HUD Review

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HUD Review NVG Reading the signs and becoming
one with the Darkness for Flight Docs

• Col Eric D, Kendle
• Arizona Air National Guard

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HUD Tape Review

• What is it?
• Why do we do it?
• How it gets done

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HUD Review

• Reg Guidance
• What to Look for
• What to Listen for
• How it helps

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11-214

• 3.2. G-Awareness Exercise. Conduct all
  G-awareness exercises IAW AFI 11-2MDS Volume 3,
  MAJCOM supplements, AFTTP 3-3.MDS, and/or
  established local procedures.
• 3.2.1. As a minimum, conduct a G-awareness
  exercise
• 3.2.1.1. For aircraft requiring a G-suit, anytime
  aircrew plan or are likely to maneuver above five
  Gs during the mission.
• 3.2.1.2. For aircraft not requiring a G-suit,
  anytime aircrew plan or are likely to maneuver
  above four Gs during the mission.
• 3.2.2. Maintain a minimum of 6,000 feet between
  aircraft during the G-awareness exercises.

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11-2F16V3

• 3.14.5.1. (PACAF) The G-awareness maneuver
  will consist of at least two 90 degree turns.
  (The second turn of the g-awareness exercise
  for air-to-air sorties will be a minimum of 180
  degrees of turn). The first turn will be a smooth
  onset rate to approximately 4 Gs. Pilots will use
  this turn to ensure proper g-suit operation and
  to practice their anti-g straining maneuver.
  Regain airspeed and perform another 90 degree
  turn at up to 6-7 Gs. If aircraft limits preclude
  either of the above, turns should be performed so
  as not to exceed aircraft limits. Do not perform
  systems checks or other items that detract from
  the intended purpose of the G-awareness maneuver.
• 3.14.5.2. A G-awareness maneuver will be
  accomplished prior to any tactical maneuvering,
  including range missions. Accomplish this
  maneuver in day or night VMC only.
• 3.14.5.3. G-awareness exercises will be filmed in
  HUD and in Hot Mic. In addition, the tactical
  portion of all basic missions (BFM, SA, ACM, etc)
  will be flown in Hot Mic to enable assessment of
  the AGSM. For high task sorties (DACT, Composite
  Force, Opposed SAT, etc), it is highly desired
  for pilots to fly in Hot Mic.

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Gs in Flight

• Centrifuge Initial Training
• Gs In Flight
• Beeper Vs. Gs

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NVG Turning Night into Day Almost

• What you see
• How they Look / Feel
• How NVGs work
• When to use them.

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Mounting Bracket and NVG
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Mounted with Helmet and mask
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What the Image looks like
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Putting on the Nog

• Neck issues
• Fitting and Function
• Check and Double Check
• Smooth and Secure

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Neck Issues/ Head Issues

• Heavy NVGs are heavy and can cause significant
  muscle strain over time
• Also muscle tension headaches and even
  Trapezius/shoulder pain

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Fitting and Function

• Pre Flight Fitting
• Pre Flight Adjustment and Testing in Dark Room
• Bracket placement adjustment
• In Flight Placement and adjustment required

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Check and Double Check

• Ensure width is appropriate
• Focus much like binoculars
• Keep extra battery handy
• Keep flashlight available

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Smooth and Secure

• Cockpit is a small environment and can be
  difficult to learn anything that is not practiced
  pre flight.
• Seat height and head movements are more limited
• Cockpit lighting issues and NVG.
• Remove before landing.

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