TM 55-1520-228-10
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CHAPTER 8
NORMAL PROCEDURES
SECTION I. MISSION PLANNING
8-1. MISSION PLANNING.
Mission planning begins when the mission is assigned
and extends to the preflight check of the helicopter. It
includes, but is not limited to, checks of operating limits
and restrictions; weight, balance and loading; perfor-
mance; publications; flight plan; and crew and passen-
ger briefings. The pilot shall ensure compliance with the
contents of this manual which are applicable to the mis-
sion.
8-2. AVIATION LIFE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT (ALSE).
All aviation life support equipment required for mission;
e.g., helmets, gloves, survival vests, survival kits, etc.,
shall be checked.
8-3. CREW DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES.
The minimum crew required to fly the helicopter is a
pilot. During single pilot operations, the pilot shall
occupy the right-hand pilot seat. Additional crew mem-
bers, as required, may be added at the discretion of the
commander. The manner in which each crew member
performs his duties is the responsibility of the pilot in
command.
a. Crew Briefing. A crew briefing shall be con-
ducted to ensure a thorough understanding of individual
and team responsibilities. The briefing should include,
but not be limited to, copilot, crew chief, mission equip-
ment operator, ground crew responsibilities, and the
coordination necessary to complete the mission in the
most efficient manner. A review of visual signals is desir-
able when ground guides do not have voice commu-
nication with the crew.
b. Passenger Briefing The following guide may be
used in accomplishing required passenger briefings;
items that do not pertain to a specific mission may be
omitted.
(1) Crew introduction.
(2) Equipment.
(a) Personal to include ID tags.
(b) Professional.
(c) Survival.
(3) Flight data.
(a) Route.
(b) Altitude.
(c) Time enroute.
(d) Weather.
(4) Normal procedures.
(a) Entry and exit of helicopter.
(b) Seating.
WARNING
Demonstrate to passenger how and
where loose carry-on equipment will
be secured. Demonstrate to
passenger how seat belts and
shoulder harnesses are to be used
and how they are to be secured when
exiting.
(c) Seat belts.
(d) Movement in the helicopter.
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