Hoisting Operations (inc Quick Splice)

Question 1

What is the sequence of events in a hoist circuit?

Answer 1

1. Target Sighted
2. RECCE Commences, Orbit Established
3. PSWAT and Pre-Hoist Checks
4. Target Downwind at 3 O’clock
5. Hoist Brief
6. Target Downwind at 4 O’clock
7. Base Turn into Wind - “Clear Left / Right Turn”
8. ACM Commences Conn

Question 2

What command is shouted if the cable fouls and presents an immediate danger to the aircraft?

Answer 2

“Cut, Cut, Cut”

Question 3

For training purpose, the hoist circuit is usually flown at what height, airspeed, angle and direction?

Answer 3

200-300 ft AGL
60 KIAS
Max 30° AoB
Right-Hand Orbit

Question 4

At the commencement of the Recce, what considerations should be discussed in addition to the PSWAT?

Answer 4

Forced Landing Options / Engine Failure 
Aircraft Performance / Power Available
Hoist Height 
Termination / Touch Down Point
Insertion / Extrication plan

Question 5

What command is shouted if the aircraft flies too low and is likely to strike an obstruction?

Answer 5

“Climb, Climb, Climb”

Question 6

What command will the ACM / Winch Operator shout if they suspect a cable runaway?

Answer 6

“Isolate, Isolate, Isolate”

Question 7

What command is shouted in the instance of a comms failure?

Answer 7

“Intercom Failure”

Question 8

If an ACM / Winch Operator shouts “Intercom Failure” during a run in, what actions are to be taken by the RCM?

Answer 8

Shout to crew “Intercom Failure ACM, Go Around”

Question 9

If an ACM / Winch Operator shouts “Intercom Failure” during a hover, what actions are to be taken by the RCM?

Answer 9

Shout to crew “Intercom Failure ACM, PF your reference”

Question 10

As a minimum what should the TLA Brief include?

Answer 10

1. Tagline Rationale
2. Correct use of supplied PPE - goggles, gloves etc
3. Correct method for holding tagline reel and safety precautions
4. Tagline tension
5. Hands signals and positive comms
6. Release of tagline with Stretcher at aircraft
7. Collection of tagline
8. Do not remove rubber boot

Question 11

When determining the extrication plan for overhead rescue hoist extrications, what is the order of priority for equipment utilised?

Answer 11

1. FBH Double Lift
2. Rescue Strop Double Hypo Lift w/ Chest Strap
3. Accompanied Rescue Stretcher Lift (survivor condition dependent)
4. FBH Single Lift
5. Rescue Strop Single Lift w/ Chest Strap