AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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5.28.3. Reduce power for formation takeoffs to a torque corresponding to maximum
continuous power (970 degrees TIT for -15 engines). Formation leaders will brief takeoff
torque when different series C-130 aircraft are in the same formation.
5.28.4. Reduced power is not authorized for max effort takeoffs.
5.29. Aircraft Recovery from Unprepared Surfaces. Aircrews will not normally attempt to
recover an aircraft after inadvertent entry onto unprepared surfaces not suitable for taxi; ground
crews will accomplish aircraft recovery. Unless an emergency dictates otherwise, aircrews may
only accomplish recovery if there is no aircraft damage, the surface will support the aircraft, and
the PIC has coordinated with appropriate MAJCOM headquarters maintenance authorities
through 618 AOC (TACC) or appropriate C2 agency.
5.30. Hand-held (HH) GPS for Laptops with Moving Map Display (MMD).
5.30.1. The HH GPS and MMD are designed as a situational awareness tool. The pilot
monitoring and navigators are designated the primary users of MMD. PICs may authorize
other crewmembers to use the MMD to assist with situational awareness. FalconView is the
only AMC approved software for MMD use.
5.30.2. Aircrew members using MMD will immediately discontinue monitoring if safety of
flight is inhibited or during any other situation the PIC determines it unsafe to use.
5.30.3. Do not use HH GPS/MMD for primary navigation. All chart and fixing requirements
are still required. The hand-held GPS will not be used to update navigation equipment
(SCNS/INS).
5.30.4. Before using the HH GPS in-flight, aircrew members must receive training and
aircraft must be capable of supporting the HH GPS equipment.
5.30.5. Only GPS units approved for use with laptop computers will be used.
5.31. Aircrew Fatigue. It is the crewmember‘s responsibility to be properly rested for each
mission. However, if circumstances prevent this, no MAF/AMC crewmember should feel
pressured to fly when not properly rested. A crewmember who is fatigued will immediately
notify the PIC who will then contact the Stage Manager, 618 AOC (TACC), Home Station, or
appropriate Command and Control if unable to start or complete a mission safely. Declaring
―Safety of Flight‖ may be required in this situation.
5.32. Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). The Military Aviation Safety Action Program
is an anonymous, self-reporting system modeled after successful FAA/Airline programs to
encourage the voluntary reporting Operational issues and events. It is designed to provide a nonpunitive
environment for the open reporting of safety concerns and information that might be
critical to identifying hazardous situations and precursors to accidents. These safety concerns
may be either observed or experienced by the submitter. The goal is to prevent mishaps by
addressing those unintentional errors, hazardous situations and events, or high-risk activities not
identified and/or correctable by other methods or through traditional safety reporting sources.
5.32.1. The AMC ASAP website is accessible at www.safety-masap.com. The website is
secure and identity-protected and allows individuals to submit ASAP reports from virtually
any location. Username and Password can be obtained from the crewmember‘s Wing/Group
Safety office. Crewmembers can contact the AMC ASAP program manager via email at