MART Vol. II MO/MP - NESA - Civil Air Patrol

The ID PassEvery imaging pattern starts with an “ID Pass” that allows you to verify thetarget and note its coordinates. Stabilize at ‘Target ID Pass’ heading, altitude andairspeed (not < V x ) at least two miles out. This allows time for everyone to get setfor the photo or video run, and gives everyone the opportunity to see whatvisibility and turbulence conditions will be encountered over the target area.Implement sterile cockpit rules.Examine the target, its surroundings, and lighting conditions. Verify that whatyou see is what you planned for and that you can properly frame the target; if not,have the Mission Pilot pick a safe location to loiter and re-plan how to perform theimaging run (e.g., determine the altitude, angle and directions you need to get thebest photos) and how you wish to frame your photos.If you are performing damage assessment and didn’t know the extent or typeof damage to expect when you left on the sortie, the ID Pass will be followed by arecon survey. The circling flight pattern is a good pattern to use to survey ofdamage. Also, you may want to sketch the damage to help you decide whatimages you need and what imaging flight patterns to use. Note: You may need acombination of flight patterns and/or need to make several runs to capture all thedamage. Be sure to check your fuel status as you may need to refuel and returnto complete your sortie, and update Mission Base on your new sortie timeassumptions.Taking the PhotosFly slowly enough so the videographer can get several photos from eachangle or side. Typical speed is 75-80 knots (not