COMDTINST M3710.1I prescribes policy applicable to all Coast Guard aircraft and guides aviation mission planning and execution.
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Its chapters address authority and control of flights, mission requests, risk management, training, qualifications, flight planning, aircraft operations, and passenger transport. It sets requirements for clearances, preflight planning, crew qualifications, flight conduct, emergency procedures, and transportation.
Applies to: This Manual prescribes policy applicable to all aircraft operated by the Coast Guard.
A PIC receives clearance for a flight from the Commanding Officer. (paragraph 2)
At a minimum, the PIC shall be familiar with applicable performance data at all intended and alternate airfields, weather for the route of flight, fuel reserve requirements, aircraft weight and balance, flight restrictions as applicable to MEDEVAC missions, NOTAMs, special use airspace, Air Defense Identification Zones and foreign clearance requirements relevant to the mission. (paragraph 1)
Aviation personnel are restricted from aerial flight for 12 hours after last alcohol use and must have no residual effects. (paragraph 2)
Personnel engaged in flight operations shall not take any medication/supplement unless prescribed and/or approved by a flight surgeon or other qualified aviation medicine provider in accordance with the Coast Guard Aviation Medicine Manual, COMDTINST M6410.3 (series) or current aeromedical policy letters on medication use. (paragraph 6)
Parachute jumps from USCG helicopters are prohibited. (paragraph 3)