SOO Attachment 1 - Academic Topics and Flight Task List.pdf

Regulations and Publications: (Army Regulation (AR) 95-1, DOD Flight Information Publications (FLIP), Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Army Training Circular (TC) TC 3-04.11, TC 3-04.5, Addendum 2 to GEN-24-AMAM-01 Update 1) Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE), Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC) Procedures, Weight and Balance Requirements, Aircrew Coordination, Unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Local Requirements, Airspace Regulations, Aircrew Training Program (ATP) Requirements, Flight Plan Preparation/Filing, Forms/Records/Publications, VFR/IFR Minimums and Procedures, DOD FLIP and Maps.

Aerodynamics: (TC 3-04.4) Settling with Power, Autorotation, Dynamic Rollover, Relative Wind, Retreating Blade Stall, Airflow during a Hover, Compressibility, Total Aerodynamic Force, Transverse Flow, Translating Tendency, Dissymmetry of Lift, Effective Translational Lift (ETL), Tail Rotor Aerodynamic Considerations and Emergency Actions.

Aircraft Systems: Avionics, Flight Instruments, Cargo Handling, Mission Equipment, Engines and Related Systems, Flight Controls and Automatic Flight Control Systems (AFCS), Fuel System, Powertrain System, Hydraulic/Pneumatic System, Utility System, Main/Tail Rotor Groups, Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), HVAC/Environmental Control Unit, Electrical Power Supply/Distribution, Lighting, Servicing/Parking/Mooring.

Operating Limitations and Restrictions: Power Limitations, Maneuvering Limits, Performance Planning, Rotor Limitations, Loading Limitations, Temperature/Weather/Environmental Limitations/Restrictions, Wind Limitations, Engine Limitations, Aircraft System Limitations, Airspeed Limitations, CG limits, AWR and/or Supplemental Type Certificate, Notes, Cautions, Warnings.

Emergency Procedure: Emergency Response Methodology (ERM), Engine Malfunctions, Chip Detectors, Fires, Flight Control Malfunctions, Rotor/Transmission/Drive System Malfunctions, Fuel System Malfunctions, Hydraulic System Malfunctions, Electrical System Malfunctions, Landing and Ditching Procedures, Stabilator Malfunctions, AFCS Malfunctions, Mission Equipment Emergency Procedures, Emergency Terms and Definitions, Emergency Exits and Equipment.

Visual and Instrument Flight Rules (VFR/IFR) Flight Planning: Army Regulatory Requirements, National Airspace, Weather Considerations, Navigation and Route Planning, Fuel and Endurance, Performance Integration, Planning Software, Flight Plan Filing, Flight Clearances

Aviation Weather: Atmospheric Basics, Cloud Formations, Frontal Systems, Temperature & Humidity, Weather Products and Briefings, Operational Impacts, Risk Management

Performance Planning: Environmental Factors, Power Management, Hover/Takeoff Planning, Mission Impacts, Emergency Considerations, Tools and References

Weight and Balance: Basic Definitions (Weight, Center-of-Gravity (CG), Moment/Arm, Station, etc.), Limits, Effects of Weight and CG, Army Weight and Balance Requirements

Aeromedical (TC 3-04.93, AR 40-8) Spatial Disorientation, Stress and Fatigue, Flight Restrictions Due to Exogenous Factors, Hypoxia, Middle Ear Discomfort, Principles and Problems of Vision (government will provide approved training material for this block of instruction)

Instrument Flight Fundamentals: Attitude instrument flying, Instrument cross-check/scan, straight and level, climbs, descents, turns and unusual attitude recovery

12 IFR Navigation: Ground-based (VOR, TACAN, ILS), Area Navigation (GPS/WAAS)

Departure Procedures (DP): Obstacle Departure Procedures, Standard Instrument Departures, Army IFR Departure Standards and Minimums

14 Enroute IFR: Airspace, Charts, Clearances, Lost Communication Procedures 15 Holding Procedures: Entries, Timing, Wind Correction 16 Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP): Types, Segments, Approach Minimums, Missed Approach Procedures, Circling Approaches 17 Army Aviation Doctrine, Aviation Branch Standard Operating Procedures, and Aviation Handbook 18 Tactical Flight Mission Planning: Terrain Flight Operations 19 Aircrew Coordination Training (ACT) (government will provide approved training material for this block of instruction)

Night Vision Limitations and Techniques. Visual illusions, Use of internal and external lights, Unaided night flight, Distance estimation and depth perception, Dark adaptation, Night vision protection, Central night blind spot, Types of vision, Night terrain interpretation, Map preperation, Navigation.

ACADEMIC TOPICS AND REQUIRED AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE

Attachment 1 - Academic Topics and Flight Task List

INSTRUCTIONS

Academic topics will be introduced, reinforced and evaluated using proven methodologies. Alignment with Army Aviation standardized terminology and procedures shall be used where appropriate (for example Emergency Response Methodology and Aircrew Coordination Training). Use of technology enablers is encouraged to maximize retention and enable the student to achieve the highest level of learning.

Flight tasks selected for each phase will be introduced appropriately allowing students to practice while correct performance is reinforced.

Students will be evaluated using the required standards for their appropriate experience level. Use of technology enablers such as desktop trainers may be used to reinforce procedural proficiency but shall not count towards the students’ flight time requirements.

Flight tasks that are performed in multiple modes of flight will be introduced and evaluated accordingly for the specific mode of flight (Day, Night, Weather/Hood, etc.).

Basic Multi-Aircraft Operations shall be introduced and practiced as a familiarization only task, requiring no formal evaluation of proficiency.

UNCLASSIFIED

Primary Phase1 Instrument Phase2 Tactical Flight Training

Phase

Participate in a Crew Mission Briefing X X X

Transfer of Flight Controls X

Plan a Visual Flight Rules Flight X X

Plan an Instrument Flight Rules Flight X X

Prepare a Performance Planning Card X X X

Verify Aircraft Weight and Balance X X

Operate Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) X X

Prepare Aircraft for Mission X X X

Perform Preflight Inspection X X

Perform Before-Starting Engine through Before-Leaving Helicopter Checks X X X

Maintain Airspace Surveillance X X

Perform Hover Power Check X X

Perform Radio Communications Procedures X X X

Perform Hovering Flight X X

Unanticipated Yaw / Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness/Authority Simulator Scenario3 X X

Perform Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Takeoff X X

Perform Normal Takeoff X

Perform Constant Angle or Vertical Takeoff X

Perform Level Acceleration X

Perform Aborted Takeoff X

Navigate by Pilotage and Dead Reckoning X X

Perform Electronically Aided Navigation X X

Perform Fuel Management Procedures X X X

Perform Visual Meteorological Condition (VMC) Flight Maneuvers X X

Perform Accelerations and Decelerations X

Perform “S” Turns X

Perform Rectangular Course X

Perform Traffic Pattern Flight X

Perform Wind Recognition X

Perform Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Approach X

Perform Normal Approach X

Perform Steep Approach X

Perform Shallow Approach X

Perform Go-Around X

Perform Slope Operations4 X X

Perform Running Landing (Roll-on if wheeled landing gear) X

Respond to Emergencies (Emergency Response Method)5 X X

Respond to Engine Failure at In-Ground-Effect Hover X

Respond to Engine Failure at Low Altitude/Low Airspeed/Cruise Flight X

Perform Autorotation6 X X

Perform Instrument Maneuvers X X

Perform Straight and Level Flight X

Perform Climbs and Descents X

Perform Standard Rate Turn X

Perform Steep Turn X

Perform Climbing and Descending Turns X

Perform Acceleration/Deceleration X

Perform Instrument Crosscheck X

Perform Instrument Interpretation X

Perform Instrument Takeoff (ITO) X X

Perform Holding Procedures X X

Perform Holding Procedures (GPS/RNAV) X

Perform Holding Procedures (VOR) X

Perform Non-Precision Approach X X

Perform Non-Precision Approach (GPS/RNAV) X

Perform Non-Precision Approach (Localizer) X

Perform Non-Precision Approach (VOR) X

Perform Precision Approach X X

Perform Precision Approach (ILS) X

Perform Precision Approach (GPS/RNAV/LPV) X

Perform Tactical Flight Mission Planning7 X

Perform Terrain Flight Navigation7 X

Perform Terrain Flight7 X

Perform Nap Of the Earth (NOE) flight X

Perform Contour Flight X

Perform Low Level Flight X

Perform Masking and Unmasking7 X

Perform Actions on Contact7 X

Transmit Tactical Reports7 X

Perform Aerial Observation7 X

Perform Basic Multi-Aircraft Formation Operations3,7 X

Perform Unusual Attitude Recovery/ Respond to Spatial Disorientation X X X

Perform Emergency Egress X X

Negotiate Wire Obstacles7 X X

Respond to Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions X X

Perform Refueling Operations X X

Operate Aircraft Display Systems X X X

Perform Anti-Torque Malfunction (Tail Rotor Drive Failure - Fixed Pitch Setting)3 X

Participate in Crew-Level After-Action Review X X X

Notes:

6. Autorotations shall be performed to the ground without engine power applied.

7. Instructors training these tasks shall have the following flight experience: terrain flight planning, terrain flight, Nap-Of the-Earth (NOE) all modes, and multi-aircraft formation flight.

4. Slope Operations should be capable of being performed at least 6 degrees left/right, and at least 5 degrees nose/up down.

*This list indicates when each task is trained and evaluated under the existing IERW training program, reflecting a progression through the Primary Phase, Instrument Phase, and culminating in the Tactical Flight Training Phase. Offerors are reminded that while their solution shall provide for training all tasks, the training program does not have to follow this construct; this current phased approach is provided solely as a frame of reference to inform Offerors of how the existing training program currently operates.

3. Task is for familiarization only in accordance with AVCOE Regulation 350-16.

5. Army Aviation's Emergency Response Method (ERM) is a standarized process of responding to in-flight and ground emergencies. Solutions shall incorporate this methodology throughout the program.

FLIGHT TASK LIST

Existing Training Phase By Task*

TITLE

1. All flight maneuver tasks currently trained/evaluated in the Primary Phase shall be evaluated at least once during the training program without the use of flight control augmentation, including but not limited to, stability augmentation systems (SAS), attitude retention systems (ATT), autopilots (AP), or flight directors (FD).

2. The Instrument training program must ensure all flight tasks performed and evaluated can be effectively trained under Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). This will require aircraft used for this portion of the training program to be certified for IFR operations.