87th VFW SOP Jan 2013 - Change 2

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a/c is manned by a human. Set the radios to the briefed frequencies and wait for lead to perform the check-in. Note: Avionics programming can be done in the jet but can also be performed prior to entering the 3D world using the Weapon Delivery Planner, and subsequently loaded into the jet w/ the DTC during ramp or taxi starts. Additional programming may be done during the climb out and/or FENCE check but do not be distracted by excessive cockpit avionics activity when airborne. 4.2 Check-in order: In neither of the starts do the wingmen make radio checks on UHF. The lead will initiate the UHF and VHF check. “Snake11 check victor: “2”, “3”, “4”. Once VHF radio contact has been established lead will initiate a UHF check on the local tower – respond using call sign. “Snake11 check: “Snake 12”, “Snake 13”, “Snake 14”. Again, only the flight lead may request taxi instructions on the local tower frequency and only lead will report ground movements on tower. 4.3 Fuel management Fuel management is considered the most important part of aviation since lack of fuel will force the pilot into stressful situations and in some cases loss of airframe and even the pilot himself. Therefore, pilots should at all times be aware of their fuel state. Joker fuel is set using the ICP and prior to taxi. Joker Fuel: A pre-briefed fuel state, which allows completing a certain event and arriving at bingo fuel after this event. Joker fuel is based on engaged fuel flow (1,000 pounds per minute) and maneuvering time required to extract the F-16 from the fight. If the flight is not engaged and Joker is reached, then immediate exit is logical, even though more than enough gas is available for recovery. Bingo fuel: A pre-briefed fuel state which allows the a/c to return to the base of intended landing or alternate, if required, using preplanned recovery parameters and arrive at the destination with a preplanned fuel state. Normal Recovery Fuel: The fuel on initials or start an instrument final approach at the base of intended landing or alternate 1,000 pounds (Blocks 10-32) and 1,200 pounds (Blocks 40+). Minimum Fuel: The fuel on initials or start an instrument final approach at the base of intended landing or alternate 800 pounds (Blocks 10-32) and 1,000 pounds (Blocks 40+). Emergency Fuel: The fuel on initials or start an instrument final approach at the base of intended landing or alternate 600 pounds (Blocks 10-32) and 800 pounds (Blocks 40+). 87 th Stray dogs | Standard Operating Procedures | 2013 | Change 2 Page 12
The fuel requirement is calculated backwards starting with a predetermined / required fuel state at the recovery base. Bingo is calculated from the furthest point en-route, to the recovery base on a convenient route and altitude. 4.4 External lights settings (day/night) Pilots will start up the a/c; apply electrical power and set lights to STEADY (Table 1). Once the engine lights up successfully then CLOSE CANOPY. After final checks and when ready to taxi, pilots will turn landing lights ON and lights FLASH. Lead will be last to set “ready to taxi” lights after the entire flight has fully operational jets. The entire flight will then taxi to arrive at EoR 4 min. prior to T/O. At EoR the pilot will set change to FLASHING lights and both landing and anti-collision lights should be turned on (Table 1). The usage of communication for the flights a/c state should be used if the a/c lights are not visible. External light SOP settings favor a communication free environment from ramp to takeoff. This does not mean that if lead decides to use the radios, that the flight members can disregard the external light SOP setting. Note: During night operations position lights STEADY and anti-collision light OFF during the entire mission (Ground operations and when airborne), unless otherwise requested by wingmen. lights to STEADY to indicate final checks are being performed and only when completely ready for T/O the pilot should Table 1: Quick reference to external day light settings at various ground points Point Master Position Anti-collision Landing light (b) Enter the jet (a) NORM STEADY OFF OFF Ready to taxi NORM FLASH OFF ON End of runway (EoR) NORM STEADY OFF OFF Ready for T/O (C) NORM FLASH ON ON a) Apply electrical power, lights to steady even though the lights will not be visible before successful engine start in BMS. b) Same as taxi light in BMS we need it in order to see and as “visual signal”. c) This setting should be used when all internal checks (SLIPER) and avionic settings are complete. 87 th Stray dogs | Standard Operating Procedures | 2013 | Change 2 Page 13
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