AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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6.32.2. Early Departures. Early departures are authorized to prevent a delay due to weather,
ATC restrictions, airfield or aircraft operational limitations, to adjust mission flow during a
large-scale operation, or if approved through C2 channels provided the impact on local and
downrange facilities and crew duty is evaluated.
6.33. NVG Departures.
6.33.1. NVG Departure Weather Minimums. Weather minimums for NVG departures for
crewmembers who are non-current and/or unqualified is 1500/3. Weather minimums for
NVG departures for current and qualified aircrews are no different than normal takeoffs.
6.33.2. NVG Malfunctions During Takeoff. During an NVG takeoff, if the PF experiences
NVG failure, the takeoff may be continued at the discretion of the PIC. The PM will be
ready to immediately assume aircraft control if the PF experiences spatial disorientation or an
NVG malfunction. See AFTTP 3-3.C-130E/H for additional NVG emergency information.
Section 6E—Enroute
6.34. Flight Progress. In-flight, use all available navigational aids to monitor SCNS/GPS/INS
performance. Immediately report malfunctions or any loss of navigation capability that degrades
centerline accuracy to the controlling ARTCC. Use the following procedures for flight progress:
6.34.1. Before an oceanic flight, plot the oceanic portion on an appropriate chart. Annotate
the chart with the mission number and date. If practical, charts may be reused. Refer to
Chapter 11 for chart requirements.
6.34.1.1. Crews are to use only the MNPS oceanic checklist and the oceanic expanded
checklist for oceanic crossings. Use of all locally generated oceanic checklists is
prohibited. Where appropriate, units may augment the MNPS checklist with local
supplements for items such as ATLRV, formation, and other unique mission
requirements, but in no case may they substitute locally generated products for the MNPS
checklist. The MNPS checklists is located at:
https://www.notams.jcs.mil/dinsQueryWeb/ on the right side.
6.34.2. Another pilot or navigator will verify waypoint data inserted into the SCNS/INS.
Check both the coordinate information and the distances between waypoints against the flight
plan.
6.34.3. Category I Routes.
6.34.3.1. When approaching each waypoint on a Category I route, the PM will recheck
coordinates for the next two waypoints.
6.34.3.2. Navigators will use the procedures in Chapter 11 for flight following.
6.34.4. Upon return to home station, turn in the charts (copies if reused) and applicable
computer flight plans to the squadron. Squadrons will retain the charts, computer flight
plans, and associated materials for a minimum of 3 months.
6.34.5. See Chapter 11 for more enroute navigation procedures.
6.35. In-Flight Meals. Pilots should not eat meals at the same time, and their meals should
consist of different menu items.