PATHFINDER HLZ - STUDY SET

TDP CHART




how many selection factors are there
7
- size of HLP (helicopter land point)
- landing formation
- surface conditions
-obstacles
- approach and departure routes
-atmospheric conditions
-type of loadRead More
how many standard a/c formations
-trail
- staggered trail left
-staggered trail right
- echelon left
- echelon right
- heavy left
- heavy right
- diamond
- vee
heavy left




heavy right

,vee




staggered trail left




staggered trail right




trail




echelon right




echelon left




diamond




distance between A/C day and night

, day - 2-3 rotor disk
night - 3-5 rotor disks
4 Rs for obstacles
-remove
-reduce
-red (mark in red)
- radio (advise pilot)
what slope can all a/c land at
7 degrees or less
slope formula




conversion of feet to meter
divide by 3.28
conversion from meters to feet
multiple by 3.28
how should the a/c land in relation to wind
facing into the wind
how much can the departure heading vary
45 degrees left and right
4 types of loads
- equipment
- personnel
- internal
- external
what factors affect allowable cargo load
HAT
H- humidity
A- altitude
T- temperature
what are the night markings for night HLZ
Y and NATO T
when will NATO T be used
when A/C are approaching the site from 500 ft AGL or when coordinated
for
what must you do to the usable length when using NATO T