Title: Minnesota Wing Aircrew Training: Tasks O2015, P2019
1Minnesota Wing Aircrew Training Tasks O-2015,
P-2019
- Ground Operations and Safety
- Preflight
- Emergency Egress
- Flight Line
2Safety Three Rules
- NEVER sacrifice safety to save time
- Use established procedures and checklists
- You may have to deviate from common procedures
if you do, use common sense and prudent judgment.
(See rule 1)
3Aircraft Pre-flight
- WALK AROUND
- WINGS
- FUSELAGE
- PROPELLER
- CONTROLS
- LIGHTS
- TIRES
- OIL
- FUEL
- COWLING
- TIE DOWNS
- CHOCKS
4What was missed on pre-flight?
5Aircraft Pre-flight
- A safety check of the aircrafts condition for
flight - Pre-flight is the pilots responsibility
- Should be performed with a checklist
- Pilot may request assistance of scanner or
observer - The walk around portion is an inspection of
structural components, equipment, and other
essentials such as - Fuel and oil
- Landing, taxi, navigation, and anti-collision
lights - Tires and brakes
- Additional pre-flight tasks (such as run up,
radio checks, etc.) occur after the crew is
buckled in.
6Flightline Operations
7Flight Line Purpose
- Safety
- Traffic (and pedestrian) control
- Manage congested areas
- Fire watch
- Logistic assistance
- Fuel
- Ropes
- Etc.
8Aircraft Refueling Procedures
FUEL CAPS
GROUND WIRE
CHOCKS
FUEL SUMP DRAINS
9Flight Line Operations Safety
- No Smoking
- Keep the area clean
- Use proper surfaces
- Never push or pull on propeller to move A/C
- Hats off on flight line
- Approach aircraft from the rear when possible
- If aircraft is facing you, walk out by wing tip
then walk behind strut to the door - Seat belts and shoulder harnesses (lt1,000)
including when moving on the ground
10Flight Line Operations Taxi
- Fire bottle (extinguisher) is required for engine
start - Only a CAP pilot or FAA-certified mechanic can
start, taxi, or otherwise operate CAP aircraft
in ground operations - In congested areas ensure wing tips are clear
- Other aircraft
- Objects on the airport
- If in doubt, get a wing walker
11Safety During Ramp Movements
- Taxiing all crewmembers looking for obstacles
- Obstacle within six feet get out and push
- Obstacle within 6 to 10 feet get a marshaller
or wing walker - No unnecessary talk (sterile cockpit)
- Obey flightline hand signals
- But use common sense many linemen are
inexperienced
12SIGNALMANS POSITION
13Flight line hand signals
Hands out making a pulling motion COME AHEAD
Outward motion with thumbs PULL CHOCKS
Inward motion with thumbs INSERT CHOCKS
Circle with hand START ENGINE
14Flight line hand signals
Motion forward, pointing left TURN LEFT
Motion forward, pointing right TURN RIGHT
Thumbs up ALL CLEAR - O.K.
Downward motion with palms SLOW DOWN
15Flight line hand signals
Crossing hands over head EMERGENCY STOP
Hands crossed above head STOP
Slash throat with finger CUT ENGINE
16Safety during Taxiing
- Taxiing all crewmembers assist the pilot
- Prevent collisions with other aircraft and
vehicles - Help the pilot find and stay on the taxiway (bad
weather, low visibility, night on an unlighted
airport) - Be familiar with airport signs and markings
- Runway markings are white and taxiway markings
are yellow
17Airport Signs and Markings
Follow the yellow lines
Stay behind the dashed lines
Need ATC permission to cross the solid lines
18Airport Signs and Markings
Mandatory signs have a red background with a
white inscription
May have a row of red stop bar lights embedded in
the pavement. When illuminated, do not cross
(even if given permission by ATC)
Location boundary signs have a yellow background
with a black inscription
Visible from the runway Visual clues to determine
when youre clear of the runway
19Airport Signs and Markings
Location signs have a black background with a
yellow inscription
Direction signs have a yellow background with a
black inscription
20Airport-related ATC Clearances
- Be familiar with ATC ground clearances that
involve the airport signs and markings - Back up the pilot when taxiing
- Controllers are required to get acknowledgement
of all hold short instructions - Pilot/Observer should read back all clearances
- Cleared to taxi or Taxi (implied clearance)
- Cleared for takeoff runway 22
21Airport-related ATC Clearances
- Meaning of clearances
- Taxi to Cleared to taxi to any point other
than assigned takeoff runway. Cleared to cross
all runways that intersect the taxi route. Does
not authorize taxiing onto or crossing assigned
runway. - Taxi to hold short of Cleared to taxi, but
enroute to taxi clearance limit must hold short
of another taxiway or crossing runway.
22Airport-related ATC Clearances
- Meaning of clearances
- Cross runway Cleared to cross the runway
crossing your taxi route and continue to taxi
clearance limit. - Hold short Do not enter or cross the taxiway
or runway specified by the controller. If there
is a painted hold line, do not cross it. - Report position Identify your location on the
airport.
23Egress
24Emergency Egress
25Normal Egress - Scanner Position (left rear)
- Engine is off, propeller stopped
- Front seat crewmember typically open the door
- Check to make sure you have everything necessary
for debrief - Mission Pilot may pull seat forward while seated
to allow scanner to egress - Remove headset, Unfasten seat belt, and step onto
step on left landing gear strut, then onto ground - Be observant for other aircraft, propellers
(turning and stopped), flaps and ailerons
(forehead height)
26Normal Egress - Observer Position (Forward Right)
- Check to make sure nothing will blow out the door
when opened and that you have everything
necessary for debrief - Open the door only after the engine is off and
the propeller stopped. Pull up on armrest handle
to open the door - Remove headset
- You may wish to pull seat forward while seated to
allow scanner to egress (if 4 crewmembers) - This will allow you to push the seat all the way
back for easier egress
27Normal Egress - Observer Position (Forward Right)
Continued
- Push the seat back
- In Cessnas, this requires you to reach down to
the left and hold a small lever, while squeezing
a bar under the front of the seat - Unfasten seat belt, and step onto step on right
landing gear strut, then onto ground - Be observant for other aircraft, propellers
(turning and stopped), flaps and ailerons
(forehead height)
28Normal Egress - Mission Pilot Position (Forward
Left)
- Complete engine shutdown checklist
- Check to make sure nothing will blow out the door
when opened and that you have everything
necessary for debrief - Dont forget to remove your headset!
- Egress the same as for Observer, except from left
door
29Variation in Egress
- Member owner non-Cessna aircraft will require
modified egress methods - Many aircraft are low wing and may only have a
single door on the left side - All crewmembers should be briefed prior to
takeoff on how to open the door and egress the
aircraft
30Emergency Egress
- May be due to fire, smoke or other condition that
requires immediate egress - Mission Pilot is the crew commander - do not exit
the airplane before he tells you to do so - Pilots whenever possible you should brief you
crew on what you want them to do and how you will
signal them to do it beforehand - Front seat crewmembers should state if they will
be pulling the seat up for the rear seat
crewmembers to leave first or not
31Emergency Egress (continued)
- When given the egress order, egress the aircraft
by normal methods, but as quickly as possible - Leave debrief materials and other equipment in
the aircraft - Dont forget to remove your headset!
- Once clear of the door proceed to an area well
away and aft of the aircraft - Meet up with all of the crew to ensure everyone
is safe
32Crash Egress
- Normal egress routes may be blocked
- A wing may be collapsed, door jammed, or the
aircraft may be rolled over on its side or even
inverted - Prior to impact door locks should be opened so
that the door is ajar - During a crash landing, the fuselage may be
deformed, having the door ajar prevents the door
from being permanently locked barring egress - On land, once the aircraft has stopped, egress by
the fastest route possible - Be aware of dangers such as loose headset wires,
sharp metal, spilled fuel, etc.
33Crash Egress (continued)
- If doors are blocked, windows or baggage doors
may be kicked out - Once clear of the door proceed to an area well
away from of the aircraft - In a water ditching, stay belted in until a door
or other egress route is open - Unbelting early will disorient you, possibly
trapping you in the aircraft - Meet up with all of the crew to ensure everyone
is safe