IRIS TEXAN II - Crew Coordination; Introduction; Control of Aircraft and Systems; Procedures

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FOR SIMULATION USE ONLY – NOT A TRAINING AID
CREW COORDINATION
INTRODUCTION
A thorough understanding of crew coordination and responsibilities is essential.
General requirements for crew resource management (CRM) are directed in
applicable service CRM instructions.
CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS
During operations with two pilots, the opportunity for confusion concerning control
of the aircraft and aircraft systems exists. A thorough pre-flight briefing and use of
standardized procedures will reduce this hazard.
Passing control of the aircraft or aircraft subsystems will be accomplished by
positive verbal communication over the ICS. In the event of ICS failure, the pilot
requesting control will shake the control stick, and the pilot relinquishing control
will raise both hands.
Other examples of systems or actions which require crew coordination include
operation of the canopy, brakes, and communication and avionics configuration and
operation.
PROCEDURES
NORMAL CHECKLIST
The procedures presented in this section of the manual are for flight crew actively
participating in the operation of the aircraft. Essential steps or items which are to
be checked in both cockpits, if occupied, are indicated by (BOTH) following the step.
PREFLIGHT BRIEFING
The following discussion of pre-flight briefing requirements is a recommendation of
the minimum information that a pre-flight briefing should include, but is not meant
to replace local guidelines.
The pilot in command should give a pre-flight briefing for all participating flight
crew and ground crew members (if applicable) regarding mission plan and
individual responsibilities.
The briefing should include the following items:
1. Communications and Crew Coordination
a. Frequencies