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

Keep the emergency checklist close at hand and open to the emergencyprocedure section.At takeoff, start the Observer Log with the time and Hobbs for "Takeoff." TheFAA's "operation lights on" encourages pilots to keep all aircraft lights on whenoperating within 10 miles of an airport, or wherever flocks of birds may beexpected.While departing the airport environs practice collision avoidance and maintainthe sterile cockpit until well clear of traffic and obstacles. Use shallow S-turns andlift your wing before turns to check for traffic. The crew must keep each otherappraised of conflicting aircraft and obstacles.Crewmembers must leave their shoulder harnesses fastened unless itinterferes with a task (e.g., taking photos). Once clear of the approach/departureairspace the crew can relax the sterile cockpit rules.10.2 Arrival at Mission BaseApproach and LandingObtain ATIS (or AWOS) as soon as possible before contacting approachcontrol. You may be able to reach mission base on the FM radio; if so, reportyour ETA.The pilot should review the taxi plan and airport taxi diagram with the crew,and make crew assignments for approach, landing and taxi. Make sure eachcrewmember knows in which direction they should be looking during each.Remind the crew that midair collisions are most likely to occur in daylight VFRconditions within five miles of an airport at or below 3,000’ AGL! This means thatmost midair collisions occur in the traffic pattern, with over half occurring on finalapproach. Since the pilot has only one set of eyes, this (and aircraft design)leaves several 'blind spots' that the observer and scanner must cover --particularly between your 4 and 8 o'clock positions.Sterile cockpit rules are now in effect. Practice collision avoidance by turningthe aircraft exterior lights on when within 10 miles of the airport. The pilot shoulduse shallow S-turns and lift a wing before turns to check for traffic. Read back allclearances and hold-short instructions.Defer the after-landing check until the airplane is brought to a complete stopclear of the active runway (minimizes distractions). Log and report "Landing."ArrivalAs you taxi to parking, watch for marshallers and follow their directions.Signal the Marshaller when you have shut down the engine and taken the IgnitionSwitch to OFF, and they should then chock the aircraft. Once parked, secure theaircraft (i.e., tie-downs, chocks, avionics/control lock, Pitot cover and engine plugsinstalled, windows, doors and baggage door locked, fuel selector switch in 'Right'or 'Left,' and the Parking Brake OFF). Remove personal belongings and specialequipment. Check the oil, arrange for refueling, and then clean the aircraft(particularly the windows). A Safety Officer may meet you to perform herinspection (CAPF 71); if so, get a copy for your records.Next you must close your flight plans with the FAA and FRO. Then youpresent your credentials and sign into the mission; make sure that you sign inpersonally, and that the aircraft is signed in as well. Complete your 'Inbound'CAPF 104 (WMIRS).189