Aircraft Dispatcher Reference Guide

Temporary FAA Tower Aerial Ignition Exclusive Use CWN A/C Resource Order AND O/H Resource Order (for Mgr., module or PSD operator) AND Equipment R/O (for helitorch or PSD) AND Supply R/O (for spheres or fuel) Air Attack Radio Kit ROSS Equipment Resource Order Reference Guide page 7 Aerial Supervision Requirements Reference Information: 1 Interagency Lead Plane operations Guide and Interagency Air Tactical Group Supervisor Guide (NFES 1393). 2 Requires determination by ATGS or LEAD that visibility and safety factors are suitable and dispatch has been notified of the determination. 3 USFS FSM 5716.32. 4 Both the ILOG and ATGS Guide reference ordering and ATGS only for these missions. FSM 5716.32 classifies these missions as complies. An ATCO and/or HLCO should be ordered as appropriate in addition to the ATGS. Situation Lead/ATCO/ASM1 REF ATGS REF Airtanker not IA rated Required 1 MAFFS Required 1 Retardant drops in congested areas Order 1 May use if No Lead/ATCO/ASM1 Level 2 SEAT operating over an incident with more than 1 other tactical aircraft on scene Required if No ATGS 1 Required if No Lead/ATCO/ASM1 1 Foreign Government Airtankers Required if No ATGS 1 Required if No Lead/ATCO/ASM1 1 Retardant drops conducted earlier than 30 minutes prior to sunrise, or later than 30 minutes after sunset Required if No ATGS 1,2 Required if No Lead/ATCO/ASM1 1,2 4 or more airtankers assigned Order 1 Order 1 2 or more helicopters with 2 or more airtankers over an incident Order 1 Order 1 Periods of marginal weather, poor visibility or turbulence Order 1 Order 1 2 or more airtankers over an incident Order 1 Required if no Lead/ATCO/ASM1 3 When requested by airtanker or ATGS Required 1 Required Smokejumper or Paracargo aircraft with 2 or more airtankers over an incidents Order if NO ATGS 1 Order if No Lead/ATCO/ASM1 1,4 Incident has 2 or more branches. Order 1,4 Reference Guide page 8 Reference Guide page 9 Helicopter Ordering Sequence Reference Guide page 10 Followup, Demobilization, Closeout Checklist † Confirm release of tactical air resources with incident. † Check with local dispatch center manager, neighbors, and GACC for possible reassignment of resources prior to releasing to home unit. † Dispatch center notification to GACC of Type I and Type II helicopters available for reassignment. † Fax flight strip to GACC if leaving Geographical Area. † GACC notification to the National Interagency Coordination Center of availability of Type I and Type II helicopters ready for reassignment/release. † Relay ETAs of released aircraft through dispatch channels. † Complete documentation and close out ROSS resource orders and/or aircraft request/schedule. † Confirm flight following procedures for aircraft prior to release. † Check regional mobilization guide for geographical procedures. Reference Guide page 11 SAFECOM Submission Checklist PURPOSE OF THE FORMS: † To report any damage or injury less than "accident" criteria and any condition, act, observance, act, maintenance problem, or circumstance which has potential to cause an aviation related accident. † To document all aviation hazards, incidents, incidents with potential, or accidents. † To perform trend analyses for short- or long-term changes in policy and procedures, identify areas needing training, etc. † To establish accountability on the part of all aviation mission participants for meeting flight and employee safety objectives. APPLICABILITY: The form is to be completed for any one of five occurrences: † Maintenance deficiency † Aviation hazard † Incident † Incident with potential † Accident RESPONSIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION: Incident/Aviation Hazard/Maintenance Deficiency Report. It is the responsibility of any individual (including contractors) who observes or who is involved in an aviation incident/hazard/maintenance deficiency to report the occurrence immediately to local aviation management staff. Local Aviation Manager is responsible for reviewing the report and forwarding it through agency channels. † Within two working days after an aircraft incident, aviation hazard, or maintenance deficiency, the Local Aviation Manager or participant in the flight shall complete and submit Form OAS-34 Aircraft Incident/Aviation Hazard/Maintenance Deficiency Report. The report shall be forwarded by express mail or fax to the State, Area, or Regional Aviation Manager within three working days after the occurrence. † With the exception of incidents with serious potential, the State/Area/Regional Aviation Manager shall, within five working days after the occurrence of the incident/hazard, review, add comments as necessary, and forward the report to AMD and to the Bureau/Office Aviation Safety Manager. † Serious incidents with potential to cause an accident (occurrences which meet "incident" criteria, and especially near mid-air collisions) shall be reported immediately. Reference Guide page 12 Initial Report of Incident or Accident. The responsible employee shall document that facts and immediately file the report with his/her supervisor. Regions shall immediately report by telephone all aviation accidents or incidents with potential to the National Aviation Safety Officer. Each individual and each organization has an obligation to others in aviation to share hazard, mishap and causal information. Each unit's aviation accident prevention plan should, therefore, contain provisions for encouraging the reporting of such information by individuals. The information is documented and processed for system-wide distribution. † Copies are routed to the Regional Aviation Safety Manager and Forest Aviation Officer as soon as possible. Accidents and incidents with potential are to be reported immediately. SAFECOM FORM LOCATION: Reference the Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide, Appendix C, Exhibit C-1. Electronic versions of the SAFECOM are online at www.safecom.gov. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY REPORTS: Reference local formats. Federal personnel managing helibases or engaging in helicopter missions for state or local agencies should complete the state or local format. If none exists, complete a SAFECOM OAS-34 (FS 5700-14) and submit to the local unit Aviation Manager. Reference Guide page 13 Flight Planning Checklist A. Required Information 1. Passenger names/body and baggage weights* 2. Date/time of requested flight* 3. Flight route/itinerary* a. Aircraft needed to standby/R.O.N. 4. Pick up/drop off location for passengers (FBO)* 5. Establish a Chief of party/flight manager for flight* 6. Cargo: type/weight/volume/any hazardous materials* a. Will cargo fit through aircraft door? 7. Cost comparison done. a. Determine alternate means of travel i. Commercial airliner ii. Government owned aircraft B. Environmental Factors 1. Day or night flight a. Night requires twin engine IFR aircraft for passengers. b. Single engine aircraft for cargo OK at night with pilot discretion. 2. Weather Conditions a. Thunderstorms b. High temperatures c. Winds d. Know ice conditions e. Visibility (fog/dust/smoke) 3. Terrain a. High elevation b. Mountains 4. Density Altitude a. High temperatures and elevation; aircraft will need 25% more runway for takeoff. b. Number of passengers and amount of cargo an aircraft can transport is reduced. C. Airport Factors 1. Runway length adequate 2. Runway gravel vs. hard surface a. Can aircraft operate on gravel? 3. Runway load bearing weight a. Is aircraft too heavy for airport? 4. Elevation 5. Runway lights (YES or NO) 6. IFR approach 7. Fueling facilities a. Type of fuel available (Avgas/Jet) 8. Noise restrictions Reference Guide page 14 D. Aircraft Criteria 1. Approved* 2. Number of insured seats 3. Payload 4. Multi or single engine 5. IFR vs. VFR 6. De-icing equipment 7. Speed 8. Fuel type & consumption 9. High wing or low wing 10. Any avionics requirement E. Pilot Criteria 1. Approved for specific flight.* a. IFR/multi engine qualified? 2. Duty day limitation (14 hours) a. When did duty day start? 3. Flight hour limitations a. 8 hour flight time for single pilot b. 10 hours flight time for dual pilots F. NIFC Large Transport Requirements 1. NICC responsible for all flight planning. 2. Notify local airport manager of jet’s arrival. 3. Notify local fire department (if required). 4. Notify crew desk/supv. dispatcher/ramp manager. 5. APU available 6. Stairs available G. Dispatcher Responsibilities 1. Relay flight information to vendor, pilot, ramp manager, and overhead desk. 2. Determines means of flight following. 3. Relays flight following information to GACC, sending & receiving units. 4. Briefs flight manager. H. Flight Manager Responsibilities 1. Ensures that all passengers are at initial departure location. 2. Briefs pilot and passengers on flight. 3. Informs dispatch of any changes in passengers or flight route. 4. Verifies that aircraft and pilot are agency’s approved. 5. Ensures that passengers receive a safety briefing from pilot. 6. Ensures pilot complies with flight following procedures. 7. Verifies flight invoice entries. 8. Completes and submits SAFECOM for any flight irregularities. Reference Guide page 15 Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) Request Checklist Document all actions pertaining to TFRs. Check your local Geographical Area procedures for processing. † "A" number to Geographical Area Coordination Center (GACC) † Request TFR from Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) † Provide the following information: ƒ Estimated duration of operations ƒ Brief description of incident/hazard/or nature of airborne relief ƒ VOR, DME, Latitude, Longitude ƒ Horizontal restriction (standard is 5 nautical miles from incident or project center point) ƒ Vertical restriction (2,000 ft. above either the highest elevation or air operations base) ƒ Contact point † Request call back from ARTCC with confirmation that TFR is in place. † Request advisory NOTAM from local FSS for both disaster and non-disaster air operations. † Relay TFR information and status to unit dispatch, GACC, incident commander, and responding air resources. † Consult with incident commander, air operations branch director or project manager on whether TFR dimensions are adequate. Modify TFR dimension as necessary. † Cancel TFR with ARTCC when it is no longer needed. † Dissemination (Map and NOTAM): ƒ Airtanker Bases ƒ Helibases ƒ Fixed Base Operators ƒ Military Schedulers ƒ GACC Reference Guide page 16 Frequency Management Checklist † Order additional temporary emergency radio frequencies through the GACC to NICC. † Use Area assigned VHF-AM frequencies. † Air Tanker Base Ramp Frequency: 123.975 MHz † National flight following frequency: 168.650 MHz ƒ Frequency for the tracking of national share resources (air tankers, lead planes, helicopters) between Geographic Areas. Frequency is not for local flight following. † National Air Guard frequency: 168.625 MHz ƒ Frequency is for emergency communication only. ¾ Air to Air emergency contact and coordination. ¾ Ground to Air emergency contact. ¾ Initial call, recall, and re-direction of aircraft when no other contact frequency is available. Portable Retardant Base Checklist † Determine suitable base ƒ Adequate water source ƒ Air Tanker or Helicopter Operations ƒ Coordinate base operation with airport manager † Additional personnel † Housing/meals/transportation † Support equipment † Consider private vendors that are available and self-supporting † Assign agency liaison for safety, efficiency, cost effectiveness and contract assistance † Lead time for set up of operation Reference Guide page 17 Temporary Tower Checklist † Temporary tower should be activated when: ƒ Operation being conducted from or in the proximity to an uncontrolled airport. ƒ High volume of aircraft anticipated in close proximity to each other. ƒ High frequency of non incident aircraft using common airspace. ƒ Visibility is limited at an uncontrolled airport. † Request for a temporary tower is done on aircraft resource order through normal dispatch channels. ƒ Tower consists of 2 FAA controllers (no actual tower). ƒ See Interagency Air Space Coordination Guide for more details. † Check with incident/project whether relief controllers will be required. † Discuss with incident/project the required support for the temporary tower. ƒ Radio (VHF base station) ƒ Anemometer ƒ Wind sock ƒ Altimeter ƒ Thermometer ƒ Compass ƒ Shelter with a view of the entire airport ¾ Trailer ¾ Electric ¾ Telephone ƒ Lodging & Meals † Notify Regional Airspace Coordinator of Temporary Tower request. † Ensure that temporary tower information is disseminated to all appropriate units. ƒ FAA NOTAM † Consult with Airport Manager. † Ensure Unit Aviation Officer briefs FAA controller on their arrival. Reference Guide page 18 Supplemental Information Checklist IF the order is for........ THEN determine if the following is needed....... Relief planning for Lead/ATCO/ASM/ATGS Consider duration of incident. Pilot flight hour and duty day limitations. Aircraft refueling. Rest break for pilot. Infrared  IR Interpreter  IR Request Aerial Ignition  Manager/module/operator  Firing equipment  Fuel SEAT  Manager  Retardant  Water Source/Tender Detection  Radio Kit - with VHF-FM capability  Qualified Observer Reference Guide page 19 Aircraft Make and Model Reference Information Air Tanker Information: Make/Model Length Wing Span Cruise Contract Retardant Number (feet) (feet) Speed Operating Wt. Load of (kts/mph) (pounds) (gallons) Gates C-130 MAFFS 99 133 239/275 108,537 3000 1 P-3A 116 99 255/290 95,100 3000 8 DC-7 112 128 226/260 102,250 3000 6-8 DC-6 111 118 208/240 86,200 2400 6-8 DC-4 93 118 191/220 63,000 2000 4-8 P2V 86 98 195/225 73,900 2400 6 SP2H 95 98 191/220 60,000 2000 1 S-2F 44 73 175/200 25,000 800 4 CL-215 65 94 164/189 NA 1300 2 Reference Guide page 20 Helicopter Information: Make/Model Length Rotor Bucket Cruise Number of (feet) (feet) Size Size Speed Pax Seats TYPE I (gallons) (kts/mph) Kaman H-43 25 47 324 85/98 N/A Bell 214 B-1 62 52 660-880 140/160 15-20 Blackhawk UH-60 65 54 660 145/167 14-17 Sikorsky S-61N 73 62 900 120/138 N/A Boeing Vertrol 107 83 50 900-1000 120/138 N/A Boeing 234(CH-47) 99 60 3000 135/185 46 Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane 89 72 2000 80/92 N/A TYPE II Bell 204B/UH-1B 55 48 240 90/104 10 Bell Super 204 55 48 324 90/104 10 Bell 205 A-1 57 48 324 90/104 14 Bell 212 58 48 324 100/115 13 Bell 412 56 46 420 110/115 13 Sikorsky S-58T 42 56 420 90/104 12-18 TYPE III MD-500D (Hughes) 31 26 96-108 120/138 4 Bell 206 BIII Jet Ranger 39 33 96-108 97/112 3 Bell 206 L-3 Long Ranger 43 37 96-144 110/127 6 AS-350 D-1 Astar 43 35 108-144 108/124 4 AS-350 B-2 Ecureuil 43 35 240 125/144 5 AS-355 F-1 Twin Star 43 35 108-144 115/132 4 SA-315 B Lama 43 36 180 80/92 4 SA-316B Alouette III 42 36 144 80/92 6 Reference Guide page 21 Fixed Wing Information: Make/Model Length Wing Cruise Payload Number Req. Runway (feet) Span Speed (pounds) of Pax Length Single Engine (feet) (kts/mph) Seats (feet) Cessna 172 27 36 122/140 600 3 1700 Cessna 180 26 36 109/125 600 3 1700 Cessna 182 28 36 135/155 600 3 1700 Cessna 182RG 28 36 152/175 600 3 1700 Cessna 185 26 36 109/125 600 3 1700 Cessna 205 28 36 135/155 900 5 2000 Cessna 206 28 36 135/155 900 5 2000 Cessna 210 28 37 165/190 1100 6 2000 Cessna 210(Turbo) 28 37 191/220 1100 6 2000 Piper PA-18 Supercub 23 35 100/115 100 1 500 Piper PA-32R Lance 28 33 135/155 900 5 2000 Beech Bonanza 26 34 165/190 700 4-5 2000 DHC-2 Beaver (Floats) 30 48 100/115 1400 6 1700 Twin Engine Cessna 337 Skymaster 30 38 148/170 600 3 2000 Cessna 340 43 38 182/210 900 5 3000 Cessna 414 36 44 174/200 900 5 2600 Cessna 421Golden Eagle 34 40 191/220 1600 7-9 2800 Cessna 441Conquest I/II 39 49 252/290 1400 8 2800 Piper PA-23 Aztec 31 37 174/200 900 5 2000 Piper PA-34 Seneca 29 39 161/185 900 5 2500 Piper PA-42 Cheyenne II 43 48 273/315 2000 11 3300 Piper PA-42 Cheyenne III 43 48 295/340 2000 11 3300 Beechcraft Baron 55 28 38 187/215 900 5 2300 Beechcraft Baron58/P 30 38 187/215 900 5 3000 Beechcraft King Air 100 36/40 50 226/260 1100 6 3000 Beechcraft King Air 200 44 55 278/320 2200 9-12 3300 Aero Commander 500 35 45 169/195 900 5 3000 Aero Commander 690 44 47 247/285 1200 7 3000 Aero Commander 840 44 49 247/285 1600 9 3000 Partenavia P-63 31 39 161/185 900 5 1600 Islander BN-2 36 49 130/150 1800 10 1500 DC- 3 Turbo 58 96 182/210 9000 20-30 2000 Sherpas S-330(C-23) 58 75 148/170 3500 20 3800 DHC-6 Twin Otter 53 65 148/170 3000 15-19 2000 Casa 212 50 62 169/195 3400 19 2500 MU-II 34 40 300/345 3350 9 1800 Reference Guide page 22 Phonetic Alphabet Character Telephony Phonic (Pronunciation) A ALFA (AL-FAH) B BRAVO (BRAH-VOH) C CHARLIE (CHAR-LEE OR SHAR-LEE) D DELTA (DELL-TAH) E ECHO (ECK-OH) F FOXTROT (FOKS-TROT) G GOLF (GOLF) H HOTEL (HOH-TEL) I INDIA (IN-DEE-AH) J JULIETT (JEW-LEE-ETT) K KILO (KEY-LOH) L LIMA (LEE-MAH) M MIKE (MIKE) N NOVEMBER (NO-VEM-BER) O OSCAR (OSS-CAH) P PAPA (PAH-PAH) Q QUEBEC (KEH-BECK) R ROMEO (ROW-ME-OH) S SIERRA (SEE-AIR-RAH) T TANGO (TANG-GO) U UNIFORM (YOU-NEE-FORM OR OO-NEE-FORM) V VICTOR (VIK-TAH) W WHISKEY (WISS-KEY) X XRAY (ECKS-RAY) Y YANKEE (YANG-KEY) Z ZULU (ZOO-LOO) 1 ONE (WUN) 2 TWO (TOO) 3 THREE (TREE) 4 FOUR (FOW-ER) 5 FIVE (FIFE) 6 SIX (SIX) 7 SEVEN (SEV-EN) 8 EIGHT (AIT) 9 NINE (NIN-ER) 0 ZERO (ZEE-RO) Reference Guide page 23 Conversion from USA Time Zones to UTC (ZULU) ALASKA DAYLIGHT +8 MST = Mountain Standard Time HAWAIIAN STANDARD +10 PDT = Pacific Daylight Time EST = Eastern Standard Time PST = Pacific Standard Time CDT = Central Daylight Time MDT = Mountain Daylight Time UTC GMT EST CDT +5 CST MDT +6 MST PDT +7 PST +8 0000 7 PM 6 PM 5 PM 4 PM 0100 8 PM 7 PM 6 PM 5 PM 0200 9 PM 8 PM 7 PM 6 PM 0300 10 PM 9 PM 8 PM 7 PM 0400 11 PM 10 PM 9 PM 8 PM 0500 MIDNIGHT 11 PM 10 PM 9 PM 0600 1 AM MIDNIGHT 11 PM 10 PM 0700 2 AM 1 AM MIDNIGHT 11 PM 0800 3 AM 2 AM 1 AM MIDNIGHT 0900 4 AM 3 AM 2 AM 1 AM 1000 5 AM 4 AM 3 AM 2 AM 1100 6 AM 5 AM 4 AM 3 AM 1200 7 AM 6 AM 5 AM 4 AM 1300 8 AM 7 AM 6 AM 5 AM 1400 9 AM 8 AM 7 AM 6 AM 1500 10 AM 9 AM 8 AM 7 AM 1600 11 AM 10 AM 9 AM 8 AM 1700 NOON 11 AM 10 AM 9 AM 1800 1 PM NOON 11 AM 10 AM 1900 2 PM 1 PM NOON 11 AM 2000 3 PM 2 PM 1 PM NOON 2100 4 PM 3 PM 2 PM 1 PM 2200 5 PM 4 PM 3 PM 2 PM 2300 6 PM 5 PM 4 PM 3 PM Reference Guide page 24 Reference Section: Forms Purpose Source Flight Schedule/Request Form Form provides flight request and manifest information, flight following documentation, and checklists for point to point and special use flights. Local Dispatch Office National Mobilization Guide http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/ mobguide/chapter_20.pdf Flight Strips Form used for flight following. Local Dispatch Office SAFECOMs Form used for documenting unsafe aviation practices. http://www.safecom.gov Passenger and Cargo Manifest Form used to document individuals’ names, weights, home units and cargo weight. (NFES 1289) Aircraft Dispatch Form Form used by helicopter manager and pilot with incident information. (NFES 2567) OAS-110 Travel Cost Analysis DOI Cost analysis and flight approval form http://amd.nbc.gov FS-5700-10 Flight Justification Form Forest Service flight approval form http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/ aviation FS-5700-11 Forest Service Cost Comparison Form Forest Service cost analysis form http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/ aviation FS-5700-12 Day Trip Authorization Form Form is used to approve and document non Federal passengers and contractors on Forest Service controlled aircraft. http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/ aviation Senior Travel Form GSA 3641 Form is used to report the travels of SES, non Federal passengers, and contractors on government controlled aircraft and use. www.gsa.gov TFR Request Form Form used to request a Temporary Flight Restriction. National Mobilization Guide http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/mob guide/chapter_20.pdf Temporary Tower Request Form Form used to request a FAA Temporary Tower. National Mobilization Guide http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/mob guide/chapter_20.pdf Smokejumper Initial Attack Request Resource order used to request smokejumper. Local Dispatch Office-ROSS Tactical Aircraft Form Form used by ATGS to document aircraft responding to or on an incident. Local Dispatch Reference Guide page 25 Forms Purpose Source Tactical Fix-Wing Information Sheet Form used to obtain transit tactical aircraft and vendor information Infrared Aircraft Scanner Form Form used to request an infrared flight for an incident. National Mobilization Guide http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/mob guide/chapter_20.pdf Orange Card NFES 1399 Manuals Agency Source Departmental DOI 350-354 DM Department of the Interior Bureaus http://amd.nbc.gov FSM 5700 Aviation Management US Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/iire/ aviation BIA Indian affairs Manual Part 57 Bureau of Indian Affairs http://www.doi.gov/bureau- Indian-affairs.html BLM 9400 Operational Procedures Bureau of Land Management http://aviation.blm.gov FWS Manual 330-339 – Aviation Management US Fish and Wildlife Service www.fws.gov/fire NPS RM-60 Aviation US Forest Service Management Reference Manual National Park Service www.nps.gov/nifc/ State Aviation State State Fire Organizations 14 CFR Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Federal Aviation Administration http://FAA.gov Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Redbook) Interagency http://www.nifc.gov/red_book / Wildland Fire and Aviation Operations guide (Bluebook) Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional BIA Fire Operation Reference Guide page 26 Handbooks Agency Source USFS Handbook 5709.16 US Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/iire/ aviation Aviation Life Support Equipment Handbook Department of the Interior Bureaus http://amd.nbc.gov Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook Interagency (NFES 1068) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications http://amd.nbc.gov Fireline Handbook – NWCG Handbook 3 Interagency (NFES 0065) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications http://www.nwcg.gov FSH 5709.11 Fixed Wing Handbook US Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/iire/ aviation FSH 5709.14 Smokejumper Operations Handbook US Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/iire/ aviation FSH 5709.16 In-Service Flight Operations US Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/iire/ aviation FSH 6309.11 Contract Administration Handbook US Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/iire/ aviation FSH 6709.12 Health and Safety Code Handbook US Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/iire/ aviation Heliport Installation Handbook Bureau of Land Management http://aviation.blm.gov Military Handbook Interagency NFES 2175; http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/ Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging of Animal Handbook Department of the Interior Bureaus http://amd.nbc.gov Aviation Fuel Handling Handbook Department of the Interior Bureaus http://amd.nbc.gov Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Handbook Department of the Interior Bureaus http://amd.nbc.gov Helicopter Short-Haul Handbook Department of the Interior Bureaus http://amd.nbc.gov DOD AP/1A & 1B Handbook & Charts Department of Defense NIMA 800-455-0899 NOAA 800-0638-8972 X-129 BLM Wild Horse and Burro Aviation Handbook Bureau of Land Management http://aviation.blm.gov Reference Guide page 27 Guides Agency Source Air Tactical Group Supervisor Guide Interagency (NFES 1393) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications Interagency Aviation Mishap Response Guide and Checklist Interagency http://amd.nbc.gov Incident Response Guide Interagency (NFES 1077) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications http://www.nwcg.gov Field Reference Guide for Aviation Users Department of the Interior Bureaus http://amd.nbc.gov Interagency Smokejumper Pilots Operation Guide Interagency http://amd.nbc.gov National Mobilization Guides Interagency http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/ (NFES 2091) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications Local/Geographical Mobilization Guides Interagency GACC and Local Dispatch Office Web pages Interagency Air Tanker Base Operations Guide Interagency (NFES 2271) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide Interagency http://amd.nbc.gov Interagency Airtanker Base Directory Interagency (NFES 2537) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide Interagency (NFES 1885) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications Interagency Rappel Guide Interagency http://amd.nbc.gov Interagency Single Engine Air Tanker Ops. Guide Interagency (NFES 1844) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications Regional Frequency Guide Interagency Regional Aviation Manager/Officer Aircraft Identification Guide Interagency (NFES 2393) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications Reference Guide page 28 Guides Agency Source Interagency Aviation Technical Assistance Directory Interagency (NFES 1393) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications http://amd.nbc.gov Interagency Aviation User Pocket Guide Interagency (NFES 1373) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications http://amd.nbc.gov Interagency Retardant Base Planning Guide (Fixed & Rotor Wing) Interagency (NFES 1259) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide Interagency (NFES 1080) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications http://amd.nbc.gov Interagency Aviation Training Guide Interagency http://amd.nbc.gov The Professional Helicopter Pilot Interagency (NFES 2002 & 2487) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications http://amd.nbc.gov Basic Aviation Safety Student Guide Interagency (NFES 2097) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook US Department of Transportation http://hazmat.dot.gov/gydeboo k.htm Interagency Call-When- Needed Helicopters Interagency (NFES 2168 & 2097) National Fire Equipment System Catalog Part 2 Publications http://amd.nbc.gov Reference Guide page 29 Plans/Other Publications Plans Agency Source MAFFs Operating Plan Interagency Regional or Unit Aviation Manager/Officer State/Regional Aviation Plan Agency Specific Regional or Unit Aviation Manager/Officer Unit Aviation Plan Agency Specific Unit Aviation Manager/Officer Project Safety Plan Agency Specific Unit Aviation Manager/Officer Regional/State Aviation Safety and Mishap Prevention Plan Agency Specific Regional or Unit Aviation Manager/Officer Other Publications Safety Alerts Agency Specific National/Regional/Unit Aviation Manager/Officer Information Bulletins (DOI) Department of the Interior Bureaus http://amd.nbc.gov Operational Procedures Memoranda (OPMs) DOI Department of the Interior Bureaus http://amd.nbc.gov Interim Directives (USFS) Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/iire/ aviation Airport /Facility Directories Commercial Source Local book store or FBO MOU and Cooperative Agreements Agency Specific National/Regional/Unit Aviation Manager/Officer OMB Circulars Office of Management and Budget www2.whitehouse.gov/WH/E OP/OMB/html/circular Aeronautical Chart User Guide Commercial Source Local book store or FBO Jane’s World Aircraft Recognition Handbook Commercial Source http://www.janes.com/ Local Book Store Flight Guide Commercial Source http://www.flightguide.com/ Source for ordering Airport Guide Reference Guide page 30 Web Sites Agency Web Address Information http://www.fs.fed.us/iire/ aviation Home page for US Forest Service Aviation AMD http://amd.nbc.gov Home page for Department of the Interior Aviation Management Directorate (AMD) Aircraft and Pilot source list BLM http://aviation.blm.gov. BLM Aviation home page BIA NPS www.nps.gov NPS Aviation home page USFWS www.fws.gov/directives/330fwl .htm USFWS Aviation home page STATE FAA http://FAA.gov FARs and NOTAM information NTSB http://www.ntsb.gov National Transportation Safety Board accident information NOAA http://www.noaa.gov Weather information Commercial Source http://www.dispatcher.org/brief/ adfbrief.html Weather information Interagency http://www.safecom.gov SAFECOMs home page US Navy Http://www.usno.navy.mil./ Source for Sunrise and Sunset Tables FAA http://www.notams.jcs.mil/.gov NOTAMS and TFR information Commercial Source http://www.airnav.com Airport information Commercial Source http://www.gc.kls2.com Great Circle Mapping Interagency http://www.AFF.gov Automated Flight Following (AFF) Forest Service http://nirops.fs.fed.us/rcr/scanne r Online program that allows individuals to enter and edit IR scanner information Forest Service Regional Web site Helicopters-CWN Forest Service http://famwebnwcg.gov Aviation Management Information System (AMIS) DHS www.dhs.gov TSA www.tsa.gov BLM http://www.nifc.gov Stand-alone IMS Forest Service http://www.aviation.fs.fed.us/ carding/index.asp Aircraft and pilot source list Reference Guide page 31 Reference Guide page 32 Cost Comparison Formulas Flight Time: Distance divided by aircraft airspeed = flight time Example: Distance of 250 statute miles Bell 205 airspeed of 104 mph 250 miles 104 mph = 2.4 hours of flight time Flight Costs: Flight rate X number of flight hours = flight costs Example: Flight rate of $400/hour 2 flight hours $400/hour X 2 hours = $800.00 Standby Costs: Standby rate X number of standby hours = standby costs Example: Standby rate of $50/hour 2 standby hours $50/hour X 2 hours = $100.00 Per Diem Costs: Per diem rate X number of days X number of individuals = per diem costs Example: Per diem rate of $50/day 2 days, 2 individuals $50/day X 2 days X 2 = $200.00 Fuel Truck Costs: Fuel mileage rate X number of miles = fuel truck costs Mileage rate based on size of fuel truck (gallons) Example: Mileage rate of $0.10/mile 100 miles $0.10/mile X 100 miles = $10.00 Reference Guide page 33 Commercial Airfare Cost: Air fare X number of passengers = commercial airfare costs Example: Air fare: $300.00 (round trip) 6 passengers $300.00 X 6 passengers = $1800.00 Loss Work Time Cost: Number of loss work hours X individual hourly wage = loss work time costs Example: Number of loss work time hours: 10 GS-11 hourly wage: $20/hour 10 hours X $20/hour = $200.00 Transportation Cost: Rental daily cost X number of days = transportation costs Example: Rental car: $50.00/day Rental car needed for 3 days $50.00 X 3 days = $150.00 Specialized Equipment Costs: Equipment rate X number of days = equipment costs Example: Seeder: $700.00/Day Seeder needed for 3 days $700.00 X 3 days = $2100.00 Federal Excise Tax Costs: 10% FET X total flight costs (flight & standby costs) = FET costs Example: Total flight cost: $700.00 0.10 X $700.00 = $70.00 Reference Guide page 34 Aviation Contacts Position Contact Work Phone Number Cell Phone Number Unit Aviation Officer Regional/State Aviation Officer Regional Aviation Safety Manager Unit Helicopter Manager Regional/State Helicopter Specialist Units SEAT Manager Regional Aviation Maintenance Technical Regional Airspace Coordinator Regional ARTCC Regional ARTCC Local Flight Service Station Local Flight Service Station OTHERs