Page 468 - UK Air Operations Regulations 201121
P. 468

~         Regulation SPA - ANNEX V - Specific Approval Operations                                            n trik

                                                                    naze
                                                                    fog
                                                                    rain
                                                                    light level
                                                              .  Astronomical lights (moon, sta r, northern lights)
                                                              .  Effects of cloud cover
                                                 3   NVIS general   Definitions a rKI types of NVIS:   1 hour
                                                    c:haracteri!.tics   light spectrum
                                                                    types of NVJS
                                                              .  Thermal-imaging devices
                                                                 Image-intensifier devlCes
                                                                 Image-intensifier operational theory
                                                                 Types of image intensifier systems:
                                                                    generation 1
                                                                    generation 2
                                                                    generation 3
                                                                    generation 4
                                                                    type I /  II
                                                                    d a.ss A & B minus blue filter
                                                                 NVIS equipment
                                                                    shipping and storage case
                                                                    carrying case
                                                                    binocular assembly
                                                                    lens caps
                                                                    lens paper
                                                                    operators manual
                                                                                          Recommended
                                                Item   Subject Area     Subject Details
                                                                                             Ti me
                                                                    power pack (dual battery)
                                                                    ban·eries
                                                                 Characteristics of NVIS:
                                                                    light amplification
                                                                    light intensification
                                                                    frequency sensitivity
                                                                    visual range acuity
                                                                    unaided periphera l vision
                                                                    weight
                                                                    flip-up device
                                                                    break-away feature
                                                                    neck cord
                                                                    ma intenance issues
                                                                    human factor is.sues
                                                              .   Description and functions of NVIS components:
                                                                    helmet visor cove r and extension strap
                                                                    helmet NVIS mount and anachment points
                                                                    differ ent mount options for various helmets
                                                                    lock release button
                                                                    vertical adjustment knob
                                                                    low battery ind icator
                                                                    binocular as.sem bly
                                                                    monocular tubes
                                                                    fore and aft adjustment knob
                                                                    eye span knob
                                                                    tilt  adjustment lever
                                                                    objective focus rings
                                                                    eyepiece focus rings
                                                     NVIS care &  .   battery pack
                                                 4               Handling procedures      1 hour
                                                      cleaning   .   NVIS operating instructions:
                                                                    pr~unting inspection
                                                                    mounting procedu res
                                                                    focusing procedures
                                                              .   Post-fl ight procedures;
                                                                    faults
                                                              .  Defidendes: type and recognition of faults:
                                                                    acceptable faults
                                                                    black spots
                                                                    eh icken wire
                                                                    fixed pattern noise (honeycomb effect)
                                                                    output brightness variation
                                                                                           Recommended
                                                Item   Subject Ar ea    Subject Details
                                                                                             Time
                                                                    bright spots
                                                                    image d isparity
                                                                    image distortion
                                                                    em ission points
                                                                    unacceptable faults:
                                                                    shading
                                                                    edge glow
                                                              .     fa.shing, flicker ing or interm in ·ent operation
                                                              .   Clean ing procedures
                                                                 Ca re of baneries
                                                              .  Hazardous material considerations;
                                                    Pre- & post-flight  .
                                                 5               Inspect NVIS             1 hour
                                                     procedures  .
                                                              .   Carrying case cond ition
                                                              .   Nitrogen purge due date
                                                                 Collimation test d ue date
     20th November 2021                                                                                     468 of 856
   463   464   465   466   467   468   469   470   471   472   473