RT-372RT-372

HELICOPTER HELICOPTER PROGRAM PROGRAM UPDATESUPDATES

20062006

AMC Working GroupsAMC Working GroupsNational Fire & Aviation

Executive Board (NFAEB)Fire Directors

National InteragencyAviation Council (NIAC)Chair: Dave Dash, BLM

Deputy Chair: Neil Hitchcock, USFS

SMJ Aircraft Screening & Evaluation Board

(Vacant)Single Engine Air Tanker Board

Mark Bickham, BLM

Interagency Air Tanker BoardScott Fisher, USFS

Interagency Aerial Supervision SCRusty Warbis, BLM/Gordan Harris, USFS

Interagency ATGS SCBob Leighty, USFS

Interagency Aviation Training SCKris Damsgaard, AMD

Interagency Helicopter Operations SC

Brad Gibbs - BLMAutomated Flight Following SC

Bob Roth, USFS

Aviation Management CouncilAviation Management Council

Larry Brosnan, USFSLarry Brosnan, USFS

Mark Bathrick, AMDMark Bathrick, AMD

IHOps Working GroupsIHOps Working GroupsIHOps Steering Committee

Brad Gibbs - BLM208-387-5182

IHOG Working GroupCameron Dingman, BLM

775-748-4023

Rappel Working GroupTom York, USFS

916-640-1031

Aerial Ignition Working Group

Jill McCurdy, USFS801-622-7072

Training Working GroupGlen Claypool, BLM

208-387-5160

ACETA Working GroupMark Reese, AMD

208-334-9310

Short Haul Working GroupRyan Stailey, AMD

623-879-0589

IHOps WG UpdatesIHOps WG Updates

March 06 - New chair (Brad Gibbs, BLM March 06 - New chair (Brad Gibbs, BLM NAO)NAO)

IHOW small meeting conducted in BoiseIHOW small meeting conducted in Boise March 28March 28thth through 30 through 30thth

GS-07 squad leader PD in for classificationGS-07 squad leader PD in for classification Updated chapter 70 of Military Use GuideUpdated chapter 70 of Military Use Guide

Training WG UpdatesTraining WG Updates

New chair (Glen Claypool, BLM NAO)New chair (Glen Claypool, BLM NAO) A-219 external load operationsA-219 external load operations

Coordinated with IAT Training WGCoordinated with IAT Training WG

S-372 WG (NWCG) process of re-writing S-372 WG (NWCG) process of re-writing the coursethe course

Aerial Ignition WG Aerial Ignition WG UpdatesUpdates

New chair (Jill McCurdy, FS R-4)New chair (Jill McCurdy, FS R-4) Continued evaluation of equipmentContinued evaluation of equipment

Northern Torch (Hockey Stick)Northern Torch (Hockey Stick) SEI dispenser (Red Dragon)SEI dispenser (Red Dragon) SEI Ping Pong balls (smaller, retrofit for SEI Ping Pong balls (smaller, retrofit for

Primo)Primo) Australian dispenser (Rain Maker)Australian dispenser (Rain Maker)

Call for comments for 2007 IAIG re-write Call for comments for 2007 IAIG re-write open until May 15open until May 15thth (Send to Jill) (Send to Jill)

ACETA WG UpdatesACETA WG Updates

New chair (Mark Reese, AMD)New chair (Mark Reese, AMD) Revised Handbook PendingRevised Handbook Pending Program activity continues in a variety of Program activity continues in a variety of

locationslocations

Rappel WG UpdatesRappel WG Updates

New Chair (Tom York, FS R-5)New Chair (Tom York, FS R-5) Revised Guide for 2006 pendingRevised Guide for 2006 pending Continued efforts towards Continued efforts towards

standardizationstandardization

Shorthaul WG UpdatesShorthaul WG Updates

New chair (Ryan Stailey, AMD)New chair (Ryan Stailey, AMD) New Handbook in 2004New Handbook in 2004 2007 Handbook revision in process2007 Handbook revision in process Hoist Operations oversight added to WG Hoist Operations oversight added to WG

dutiesduties

IHOG WG UpdatesIHOG WG Updates

Addressed laterAddressed later

USFS Policy UpdatesUSFS Policy Updates

FS adopted Interagency Aviation Training (IAT)

5109.17 has been revised (Contains IAT courses)

FS Exclusive Use Helicopter Contract updated to mirror new National Type I & 2 CWN Contract

End Product Contract Policy change

USFS Helicopter Program USFS Helicopter Program UpdatesUpdates Total of 16 Type 1 national helicopters for Total of 16 Type 1 national helicopters for

20062006 FS pursuing funding for permanent staffing of FS pursuing funding for permanent staffing of

the Type 1 helicoptersthe Type 1 helicopters Draft operations plan for National Type 1 and Draft operations plan for National Type 1 and

2 helicopter operations completed and out for 2 helicopter operations completed and out for reviewreview

Total aircraftTotal aircraft 17 type 117 type 1 29 type 229 type 2 57 type 357 type 3

Rope Assisted Deployment (RAD) – Rope Assisted Deployment (RAD) – continuing as “Test” programcontinuing as “Test” program

USFS Helicopter Program USFS Helicopter Program UpdatesUpdates

BLM Policy UpdatesBLM Policy Updates

OPM 06-04 Aviation User Training.OPM 06-04 Aviation User Training. Required security awareness training for all Required security awareness training for all

aircraft and facility managersaircraft and facility managers BLM National Aviation Plan (NAP)BLM National Aviation Plan (NAP)

Available mid MarchAvailable mid March http://www.aviation.blm.gov/admin.htm

Emphasis on utilization of BLM procured aircraft to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Wild Horse & Burro HB revision pending

BLM Ex-Use Fleet Budget ReductionBLM Ex-Use Fleet Budget Reduction

Declining budget and continued recession Declining budget and continued recession forced lower allocation of money dedicated to forced lower allocation of money dedicated to exclusive use platformsexclusive use platforms

BLM total exclusive use aircraft reduced from BLM total exclusive use aircraft reduced from 82 (2005) to 65 in 200682 (2005) to 65 in 2006 2 Water Scoopers (No change from 05)2 Water Scoopers (No change from 05) 7 Jump Ships (-1 from 05)7 Jump Ships (-1 from 05) 4 Utility Fixed Wing (No change from 05)4 Utility Fixed Wing (No change from 05) 8 Air Attack (-4 from 05)8 Air Attack (-4 from 05) 3 Aerial Supervision Modules (-1 from 05)3 Aerial Supervision Modules (-1 from 05) 17 SEATs (-7 from 05)17 SEATs (-7 from 05) 24 Helicopters (6 T2, 18 T3, -5 from 05)24 Helicopters (6 T2, 18 T3, -5 from 05)

BLM Helicopter Program UpdatesBLM Helicopter Program Updates

Reduced Minimum Ex-Use Crew size from Reduced Minimum Ex-Use Crew size from 9 to 79 to 7

Reduced overall Exclusive Use Helicopter Reduced overall Exclusive Use Helicopter Fleet by 5 (Bakersfield, Richfield, Fleet by 5 (Bakersfield, Richfield, Prineville, Winnemucca and Fairbanks)Prineville, Winnemucca and Fairbanks)

Continued platform performance upgrades Continued platform performance upgrades to remaining fleetto remaining fleet

Total aircraftTotal aircraft 6 type 2 (3 in Fairbanks, Apple Valley, Twin 6 type 2 (3 in Fairbanks, Apple Valley, Twin

Falls and Lakeview)Falls and Lakeview) 18 type 318 type 3

Narrow Band Radio Narrow Band Radio IssuesIssues

NB is now required for all Fed radio NB is now required for all Fed radio systems.systems.

Local agreements may cover cooperators Local agreements may cover cooperators still using wideband.still using wideband.

Clipping of transmissions occurs when Clipping of transmissions occurs when wideband equipment is used on wideband equipment is used on narrowband repeaters.narrowband repeaters.

Very loud on the receiving end of a WB Very loud on the receiving end of a WB transmission if using NB.transmission if using NB.

Digital Aircraft radios required 2009Digital Aircraft radios required 2009

RADIO HEADS-UP RADIO HEADS-UP 2005 STAT team Review identified multiple – 2005 STAT team Review identified multiple –

widespread radio issueswidespread radio issues USFS Safety Alert 2005-06/AMD Safety Alert 05-USFS Safety Alert 2005-06/AMD Safety Alert 05-

0404 Mission aircraft must be on the same mode Mission aircraft must be on the same mode

(wideband/narrowband) as the firefighter and the (wideband/narrowband) as the firefighter and the dispatch centerdispatch center

Check all radios to assure they are in narrowband modeCheck all radios to assure they are in narrowband mode Double check that airguard is present and in the correct Double check that airguard is present and in the correct

modemode Multi agency (county, city) will continue to be an issue as Multi agency (county, city) will continue to be an issue as

there is no requirement for them to convertthere is no requirement for them to convert

Helicopter Cost Efficiency Program Helicopter Cost Efficiency Program (HCEP)(HCEP)

On-line program ranks helicopters by cost per On-line program ranks helicopters by cost per pound efficiencypound efficiency

Program to be tested in 2006 by NICProgram to be tested in 2006 by NIC Program developed to maximize cost-efficiency Program developed to maximize cost-efficiency

and match performance to user requirements and match performance to user requirements during the ordering process.during the ordering process. Ordering unit may provide supplemental info:Ordering unit may provide supplemental info:

Highest operating elevation and temperatureHighest operating elevation and temperature Operating restrictions: landing area size, etc.Operating restrictions: landing area size, etc. Intended missions: IA, pax, bucket, cargo, etc.Intended missions: IA, pax, bucket, cargo, etc. Ordering by “Type” is optionalOrdering by “Type” is optional

Duration (expected duration of assignment; days ):

Type 3 Type 2 Type 1

Min Payload (per trip; lbs )

Landing Area/Environmental Considerations:

Notes/Other Information:

Name of Person Ordering:Phone # Person Ordering:

Min Payload (per trip; lbs )

Additional Equipment Requirements:

External CargoLong Line/RemoteBucket OpsFixed Tank Ops

Internal CargoExternal CargoLong Line/RemoteBucket OpsFixed Tank Ops

ATGS/HLCOIR/MappingAerial IgnitionInternal Cargo

Aircraft Request Number:Incident Name & Number:

Recon

Elevation (highest helicopter operations expected; MSL, in feet ):

STANDARD USE LIMITED USE

Helicopter Order Supplemental Information Sheet

# Passengers Per TripPassenger Transport

Temperature (highest temperature expected at highest elevation; Celsius ):

For every Helicopter Request Number, please provide the following information to the receiving Aircraft Dispatcher. Information may be relayed over the phone or submitted with the Resource Order.

Helicopter Type (Optional):

Supplemental Information Sheet (DRAFT)

Completed by AOBD or local

Aviation Manager

Provided to Dispatch

with Resource

Order

Utilization of HCEPUtilization of HCEPUtilization of HCEPUtilization of HCEP Used in conjunction with:Used in conjunction with:

RossRoss AFFAFF WildcadWildcad

Most Efficient “Price Per Pound” Aircraft Most Efficient “Price Per Pound” Aircraft may not be the Right Tool based on a may not be the Right Tool based on a variety of factors:variety of factors: UrgencyUrgency LocationLocation AvailabilityAvailability Contract TypeContract Type

HCEP AddressHCEP AddressHCEP AddressHCEP Address http://www.aviation.fs.fed.us/carding/index.asphttp://www.aviation.fs.fed.us/carding/index.asp You will need to have a Username and You will need to have a Username and

Password assignedPassword assigned Click on “Log into Aviation Resources Protected Click on “Log into Aviation Resources Protected

Area”Area”

Sheila Valentine

Select Options to Narrow Search Criteria

Select Options to Narrow Search Criteria

Ability to Sort Ability to Sort

310-1 Change: HCWN310-1 Change: HCWN→HELM→HELM NWCG ApprovedNWCG Approved Effective with new 310-1 Effective with new 310-1

(January 2006)(January 2006) Essentially unchanged Essentially unchanged

except for mnemonic except for mnemonic changed to “HELM” andchanged to “HELM” and

RT-372 now a 3 year RT-372 now a 3 year requirementrequirement

IHOP Task Group IHOP Task Group continues to develop continues to develop proposal for proposal for HELB/HELM HELB/HELM reorganizationreorganization

Helicopter Manager Helicopter Manager Position StandardsPosition Standards Exclusive Use – pre-requisite and training Exclusive Use – pre-requisite and training

qualifications listed in Redbook chapter 17 qualifications listed in Redbook chapter 17 (USFS, BLM, NPS, FWS), Bluebook (BIA) (USFS, BLM, NPS, FWS), Bluebook (BIA) and 5109.17 (FS)and 5109.17 (FS)

HELM and HELB - pre-requisite and training HELM and HELB - pre-requisite and training qualifications listed in 310-1qualifications listed in 310-1

Resource (Project) Helicopter Manager - Resource (Project) Helicopter Manager - pre-requisite and training qualifications listed pre-requisite and training qualifications listed in IHOGin IHOG

Helibase Crash/RescueHelibase Crash/Rescue IHOP Task Group has drafted minimum IHOP Task Group has drafted minimum

standards for EERA Crash Rescue Units:standards for EERA Crash Rescue Units: Vehicle capacity & capability requirementsVehicle capacity & capability requirements Personnel Training & QualificationsPersonnel Training & Qualifications Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment

Standards were tested in select Standards were tested in select Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement language in 2005language in 2005

Effort underway to develop national over Effort underway to develop national over site for these servicessite for these services

Computer Based Training Computer Based Training (CBT) for Firefighting Pilots(CBT) for Firefighting Pilots

On-Line registration, training, testing, On-Line registration, training, testing, cert.cert.

Content: fire behavior, tactics, ICS & fire Content: fire behavior, tactics, ICS & fire organizations, terminology, FTA, contract organizations, terminology, FTA, contract administration, communications, etc.administration, communications, etc.

CBT may be pre-requisite to obtaining CBT may be pre-requisite to obtaining pilot qualification card for fire missionspilot qualification card for fire missions

SEAT CBT program operational in 2005SEAT CBT program operational in 2005 Helicopter CBT implementation in Fall Helicopter CBT implementation in Fall

20062006

On-Line Aviation Firefighting Training(Home Page)

On-Line Aviation Firefighting Training(Module Selection Page)

On-Line Helicopter Fire Pilot Training(Sample: Fire Behavior Module)

NICC Helicopter CoordinatorNICC Helicopter Coordinator

Position instituted in 2003. Works directly Position instituted in 2003. Works directly for NICC/National MAC.for NICC/National MAC.

Purpose: increase efficient mobilization and Purpose: increase efficient mobilization and utilization of helicopters and personnel for utilization of helicopters and personnel for large fire support and Initial Attack.large fire support and Initial Attack.

Tracks utilization of Exclusive Use & CWN.Tracks utilization of Exclusive Use & CWN. Makes recommendations for cost-efficiency.Makes recommendations for cost-efficiency. Documented savings of $1.8 million in 2005Documented savings of $1.8 million in 2005

Automated Flight Following Automated Flight Following (AFF)(AFF)

Required in T1 & T2 CWN in 2006Required in T1 & T2 CWN in 2006 More and more aircraft being equipped More and more aircraft being equipped

with AFFwith AFF AFF must be agreed upon prior to flight.AFF must be agreed upon prior to flight. For Pt-Pt, FAA flight plans must be filedFor Pt-Pt, FAA flight plans must be filed Training package is complete; will Training package is complete; will

become IAT module (A-115)become IAT module (A-115) Find AFF information, training package, Find AFF information, training package,

policies, etc. at: policies, etc. at: http://aff.govhttp://aff.gov

2005 2005 20062006

A Summary of RevisionsA Summary of Revisions

IHOG

IHOG Revision IHOG Revision Update Update

IHOG IHOG

IHOG Working GroupIHOG Working Group CHAIR: Cameron Dingman, BLMCHAIR: Cameron Dingman, BLM Dianne MacLean, FWSDianne MacLean, FWS Ken Barnes, NPSKen Barnes, NPS Meg Gallagher, AMD Meg Gallagher, AMD Bob Quirino, USFSBob Quirino, USFS Dave Underwood, BIA Dave Underwood, BIA Vacant, StatesVacant, States

Revision ProcessRevision Process

IHOG Work Group opened field

comment period:Dec 03 – Oct 04

IHOG Work Group held meeting to

screen suggested changes:Nov 04

IHOP Steering Committee reviewed revision list at workshop in Anaheim:

Feb 05

Aviation Ops Oversight Teamreviewed final revision & signed approval letter:

Feb 05

Editor makes final changes, document given to GB

Cache for contract printing and final publication:

PENDING

General General InformationInformation

Emphasis on reducing volume and eliminating Emphasis on reducing volume and eliminating redundancyredundancy

Revisions will reflect new CWN Type I & Revisions will reflect new CWN Type I & Type II Contract changesType II Contract changes

New Binder & New ColorNew Binder & New Color Targeted for Cache availability: June 2006Targeted for Cache availability: June 2006 Electronic IHOG and forms package @ Electronic IHOG and forms package @

http://www.nifc.gov/ihog/http://www.nifc.gov/ihog/

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General InformationGeneral Information

450+ changes proposed 450+ changes proposed

(Includes forms package)(Includes forms package) Approximately 200 changes approvedApproximately 200 changes approved Revision summary is available on-lineRevision summary is available on-line

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ReviewReview Use of the verbs “Use of the verbs “mustmust” and “” and “shallshall” ”

convey convey mandatorymandatory compliance. compliance. Use of “Use of “oughtought” and “” and “shouldshould” convey ” convey

requiredrequired compliance with justified compliance with justified exceptions. Document…exceptions. Document…

Use of “Use of “maymay” and “” and “cancan” conveys ” conveys optionaloptional compliancecompliance

These definitions are in Chapter 1These definitions are in Chapter 1

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Chapter 1Chapter 1

For aviation operations utilizing Active Duty/Reserve For aviation operations utilizing Active Duty/Reserve Military helicopters, and National Guard units officially Military helicopters, and National Guard units officially “federalized” by DoD, refer to Chapter 70 of the “federalized” by DoD, refer to Chapter 70 of the Military Use Handbook for specific policy and Military Use Handbook for specific policy and procedural information.procedural information.

The use of National Guard units for federal firefighting The use of National Guard units for federal firefighting purposes within their state must be outlined in purposes within their state must be outlined in national, regional, state or local agreements and national, regional, state or local agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between federal agencies and the specific National Guard federal agencies and the specific National Guard units. units.

““Exceptions to the IHOG may only be authorized Exceptions to the IHOG may only be authorized through agency specific procedures.”through agency specific procedures.”

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Chapter 2Chapter 2 Changed “Project” Helicopter Manager to Changed “Project” Helicopter Manager to

“Resource” Helicopter Manager “Resource” Helicopter Manager throughout IHOGthroughout IHOG

Limited Use Type III helicopter staffing Limited Use Type III helicopter staffing policy is added; only HELM requiredpolicy is added; only HELM required

““Aerial Supervision” requirement Aerial Supervision” requirement removedremoved from “Two-for-One” criteria from “Two-for-One” criteria

All Helicopter and Helibase staffing to All Helicopter and Helibase staffing to consist of consist of fully qualifiedfully qualified personnel personnel

Parking Tender requirements changed to Parking Tender requirements changed to meet the intent of Safety Alert 04-03meet the intent of Safety Alert 04-03

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Chapter 2Chapter 2

Prerequisites, training and currency Prerequisites, training and currency changes made to Resource (Project) changes made to Resource (Project) Helicopter Manager PositionHelicopter Manager Position

Helispot Manager is no longer a stand Helispot Manager is no longer a stand alone Redcard position but a duty that alone Redcard position but a duty that may be assigned to a HECM (like may be assigned to a HECM (like Loadmaster).Loadmaster). Every effort should be made to assign the Every effort should be made to assign the

most capable person based on the most capable person based on the complexity and nature of the assignmentcomplexity and nature of the assignment

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Chapter 2Chapter 2

“ “State and Local agencies may have other State and Local agencies may have other minimum requirements for personnel and minimum requirements for personnel and aircraft. Alaska agencies such as the aircraft. Alaska agencies such as the Alaska Fire Service (AFS) have different Alaska Fire Service (AFS) have different staffing requirements when operating in staffing requirements when operating in Alaska. However, at a minimum, a Alaska. However, at a minimum, a Manager must be ordered and assigned Manager must be ordered and assigned to all Exclusive Use and Call When to all Exclusive Use and Call When Needed Helicopters in Alaska”.Needed Helicopters in Alaska”.

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Chapter 3Chapter 3

Risk assessment process simplified and Risk assessment process simplified and standardizedstandardized

New Risk Assessment Worksheet addedNew Risk Assessment Worksheet added ““Aviation Watch Out Situations” added as Aviation Watch Out Situations” added as

an Exhibit and can be used as a Rapid an Exhibit and can be used as a Rapid Risk Assessment.Risk Assessment.

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Chapter 5Chapter 5

ChangedChanged all references of “ all references of “OASOAS” to” to “Aviation Management Directorate “Aviation Management Directorate (AMD)”(AMD)”

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Chapter 7Chapter 7

Verbiage accommodates new Load Verbiage accommodates new Load Calculation form, terms and instructionsCalculation form, terms and instructions

Policy now states that HOGE allowable Policy now states that HOGE allowable payloads payloads shouldshould be used for first-time be used for first-time landings at unimproved sites.landings at unimproved sites.

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Chapter 9Chapter 9

PPE requirements simplified for flight and ground PPE requirements simplified for flight and ground operations (Chart 9-1, 9-2)operations (Chart 9-1, 9-2)

Flight Suits or Nomex Shirt/Pants are both Flight Suits or Nomex Shirt/Pants are both acceptable for all personnel acceptable for all personnel

Flight Helmet/Hardhat requirement for Flight Helmet/Hardhat requirement for firefighters clarified with new definition of firefighters clarified with new definition of “Managed” Helispot & Helibase:“Managed” Helispot & Helibase: “… “…considered to be managed when there is a considered to be managed when there is a

helicopter crewmember or helispot manager in place helicopter crewmember or helispot manager in place on the ground before the firefighters are delivered to on the ground before the firefighters are delivered to the Helispot/Helibase.”the Helispot/Helibase.”

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Chapter 9Chapter 9

DeletedDeleted sentence saying that Bulk Lift sentence saying that Bulk Lift Bags are:Bags are: “single trip only, I.e. use only “single trip only, I.e. use only once”.once”.

AddedAdded If a tag line is utilized for water If a tag line is utilized for water bucket operations then the long line bucket operations then the long line shall shall be a minimum of 50 feet in lengthbe a minimum of 50 feet in length

Pilots utilizing long lines with water Pilots utilizing long lines with water buckets buckets mustmust be approved for vertical be approved for vertical reference long line operationsreference long line operations

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Chapter 10Chapter 10

Clarified: Government employees may Clarified: Government employees may not be passengers or aircrew members not be passengers or aircrew members aboard aboard helicopters operated as restricted helicopters operated as restricted category aircraftcategory aircraft..

Changed content and format of the Changed content and format of the standard passenger briefing to include standard passenger briefing to include normalnormal and emergency operation of and emergency operation of doors to meet FAA requirements.doors to meet FAA requirements.

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Chapter 10Chapter 10

New emergency seating positions; based only on New emergency seating positions; based only on type of restraint system availabletype of restraint system available

Emergency Seating Position WITH SHOULDER Emergency Seating Position WITH SHOULDER HARNESS (four point OR single diagonal HARNESS (four point OR single diagonal strap):strap): sit in full upright position with head and sit in full upright position with head and back pressed against seat and use arms to brace back pressed against seat and use arms to brace in position. If time permits and so equipped, lock in position. If time permits and so equipped, lock the inertial reelthe inertial reel

Emergency Seating Position WITH LAP BELT Emergency Seating Position WITH LAP BELT ONLY: ONLY: bend over as far as possible and hold onto bend over as far as possible and hold onto your legsyour legs

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Chapter 11Chapter 11

Clarification on when and how a swivel Clarification on when and how a swivel should be used should be used

Allows manual cargo hook release to be Allows manual cargo hook release to be checked only once per day, if requested checked only once per day, if requested by contractorby contractor

Clarifies horizontal rotor clearance Clarifies horizontal rotor clearance required for long-line operations required for long-line operations (defined as standard Safety Circle (defined as standard Safety Circle appropriate to type of helicopter)appropriate to type of helicopter)

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Chapter 13Chapter 13

Boiled down the direction regarding Rapid Boiled down the direction regarding Rapid Refueling to:Refueling to:

Hot refueling of helicopters is permitted if Hot refueling of helicopters is permitted if requested by the Government.requested by the Government.

Review the procurement document for Review the procurement document for requirements prior to any hot refueling requirements prior to any hot refueling operations.operations.

Fuel servicing vehicle drivers shall comply Fuel servicing vehicle drivers shall comply with Department of Transportation Safety with Department of Transportation Safety Regulation Part 390-399, and any duty Regulation Part 390-399, and any duty limitations imposed by the helicopter limitations imposed by the helicopter procurement documentprocurement document

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Chapter 14Chapter 14

Turbine Engine Power Assurance check Turbine Engine Power Assurance check requirements are clarified to allow for requirements are clarified to allow for alternate documentation and non-alternate documentation and non-numeric results (ex: correct vs. incorrect, numeric results (ex: correct vs. incorrect, above spec vs. below spec)above spec vs. below spec)

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Chapter 17Chapter 17

ChangedChanged to: to: A. Emergency Operations. In A. Emergency Operations. In certain life threatening emergencies it certain life threatening emergencies it may be necessary for personnel to may be necessary for personnel to deviate from policy for life and death deviate from policy for life and death situations. This may include PPE situations. This may include PPE deviations, seating configurations, and deviations, seating configurations, and riding in unapproved aircraft and/or with riding in unapproved aircraft and/or with unapproved Pilots. unapproved Pilots.

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AppendicesAppendices

Appendix A & B: “HCM and HBM Appendix A & B: “HCM and HBM Forms/Checklists” revised/updated.Forms/Checklists” revised/updated.

Appendix C: Crash Rescue Plan addedAppendix C: Crash Rescue Plan added Appendix D: deleted instructions for FS-Appendix D: deleted instructions for FS-

122 and OAS -23, referenced CWN 122 and OAS -23, referenced CWN Contract and Flight Use Invoice for Contract and Flight Use Invoice for directionsdirections

Appendix E: Crew/Base Readiness Appendix E: Crew/Base Readiness Evaluation updatedEvaluation updated

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AppendicesAppendices

Appendix F: Briefing/Debriefing checklist Appendix F: Briefing/Debriefing checklist updatedupdated

Appendix G “Helibase Crew Reference & Appendix G “Helibase Crew Reference & Daily Checklist” Daily Checklist” deleteddeleted..

Appendix J “Incident/Project Helicopter Appendix J “Incident/Project Helicopter Ops & Safety Evaluation” Ops & Safety Evaluation” deleteddeleted..

Appendix L “Helicopter Makes and Appendix L “Helicopter Makes and Models” Models” deleteddeleted..

Appendix M “Crash/Rescue Diagrams” Appendix M “Crash/Rescue Diagrams” new models addednew models added

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Forms PackageForms Package

Package consists of three parts: Package consists of three parts:

Helicopter Management (HCM), Helibase Helicopter Management (HCM), Helibase Management (HBM), Helibase Job Aids (HJA)Management (HBM), Helibase Job Aids (HJA)

Some forms were deleted (HCM-10, HCM-13, Some forms were deleted (HCM-10, HCM-13, ICS forms, HBM-4, HBM-6) ICS forms, HBM-4, HBM-6)

All forms revised and some renumberedAll forms revised and some renumbered Forms no longer available from the cache as Forms no longer available from the cache as

hardcopies (except as part of Helibase Support hardcopies (except as part of Helibase Support Kit) download and print your ownKit) download and print your own

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AllAll forms capable of electronic completion forms capable of electronic completion (Microsoft Excel)(Microsoft Excel)

Some forms may be “linked” for future Some forms may be “linked” for future automation (Daily Diary, Daily Cost Sheet, automation (Daily Diary, Daily Cost Sheet, Electronic Payment Document, Year-End Electronic Payment Document, Year-End Reports.Reports.

Helicopter Payment (HCP) (electronic FS-122, Helicopter Payment (HCP) (electronic FS-122, OAS-23 and cumulative payment) although not OAS-23 and cumulative payment) although not a formal part of the IHOG it is available for a formal part of the IHOG it is available for download online with the rest of the forms download online with the rest of the forms packagepackage

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