AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

150 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
execution by the pilot, or when such action interferes with the timely performance of other
time-sensitive navigator duties.
11.6.2. Compute a TAS check on all Category I routes of three hours or longer. Use the
procedures in paragraph 11.11.
11.6.3. Maintain a flight log on Category I routes or route segments of three hours or longer.
Time between fix/MPP plots will not exceed 1 hour. NOTE: Malfunctions or loss of
navigational capability, which degrade course centerline accuracy, will be reported
immediately to ATC.
11.6.4. On Category I routes, when the time between the LSAF and FSAF is 3-hours or
more, the following procedures are required: wind factors, ETP calculations, and in-flight
fuel management.
11.6.5. Heading deviation checks are not required on Category II routes, tactical routes, or
on aircraft without compasses. On Category I routes or route segments of 3-hours or longer,
compute heading deviation for each compass system as soon as practical after initial level-off
or coast out. Record the deviation for all compass systems (see paragraph 11.10).
11.7. Laptop Computers. Laptop computers running FalconView moving map software and
connected to a handheld GPS provide invaluable situational awareness. Laptop computers and
handheld GPS must be approved for unrestricted use in flight IAW AFI 11-202V3.
11.7.1. Navigators should carry a USAF approved laptop on all missions.
11.7.1.1. Handheld GPS units should be connected and the FalconView Moving Map
Display should be operating.
11.7.2. Laptop computers with handheld GPS FalconView moving map displays will not be
used as the primary source of navigation.
11.8. Flight Records. Flight progress will be recorded for Category I routes of 3-hours or
longer. Record enough detail to reconstruct the mission. Units may publish local standards for
log procedures in the unit supplement. See Figure 11.2 for an example of a completed AF Form
4116.
11.8.1. This form will consist of planning and in-flight progress data. It will be completed in
sufficient detail to fully evaluate or reconstruct the flight. Page 1 of the form will be
completed when a CFP is not available on Category I routes. Section IX, In-Flight Data, will
be used to record present positions and spot readings. The procedures below are general in
nature and designed to accommodate a wide range of C-130 navigation equipment
configurations.
11.8.1.1. As soon as practical after level-off or coast-out, whichever occurs latest,
navigators will verify aircraft position by either navigation aid fix or radar fix.
11.8.1.1.1. Record the fix in AF Form 4116 Section VIII, Radar/NAVAID Data.
11.8.1.1.2. At the time of the fix record the primary navigation solution and
corresponding deltas (or Lat/Long) for all other navigation solutions in AF Form
4116 Section VI, Fix/Computer Position.