FM 57-35 Airmobile Operations - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMb. The refueling facilities should be located in the loading areaor in a ready area adjacent to the loading area. This permits theaircraft to maintain the highest possible lift capability on subsequent lifts. 'Normally, aircraft carry a minimum amount of fuelin addition to the reserve so that they can carry maximumpayloads.15. Movement to Loading Sitesa. When the loading sites have been selected, it is the aviationunit commander's responsibility to insure that all participatingpersonnel of his unit are oriented as to their location, the routeto them, and the time the aircraft are to arrive.b. The aviation unit commander establishes local air traffic control facilities in the loading area.16. LoadingThe aviation unit commander assists in the selection of loadingsites to insure that they meet requirements. He advises and assiststhe airmobile force commander in preparing loading plans basedon the lift capability of the aircraft. He insures that loads are notin excess of the capability of the aircraft and that they are properlyloaded and lashed so as not to create a hazard in flight.17. Capabilities and Limitations of Army Transport Aircrafta. Helicopters. It must be noted that there is a balance betweenthe capabilities and limitations of a helicopter. When one of thethree variables is changed (fuel, range, or payload), it will havethe effect of changing at least one of the other variables.(1) Capabilities.(a) Under normal conditions, helicopters can ascend anddescend at a relatively steep angle, which enables themto operate from confined and unimproved areas.(b) Troops and cargo can be loaded in and unloaded froma hovering helicopter.(c) Cargo can be transported as an external load and delivered to areas otherwise inaccessible.(d) Helicopters are capable of horizontal flight in anydirection: forward, backward, sideward, or obliquely.(e) Helicopters possess a wide speed range, from 0 to approximately 120 knots.(/) Due to a wide speed range and high maneuverability atslow speeds, they can fly safely and efficiently at a lowaltitude, using the terrain and vegetation for cover andconcealment.AGO 2294B O