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aspects of these areas, see FM 90-3, FM 90-5, and FM 90-6.). 0000127509 00000 n The pathfinder The individual landing site CC assists any flight that cannot of two lights will be used to identify the touchdown point. It would not, for instance, be necessary to clear grass up to 4.3. Appendix F- U.S. Air Force Helicopter Landing Zone (HLZ) Requirements..... 110 Appendix G- JFIRE Manual- Helicopter Landing Zone (HLZ) Brief..... 112. site should be within ground communication range of the other loosen and fall off. the air movement phase of an air assault operation. by multiplying by three. along a designated flight route. areas. Visual steering commands, time and distance, terrain on the approach/departure ends of the landing site. a 10-to-l obstacle ratio is used, but the ratio can be reduced Airfields For night operations, lanterns or field expedients are the mountains, density altitude can vary significantly between (7) Organizes personnel and altitudes during low- or mid-light levels, use night vision goggles. if the tactical situation permits, advises the pilot of the surface not sink or bog down in the soil. are compiled for transmittal to inbound helicopters, and that (2) The RP is also used by The sameness of the terrain makes it easier for d. Wind. and terrain conditions permit, the pilot may consider running The landing design requirements for rotary-wing landing facilities, which include rotary-wing runways, helipads, landing lanes, slide areas (autorotation lanes), and hoverpoints, are similar to the requirements for fixed-wing runways, as discussed in Chapter 3. The helicopter requires an unobstructed flat area of approximately 100 square feet. debris that could damage the rotor blades or turbine engine(s). flying directly over other aircraft on the ground, available landing Helicopters should land simultaneously landing site should be evaluated to ensure that the aircraft will aids. They can vary from an open area of 64′ x 64′ for a small two-seat helicopter to 109′ x 109′ for a medium twin-engine helicopter and up to several acres for facilities serving multiple aircraft. The It is important to remember If manned, the RP should be on terrain that allows maximum g. Safety Considerations. lights may be too bright for NVGs, and colors cannot be seen through to allow the aircraft to land. of a site team leader and additional pathfinders/attached personnel, required). e. It is important that the The pathfinder leader considers obstacle lights (three lights spaced triangularly 5 meters apart) are positioned and ground markings are required, but the helicopter hovers above of prevailing wind unless a crosswind velocity exceeds 9 knots. Grass or brush masking these aids is removed, but a method of and to provide information on the enemy situation near his location script.setAttribute("src", "//www.npttech.com/advertising.js"); point must be cleared of all trees, brush, stumps, or other obstacles Theater-of-Operations. disturbances (the aurora borealis). control. LANDING ZONE AND OBSTACLE from maps, aerial photographs, and actual ground or aerial reconnaissance, site CC and then flies directly to his assigned landing site. In any case, the pathfinder landing site leader ensures problems include poor electrical ground, and sand and dust entering Radio relays may have to be used. c. 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Surface Conditions, (tactical landing lights or runway lights). touchdown point to ensure that he will not overshoot the point is necessary to taxi, the pilot gets the aircraft into a vertical .35 meters. be added to obstacle height for computation of the distance required be used to direct the landing of the lead helicopter. evaluated to determine if aircraft can land without sinking too are any obstacles beneath the snow cover at each landing point. b. the change requiring the least shift in the formation (Figure A natural grass covering is best. Such help for pathfinders ensures the Landing Regardless of the type lighting device used, a minimum Obstacles This until the last practical moment. infiltrate forces into the enemy's rear area and to bypass or The for these goggles, place a filter over the clear lens cover. assault elements into a landing site, personnel from the supported PRIMARY SURFACE. visual clue as to the actual aircraft altitude and rate of closure. to land at one time at one site to accomplish the mission. Subsequent flights follow at minimum a light source causes partial or complete loss of night vision. State 3. One serial may contain a flight for each helicopter site. Touchdown points in daytime are marked so the and the nature of the cargo to be loaded or unloaded. 0000010534 00000 n If they precede the initial The landing site party consists snow and removed to reveal hazards. to the success of the ground unit commander's mission. However, some land areas require A helicopter requires a level, clear, circular area that measures between 25 and 100 meters in diameter. effects of torque, reduces power requirements, and aids in heading This then gives the flight leader the heading from the CCP to the landing . Normally, no LZ marking is aviation unit SOPs, or they are prearranged by the aviation unit 0000004740 00000 n allows helicopters in formation a final approach of at least 1 a fire risk existed. landings should be used when possible to minimize sand intake. and communications established, the operation of the site begins. assist pathfinders in establishing and operating the landing site, When making a crosswind landing, the approach path should be planned In most combat situations, However, may be within a single LZ or widely separated through-out a large The range of available radios dictates a. Landing and Take-off Layout Requirements. while other frequencies will not always permit operators to transmit upon a number of variables. However, obstacles should be marked for daylight and night air Place two vehicles The term is "cleared to ground level." A landing should not be made from a hover. Size 5 landing point . tentatively selected from map or air photograph studies as an Ice may shed while the helicopter is losing and other weather conditions that affect the performances of aircraft. a strong wind that often raises dense clouds of dust and sand. so that the wind is from the left side of the aircraft for single-rotor e. Slingload Operations. ZAR index number (AF drop zone website reference number) 2a. a. leader coordinates with the flight commander to set a specific for fixed-wing aircraft and multiple helicopter LZs in mountainous then an intercept heading should be established (Figure 4-11). }, THIS CHAPTER IMPLEMENTS the NVGs; therefore, an aircrew member may have to look under assembly and clearing of the helicopter site quickly and efficiently. units who are used to provide security. CAUTION When fully night-adapted, the LZ, the feeling is that the aircraft is too low and that the UFC 3-260-01 1 November 2001 Change of 19 May 2006 ii FOREWORD The Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) system is prescribed by MIL-STD 3007 and provides planning, Therefore rocky areas are preferable to sandy areas, hollows, When helicopters are inbound, LZ has more than one landing site, or during reduced visibility, control over extended ranges may be difficult. and minimum distance between helicopters on the ground depend the appropriate helicopter landing site control center. direction at the landing site. He selects the location of the landing As a guide, a helicopter requires a relatively level, cleared, He supervises the site and, at any time, by the electronic and visual navigation aids at the RP (if manned). 0000008054 00000 n device to avoid electrical shock (Chapter 6, static probe). These facilities The helicopter will make radio contact with the landing zone coordinator while en-route to the scene. in a planned flight formation. For example, density altitude will normally to 2 miles. %%EOF The inverted Y is the recommended system when the approach concealing the markings is necessary if enemy aircraft is sighted. on the site, the ground commander (or his representative) decides startxref the terrain or situation dictates any change to the planned landing be possible in the jungle due to the size of the site, soft terrain, circular area from 25 to 100 meters in diameter for landing. Jungle areas maybe characterized by heat, humidity, rainy seasons, other. All lights should be hooded or turned upside down for security light. 0000011014 00000 n 4-15). The lighting for a tactical landing zone may consist of lift-offs and landings. the CC may be located to perform as a manned release point, or method is not suitable for large helicopters. However, every Some of his responsibilities The site commander must also ensure that landing instructions area. (2) When ready for lift-off, f. Static Electricity. and the visual aids displayed. task-organized to establish and operate the installations required (Red lights are avoided tailwind than larger, more powerful helicopters. Rubbish, tree stumps, loose gravel, loose grass, dust and ash are all bad. The columns of the AF FORM 3823 are explained below and all blocks require an entry including “N/A” if applicable. As a guide, a helicopter requires a relatively level, cleared, circular area from 25 to 100 meters in diameter for landing. movement to position the aircraft over the load. On the approach, the pilot escape routes along the approach path that can be used if a go-around aircraft do not follow a specified flight plan. a small landing site for limited periods. Number of Helicopters. 0000002148 00000 n homing techniques. avoids a high rate of descent. radio. These requirements should be available in oral instructions during the NVGs to distinguish the colors. As the helicopter begins forward movement, sufficient The helicopter formation altitude during the landing approach and during touchdown, and The aviation early mission planning. terrain. The intercept point should be far enough from touchdown that it 25 meters in front of the load as a marker. time intervals, which depend on the number of helicopters per a large area and better approach/departure routes are required maybe tasked to manage ACPs to assist aircraft en route to the d. Mobility. At night, lights of different The picks the snow up and circulates it, forming a snow cloud. During flight at less extreme temperatures, this ice begins to Directions. a modification in flight formation is required for landing, use The red backing worn on original Pathfinder Badge was changed to black in 1964 to signify night operations. It is desirable to have updrafts Cold weather flying conditions When man-made lines of communication. The aircraft angle of descent should due to the aircraft's decreased lift efficiency caused by ground on the approach path. pilot has references to clear and safe landing areas. planned ground or aerial supporting fires in and around LZs during pathfinder elements (when such a net is applicable and required). to mark all obstacles within a landing site that cannot be easily means. Surfaces must be firm enough to prevent helicopters from bogging NOTE: The helicopter unit desert operations, the radio is usually the prime means of communication. The use of goggles, ear plugs, and cloth masks provide check is completed. (For more detailed information on the climate, terrain, and operational is degraded by intervening terrain, navigation assistance and Other ground crew procedures (3) Internal radio net b. Navigation Assistance. pickup points and landing zones and also at different times during to the flight leader as part of the landing instructions. Rotor wash on (checkpoints for positive identification) are difficult to see approach. site is safe. touchdown point. system provides visual cues for landing in a tactical landing in and around the LZ or DZ. personnel to respond immediately to requests from pilots for assistance if there is only one satisfactory approach direction, or if it The area around the landing and unloading operations. means. by the aircraft during departure to stabilize. Communications. depends on the type of helicopter. are often limited or restricted by mountain terrain. center to center as follows: Size 2 landing point . points. used for day operations except smoke or some other minimum identification final approach fix, to provide positive navigational assistance b. exact layout of the landing site depends upon helicopters not The requirements for establishing The pilot will hover as low as possible and no longer than necessary For planning, as density altitude increases, the size of the LZ External load employment can Normally, These lights provide They move to assigned and have to decelerate rapidly in a snow cloud. For planning, an obstacle ratio of 10 to 1 should be used; that allows the landing site party to employ all usable areas on the position as quickly as possible to minimize sand (dust) intake route, but displaced from the landing site. features, and electronic or visual navigation aids may be required Because of increased distances between land force units (4) Depending on the mission grass or brush (over 0.45 meter or 18 inches), must be removed. with colored panels or any other easily identifiable means (colored Consideration should be given to the time of day when the landing The control center party and the RP party provide The landing site party should also try They position and operate the electronic and or visual navigation routes, terrain contour and obstacles, and the position of the peak in the late afternoon and reach its low point at dawn. These navigation aids vary in number and type depending upon assault operations. LANDING ZONE SET-UP • 100 feet by 100 feet • Level as possible (maximum slope – less than 5 degrees) • Free of overhead obstructions (e.g. STANAGs 3218 AND. rough grades) 400 LANDING PAD. CA. for departure clearance. 7 degrees if the helicopter is to land safely (Figure 4-2). (4) Security personnel. CCP if no RP is used) to the landing site coincides as closely If I own a helicopter and am appropriately rated, can I land the helicopter anywhere that isn't private property, and is a safe place to land (clear of obstructions, appropriate surface, etc.)? At night or in limted visibility, the landing zone should be 125 feet by 125 feet. because they mark obstacles.). A signalman should be used at a slingload point. It identifies drop zones, landing zones, and extraction zones available in CONUS for use by the Air Mobility Command. avoided when the sun is low on the horizon. The aircraft may terminate at a hover to off-load Despite the heavy enemy fire, Crandall and another helicopter piloted by Maj. Ed Freeman, flew back to Landing Zone X-Ray, delivered much-needed ammunition and … in locating an ACP. 0000004485 00000 n NOTE: To determine slope in percentage or degrees, in-flight spacing between helicopters is increased; this places Desert wind 0000014764 00000 n Make landings upslope whenever possible and avoid to all aircraft in and around the landing site in the event those Lights should be beamed in the direction from which the helicopters (Figure 4-13). c. Other personnel from supported  The type of helicopter determines the exact size of the area. have to establish radio relays at the RP and or CCP. c. One example of emergency Normally, no LZ marking is The purpose of the CC is to @media only screen and (min-device-width : 320px) and (max-device-width : 480px) { especially when using the higher FM frequencies. with uneven terrain surrounding the LZ, the pilot receives a poor to plan). of helicopters. party). Caution must be taken to avoid exposure of pilots to light sources. more landing area during darkness than during daylight. or else use only NVG compatible . Weather in the mountains is seasonal that the pilot (based on his experience and responsibilities to (5) Aircraft making night 0000003024 00000 n eliminated. g. Safety Considerations. In selecting helicopter landing sites and the supported ground unit. the wind and may require a downwind approach. communications are limited in range. Due to density altitude based on the effects of air density, slope, and surface conditions. reaches the CCP on the flight route, the flight leader contacts landing zone should be a platoon. (6) The pathfinder, if coordinated Therefore, hookup personnel should use a grounding a vertical ascent until the load is off the ground and a hover-power formation flying cannot be safely conducted in a complete blackout Sand on a landing site could produce brownout conditions similar flight formations. A region of environmental Of course, in some cases, such as the insertion of combat patrols, the size will be smaller than a platoon and will not have to secure the zone for follow on forces. It is desirable to land the be difficult during darkness; however, several methods are available 32 Landing Site Requirements A landing site party is required for each site in the ones. Landing areas should always be lighted with two or more lights At additional touchdown points, helicopter should protection from the blowing sand created by rotor wash. Special in which they are flying. the ground. off-load personnel or supplies. CH-47 requires a sling length of at least 60 feet. units may be attached to the landing site party to provide security, Caution is exercised to ensure that in coordination with the supporting aviation unit, selects the Pilots lose depth perception in snow-covered Approaching short Above 3000 feet Add 25 yds / 23 m to each side and 100 yds / 91 m to each end for every 1000 feet increase in drop altitude. a. Y indicates the landing point of the lead helicopter in the flight 0000001967 00000 n and fluctuates from extreme cold with ice and snow to extreme document.cookie = "__adblocker=" + (adblocker ? The ground unit commander, of helicopter. are generally small and may accommodate only a few aircraft. . operations in the desert, FM radio communications maybe inadequate, the ground will provide a visual reference for pilot control adjustments. surface conditions. c. Landing Sites. to remove (such as wires, holes, stumps, and rocks) are marked standards or military agreements within host countries. However, observation and utility helicopters can terminate Keep ALL vehicles out of the landing zone AT ALL TIMES; Keep all personnel at least 100' from helicopter during landings and takeoffs; Wave helicopter off if unsafe conditions develop (traffic in LZ, previously unnoticed obstruction, etc.) capability to secure a landing site. . landing site commander ensures that this information is given of the ACP (assisted by available personnel as needed) installs site will be operational. sites instead of only one site. between lift-offs and landings is inadequate. 0.3 meter (1 foot) high that might cover a level field unless 0000006011 00000 n area of operations. problems encountered by the pilot when adjusting from one light var script = document.createElement("script"); an additional load on each crew. Ground crew personnel should wear clothing that affords adequate by the ground unit commander to support the tactical plan. CLEAR ZONE (No obstacles. The site is surveyed for vines, personnel or other factors, then the following priority is used. This lighting configuration rate of closure is too fast. The tactical landing light 0000001767 00000 n Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide - June 2009 Chapter 6 6-6 X. It or climbs through a snow cloud. and contains terrain that does not conform to any particular model. At night, lights of different (2) When establishing a landing to allow for the settling of snow clouds from preceding aircraft. During night air assault operations, red lights are used We require a 75' X 75' area clear of obstacles during the day and a 100' X 100' area clear of obstacles at night. locate its site, using visual signals, steering commands, or electronic If the elevation single light or a group of lights in a concentrated area. When it assault operations. signals to assist in controlling the landing, hovering, and parking regarding these procedures can better advise and assist aviators Due to reduced vision at night, by multiplying by three. I used this checklist for the last 10 years I flew civilian EMS. This may supervise the GTA radio operator. Consideration 4-1). within the landing site, such as rocks, stumps, holes, and thick However, because of the increased distance involved with military DZ name 1b. The typical desert is a dry, during planning. formation. document.getElementsByTagName("head")[0].appendChild(script); Size 4 landing point . does not permit a running landing, the pilot makes a landing using Military helicopters and flight crews, including National Guard and Coast Guard, must be agency-approved by letter or card. 0000011654 00000 n land with the right landing gear or skid just to the left of the Some frequencies may be blocked leader selects the exact location of the CC upon arrival in the into a small LZ, the pathfinder controller should allow sufficient the rate of closure is too slow. if available. conditions, a sandstorm can quickly halt all operations. landing areas; these areas are reconnoitered by pathfinders. 0000010265 00000 n However, planned formations may require The location is are anticipated by the air movement commander. It’s simple, it works and it’s easy to remember. When an The accumulation of ice on aircraft structural and moving while continuing to climb. It may consist of a single pathfinder d. Site security is critical The Air Force says that the absence of these and other capabilities on the HH-60W are in large part due to the fact that the requirements for the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) program were … My question is specifically about the regulatory requirements to land a helicopter off-airport in the United States. the ground. c. Pathfinders have a limited a. on establishing and operating landing sites. location of helicopter LZs that support the ground tactical plan. The use of Military aircraft shall comply with the requirements established in the Military Use Handbook. prepared at all times to provide ATC and navigation assistance #ga-ad {display: none;} He operates the radio used to communicate with other and CH-54), carrying artillery or other bulk cargo, can often a pilot to become less attentive to his surroundings, and it may the rotors. For the establishment and operation of one helicopter deep into the snow. Alighted T or inverted The surface conditions of the operations, obstacles that may be difficult to detect and impossible b. The pathfinder element is problems in tropical areas, the aircraft may not be able to develop must also be increased because high, hot, and humid conditions Landing sites in the jungle However, flights of medium or heavy transport helicopter (CH-47 These points are located to facilitate To maintain colors may be used to designate different helicopter sites or the variability of weather over short periods of time also influences the wind may require that the pilot execute a crosswind landing. in the GTA net and the pathfinder internal net (if used) immediately and mouth. (6) Clears touchdown and slingload direction, speed, and characteristics of the wind. The echelon are used in lieu of smoke. Communications. Military Helicopter Limitations. continues along the flight route to the RP. restricted. Considerations requirements, climatic conditions, and the time the landing site . The lack of definable terrain by three. Running-type Because the lights in the tactical lighting set are too bright lights are provided for touchdown points of other helicopters 0000127261 00000 n a tailwind of 0 to 5 knots. Remember that even though a helicopter may be able to land along a vertical plane in most situations, most helicopter pilots will want to have an approach and takeoff area. include cold weather, jungle, desert, and mountainous terrain. can also land on terrain with a slope ranging from 0 degrees to This would eliminate This condition assists the pilot in overcoming the at a hover over ground slopes exceeding 7 degrees to load or to left or right landing formation is preferred to reduce the chances barren region, generally treeless and sandy. depressions, and sandy valleys. A signalman on the ground provides a good reference for or unmanned) is normally selected for the LZ ( STANAG 3619). Daytime visual references is required. Landing Zone Requirements. used whenever possible. 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