T-45C TS, ADV, & IUT NFamFP-01
Night Familiarization Flight Procedures
REFRESHER
Apply your experiences from daytime flight operations as
appropriate to nighttime conditions.
PRESENTATION
I.
Human factors of night flying 1.8.1.10.14
Sg 1, fr 1
A. Night vision
NORMAL OPERATIONS
* Human factors of night
1.
Factors affecting night vision
flying
* Night visual navigation
a.
Few lighted landmarks
planning/procedures
* Exterior preflight inspection
b.
Limited depth perception
* Night ground operations
* Ground personnel signals
c.
Oxygen level in blood
(night)
* Takeoff and departure
d.
Fatigue
procedures
* Enroute procedures
e.
Anxiety
* Arrival and field entry
procedures (night)
f.
Autokinesis
Sg 1, fr 2
g.
Cockpit lights too bright
Human Factors of Night Flying
h.
* Night vision
* Vertigo
i.
Alcohol/drugs
- Turbulence
- Fatigue
2.
Techniques enhancing night vision
- Hypoxia
- Sudden head movements
a.
Avoid looking directly at bright lights
* Trust your instruments
b.
Keep cockpit/instruments at minimum
intensity, yet visible
c.
Keep eyes scanning with emphasis on
instruments
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