AFMAN11-2HH-60GV3_AVIANOABSUP — Hh-60g Operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2HH-60GV3_AVIANOABSUP governs HH-60G operations procedures and guidance specific to Aviano Air Base.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2HH-60GV3_AVIANOABSUP
  • Title: HH-60G OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2024-08-09

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The publication covers host-nation guidance, search and rescue requests, guest aircrew checklists, bird activity, weather, and fuel planning. It requires compliance with host-nation directives, specifies bird hazard responses, and establishes Touch Down Fuel calculations.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all personnel (to include Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members) assigned, attached, or TDY to the 31st Operations Group (31 OG), Aviano AB, Italy.

Topics covered

  • Host-nation guidance
  • Civil search and rescue requests
  • Guest helicopter aircrew checklists
  • Bird avoidance procedures
  • Special VFR operations
  • Touch Down Fuel
  • Alternate fuel calculations

Questions and answers

Who handles civil search and rescue requests in the NATO area?

The 603 Air Operations Center (AOC) Personnel Recovery Coordination Center (PRCC) is the primary Point of Contact (POC) for civil search and rescue (SAR) requests within the NATO Area of Responsibility (AOR).

When must guest flyers complete the guest aircrew checklist?

HH-60G qualified aircrew serving as guest flyers will complete the Guest Helicopter Aircrew Checklist (Attachment 2) prior to their first flight in a 31 FW aircraft.

When are training area birds considered severe?

Aircrew will consider the training area Birds Severe if their aircraft has to alter its flightpath multiple times (i.e. 3 or more times) to avoid bird strikes.

What must aircrew do when training area birds are severe?

Cease all tactical maneuvering, flight leads/AC will evaluate the training area for overall bird condition.

What is the required minimum landing fuel?

Aircrew will use 500 pounds of useable fuel for minimum landing fuel.

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