoff, LSO gives signal, pilot releases TALON, then takes off.HCO should actively track helo with CCTV (HIFR, VERTREP), (2.C.5)Expect a landback at any time
Mission
After helo departs on patrol, set FLICON 2 (gear left on station)
“It’s 11 o'clock, do you know where your helo is?”
Are you ready when the helo returns?
Helo must land with at least 20 minutes of fuel remaining
Mission CommunicationsHelo reports position every 15 minutesBrief lost comms with a new AVDETHelo may get better comms by:HF: fly lower for ground
wave, higher freqs during day, lower at night
VHF: fly between 500’ & 1000’ for ducting
UHF: climb to get line of sight
LandingTALON: primary means to secure H65Missed-grid procedures must be pre-briefed. Best practice is to repositionTALON touch and go’s authorized – helps pilots practice hitting the gridPrimary tiedowns and TALON may be used together for trainingTiedown training at 100% rotor RPM
Helo remains on deckTALON engagedNormal tiedown signals & procedures
ShutdownTALON signal used after final landing
Amber deck during shutdownCourse changes prohibited
No one moves under rotor system!!
HH-65A/B Capabilities
USCG’s Short Range Recovery (SRR) Helicopter Normal Crew of three (Pilot, Copilot, FM) Range ~ Approx 300 nautical miles (180 for ship ops) Cruising speed = 120 knots Endurance = 2.5hrs (1.5hrs for Ship Ops) Rescue Hoist Capacity up to 600lbs VERTREP up to 2000lbs
HH-60J Capabilities
USCG’s Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Helicopter
Normal Crew of four (Pilot, Copilot, FM, RS)
Range ~ Approx 700 nautical miles
Cruising Speed = 140 knots
Endurance = 7 hrs
Rescue Hoist Capacity up to 600lbs
VERTREP up to 6,000lbs
MH-68 Capabilities
USCG’s Aviation Use of Force (AUF) Helicopter Normal Crew of three (Pilot, Copilot, Gunner) Range ~ Approx 200 nautical miles (150 for ship ops) Cruising speed = 120 knots Endurance = 2 hrs (1.5hrs for Ship Ops) No Rescue Hoist (no HIFR or SAR) No VERTREP Not night qualified, NVG only
CapabilitiesInterservice Ops
Your helo can land on Navy ships and some foreign ships
Information for U. S. Navy in Resume (handout)
Foreign informationHOSTAC
Capabilities - HIFRHelicopter In-flight RefuelingExtends helo rangeHelps in emergency (fixed landing gear)If you can’t land the helo, you can HIFR it - Use the checklist in Chapter 9Procedures:Set FLICON IVNo pitch & roll or wind limitsHelo hoists rig, hooks upShip starts & stops pump when helo signalsDrop off rig – DONE!
Capabilities - Vertrep
Vertical ReplenishmentExternal loads (groceries, big parts) - Use the checklist in Chapter 10Procedures:Set FLICON IIIWind 270-330Helo approaches aft of “Tee Line”Deck crew hooks up or helo releases loadDone!
Operations - LightsOverhead floodlights often adjusted too high
All lights must be on for night unaided flight ops
Specific provision for “mission urgency”: Ref SHOPs 4.C.9
Not all lights are on for NVG ops
Operations: NVG
Goggles need light to work
Not for stealth! NVGs increase safety
Procedures are pretty simple:
Darken ship, turn off non-compatible lighting (no deck status/waveoff/running lights)
Turn up compatible lighting, don goggles & chem lights
Use term “NVG” in all radio calls
Maintain light discipline (pipe every 30 minutes)
STAN: CertificationCutter must be certified for flight opsCutter certification (equipment) and cutter qualification (personnel) are not the same: Cutter may be certified to conduct flight operations, but may not have a qualified crewNavy certifies most CG cutters with a single visitMany times cutters do not “pass” inspection due to class wide discrepancies such as the fuel dam or missing 400hz system. CG normally waives the “requirement”
STAN: CertificationLEVEL certification only describes the ability of your equipment to support operations:Day or Night, and Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) or Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)Level One
Day/Night IMC(200 & ½ mile minimum)
Level TwoDay/Night VMC(300 & 1 mile min for CG, 500 & 1 mile for other helos)
Level ThreeDay VMC
Ref: SHOPs Chap 3.A
STAN: Certification
CLASS certification deals with the services your equipment can provide
Class 1 to 3You can land a helicopter
Class 4 and 5You can VERTREP a helicopter
Class 6 and 6RYou can HIFR a helicopter
Ref: SHOPs Chap 3.A
STAN: Certification
Now you're certified to conduct flight ops, meaning your equipment is available and in working order.
What happens if something breaks?
Bulletin 1J outlines what equipment is required to conduct flight operations
STAN: QualificationCutter personnel qualification issues:LSO’s, you need one that is current: conducted ops last semi-annual period (Ref SHOPs 3.C.2 & tables)Four tiedowns: conducted ops last semi-annual periodADC: 10 hours of positive control last semi-annual period, otherwise they’re just a flight followerHCO, flight follower, fuel king, fire party?
No semi-annual training requirement
Stan VisitShip-Helo Stan visit every 24 months3 day visitDay One – equipment check and stan testDay Two – static drills with helo shut down on deck (H65 will do all ops on Day 3) & trainingDay Three – underway day, night (NVG), HIFR, VERTREP, hot refuel, crash on deck drill, ELVA
Stan VisitStan visit will ensure crew is using latest proceduresAll equipment required for flight ops will be inspectedAlso testing how well your crew can schedule & coordinate helo ops
Pre-Deployment: Contact with AirSta
Cutter and AirSta should be talking early and often
Has Senior Aviator worked in op area recently? Use their knowledge of airspace, procedures, etc.
Is the cutter NVG capable?
Can the AirSta provide an NVG capable crew? How many hours will the cutter anticipate flying? This number affects pre-deployment maintenance.
Pre-Deployment: Contact with AirSta
Unusual port calls or vaccinations?Hangaring & washing?Reverse cycle ops?Maintenance issues?Uniform issues?Daily routine?Berthing issues?
Officers commensurate with rankand togetherChiefs with ChiefsEnlisted crew together for crew rest
Initial In-Brief
Sample on Ship-Helo web site (handout)
Are “the players” there?
Admin issues
Helo operationsPre-flight routine (roll out helo, brief, launch?)
Helo maintenance When do you want to know?
Training evolutionsHIFR (wet)
VERTREP
Crash on deck drill
Cutter Readiness: Fuel Tests
Fuel issuesAre required tests being conducted?Fuel test logDaily and weekly fuel testsAll fuel tests are required weekly when no helo is on boardLab results?
Red cans?Quarterly to labs – list in Navy fuel pubs and on web site
Near-term developmentsNew PQS at HQChange 2 to SHOPs at HQDeadline: all vests to autoinflate by Sep ’06STAN CD – updated & mailed twice each yearShip-helo newsletter – cutting edge procedures, sources of supply, techniques, news, etc.
HH65 statusHH65 flight restrictions messageSlated for new engines this year (2005)In the meantime, pilot in command (PIC) is required to adhere to performance as dictated by aircraft manual.Decision aid to assistWind has biggest effect on performanceIf you speed up to get more wind, you might be closer to the pitch/roll limits.
BIG PICTURE items
“Your Cutter is an Airport”: is it ready?- Is your airport equipment in good shape?- Can your people run the airport?- Aviation Fuel is life – can you prove it’s good?
TALON is there for safety – use it.
NVGs are not for stealth, they’re for safety.
The less people on the flight deck, the better.
A tired crew will make mistakes – Ship AND Aircrew
Relief BriefingIf you want to determine the status of your cutter’s “airport”, review the following:
Last Stan visit report (handout)
Last AVCERT report
Last post deployment message when a helo was embarked
Fuel equipment, tests, pubs & logs
LPU30 lifevest condition & logs
Other CASREP’ed Equipment
Helo operations bill
LSO, ADC & Tiedown training log
Wrap UpAt the end of the day the helo:
Extends your sensor and visual capabilities
Helps get busts
Deters terrorists
Increases your SAR capabilities
Provide logistical support
Looks good on the back of a cutter
Wrap Up
Questions?
The Ship-Helo Branch thanks you!
PLAD: COGARD ATC MOBILE AL//SHIP-HELO//Ship-Helo Global Office Phone Number: 251-441-6949Email & newsletter articles: atcshiphelo@esunola.uscg.milWeb Site: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/atcmobil/shiphelo/
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