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Training Section

Plan Mission. It is vital that the crew knows what the target is and what the customer wants, so make sure that the customer has described both in order to avoid confusion and cause the sortie to be re-flown because the results weren't what the customer expected. The mission briefer (or aircrew) mu

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Training Section

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    1. Training Section 1

    2. Plan Mission It is vital that the crew knows what the target is and what the customer wants, so make sure that the customer has described both in order to avoid confusion and cause the sortie to be re-flown because the results weren’t what the customer expected. The mission briefer (or aircrew) must ask enough questions to ensure the customer gets what they really want. The staff and imaging aircrews will use their knowledge of aerial imaging and damage assessment to bring back pictures that will meet and usually exceed the customer’s expectations. Normally the mission staff will have obtained all the information the aircrew needs and has prepared a thorough briefing. However, an imaging aircrew needs to know all the information that is needed for a successful mission (and a satisfied customer) so they can ask for any information that is missing from the prepared briefing. 2

    3. Briefings Customer Requirements Staff Briefings Aircrew Planning 3

    4. Customer Requirements Includes: What and where is the target? Surrounding Features Lighting Conditions Information to accompany photos (GeoTagging) Photo Format/Quality Can images be cropped Can images be edited Symbols Image file naming How to deliver and to who (copies to who and how) 4

    5. Staff Briefings Mission should include: Terrain Weather Hazards to flight and Military routs Aircraft separation Communications call signs Time Format (local or Zulu) 5

    6. Aircrew Planning The AP and the Mission Pilot must work closely to coordinate Type of Patterns Crew Communications Photo Log 6

    7. Aircrew Planning Make certain that each member of the crew knows their responsibilities during each phase of the flight. Allow time to look over the target. Allow for plenty of time over each target. Check fuel status (at least hourly) Check Altimeter Settings (at least hourly) Weather can be more of a factor in video imaging than in other missions (e.g., overcast or high clouds can affect the quality of your photos). Get as much information as you can, especially in the target area. Determine Photography Log requirements and brief the log keeper on data needed and how the Mission Pilot and AP will communicate this information. Fill out all information in the CAPF 104 Ensure rout of flight Estimated time-in route, fuel reserve, and estimated fuel burn Review your planning aids (marked-up charts and notes) for accuracy and legibility 7

    8. Equipment Inventory Camera/GPS Memory Cards Filters Photo Log, Recon Sketch, Photo Pattern route of flight (knee-board). Cleaning Supplies Extra Batteries, Charger Seat cushion Laptop Computer Camera/GPS Connection cables A light jacket. 8

    9. Camera Settings Ensure the camera settings are set per mission requirements Ensure all memory cards are formatted (do not format once mission starts) Set camera time (clock) Exposure mode F-Stop ISO settings (check ISO is acceptable for camera to avoid noise) Disable Digital Zoom Photograph GPS Clock Check photo type (usually JPEG, large, fine) Set Diopter correction (to viewfinder for your eyes) 9

    10. Factors Affecting Success 10

    11. Prepare the Aircraft Clean aircraft windows Remove window holding screw (if shooting out right front window) Enter waypoints into GPS Setup Audio Panel Turn on Laptop and check batteries Connect GPS/Camera Turn on GPS and check batteries Check GPS/Camera connections Take test picture ensure GPS communication Arrange equipment for easy access. 11

    12. Crew Communication The first pass by the target is very important. This is the time to determine if you are at the correct altitude for best results; that you are at the correct distance from the target; if you are flying at the correct speed; and whether or not you need to (and can) use the zoom to properly frame the photo. If any of these conditions aren’t met, have the pilot turn around, correct the problem, and redo the first pass. The Mission Pilot must put the AP in the proper position for a shot. The AP also has to clearly and concisely communicate her intentions and actions to the log keeper. The AP must decide whether the pictures satisfy all mission requirements. Effective crew communications also depends on a thorough understanding of the operation of the aircraft Audio Panel and Intercom. 12

    13. 13 Mission Profiles

    14. Basic Steps 14

    15. 15 Mission Profile – Specific Targets

    16. 16 Mission Profile – Specific Targets

    17. 17 Mission Profile – Random Targets

    18. 18 Circling

    19. 4-Square 19

    20. Birds Eye 20

    21. 45 Degree Angle to Target 21

    22. 22 Create Mission Queue Cards

    23. 23 Mission Profile – Specific Targets

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