I3302

This hop is similar to the last hop except now the needle is pointing to the station rather than to the correct magnetic course. Start by pointing the needle straight up (or down) now by reading the magnetic compass you can figure out what radial you are on.

During this flight you will fly 3 approaches, one will be radar vectors, one will be a normal ADF and one will be the full approach with a failed directional gyro. Don't worry about intercepts. Start by pointing at the station. When you get to your first T, just turn to the outbound heading (its a good idea to compute all your roll outs ahead of time and write them on your plate). Then once you get to twist look at the needle is it ten degrees to the left? Will you need it to rise up right? So turn right so it falls ten more degrees (aka double the angle) and wait for it to rise. Then turn back so it is straight up and down. Read your magnetic compass. Are you on the radial? If not lather, rinse, and repeat.

New (July 2010) - They have added ADF holding so be prepared for that.

Approaches:
 * Tallahassee NDB 36
 * Pensacola Regional NDB 35
 * some instructors do the Mobile NDB 34

some tips-

if you have perfect airwork, the procedure turn is a piece of cake. track outbound and at two minutes, turn exactly to the depicted course, and turn as normal. It is IMPERATIVE that you are on the depicted course on the barb of the PT. When you are waiting to intercept the inbound final course, the only way to ID it is when the head of the needle in on the 45 deg benchmark. (note that all proc turns are at 45 deg) When on the intercept course, with a needle head on the 45 bench, you are on the FAC so turn to it and track inbound to the station.

=Flight Information Handbook= (FIH 1.1) The Flight Information Handbook is a DoD Flight Information Publication (FLIP) issued every thirty-two weeks by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA)…. The Flight Information Handbook contains aeronautical information which is required by DoD aircrews in flight, but which is not subject to frequent change. This publication is intended for U.S. Military use, and procedures herein may not be applicable to other users.

Summary of Contents

Section A: Emergency Procedures

Section B: National and International Flight Data and Procedures

Section C: Meteorological Information

Section D: Conversion Tables

Section E: Standard Time Signals

Section F: FLIP and NOTAM Abbreviations/Code

=FCU Malfunction= INDICATIONS:

Erratic Nf & Fluctuating Ng and/or TOT.

PROCEDURES: WARNING: Be prepared for complete power loss
 * 1. Collective—Adjust (to maintain Nr in operating range).
 * 2. Twist grip — Adjust (to maintain Nf/Ng in operating range).
 * 3. Land as soon as possible.

=Engine Restart= An engine flameout in flight would most likely result from a malfunction of the fuel control unit or fuel system. The decision to attempt an engine restart during flight is the pilot’s responsibility and is dependent upon the pilot’s experience and the operating altitude. Consideration must be given to the cause of the failure prior to attempting restart. If attempting an engine restart, proceed as follows:

PROCEDURES:
 * 1. Autorotate.
 * 2. Ng — Check.

If Ng is below 12 percent:
 * 3. Twist grip — Close, perform normal start.

If Ng is 12 percent or above:
 * 4. Starter — Engage, perform normal start.

Note Ng will not decrease below minimum starting speed within 10 seconds because of rotational inertia plus possible ram air effect. The twist grip can be left in the full open position since fuel flow during the start will be on the normal acceleration schedule.

If light−off occurs:
 * 5. Land as soon as possible.