CHIEF OF NAVAL AIR TRAINING ADVANCED HELICOPTER MPTS ...

BEHAVIOR STATEMENT STANDARDS
22. Turn on the Spot/Clearing Turn
● Begins with pedal
application to
affect rate of turn.
● Ends when stabilized
on desired heading.
23. Low Work
● Governs the handling
of the aircraft
under conditions in
close proximity to
the ground when not
specifically covered
by another course
training standard.
24. Power Checks
● Begin in a hover.
● End in a hover or in
transition-toforward
flight.
VIII-10
CNATRAINST 1542.156C
1 Aug 11
● Considers wind direction and
speed prior to commencing turn.
● Executes maneuver IAW NATOPS and
FTI.
● Maintains constant rate of turn.
● Maintains skid height ±2 feet.
● Operates the aircraft IAW
OPNAVINST 3710.7U, NATOPS, CTW-5
and squadron SOP, FTI, FLIP, and
NOTAMS.
● Aircraft control is smooth and
positive.
● Hover and hover taxi at altitude
of 5 feet ±2 feet, heading ±10°,
alignment ±3 feet of aircraft
centerline and speed commensurate
with safety and skills.
● Vertical takeoff and landing:
Ascends and descends at rate
commensurate with safety and
skills.
● Turns/clearing turns/turns on the
spot: Rates of turn are
consistent and commensurate with
safety, skills, and ambient
conditions.
● Calculates expected power
requirements prior to flight.
● Rechecks power expectation for
current observed ambient
conditions and load.
● Checks actual power requirement.
● Utilizes aircrew for greater
situational awareness.