Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 13-03 2013 Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG)

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Overview

The Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 13-03 2013 Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG) () is a public-domain DOI Office of Aviation Services aviation safety document, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

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Key points

The 2013 Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG) is now available.
The electronic version of the IHOG can be accessed on the NWCG webpage.
The print version of the IHOG is available through the cache system, but this will be the last print edition.
A recent correction to the IHOG includes the insertion of Interagency Aviation Safety Alert 13-01 in chapter 10.
The Safety Alert corrects the Brace for Impact Positions in the Standard Helicopter Safety Briefing Checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find the electronic version of the IHOG?

The electronic version of the IHOG is available on the NWCG webpage at http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/pms510/00_pms510.pdf.

How can I order a print version of the IHOG?

To order a print version, complete the order form and mail or fax it to the National Interagency Fire Center's Great Basin Cache Supply Office.

Will there be future print editions of the IHOG?

No, the next revision of the IHOG will only be available electronically.

What correction was made to the IHOG?

The correction involves inserting Interagency Aviation Safety Alert 13-01 in chapter 10, which updates the Brace for Impact Positions.

Who are the authors of this bulletin?

The bulletin is authored by Keith Raley, Chief of Aviation Safety, and Gary Sterling, Acting Branch Chief of Aviation Program Evaluations.

Document

OAS-28A (12/12)

Interagency Aviation

Information Bulletin

No. IA IB 13-03 May 28, 2013 Page 1 of 1 Subject: 2013 Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG) Area of Concern: Helicopter Operations Distribution: Fire and Aviation Operations Discussion: The new 2013 Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG) is now available.

The electronic version is immediately available on the NWCG webpage at: http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/ pubs/pms510/00_pms510.pdf or by chapter at: http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/pms510/index.htm.

The print version is also available through the cache system (NFES 001885) by completing the order form and mailing or faxing (no phone orders accepted) to: National Interagency Fire Center, Attn: Great Basin Cache Supply Office 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705.

FAX: 208-387-5573/5548 **This will be the last time that the IHOG will be available in print from the cache system. The next revision will only be avail- able electronically.** There is one recent correction to the IHOG . Please print and in- sert Interagency Aviation Safety Alert 13-01 in chapter 10 of the IHOG. This Safety Alert corrects the Brace for Impact Positions in Exhibit 10-1 (Standard Helicopter Safety Briefing Checklist, 7.

In-Flight Emergency Procedures).

/s/ Keith Raley /s/ Gary Sterling Keith Raley Gary Sterling Chief, Aviation Safety & Acting, Branch Chief, Aviation Program Evaluations Safety Management Systems