Interagency Helicopter Interagency Helicopter Policy InitiativesPolicy Initiatives

2004-20052004-2005

HELICOPTER MANAGER COMPARISON CHART 3/1/04

Agency Position NWCG Red-Card Qualifications Non-Fire Position

Exclusive Use Fire Helicopter Crew

Supervisor

HELB

HCWN

Project Helicopter

Mgr Policy Document

“Redbook”

(FS/BLM/NPS/FWS)

310-1 (NWCG)

310-1 (NWCG)

IHOG * (IAT???)

PreReq Experience

HELB or HCWN ICT4 HEB2

HECM

HECM CRWB, ENGB or

HELB

HECM FLT MGR

Training Required

S-372 RT-372 (2 yrs)

S-372

S-372 RT-372 (2 yrs)

S-372 RT-372 (2 yrs)

Fitness

Arduous

Arduous

Moderate

None

Performance

PD/ EPPR

Task Book

Task Book

Training Assignment

Required Procurement Expertise

Agency Exclusive Use Contract or Agency Owned

Agency Exclusive Use Contract or Agency Owned

CWN Type I & II FS CWN Type III DOI ARA Type III

One Procurement Specific to Project or Mission

Notes:

Full-time agency position. Agencies may establish training and experience requirements higher than NWCG minimums.

Red Card qualification only. Provides SRB position within Helitack function; expedites crewmember advancement.

Red Card qualification only. Specific to federal CWN helicopter management. Only red-carded as HCWN should manage CWN helicopters.

Resource (non-fire) aviation qualification. Should this be dropped from the IHOG? Established through IAT?

Exclusive Use Position StandardsExclusive Use Position Standards

2004“Redbook”

Revise Helicopter “Type System”Revise Helicopter “Type System” Purpose: “Purpose: “Allow for more refined Allow for more refined

ordering of helicopters to match ordering of helicopters to match aircraft performance to mission aircraft performance to mission requirements and ensure efficient requirements and ensure efficient utilizationutilization.”.”

Interagency Group analyzed several Interagency Group analyzed several existing proposals; IHOP has made existing proposals; IHOP has made recommendation to AMC.recommendation to AMC.

Type Categories unchanged for 2004.Type Categories unchanged for 2004.

““Revised Ordering” ProposalRevised Ordering” Proposal Beta Test to be conducted in 2004Beta Test to be conducted in 2004 in in

one Geographic Area.one Geographic Area. Require Supplemental Information to Require Supplemental Information to

accompany all helicopter orders.accompany all helicopter orders. Highest PA/OAT expectedHighest PA/OAT expected Payload RequirementPayload Requirement Standard vs. LimitedStandard vs. Limited Type of Missions anticipatedType of Missions anticipated Landing Area ConsiderationsLanding Area Considerations

Provide a computerized Cost-Provide a computerized Cost-Efficiency tool to Dispatchers. By N#: Efficiency tool to Dispatchers. By N#: Payload & Cost/lb. @ various Density Payload & Cost/lb. @ various Density Altitudes.Altitudes.

310-1 Helicopter Proposals310-1 Helicopter Proposals

The 310-1 will begin the revision process in The 310-1 will begin the revision process in 2004 for targeted 2004 for targeted implementation in 2005implementation in 2005..

This is the best opportunity to make NWCG This is the best opportunity to make NWCG helicopter position changes. Current helicopter position changes. Current proposals include:proposals include: Helispot Manager - reinstitute the positionHelispot Manager - reinstitute the position HECM, DECK, TOLC, ABRO, HESM – combined TB?HECM, DECK, TOLC, ABRO, HESM – combined TB? HEBM – change 1 vs. 2 criteria?HEBM – change 1 vs. 2 criteria? HLCO – change prerequisite experience?HLCO – change prerequisite experience? HELB/HCWN – change to HEMG Type 1, 2 & 3?HELB/HCWN – change to HEMG Type 1, 2 & 3?

IHOG RevisionIHOG Revision

Revision process is starting for target Revision process is starting for target publication in 2005publication in 2005. Comment period . Comment period open now till 10/31/04.open now till 10/31/04.

Known Changes:Known Changes: IHOG will be re-formatted in Adobe IHOG will be re-formatted in Adobe

“InDesign”“InDesign” Emphasis on reducing volume & redundancyEmphasis on reducing volume & redundancy Appendices and Forms Package to be revisedAppendices and Forms Package to be revised Need for new technical info and graphicsNeed for new technical info and graphics Major overhaul of Ch. 3, Risk Management (?)Major overhaul of Ch. 3, Risk Management (?)

New National CWN ContractNew National CWN Contract

New solicitation already drafted. New solicitation already drafted. Revision work will continue until Revision work will continue until advertisement in advertisement in 20052005..

Reformatted to reduce volume and Reformatted to reduce volume and make more user-friendly.make more user-friendly.

Pilot Fire TrainingPilot Fire Training IHOP has been tasked with developing fire IHOP has been tasked with developing fire

orientation/training for helicopter pilots new orientation/training for helicopter pilots new to fire operations.to fire operations.

Training will be a pre-requisite to being Training will be a pre-requisite to being issued an Agency Pilot Approval Card.issued an Agency Pilot Approval Card.

Applicable to Exclusive Use & CWN pilots.Applicable to Exclusive Use & CWN pilots. Will include fire behavior/tactics, ICS Will include fire behavior/tactics, ICS

organization & terminology, incident organization & terminology, incident airspace & commo, IA and helibase ops, etc.airspace & commo, IA and helibase ops, etc.

Proposed Format is Computer-Based-Proposed Format is Computer-Based-Training (CBT) with electronic registration, Training (CBT) with electronic registration, testing and certification. testing and certification. Target completion Target completion for 2005for 2005..

NICC Helicopter Liaison/CoordinatorNICC Helicopter Liaison/Coordinator

Position instituted in 2003. Works directly Position instituted in 2003. Works directly for NICC/National MAC.for NICC/National MAC.

Purpose: increase efficient mobilization Purpose: increase efficient mobilization and utilization of helicopters and and utilization of helicopters and helicopter personnel for large fire support.helicopter personnel for large fire support.

Gathers information from Wildcad, ROSS Gathers information from Wildcad, ROSS and GACC reports. Provides daily reports and GACC reports. Provides daily reports to NICC and NMAC.to NICC and NMAC.

Tracks utilization of Exclusive Use & CWN.Tracks utilization of Exclusive Use & CWN. Makes recommendations for cost-Makes recommendations for cost-

efficiency.efficiency.

NEW HazMat Policy (pending…)NEW HazMat Policy (pending…)

Goal is to have DOT view all agency Goal is to have DOT view all agency aviation operations aviation operations (fleet/Contract/CWN) as non-(fleet/Contract/CWN) as non-commercial.commercial.

May not need an exemption.May not need an exemption. Handbook and Training under revision.Handbook and Training under revision. Policy is targeted for implementation Policy is targeted for implementation

early early 2004.2004.

Torso Restraint RequirementsTorso Restraint Requirements

Torso restraint will be required at Torso restraint will be required at allall helicopter seats, effective helicopter seats, effective January 1, 2006January 1, 2006

Consist of single or double strap shoulder Consist of single or double strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual inertia harness with automatic or manual inertia reel; fasten with single point metal-to-reel; fasten with single point metal-to-metal, quick release mechanism.metal, quick release mechanism.

Applies to Exclusive Use, CWN and ARA.Applies to Exclusive Use, CWN and ARA. Standard Category Type I, II & III.Standard Category Type I, II & III.

Revised Passenger BriefingRevised Passenger Briefing

Current briefing outline in IHOG and on Current briefing outline in IHOG and on the Briefing Card does not include the Briefing Card does not include normal door operations (as required by normal door operations (as required by FAA).FAA).

Procedures must be addressed, either by Procedures must be addressed, either by pilot or helitack personnel.pilot or helitack personnel.

Safety Alert on this subject will be issuedSafety Alert on this subject will be issued IHOG & Briefing Cards to be revised for IHOG & Briefing Cards to be revised for

20052005

Aerial Ignition UpdateAerial Ignition Update 2004 Aerial Ignition Guide, Training 2004 Aerial Ignition Guide, Training

Modules and Forms are posted at:Modules and Forms are posted at:

http://aviation.blm.gov/library.htmhttp://aviation.blm.gov/library.htm

Hard Copy available in Cache by May Hard Copy available in Cache by May 1. (NFES# 1080)1. (NFES# 1080)

New policy, procedures and New policy, procedures and procurement language for “Contractor-procurement language for “Contractor-Furnished Equipment & Personnel”Furnished Equipment & Personnel”

INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER

LOAD CALCULATION

OAS-67/FS 5700-17 (11/03)

NFES #1064

NewNewInteragency Load Interagency Load

CalculationCalculation

Interagency Load CalculationInteragency Load Calculation Developed by interagency team. Field tested Developed by interagency team. Field tested

and general comment period in 2003.and general comment period in 2003. Form replaces both OAS and USFS forms.Form replaces both OAS and USFS forms. Form is triplicate; pressure sensitiveForm is triplicate; pressure sensitive Form is slightly larger than old OAS-67Form is slightly larger than old OAS-67 Cover/Flap Info: Instructions, Temp Conversion Cover/Flap Info: Instructions, Temp Conversion

Chart, Bambi Bucket Payload ChartChart, Bambi Bucket Payload Chart Available in Cache System Feb. 1, 2004 Available in Cache System Feb. 1, 2004

((NOWNOW).). Will retain same NFES# 1064. $1.74/PDWill retain same NFES# 1064. $1.74/PD Electronic Version is available (MS Excel).Electronic Version is available (MS Excel).

Summary of LC ChangesSummary of LC Changes Must select Must select most restrictivemost restrictive

parameters, Line 1 or 2parameters, Line 1 or 2 New 3New 3rdrd column for HOGE-J column for HOGE-J Must provide Flight Manual Must provide Flight Manual

performance reference in performance reference in Line 7aLine 7a

New title and instructions for New title and instructions for Line 10: “Gross Wt Limit”Line 10: “Gross Wt Limit”

Clear/Simple directions for Clear/Simple directions for determining Selected Weightdetermining Selected Weight

HazMat reminder in lower-HazMat reminder in lower-rightright

3

4

5

6

HIGE7a

7b

8

9

10

11 12 13

14

15

INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION OAS-67/FS 5700-17 (11/03)

MODEL

N#

DATE

TIME

PILOT(S)

MISSION

FLIGHT CREW WEIGHT

FUEL WT ( ______ gallons X ______lbs per gal)

OPERATING WEIGHT (3 + 4 + 5)

GROSS WT LIMIT (FM Limitations Section)

Yes ___ No ___

PERFORMANCE REF (List page/chart from FM)

COMP GROSS WT (FM Performance Section)

WT REDUCTION (Req for all Non-Jettisonable)

ADJUSTED WEIGHT (7b minus 8)

SELECTED WEIGHT (Lowest of 9 or 10)

PASSENGERS/CARGO MANIFEST

Jettisonable

HOGE- J

OAT

DESTINATION OAT

Non-Jettisonable

HOGE

HELICOPTER EQUIPPED WEIGHT

2

DEPARTURE PA

PA

1

ALLOWABLE PAYLOAD (11 minus 12)

PILOT SIGNATURE

HazMat

MGR SIGNATURE

ACTUAL PAYLOAD (Total of all weights listed in Item 14)

Line 15 must not exceed Line 13 for the intended mission.

OPERATING WEIGHT (From Line 6)

Load Calculation ExerciseLoad Calculation Exercise

B206L3B206L3

DEP: 5000’ 30 CDEP: 5000’ 30 C

DES: 7000’ 25 CDES: 7000’ 25 C

Equipped Wt: 2400 lbsEquipped Wt: 2400 lbs

Pilot:Pilot: 200 lbs 200 lbs

Fuel:Fuel: 420 lbs 420 lbs

Download: 180 lbsDownload: 180 lbs

Max Internal:Max Internal: 4150 lbs4150 lbs

Max Ext-Jett:Max Ext-Jett: 4250 lbs4250 lbs

AS350B2AS350B2

DEP: 7000’ 25 CDEP: 7000’ 25 C

DES: 4000’ 35 CDES: 4000’ 35 C

Equipped Wt: 2750 lbsEquipped Wt: 2750 lbs

Pilot: 200 lbsPilot: 200 lbs

Fuel: 595 lbsFuel: 595 lbs

Download: 160 lbsDownload: 160 lbs

Max Internal: 4961 lbsMax Internal: 4961 lbs

Max Ext-Jett: 5512 lbsMax Ext-Jett: 5512 lbs

3

4

5 60 gals X 7 lbs/gal

6

7a

7b

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

YES X NO MANAGER SIGNATURE

3020

850

PASSENGERS/CARGO

Fire Gear (200)

ACTUAL PAYLOAD (Total of all weights listed in Item 14)

Line 15 must not exceed Line 13 for the intended mission (HIGE, HOGE or HOGE-J)

[HazMat: chainsaw gas, 2 gals, cargo compartment]

PILOT SIGNATURE

470

Stockton (200) and Malone (270)

400

870

HazMat Onboard

3870

4150

4050

4250

4050

HOGE

3020

7000DESTINATION2 PA OAT

3020

1030

FMS-3, Figure 4-1

3870

FMS-3, Figure 4-2 FMS-3, Figure 4-2

180

4050 4050

4070

HOGE- J

180

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (List chart/supplement from Flight Manual)

0

4250COMPUTED GROSS WEIGHT (From Flight Manual Performance Section)

WEIGHT REDUCTION (Required for all Non-Jettisonable loads)

HELICOPTER EQUIPPED WEIGHT

FLIGHT CREW WEIGHT

Non-Jettisonable

HIGE

FUEL WEIGHT

2400

200

420

OPERATING WEIGHT (3 + 4 + 5)

Jettisonable

ADJUSTED WEIGHT (7b minus 8)

4150GROSS WEIGHT LIMITATION (From Flight Manual Limitations Section)

ALLOWABLE PAYLOAD (11 minus 12)

4070SELECTED WEIGHT (Lowest of 9 or 10)

3020OPERATING WEIGHT (From Line 6)

OK Payload Exceeded OK

1050

25 X

B206L3 HIGE

OAT 25C PA 7000’

CGW Area A: 4050 lbs

CGW Area B: 4250 lbs

B206L3 HOGE

OAT: 25CPA: 7000’

CGW Area A: 3975 lbs

CGW Area B: 4050 lbs

3

4

5 85 gals X 7 lbs/gal

6

7a

7b

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

YES X NO

OK Payload Exceeded OK

1145

ADJUSTED WEIGHT (7b minus 8)

4961GROSS WEIGHT LIMITATION (From Flight Manual Limitations Section)

ALLOWABLE PAYLOAD (11 minus 12)

4690SELECTED WEIGHT (Lowest of 9 or 10)

3545OPERATING WEIGHT (From Line 6)

HELICOPTER EQUIPPED WEIGHT

FLIGHT CREW WEIGHT

Non-Jettisonable

HIGE

FUEL WEIGHT

2750

200

595

OPERATING WEIGHT (3 + 4 + 5)

Jettisonable

HOGE- J

160

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (List chart/supplement from Flight Manual)

0

4850COMPUTED GROSS WEIGHT (From Flight Manual Performance Section)

WEIGHT REDUCTION (Required for all Non-Jettisonable loads)

3545

955

Section 5.1 IGE Page 4

4340

Section 5.1 OGE Page 6

Section 5.1 OGE Page 6

160

4500 4500

4690

HOGE

3545

4340

4961

4500

5512

4500

PILOT SIGNATURE

470

Stockton (200) and Malone (270)

400

870

HazMat Onboard

MANAGER SIGNATURE

3545

795

PASSENGERS/CARGO

Fire Gear (200)

ACTUAL PAYLOAD (Total of all weights listed in Item 14)

Line 15 must not exceed Line 13 for the intended mission (HIGE, HOGE or HOGE-J)

[HazMat: chainsaw gas, 2 gals, cargo compartment]

AS350B2 HIGE

OAT: 25C

PA: 7000’

CGW: 4850 lbs

AS350B2 HOGE

OAT: 25C

PA: 7000’

CGW: 4500 lbs