AFI11-2HH-60V3 Publication Summary:
Purpose:
This volume implements AFPD 11-2, Aircraft Rules and Procedures; AFPD 11-4, Aviation Service; and
AFI 11-202V3, General Flight Rules. It applies to all HH-60 units. MAJCOMs/DRUs/FOAs are to for-ward
proposed MAJCOM/DRU/FOA-level supplements to this volume to HQ USAF/XOOT, through HQ
ACC/DOTV, for approval prior to publication IAW AFPD 11-2. Copies of MAJCOM/DRU/FOA-level
supplements, after approved and published, will be provided by the issuing MAJCOM/DRU/FOA to HQ
AFFSA/XOF, HQ ACC/DOTV, and user MAJCOM/DRU/FOA and NGB offices of primary responsibil-ity.
Field units below MAJCOM/DRU/FOA level will forward copies of their supplements to this publi-cation
to their parent MAJCOM/DRU/FOA office of primary responsibility for post publication review.
NOTE: The terms Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) and Field Operating Agency (FOA) as used in this para-graph
refer only to those DRUs/FOAs that report directly to HQ USAF. Keep supplements current by
complying with AFI 33-360V1, Publications Management Program. See paragraph 1.4. of this volume
for guidance on submitting comments and suggesting improvements to this publication. Maintain and dis-pose
of records created as a result of prescribed processes in accordance with AFMAN 37-139, Records
Disposition Schedule.
Summary of Changes:
All references to MEP replaced with MEGP. 2.6. Crew Complement Table. Multi-helicopter air refueling
replaced with simultaneous air refueling. Deleted scanner qualification. PJs fulfilling AG duties maintain
AG training requirements/currencies. NWOPs training required prior to performing AG duties during
NWOPs. 2.7. Passengers. Will not be carried (regardless of MEGP status) during practice EPs. MEGP
with unqualified pilot now references AFI 11-401. Orientation Flight Program participants will comply
with MAJCOM guidance. 2.8.1. OG/CC approves MEGP unless MAJCOM guidance states otherwise.
2.9. Interfly. Changed approval authority from WG/CC to OG/CC. 2.9.1.2. Clarified no interfly approval
required for students of 58 SOW. 2.19. Added reference to AFI 11-202V3 for crew rest guidance. 3.2.
Expanded Briefing/Debriefing Guidance. 3.3.1.2.3. Added reference for weather minimums for practice EPs at night. 3.3.2.2.2.2. Added 60 minute requirement for departure alternate. 3.4.1. Added reference to
AFI 11-202V3, para 5.23. to ensure H60V3 is not less restrictive than basic instruction. 3.4.2.1. Changed
authorization to exceed wind limit from 56 RQS/CC to SQ/CC. 3.5.2. Clarified minimum fuel is based on
useable fuel. 3.6. Requires depiction of low level area on hazards chart and clarified charting of obstacles.
3.7.3. Simplified LZ size requirements. 3.8.1.1. Clarified charting of obstacles. 3.9.1. Added “Night” to
clarify NVG requirement. 3.10. Added last sentence to emphasize AFI 11-202V3 guidance. 3.10.7. Added
here; deleted from 6.10.1. 3.10.8. Added minimum altitudes for AR. 3.12.1. Excluded PJs and CROs from
survival equipment wear. 3.18. Expanded guidance on use of seats in the cabin. 3.20.2. Changed approval
authority to remove FE/AG seats to OG/CC, who can delegate to SQ/CC. 3.20.2. Allows AG to inspect
rappelling equipment. 3.20.5. Added AG and aircraft rigging. 3.20.6. Added barrelman hoist technique.
3.24. Added shipboard ops. 4.1. Checklists. Normal checklists accomplished using C-R method; EP
checklists using C-R/R. 4.2. Equipment in the Cockpit. Added authorization to use ELMO. 4.4.2. Air
Refueling Contacts. Changed qualification to certification and reference to AFI 11-2HH-60V1. 4.5.
Deployment of Non-USAF Personnel. Changed approval authority from SQ/CC to OG/CC. 4.6.1. added
“authorized restraint harness.” 4.6.1. clarified attachment points. 4.7.2. clarified lights on for unaided
approaches. 4.7.3. Lists requirements for reduced lighting. 4.8.3. exempts Air Taxi from 15 knot restric-tion.
4.9.3. Added combat mission training flights. 4.10. Added conditions when exceeded maximum sus-tainable
bank angle is acceptable. 4.16.4. clarified that Flight Manual of CDU Calc page may be used.
4.17. Added reference to AFI 11-202V3, para 5.9.4. 4.17.1. added requirement for unsurveyed LZs.
4.21.2.1. Added SERE specialist. 4.21.2.2. Increased live hoist altitude. 4.21.3.2. Allows for night prac-tice
EPs. 4.21.3.4. Clarified hover height based on main landing gear. 4.21.3.6. and 4.21.3.7. Added (or 80
knots if safe single engine airspeed is not available) for completion of maneuver. 4.22. Clarified AHC.
4.22.1.5. Clarified minimum recovery altitude for quickstops. 4.22.2. Simplified verbiage. 4.23. Added
shipboard ops. 5.2.1.4. Added statement: “or if the aircraft is not in a position for a normal landing.”
6.1.1.4. Added additional EVM guidance. 6.1.4. Replaced “combat ingress” checklist with “low level
checklist.” 6.2. Removed formation position descriptions and referenced AFTTP 3-3V24. 6.3. Referenced
AFTTP 3-3V24 for TFM descriptions. Added statement clarifying that echelon position is non-tactical.
6.3.1.1. Limits maneuvering at less than 3 rotor disk separation. 6.3.1.2. Added guidance for aircraft sep-aration.
6.3.1.3. Added center turn guidance. 6.3.1.4. Prohibits cross turns at night. 6.3.2. Changed low
illum definition “from 10% or less” to “less than 10%.” 6.3.2.1. Allows for increased NVG formation sep-aration
when using non-visual means to ensure separation. 6.3.2.2. Added terminal area formation maneu-vering
guidance. 6.8. Clarified that unaided night formation is only used as a last resort. 6.10.1. Changed
30 degree bank angle limit during NVG water operations from “at or below 100 ft AWL” to “below 100
ft AWL.” 6.10.2.2. Clarified low and slow wording. 6.10.2.4. Added guidance for visual references during
NVG water operations and moved minimum airspeed to this paragraph. 6.11.2. Added “or when cleared
by the AC” to release of restraint devices. 6.12.5.1. clarified safe position to deploy. 6.12.5.2. Prefaced
rope master deploying authority with “following the pilot’s clearance.” 6.13.1. Changed H-bar extension
from prior to “5-minute” call to prior to final approach. 6.14.1. Clarified rappelling attachment points.
6.15.1. Clarified rope ladder attachment points. 6.15.4. and 6.16.3.5. Added guidance to close cabin door
not being used during recoveries. 6.16.3. Shortened due to information being included in flight manual.
6.16.3.3.1. deleted “extreme” from emergency forward flight during stokes. 6.18. Changed title and added
reference to AFTTP 3-3V24. 7.1. Blind Procedures. Complete revision. 8.2.8. Allows publishing of stan-dards
as a separate document. 8.3. Form Adopted added. Terms. Added “Air Taxi” and “Hover Taxi.”
Attachment 2 Deleted checklist from title. A2.12.1. Changed “Combat Ingress” to “Low level” and
changed/deleted items. A2.12.3.1. Added Fuel and Armor Wings to FENCE check. Figure A2.5., *: Clarified that visible landing or search light required for night/IMC flight. Changed material from the previous
edition is indicated by a bar (|).
Distribution:
Supersedes:
AFI 11-2HH-60V3, 1 October 1998
History:
AFI 11-2HH-60V3, 1 October 1998; MCI 11-HH60GV3,
30 May 1997