S4001

T4101 S4001.doc

* 1 Field deck landing practice (FDLP) pattern and airspeeds * 2 LSE signals * 3 Shipboard terminology/signals * 4 Lost communication procedures * 5 NWP 3-04.1 * 6 Course Rules-Santa Rosa/Spencer/Choctaw

[edit] Field deck landing practice (FDLP) pattern and airspeeds

The field deck landing pattern enables the pilot to practice shipboard landings at an outlying field.

* Pattern altitude is 300’ AGL * Pattern airspeed is 70kts. * NAV Lights on Steady Bright means student at the controls. * NAV Lights on Flashing Bright means instructor at the controls.

Gouge: If you see the instructor turn on the search light be looking for the wave off. [edit] LSE signals

The LSE provides directional and informational signals to the pilot. He is a critical link during shipboard evolutions as he provides clearance and lineup information in situations where the pilot has few visual references or a limited field of view.

Note:

* The ultimate responsibility for the safety of the aircraft and crew remains with the pilot in command.

LSE signal to hold or wave off are mandatory. All other signals are advisory. [edit] Shipboard terminology/signals

In the SAR tacaid there is a list of terms. Terms in bold are frequently asked.

* ANCHORED- Am orbiting a visible orbit point * ANGELS- Aircraft altitude (in thousands of feet) * ARK- Air droppable life raft * BENT- Equipment indicated is inoperative (temporarily or indefinitely). Canceled by OKAY. * BINGO- Proceed/proceeding to alternate or specified field or carrier. (Not home field or carrier) * BOWWAVE- Weather report giving bases and tops of clouds, wind, visibility, significant weather, sea state * BROWNIE- Photographic devices * BUSTER- Fly at maximum continuous speed (or power) * CANDLE- Night illumination device * CHERUBS- Height of friendly aircraft in hundreds of feet, or fly, or am flying at height indicated in hundreds of feet * COFFEE BREAK- Scheduled communication period * CREW- Any Navy aircraft at scene of action * DATUM- Last known position of a submarine or suspected submarine, after contact has been lost * DAVEY JONES- Survivor in the sea without lifejacket * DAVID- Provide advisory control for search aircraft * DEAF- Any surface ship at scene of action * DUCKBUTT- Aircraft assigned to perform precautionary SAR. Performs secondary role as NAVAID to passing aircraft providing tracking, homing, and steering information, as well as position and weather reports when required * DUFFER- DF-equipped unit * DUMBO- Call sign for amphibious SAR aircraft * ELEVATE- Change altitude to feet * ELLEN- Operate radar continuously * EVERGREEN- Dye marker showing in water * EXCITE- Energize specified equipment * FAMISHED- Have you any instructions or information for me? * FATHER- TACAN * FEAR- Any aircraft or ship at scene of action * FEET DRY- I am, or contact designated is over land * FEET WET- I am, or contact designated is over water * FLOTSAM- Unclassified contact * GADGET- Radar equipment * GOODYEAR- Life raft (followed by number of survivors) * HAWK- Any Air Force aircraft at scene of action I   * HIGH DRINK- Helicopter in-flight refueling from a destroyer * HOOKER- Fishing or other small craft * HUGO- Any Army aircraft at scene of action * LIFEGUARD- Submarine or surface ship designated for SAR operations or a submarine or surface ship stationed geographically for precautionary SAR assistance. Also the name of the unit designated to recover a man overboard for vessels conducting alongside operations. * LINK AIRCRAFT- I am calling by flashing light. * LONE RANGER- Dispatch aircraft for independent assignment * MIDDLEMAN- Communication relay that requires receipt and subsequent manual retransmission * MOTHER- Parent ship (usually the parent carrier) * NOCAN- Unable to comply (with instructions) * NOJOY- I have been unsuccessful or I have no information * OKAY- Equipment indicated is operative * ORANGES SOUR- Weather is unsuitable for aircraft mission * ORANGES SWEET- Weather is suitable for aircraft mission * OVERRIDE- Positive control of aircraft is being employed * PARROT- A military IFF transponder * PEDRO- Rescue helicopter * PIGEONS- The magnetic bearing and distance of base for (unit indicated) from you is ___ degrees ___miles * PLUTO- Call sign for shore-based SAR aircraft * POPEYE- In clouds or area of reduced visibility. * PREVIEW- Advisory control of aircraft is being employed. Aircraft report changes in heading, altitude, and speed. * RESCAP- Rescue Combat Air Patrol; provides protection to rescue vehicles from hostile forces during all phases of SAR * RESCUE- (Location) SAR Coordination Center at (location) * REVERT- Resume search on the previous intercept guard (watch) * RIALTO- Call sign for any or all SAR aircraft * SAR- Search and rescue * SAPPHIRE- SAR boat (number) * SCENE COMMANDER- On-scene SAR commander * SICK- Equipment indicated is operating at reduced efficiency * SMOKE- Smoke markers used to mark a position or datum * STRANGER- An unidentified contact not associated with action in progress (bearing, range, and altitude relative to you) * STRANGLE- Switch off equipment indicated * TIFF- (Location) Senior Coordination Center at location * TOOL- Ship that I am calling (Air to Surface) * WELL- Equipment indicated is operating efficiently * X RAY- A ship's ASCAC (call sign) * YELLOW JACKET- Survivor in the sea wearing a lifejacket * ZIP LIP- Hold UHF communication to a minimum

[edit] Lost communication procedures

Attempt to Contact Ship on Secondary Frequency.

* Troubleshoot. (While in the pattern… MINIMAL)

Proceed to closest available station. [edit] NWP 3-04.1

HELICOPTER OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR AIR-CAPABLE SHIPS Provides a common procedural reference for helicopter operations aboard all US Naval vessels that are air capable. Bridges the gap between the aviation and shipboard sides of the house by giving basic information to the boat guys about your helo. IE, you call up and tell the boat dude that you have a Hydraulic failure. Well, that guy on the boat might not know what the heck that means, so he looks up hydraulic failure and says “ah, that means he might have a hard time controlling the A/C.” Stuff like that. [edit] Course Rules-Santa Rosa/Spencer/Choctaw