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NIGHT TERRAIN INTERPRETATION AND NIGHT TERRAIN FLIGHT

NIGHT TERRAIN INTERPRETATION AND NIGHT TERRAIN FLIGHT. CW3 Shawn Hayes. REFRENCES. TC 1-204 TC 1-212 TC 1-201 TERRAIN FLIGHT MISSION PLANNING GUIDE 1-223rd. OBJECTIVE.

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NIGHT TERRAIN INTERPRETATION AND NIGHT TERRAIN FLIGHT

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  1. NIGHT TERRAIN INTERPRETATION AND NIGHT TERRAIN FLIGHT CW3 Shawn Hayes

  2. REFRENCES • TC 1-204 • TC 1-212 • TC 1-201 • TERRAIN FLIGHT MISSION PLANNING GUIDE 1-223rd

  3. OBJECTIVE • Develop Student Instructor Pilot’s (IP) understanding of terrain flight modes, command considerations and terrain interpretation

  4. ELEMENTS • TERRAIN FLIGHT MODES • COMMAND CONSIDERATIONS • TERRAIN INTERPRETATIONS • Visual Recognition Cues • Interpretation Factors

  5. TERRAIN FLIGHT DEFINITIONS • Is a Tactical Method of Employing Aircraft. It takes advantage of terrain, vegetation and man made objects to degrade the threats ability to visually, optically, thermally, or electronically detect or locate aircraft • NVG Terrain flight is defined as flight less than 200 feet AHO in the flight path IAW with the TC 1-212

  6. TERRAIN FLIGHT • When operating with the wheels up to 25 feet above the highest obstacle (AHO) in the flight path - 40 KIAS maximum - Nap of the Earth (NOE) • When operating with the wheels between 25 and 80 feet AHO in the flight path - 70 KIAS maximum - Contour Flight • When operating with the wheels above 80 feet AHO - Whatever airspeed operational requirements dictate and Aircraft Limitations allow - Low Level Flight

  7. TERRAIN FLIGHT CONSIDERATIONS • Mode used dependent on METT-T • Enhances Survivability • Altitude / Airspeeds published in the TC 1-212 are for high ambient light conditions and clear weather • Unaided night Terrain flight is highly discouraged

  8. COMMAND CONSIDERATIONS • Crew Endurance (Fighter / Warrior Management) • Aircraft Maintenance • Safety • Environment

  9. TERRAIN INTERPRETATIONS • VISUAL RECOGNITION CUES • Object Size • Object Shape • Contrast • Ambient Light • Color, Texture, and Background • Roads • Water • Open Fields • Forested Areas • Deserts

  10. INTERPRETATION FACTORS • Ambient Light • Viewing Distance • Flight Altitudes • Moon Altitudes • Visibility Restrictions • Terrain • Seasons

  11. CONCLUSION • TERRAIN FLIGHT MODES • COMMAND CONSIDERATIONS • TERRAIN RECOGNITION CUES • Visual Recognition Cues • Interpretation Factors • Gained a greater understanding of terrain flight modes, command considerations, and terrain interpretation.

  12. Questions? • The End

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