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UNITED STATES ARMY AVIATION

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Fort Rucker, Alabama

February 2010

ROTARY WING INSTRUMENTFLIGHT EXAMINER

2C-F76/2C-SQIF

FLIGHT TRAINING GUIDE

SUPPORTS Lesson IDs:

011-0961, 2694, 2695, 2696, 9608, 9609, & 9621

THIS FTG SUPERSEDES FTG, SAB, DATED OCT 2006

THIS IS A REPRINT INCLUDING CHANGE #1 (dated FEB 2012)

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ROTARY WING INSTRUMENT FLIGHT EXAMINER

2C-F76/2C-SQIF

FLIGHT TRAINING GUIDE

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

1-1. GENERAL

1-2. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

1-3. DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING

1-4. STUDENT HANDOUT MATERIAL

1-5. REFERENCES

CHAPTER 2. TRAINING SEQUENCE

2-1. FLIGHT HOURS

2-2. FLIGHT PERIOD

2-3. TASKS SELECTED FOR TRAINING

2-4. FLIGHT PERIOD OUTLINE

STAGE I – PROFICIENCY TRAINING (RIGHT SEAT)

STAGE II – INSTRUMENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TECHNIQUES (LEFT SEAT)

STAGE III – STUDENT EXAMINER (LEFT SEAT)

2-5. EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

STAGE I EVALUATION TASKS

STAGE II EVALUATION TASKS

STAGE III EVALUATION TASKS

CHAPTER 3. TRAINING OBJECTIVES

3-1. COMMON STANDARDS

3-2. TASK DESCRIPTION

3-3. TASKS TRAINED

TASK: PARTICIPATE IN A CREW MISSION BRIEFING 1000

TASK: PLAN AN IFR FLIGHT 1006

TASK: PERFORM BEFORE STARTING ENGINE THROUGH BEFORE LEAVING HELICOPTER CHECKS 1024

TASK: PERFORM RADIO COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES 1032

TASK: PERFORM FUEL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES 1048

TASK: RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES 1070

TASK: PERFORM INSTRUMENT TAKEOFF 1170

TASK: PERFORM RADIO NAVIGATION 1172

TASK: PERFORM HOLDING PROCEDURES 1174

TASK: PERFORM NONPRECISION APPROACHES 1176

TASK: PERFORM PRECISION APPROACHES 1178

TASK: PERFORM UNUSUAL ATTITUDE RECOVERY 1182

TASK: RESPOND TO INADVERTENT INSTRUMENT METEROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IIMC) 1184

TASK: PARTICIPATE IN A CREW LEVEL AFTER-ACTION REVIEW (AAR) 1262

TASK: PERFORM INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS 3001

TASK: CONDUCT FLIGHT/ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION 3002

TASK: PREPARE A LESSON PLAN 3003

TASK: ISSUE ATC CLEARANCES AND INSTRUCTIONS 3004

TASK: ADMINISTER FLIGHT EVALUATION 3005

TASK: PREPARE INSTRUMENT SCENARIOS 3006

TASK: PERFORM GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) FAMILIARIZATION PROCEDURE 3007

TASK: ORAL KNOWLEDGE 3011

CHAPTER 4. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

4-1. CONDUCT OF THE INSTRUMENT EVALUATION

4-2. STAGE I AND II SAFETY PRESENTATION TOPICS

4-3. STAGE II CLASS PRESENTATION TOPICS

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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

1-1. GENERAL.

a. Location: Fort Rucker, Alabama, 36362-5000.

b. Duration: 7 weeks, 3 days

1-2. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS.

a. Prior to the first flight, the flight commander and the instructor pilot will brief the student examiner (SE) on safety operations and procedures of the instrument flight simulator.

b. The TH-67 Operator’s Supplement Checklist will be used throughout the training.

c. Only those tasks specified in this Flight Training Guide (FTG) will be performed or demonstrated.

1-3. DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING.

The term "flight" applies to the TH-67 HFS. SEI, SEII or SEIII refer to the student examiner and what stage of training he/she is in. SEI stands for Student Examiner in Stage I training.

a. The course consists of 68.0 flight hours divided into 3 stages. Each stage terminates with a 2.0-hour end-of-stage flight examination.

(1) Stage I (Proficiency Training, right seat) consists of 28.0 flight hours to be flown in the TH-67 HFS over

14 training periods. The 14th flight period is a 2.0-hour end-of-stage evaluation flight.

(2) Stage II (Instrument Flight Instructor Techniques, left seat) consists of 10.0 flight hours to be flown in the TH-67 HFS over 5 training periods. The 19th flight period is a 2.0-hour end-of-stage evaluation flight.

(3) Stage III (Instrument Examiner Duties, left seat) consists of 30.0 flight hours to be flown in the TH-67

HFS over 15 training periods with the 34th flight period being a 2.0-hour end-of-course examiner evaluation.

b. Daily training block time is 6.5 hours. Simulators will be issued for a 2.0-hour usage. In Stage I & III students fly 2.0 simultaneously with IP in IOS station. In Stages I & III the instructor:student ratio is 1:2. In Stage II the instructor:student ratio is 1:1 with the IP flying in the right seat.

c. All flight tasks will be performed. This course is proficiency-based for U. S. Army Aviators.

d. Evaluation requirements are as follows:

(1) Stage I: Evaluation is a Pilot-in-Command (PC) instrument flight evaluation conducted in the TH-67

HFS to determine the student’s ability to demonstrate their instrument proficiency IAW this FTG. The evaluation flight will be administered by an IE from DES, 110 th

AB, 1-223d, or the contractor.

(2) Stage II: Evaluation is to determine the student's ability to perform as an instrument flight instructor and is conducted in the TH-67 HFS IAW this FTG. The evaluation flight will be administered by an IE from DES, 110 th

AB, 1-

223d, or the contractor

(3) Stage III: The student will be required to conduct an instrument flight evaluation as prescribed in AR

95-1 and is conducted in the TH-67 HFS IAW this FTG. The evaluation flight will be administered by an IE from DES, AB, 1-223d, or the contractor.

(4) Progress evaluation flights will be administered, as necessary, by an IE from DES, 110

AB, 1-223d, or the contractor.

1-4. STUDENT HANDOUT MATERIAL.

The following material will be issued to the student during the in-processing briefing.

Flight Training Guide.

Personal Data Sheet, USAAWC Form 377.

RWIFEC Reading Assignments.

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AB Training Aids (ATC Reports, Crewmember Briefing).

Stage I Daily Instrument Questions.

Stage III Daily Instrument Questions.

Mission Sheet for Training Day 4.

1-5. REFERENCES.

AR 95-1, Aviation Flight Regulations

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

DOD / US GOV Flight Information Publications (FLIP)

Flight Information Handbook (FIH)

FM 1-230, Meteorology for Army Aviators

FM 3-04.203, Fundamentals of Flight

FM 3-04.240, Instrument Flight for Army Aviators

TC 3-04.11, Commander’s Aircrew Training Program for Individual, Crew, and Collective Training

*Aviation Instructor’s Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9A)

*TH-67 Operator’s Supplement and TH-67 Operator’s Supplement Checklist (CL)

*TM 95-226, United States Standard For Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS)

*PFPS-Army Mission Planning Pocket Guide

*Instrument Procedures Handbook (FAA-H-8261-1A)

*Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15A)

*URS Graduate Student Area (GNS 480 Operators Handbook and Pilot Guide)

*110TH Aviation Brigade Graduate Branch Academics *These Publications/References are NOT issued at the Text Issue Facility.

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CHAPTER 2. TRAINING SEQUENCE

2-1. FLIGHT HOURS.

a. The course consists of 68.0 hours divided into 3 stages:

STAGE I STAGE II STAGE III TOTAL

TH-67HFS 28.0 10.0 30.0 68.0

b. End-of-stage evaluations are scheduled for the 14th, 19th, and 34th flight training periods.

c. All training flights will be conducted with an instructor pilot.

d. Students will not log IP time. Right seat students will log PI and left seat students will log PC.

OBJECTIVE FLIGHT HOUR CHART

STAGE I - PROFICIENCY TRAINING (RIGHT SEAT)

TNG DAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

FLT PD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

TH-67HFS 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

CUMUL 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0

TNG DAY 11 12 13 14 15 16 17E

FLT PD 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

CUMUL 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 26.0 28.0

STAGE II - INSTRUMENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

TECHNIQUES (LEFT SEAT)

TNG DAY 18 19 20 21 22E

FLT PD 15 16 17 18 19

TH-67HFS 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

CUMUL 30.0 32.0 34.0 36.0 38.0

STAGE III - STUDENT EXAMINER (LEFT SEAT)

TNG DAY 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

FLT PD 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

TH-67HFS 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

CUMUL 40.0 42.0 44.0 46.0 48.0 50.0 52.0 54.0

TNG DAY 31 32 33 34 35 36 37E 38

FLT PD 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Out-

Process

CUMUL 56.0 58.0 60.0 62.0 64.0 66.0 68.0

2-2. FLIGHT PERIOD.

In Stage I, the SEI flies in the right seat receiving proficiency training. In Stage II, the SEII flies the left seat performing as an instructor pilot. In Stage III, the SEIII flies in the left seat performing Instrument Examiner (IE) duties. The flight period is broken down as follows:

a. Daily flight briefing by the Flight Commander covers:

(1) Special announcements.

(2) Daily questions.

(3) Safety comments.

(4) Simulator assignments.

(5) Simulator scheduled time.

(6) Simulator downtime.

(7) Questions from the students.

b. Student examiner (SE) in Stage III briefs Stage I student on the mission, training objectives, tasks to be performed, and conducts an oral examination. For Stage II the IP will discuss with the SEII the training objectives and how the flight will be conducted.

c. After the flight in Stages I and II, the SEIII will debrief the SEI which includes an analysis of performance strengths and weaknesses, corrective action for weak areas, with recommendations and study assignments as appropriate.

The IP will debrief assigned students following SEIII’s debriefing but may interject as necessary for training purposes. For Stage

II the debriefing will be in accordance with the training objectives for that day.

2-3. TASKS SELECTED FOR TRAINING.

a. Tasks selected for training are found in Chapter 3 of this Flight Training Guide. Bold font tasks indicate performance tasks which are affected by the conditions and mode of flight. Normal font tasks are technical tasks which are not affected by the condition and mode of flight.

TASK NO TASK PAGE

1000 Participate in a Crew Mission Briefing. 18

1006 Plan an IFR Flight. 20

1024 Perform Before-Starting Engine Through Before-Leaving Helicopter Checks. 21

1032 Perform Radio Communication Procedures. 21

1048 Perform Fuel Management Procedures. 22

1070 Respond to Emergencies. 23

1170 Perform Instrument Takeoff (ITO). 24

1172* Perform Radio Navigation. 25

1174 Perform Holding Procedures. 26

1176** Perform Nonprecision Approach. 27

1178 Perform Precision Approach. 30

1182 Perform Unusual Attitude Recovery. 32

1184 Respond to Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC). 33

1262* Participate in a Crew Level After-Action Review (AAR). 34

3001 Perform Instrument Maneuvers. 35

3002 Conduct Flight/Academic Instruction. 37

3003 Prepare a Lesson Plan. 38

3004 Issue ATC Clearances and Instructions. 38

3005 Administer Flight Evaluation. 39

3006 Prepare Instrument Training Scenarios. 40

3007 Perform Global Positioning System (GPS) Familiarization Procedure (FM)*** 41

3011 Oral Knowledge 45

*NOTE: Task 1172 is found in several ATMs, however the task is not included in TC 1-228.

Task 1262 is common throughout most ATMs, however the task is not included in TC 1-228.

**NOTE: Task 1176. At a minimum, SEIs will perform at least one Emergency Global Positioning System (GPS) recovery procedures during Stage I training.

***Familiarization (FM). FM will be used for those tasks that are familiarized and performed by the student, but are not required to be trained or performed to a P3 level. FM tasks will be performed as a minimum of one demonstration iteration and two practice iterations.

b. Malfunctions that would enhance instrument training will be covered and practiced in the TH-67 HFS.

Students are not required or expected to memorize TH-67 specific underlined emergency procedures or systems limitations.

When training in TH67 HFS adjust weather settings to acclimate the students to the constantly changing visual environment frequently found in the “real world”. Work IIMC scenarios in simulator training as much as possible in all stages of training. Proper procedures for operating VFR in deteriorating visibility should be discussed and practiced. Approach training with terminations that include both missed approaches and full stop landings should be practiced.

c. Students must be able to accomplish all maneuvers (except ITO) on full or emergency panel. Emergency panel

(EP) configuration is defined as the loss of one attitude indicator or one radio magnetic indicator (RMI), but not simultaneously.

d. Stages I and II - During each daily briefing, a safety presentation will be given by a junior class student.

e. Stage II - During this stage each student will conduct a 15 minute Ground Instruction (TASK 3002, Conduct

Flight/Academic Instruction). This will be a graded presentation and an entry will be made on the daily grade sheet.

Presentations may be lecture or guided discussion. Students will be responsible for submitting a Lesson Plan IAW the IP

Handbook on the day of the presentation. All subject areas will be according to Para 4-3 of this FTG or submitted to the flight commander for approval. All presentations must relate to instrument flight or fundamentals of instruction. Any examples used to illustrate topic of discussion should relate to recent lessons learned.

f. The class leader will coordinate Stage I safety presentation and Stage II presentation topics and dates to be presented. The class leader will provide the presentation schedule and subject areas to 1-223d Standards personnel. The class leader will also coordinate with 1-223d Standards personnel to obtain video equipment to record the presentations for possible future use as training aids.

2-4. FLIGHT PERIOD OUTLINE.

STAGE I – PROFICIENCY TRAINING (RIGHT SEAT)

DAY TASK FLT TIME

PD NO TASK/PROCEDURES CONF PE-1 EVAL TH-67 HFS

TD-4 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-1 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3. Perform Commander's evaluation flight: 3.5 (2.0)

1000 a. Participate in a crew mission briefing.

1006 b. Plan an IFR flight.

1024 c. Before starting engine through before leaving helicopter checks.

1032 d. Radio communication procedures.

1048 e. Fuel management procedures.

1070 f. Respond to emergencies.

1170 g. Instrument takeoff.

1172 h. Radio navigation.

1174 i. Holding procedures.

1176 j. Nonprecision approach.

1178 k. Precision approach.

1182 l. Unusual attitude recovery.

1184 m. Respond to IIMC.

1262 n. Participate in a crew level AAR.

3001 o. Instrument maneuvers.

3011 p. Oral knowledge.

4. Debriefing. 1.3

5. Discussion questions. 1.0

P3 MANEUVER:

1000 Participate in a crew mission briefing.

TD-5 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-2 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-6 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-3 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-7 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-4 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

P3 MANEUVERS:

1006 Plan an IFR Flight. 1172 Radio navigation.

1024 Before starting engine through 1174 Holding procedures.

before leaving helicopter checks. 1176 Nonprecision approach.

1032 Radio communication procedures. 1178 Precision approach.

1048 Fuel management procedures. 1262 Crew level AAR.

1170 Instrument takeoff. 3011 Oral knowledge.

TD-8 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-5 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-9 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-6 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-10 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-7 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-11 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-8 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

1182 Unusual attitude recovery

1184 Respond to IIMC.

TD-12 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-9 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-13 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-10 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-14 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-11 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-15 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-12 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 4.5 (2.0)

P3 MANEUVER:

1070 Respond to emergencies.

3001 Instrument maneuvers.

TD-16 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-13 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

TD-17 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.5

PD-14 2. Evaluator's briefing:

EVAL a. Introduction. 0.2

b. Oral evaluation. 0.8

3. Flight evaluation. 4.5 (2.0)E

4. Debriefing. 0.5

STAGE II – INSTRUMENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TECHNIQUES (LEFT SEAT)

TD-18 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-15 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Demonstrate and instruct the following: 3.5 (2.0)

3002 a. Conduct flight/academic instruction.

3003 b. Prepare a lesson plan.

3006 c. Prepare instrument scenarios.

3007 d. Perform (GPS) Familiarization Procedure (FM)

4. Debriefing. 0.5

5. Class presentations. 1.3

P3 MANEUVERS:

1262 Crew level AAR.

3011 Oral knowledge.

TD-19 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-16 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Demonstrate and instruct the following: 3.5 (2.0)

3004 ATC clearances and instructions.

5. Class presentations. 1.3

TD-20 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-17 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-21 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-18 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

3002 Conduct flight/academic instruction.

3003 Prepare a lesson plan.

TD-22 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-19 2. Evaluator's briefing.

EVAL a. Introduction. 0.2

b. Oral evaluation. 0.8

3. Flight evaluation 3.5 (2.0)E

STAGE III – STUDENT EXAMINER (LEFT SEAT)

TD-23 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-20 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Demonstrate and practice: 3.5 (2.0)

3001 a. Instrument maneuvers.

3004 b. ATC clearances and instructions.

3006 c. Prepare instrument scenarios.

4. Debriefing. 0.8

5. Discussion questions. 1.0

P3 MANEUVERS:

1000 Participate in a crew mission briefing. 1174 Holding procedures.

1006 Plan an IFR Flight. 1176 Nonprecision approach.

1024 Before starting engine through 1178 Precision approach.

before leaving helicopter checks. 1182 Unusual attitude recovery

1032 Radio communication procedures. 1184 Respond to IIMC.

1048 Fuel management procedures. 1262 Crew level AAR.

1070 Respond to emergencies. 3001 Instrument maneuvers.

1170 Instrument takeoff. 3011 Oral knowledge.

1172 Radio navigation.

TD-24 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-21 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Demonstrate and practice: 3.5 (2.0)

3005 Administer flight evaluation.

4. Debriefing. 0.8

TD-25 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-22 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-26 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-23 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-27 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-24 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

3004 ATC clearances and instructions.

3006 Prepare instrument scenarios.

TD-28 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-25 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-29 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-26 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-30 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-27 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-31 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-28 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-32 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-29 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-33 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-30 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-34 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-31 2. Instructor's briefing. 1.0

3. Review and practice previous tasks. 3.5 (2.0)

TD-35 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-32 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

3005 Administer flight evaluation.

TD-36 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-33 2. Instructor's briefing. 0.5

TD-37 1. Flight Commander's briefing. 0.2

PD-34 2. Evaluator's briefing. 1.0

EVAL 3. Flight evaluation. 3.5 (2.0)E

4. Debriefing. 1.8

2-5. EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS.

a. General. End-of-stage evaluations will be conducted IAW this Flight Training Guide. The evaluation is conducted to determine the student’s ability to perform instrument pilot duties (Stage I), Instrument instruction (Stage II) and Instrument Examiner duties (Stage III). The recommended procedure for conducting the evaluation is for the Evaluator to observe an SEIII administer an instrument evaluation to a SEI, or, the evaluator may function as the pilot receiving instruction/evaluation from the SEII/III, or perform IE duties and administer the evaluation to an SEI when an SEIII is not available. The end-of-stage evaluation is administered for initial designation as an Instrument Flight Examiner. The mandatory tasks/procedures to be evaluated are listed under the flight performance test; however, any task listed in the flight training guide, for the appropriate stage of training, may be evaluated at the discretion of the Evaluator.

b. Grading Considerations.

(1) The purpose of the oral evaluation is to determine an examinee's working knowledge of the subject areas listed. Undue focus on administrative trivia, grey areas, impracticalities and manufactured complexities should be avoided.

Also, it is not intended as an examination of his/her in-depth knowledge of maintenance, flight theory, or anatomy and physiology.

(2) Proficiency in the flight examination is based upon standards for each task. These standards are the minimum which must be achieved for ideal environmental conditions. When flight conditions are less than ideal, the

Evaluator should adjust the standards accordingly.

c. It is recommended that the following evaluation sequence be used:

(1) Phase 1 - Introduction.

(2) Phase 2 - Oral Examination.

(3) Phase 3 - Flight Examination.

(4) Phase 4 - Debriefing.

d. Stage I Evaluation.

(1) Introduce yourself to the SEIII/Examiner and confirm type of evaluation to be taken.

(2) Obtain the mission to be flown from the SEIII/Examiner.

(3) Complete preflight planning. (Ask any questions in regard to flight information required to complete the flight planning.)

(4) Mission Brief (Ask pertinent questions regarding conduct of the evaluation).

(5) Oral examination - Correctly answer questions from the subject area, regulations and publications, to include the following:

(a) VFR and IFR minimums.

(b) Alternate requirements.

(c) Publications required in aircraft.

(d) Interpretation of navigational charts.

(e) Interpretation and evaluation of weather reports.

(f) Preparing and filing a flight plan.

(g) Two-way radio failure.

(h) Navaid characteristics/limitations: NDB, VOR, ILS, GPS, Radar.

(6) Flight Evaluation – Tasks are selected at Evaluator’s discretion; however, minimum tasks required are:

STAGE I EVALUATION TASKS

TASK NO TASK

1000 Participate in a Crew Mission Briefing.

1006 Plan an IFR Flight.

1032 Perform Radio Communication Procedures.

1048 Perform Fuel Management Procedures.

1170 Perform Instrument Takeoff (ITO).

1172 Perform Radio Navigation.

1174 Perform Holding Procedures.

1176 Perform Nonprecision Approach.

1178 Perform Precision Approach.

1182 Perform Unusual Attitude Recovery.

1184 Respond to Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC).

1262 Participate in a Crew Level After-Action Review (AAR).

3001 Perform Instrument Maneuvers.

3011 Oral Knowledge

NOTE: Civil type GPS equipment such as that which is installed on the TH67 is usually not available in Army

Helicopters. Evaluators will not apply undue emphasis on GPS functions not common in the Army’s helicopter Fleet.

(7) Debriefing - Note deficiencies.

e. Stage II Evaluation.

(1) A mission should be assigned at least one day prior to the evaluation so the SEII will have ample time to prepare IAW the IP Handbook and conduct the entire period as planned.

(2) Each SEII Examinee is a designated IP. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine if the examinee can perform IP duties relating to instrument tasks.

(3) The SEII will confirm with the Evaluator the tasks to be performed during the evaluation.

(4) Flight Evaluation – SEII performs as the instructor, demonstrating FTG standards in the required tasks selected during the briefing. Tasks are selected at the evaluator’s discretion; however, minimum tasks required are:

STAGE II EVALUATION TASKS

TASK NO TASK

1262 Participate in a Crew Level After-Action Review (AAR).

3002 Conduct Flight/Academic Instruction.

3003 Prepare a Lesson Plan.

(5) Debriefing - The SEII will debrief the Evaluator on all tasks covered. The Evaluator will then debrief the SEII on the evaluation.

f. Stage III Evaluation.

(1) The mission route should be assigned by the Flight Commander at least one day prior to the evaluation in order for the SEIII to have ample time to prepare. The Evaluator shall introduce him/herself and confirm the purpose of the flight evaluation IAW the FTG with the SEI and SEIII. The Evaluator will give any directions or guidelines to the SEI /

SEIII and turn the briefing and flight evaluation over to the SEIII.

(2) SEIII facilitates proper introductions and confirms the type of evaluation that will be conducted. The

SEIII will give the examinee a mission to plan and establish a time for the Crew Mission Brief. He/She will also explain what, if any, copilot duties he/she will not be able to perform for purposes of evaluation.

(3) SEIII will remain available to discuss/answer any question the SEI may have while planning the flight.

(4) The SEI will conduct the Crew Mission Brief. If necessary, SEIII will complete briefing on those items not covered by the examinee and answer any questions regarding the conduct of the evaluation.

(5) Oral examination - conduct oral evaluation in the following subject areas:

(a) VFR and IFR minimums.

(b) Alternate requirements.

(c) Publications required in aircraft.

(d) Interpretation of VFR and IFR navigational charts.

(e) Interpretation and evaluation of weather reports.

(f) Preparing and filing a flight plan.

(g) Two-way radio failure.

(h) NAVAID characteristics/limitations: NDB, VOR, ILS, GPS, Radar.

(6) Flight Evaluation - SEIII performs as the IE and a competent copilot without being proactive to the point as to abdicate their responsibilities to assess the SEI’s ability to manage and conduct a safe operation. Tasks selected are at the discretion of the SEIII with final selection and approval at the discretion of the Evaluator (IE) (who normally sits in an observer seat in the TH-67 HFS). However, as a minimum, the following tasks must be evaluated:

STAGE III EVALUATION TASKS

TASK NO TASK

1000 Participate in a Crew Mission Briefing.

1006 Plan an IFR Flight.

1032 Perform Radio Communication Procedures.

1048 Perform Fuel Management Procedures.

1172 Perform Radio Navigation.

1182 Perform Unusual Attitude Recovery.

1184 Respond to Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC).

1262 Participate in a Crew Level After-Action Review (AAR).

3004 Issue ATC Clearances and Instructions.

3005 Administer Flight Evaluation.

3006 Prepare Instrument Training Scenarios.

(7) Debriefing - The SEIII will debrief the SEI on all tasks covered and advise the examinee of the results of the evaluation. The Evaluator will then debrief the SEI and SEIII and inform them of the final results of the evaluation and complete the grade slips. The Evaluator’s critique of the SEIII will include comments as to the focus, relevance to the

Army Aviation mission, and practicality of the manner in which he/she evaluated the SEI.

CHAPTER 3. TRAINING OBJECTIVES

3-1. COMMON STANDARDS.

The standards describe the minimum degree of proficiency or standard of performance to which the task must be accomplished. The terms, “without error,” “properly,” and “correctly” apply to all standards. The standards are based on ideal conditions. Many standards are common to several tasks. Individual instructor pilot techniques are not standards, nor are they used as grading elements. Unless otherwise specified in the individual task, the common standards below apply.

Alternate or additional standards will be listed in individual tasks.

a. For all tasks:

(1) Perform crew coordination actions. NOTE: During training and evaluation flights it may occasionally be necessary for instructors to limit or restrict normal crew coordination activities in order to develop or evaluate individual skills. The instructor/evaluator is responsible to clearly brief pilots undergoing training or evaluation on the specific restrictions and limitations that may be imposed.

(2) Do not exceed aircraft limitations.

b. In flight:

(1) Maintain heading ±10 degrees.

(2) Maintain altitude ±100 feet.

(3) Maintain airspeed ±10 knots.

(4) Maintain rate of climb or descent ±100 feet per minute (FPM).

(5) Maintain trim ±1 ball width.

3-2. TASK DESCRIPTION.

The student must have a working knowledge of topics in the respective subject area by the training day that a task, maneuver or subject area is taught or demonstrated. A “working knowledge” is demonstrated by being able to apply information in a given subject area to a specific mission in the planning through execution phases. For example, having to look up common terms and symbols, or difficulty determining what type of airspace the aircraft is operating in and corresponding requirements, does not demonstrate a working knowledge; being able to find location-specific information, or information that is not common to most flights, is considered a working knowledge.

3-3. TASKS TRAINED.

The task, conditions, standards and descriptions for all tasks trained in this FTG are described in the remainder of this chapter.

TASK: PARTICIPATE IN A CREW MISSION BRIEFING 1000

CONDITIONS: Prior to flight in a TH-67 HFS, by the PC with all crewmembers present, and given a crew briefing checklist.

STANDARDS:

1. Without error, brief the mandatory and mission-related items detailed on the crew briefing checklist.

2. Assign crewmember mission duties and responsibilities.

3. Assign crewmember cockpit duties and responsibilities per the crew briefing checklist.

DESCRIPTION:

1. The PC must brief the crew on the items from the crew briefing checklist. He/she will use the checklist shown on the following page of this FTG to conduct the crewmember briefing. The checklist also will aid in assigning crew duties and responsibilities prior to and during the mission.

2. During the briefing, the PC must discuss the critical aspects from mission receipt to mission completion. The PC should include all factors of the flight; these include the actions, duties, and responsibilities of each crewmember.

3. The PC will identify mission and flight requirements that will demand effective communication and proper sequencing and timing of actions by the crewmembers. A common phraseology and sense of cooperation must be developed between crewmembers.

4. The crewmembers will acknowledge that they understand the assigned actions, duties, and responsibilities.

NOTE: During training and evaluation flights it may occasionally be necessary for instructors and evaluators to limit or restrict normal crew coordination activities in order to develop and evaluate individual skills. The instructor/evaluator is responsible to clearly brief pilots undergoing training or evaluation on the specific restrictions and limitations that may be imposed.

REFERENCES: AR 95-1

CREW BRIEFING CHECKLIST

1. General:

a. Mission statement

b. Commander’s intent

c. Crew qualifications / crew endurance

d. Personal / professional equipment

e. Flight plan (SIDs, non-standard procedures, route, altitude, airspeed)

f. Weather

(1) Significant weather

(2) Winds aloft

g. NOTAMs

h. Fuel requirements

2. Crew Duties / Crew Coordination (P* & P):

a. Transfer of controls

b. Communication with ATC:

(1) P* communicates; P copies info

(2) VFR traffic

c. Two challenge rule / most conservative response

d. Emergency procedures

e. Questions and comments concerning the mission briefing

NOTE: Emergency procedures, in general, are discussed daily and are to be evaluated during Stage II evaluations.

TASK: PLAN AN IFR FLIGHT 1006

CONDITIONS: Prior to IFR flight in a TH-67 HFS and given access to weather information, NOTAMs, flight planning aids, Aviation Mission Planning System (AMPS), necessary charts, forms, publications, and weight and balance information.

1. Determine if the aircrew and aircraft are capable of completing the assigned mission.

2. Determine if the flight can be performed according to AR 95-1.

3. Check applicable publications and determine, without error, if there are any restrictions on departure, en route, and at destination.

4. Select route(s) which avoid severe weather hazards, conform to known preferred routing as required, and are within the capability of aircraft equipment. If off-airway, determine course(s) within ±5 degrees.

5. Select altitude(s) which avoid icing level and turbulence, are above minimum altitudes, conform to the semicircular rule (when applicable), and do not exceed aircraft or equipment limitations.

6. Select an approach which is compatible with the weather, approach facilities, and aircraft equipment, and determine if an alternate airfield is required.

7. Determine distance ±1 nautical mile, true airspeed ±3 knots, ground speed ±5 knots, and ETE ±3 minutes for each leg of the flight.

8. Determine fuel requirement from takeoff to reach the destination and alternate airfield (if required), plus fuel reserve, ±4 gallons.

9. Complete and file the flight plan according to AR 95-1 and DOD FLIP.

DESCRIPTION: In planning an IFR mission, first ensure that all crew members are current and qualified to accomplish the mission. Then ascertain that the aircraft is capable of completing the mission. Obtain information about the weather using USAF, FAA, or host country weather facilities. Compare destination forecast and approach minimums, and determine if an alternate airfield is required. Ensure that flight can be completed according to AR 95-1. Check NOTAMs and the Army Aviation Flight Information Bulletin for any restrictions applicable to the flight. Select the route(s) or course(s) and altitude(s) that will best facilitate mission accomplishment. When possible, select preferred routing. Use a

CPU-26A/P computer / plotter (or equivalent) to plot the flight, and determine magnetic heading, ground speed, and ETE for each leg, including flight to the alternate airfield if required. Compute total distance and flight time, and calculate required fuel using the appropriate charts in the TH-67 Operator's Supplement. Complete DD Form 175 (Military Flight

Plan) or an equivalent form, and file the flight plan with the appropriate agency.

REFERENCES: TH-67 Operator's Supplement

AR 95-1

DOD FLIP

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FM 3-04.240

TASK: PERFORM BEFORE STARTING ENGINE THROUGH BEFORE LEAVING

HELICOPTER CHECKS 1024

CONDITIONS: In a TH-67 HFS.

1. Perform BEFORE thru AFTER LANDING procedures and checks in accordance with TH-67 Operator's Supplement

CL.

2. Enter appropriate information on DA Form 2408-12 and TH-67 HFS maintenance log.

1. Crew Actions. Both crewmembers will complete the required checks pertaining to assigned crew duties using TH-

67 Operator's Supplement CL. Emphasis will be on Pre-IFR tasks common to all Army aircraft such as avionics checks and preprogramming of installed navigation equipment. RWIFE course students are not required to memorize TH-67 aircraft limitations or emergency procedures.

2. Procedures. Perform the BEFORE thru AFTER LANDING per TH-67 Operator's Supplement CL. Crewmembers will use the checklist to complete checks and procedures appropriate to their crew station. Crewmembers will announce any check that involves an action by the opposite crewmember. The opposite station crewmember will reply with an answer that conveys understanding of the check and status in relation to that specific check. Responses that do not clearly communicate action completion or system status should not be used.

TASK: PERFORM RADIO COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES 1032

CONDITIONS: In a TH-67 HFS with two-way communications established.

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards and the following:

1. Check, set, and operate aircraft avionics.

2. Establish radio contact with the appropriate ATC facility.

3. When communicating with ATC facilities, use correct radio communication procedures and phraseology per the

DOD FLIP and the AIM.

4. Operate intercom system.

5. As appropriate to the training or evaluation scenario, perform two-way radio failure procedures in accordance with

DOD flight information publication (FLIP).

1. Crew Actions.

a. The pilot on the controls (P*) remains focused outside the aircraft and is responsible for clearing the aircraft and obstacle avoidance. The P* will maintain communications on his assigned radios.

b. The P will monitor radios and perform frequency changes as directed. The P will copy/read pertinent information as requested by the P*. In case of two-way radio failure, the P will attempt to reestablish communication.

2. Procedures. Set radios and frequencies as required. Copy pertinent information. Select the proper frequency on the appropriate radio as required/directed. Continuously monitor the radios as directed by the PC. Monitor the frequency before transmitting. Use the correct radio call sign when acknowledging each communication. When advised to change frequencies, acknowledge the instructions. Select, or request the other crewmember to select, the new frequency as soon as possible unless instructed to do so at a specified time, control measure, fix, or altitude. Use standard radio communication procedures, terms and phraseology as appropriate for the area and type of operations.

TRAINING AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Training will be conducted in the TH-67 HFS.

2. Evaluation will be conducted in the TH-67 HFS.

REFERENCES: AIM

DOD FLIP

TASK: PERFORM FUEL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES 1048

1. Verify that the required amount of fuel is on board at the time of takeoff.

2. Correctly initiate an in-flight fuel consumption check within 10 minutes after leveling off or entering into the mission profile.

3. Correctly compute an in-flight fuel consumption rate within 30 to 60 minutes after taking the initial reading.

4. Initiate an appropriate course of action if the actual fuel consumption varies from the planned value and the flight cannot be completed with the required reserve.

5. Frequently monitor the fuel quantity and consumption rate during the flight.

6. Correctly perform crew coordination actions.

a. The P will perform the fuel check procedures.

b. The P* will acknowledge the results of the fuel check.

c. The PC will confirm the results of the fuel check and determine adequacy of fuel availability compared to mission requirements.

2. Procedures.

a. Before-takeoff fuel check. Determine the total fuel on board, and compare it with mission fuel requirements determined during pre-mission planning. If the fuel on board is inadequate, have the aircraft refueled or abort or revise the mission.

b. Initial airborne fuel reading. Within 10 minutes of leveling off, or entering mission profile and setting the appropriate power, the crew will note the fuel remaining on the analog fuel gauge and current time. The crew should check the FUEL FLOW indicating system to ensure GAL REM and analog fuel gauge agree plus/minus 3 gallons and the fuel consumption rate is within 3 gallons of predicted. If “fuel indication parameters agree within 3 and 3”, note burnout and reserve time.

c. Fuel consumption check. Within 30 to 60 minutes after taking the initial fuel reading, the crew will note the fuel remaining on the analog gauge and current time. The crew will check the FUEL FLOW indicating system to ensure GAL

REM agrees with the analog gauge plus/minus 3 gallons and the fuel consumption rate is within 3 gallons of predicted. If the GAL REM and the analog gauge agree plus/minus 3 gallons of predicted, the crew may use the FUEL FLOW indicating systems time remaining to compute burnout and reserve times. If the fuel remaining is inadequate, initiate an alternate course of action.

NOTE: If fuel quantity gauge and GAL REM do not agree within plus/minus 3 gallons, or actual fuel consumption is more than plus/minus 3 gallons from predicted consumption, use the fuel quantity gauge to complete the fuel consumption check.

d. Fuel quantity and consumption. Periodically monitor the fuel quantity and consumption rate. If the fuel quantity or rate of consumption indicates a deviation from computed values, repeat the fuel consumption check to determine if the amount of fuel is adequate to complete the flight.

NOTE: During fuel monitoring, the crew should compare the FUEL FLOW indicating GAL REM and analog fuel gauges. If these two systems do not agree plus/minus 3 gallons, the crew should use the lowest fuel remaining indication to determine if an alternate course of action is required.

TASK: RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES 1070

CONDITIONS: In a TH-67 HFS, or orally in a classroom environment; given a specific emergency condition.

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards and the following. Without error, perform or describe the appropriate emergency procedures that pertain to IFR partial panel operations.

1. Crew Actions. When either crewmember detects an emergency situation, he will immediately alert the other crewmember with a pertinent announcement.

a. The pilot on the controls (P*) will remain focused on the instruments to maintain aircraft control and to provide adequate clearance from traffic or obstacles. The P* will perform or direct the pilot not on the controls (P) to perform the emergency procedures with the aid of the checklist or as briefed, and will initiate the appropriate type of landing for the emergency.

b. The P will perform as directed or briefed. If time permits, the P will verify all emergency checks. The P will request emergency assistance if appropriate.

c. The pilot in command (PC) will include emergency procedures guidance in the crew briefing.

2. Procedures. Analyze the indications; Identify the malfunction and perform the appropriate emergency procedure.

Perform or describe the appropriate emergency procedures as outlined in the aircraft operator's Supplement, FIH or AIM.

Request appropriate emergency assistance as described in the FIH.

NOTE: Malfunctions and emergencies that would enhance aviation decision making skills in an IFR environment may be covered and practiced in the TH-67 HFS. Students are not required or expected to memorize TH-67 specific underlined emergency procedures or systems limitations. It is important to avoid emphasizing procedures that may cause interference with emergency procedures in the student’s primary aircraft.

REFERENCES: TH-67 Operator's Supplement and Checklist

AIM

FIH

TASK: PERFORM INSTRUMENT TAKEOFF 1170

CONDITIONS: In a TH-67 HFS with the hover power and before-takeoff checks completed.

1. Maintain the required takeoff power ±5 percent torque.

2. Maintain accelerative climb attitude ±1 bar width.

3. Maintain aircraft in trim after ETL.

4. Maintain the appropriate rate of climb ±100 FPM.

a. The pilot on the controls (P*) will focus primarily outside the aircraft during the visual meteorological conditions

(VMC) portion of the maneuver. P* will announce when initiating the maneuver and intentions to abort or alter the takeoff.

As the aircraft enters simulated or actual IMC, he will make the transition to the flight instruments.

b. The pilot not on the controls (P) will announce when ready for takeoff and will remain focused outside the aircraft to assist in clearing during the VMC portion of the maneuver and to provide adequate warning of obstacles. The P will announce when his attention is focused inside the cockpit (for example, when interfacing with the communication or navigation system). Prior to the aircraft entering actual IMC, the P will monitor and assist in establishing coordinated flight within aircraft operating limits.

2. Procedures. The P will cross-monitor power, attitude, and assist P* with drift and obstacle clearance. The P will announce when entering IMC and cross monitor flight instruments to ensure proper aircraft control. P will change radio frequencies and navigation systems as required and perform other crew duties as briefed.

a. IMC takeoff from the ground. The P* will align the aircraft with the desired takeoff heading. With the cyclic in the neutral position, smoothly increase collective until the aircraft becomes light on the skids; announce, “getting light on the skids.” Use outside visual references and control adjustments to prevent movement of the aircraft. Announce “I’m inside” and either “taking off” or “on the go”. While referring to the flight instruments, smoothly increase collective to obtain takeoff power (15 percent Torque above IGE hover power). As the collective is increased, cross-check the attitude and heading indicators to ensure the attitude of the aircraft is correct and the desired heading is maintained with the pedals until accelerating through ETL, then transition to coordinated flight. When takeoff power is set and the altimeter and vertical speed indicate a positive climb, adjust the pitch attitude 2 bar widths below the horizon for initial acceleration.

Approaching climb airspeed, adjust controls as required to maintain the desired rate of climb and airspeed.

NOTE 1: A minimum of 10 percent Torque above IGE hover power is required to perform an IMC takeoff from the ground.

b. VMC takeoff with IMC transition. P* will announce “taking off” or “on the go”. P* will increase collective and maintain heading with pedals. As the aircraft leaves the ground, apply cyclic as necessary to accelerate forward while maintaining minimum safe ground clearance with collective. Maintain heading/course required by the departure procedure or as assigned by ATC. As the aircraft reaches ETL, adjust the cyclic to obtain the desired climb airspeed and adjust the collective to maintain desired rate of climb. Transition to instrument flight and announce “I’m inside” prior to 100’ AGL or entering IMC.

NOTE 2: All takeoffs should be made into the wind whenever possible. If PC elects to takeoff downwind he/she will announce the decision to do so and the reasoning. This is for cross-monitoring purposes.

FM 3-04.203

TASK: PERFORM RADIO NAVIGATION 1172

CONDITIONS: In a TH-67 HFS; with appropriate navigational publications.

1. Correctly determine aircraft position.

2. Correctly intercept and maintain desired course.

a. NDB courses: ±5 degrees.

b. VOR courses: ±5 degrees.

c. LOC courses: Less than full scale deflection of the HSI.

d. Radar Vectors: ±5 degrees of assigned heading.

e. GPS courses: Full scale deflection of the HSI in the appropriate mode.

3. Correctly identify station/fix/waypoint passage.

4. P will correctly tune and identify appropriate NAVAIDs as directed.

a. The pilot on the controls (P*) will remain focused inside the aircraft and will monitor radios and air traffic control

(ATC) information. P* will acknowledge all directives given by ATC or the pilot not on the controls (P), and will announce any deviations.

b. The P will select and announce radio frequencies. The P will also monitor radios and ATC information and acknowledge any deviations.

a. Ensure navigation equipment power-up and operational checks were completed during aircraft run-up before conducting flight into instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions. Also conduct navigation equipment operational checks if flight operations are expected to be conducted in marginal visual flight rules (VFR) weather conditions, or at other times that the crew is required to navigate to, or receive, a navigational aid, commercial station, or an emergency signal.

b. P*/P will correctly use the appropriate navigational aid to navigate course and/or monitor aircraft position throughout the flight.. Crew shall verify waypoints by checking proper geographic coordinates of user waypoints and by ensuring that bearings and distances between waypoints are consistent with charted data and/ or flight planning. Aircraft position should be cross-checked periodically with ground based NAVAIDs (if available).Crew will verify./perform proper waypoint sequencing IAW planned/assigned route. Crewmembers will not become fixated on Navigation displays, at the expense of proper instrument scanning technique and airspace surveillance requirements. Crewmembers must understand the aircraft relationship to the desired course as displayed by needles, HSI and Map display modes. Crew will update flight plan using the appropriate navigational aid as necessary IAW with ATC routing changes.

NOTE 1: GPS receivers used as the sole/primary navigation aid under IFR must be certified by Army, airworthiness authorities. Navigation system restrictions are found in operator’s manuals or applicable airworthiness releases. In the case of non-IFR certified GPS equipment, the GPS is used to enhance VFR and IFR navigation and in emergency IMC recovery situations. GPS receivers should use current database and/or Digital Aeronautical Information Files (DAFIF) if so equipped. When using any Navigation Aid it is a good practice to verify coordinates/frequencies and ensure that bearings and distances between waypoints are consistent with flight planning or charted data when possible.

NOTE 2: All Army GPS usually provide superior levels of accuracy over VOR or ADF equipment if…