34NVIS aircrew member — flight testing

34 NVIS aircrew member — flight testing

A flight test for the initial NVIS aircrew member qualification must be conducted by an NVIS pilot qualified to conduct an NVIS CCF for an NVIS aircrew member; and, as a minimum, the candidate must demonstrate competency in the following:

(a) assisting the pilot in mission planning and flight planning;

(b) determining the serviceability of NVIS equipment, including aircraft components;

(c) performing cockpit drills including switch selection and goggle/de-goggle procedure;

(d) performing crew resource management appropriate to NVIS operations;

(e) performing NVIS practice malfunctions and emergency procedures;

(f) performing aircrew member duties for descent, reconnaissance and circuit operations to HLS-NVIS basic located in areas devoid of HLS lighting or surrounding cultural lighting using NVIS;

(g) providing a timely and accurate “con” to the pilot for drift, rates of climb and descent, obstacle avoidance and ground hazards, including dust and debris;

(h) if an NVIS aircrew member’s operational role requires him, or her, to sit in the front seat of the aircraft and provide assistance to the pilot — assisting the pilot:

(i) during procedures for flight into deteriorating in-flight visibility situations; and

(ii) during in-flight safe recovery to V.F.R. flight following simulated inadvertent entry to I.M.C.;

(j) performing wire and obstacle detection and avoidance procedures using white light (for example, from a steerable searchlight or night sun).

Attachment 1 to Appendix 3

Performance Standards for Night Vision Imaging Systems

Modifications of RTCA/DO 275

In this Attachment, each item in column 3 of the Table shows how a relevant operational performance specification in the corresponding paragraph of RTCA/DO-275 mentioned in column 1 of the item and summarised (if any) in column 2 of the item, is modified.

List of modifications to RTCA/DO-275