Instruction manual

CLV
1. Aircrew Assignment / Briefing
A. Detailed briefing prior to each sortie; pay attention and ask
questions
B. Include entire aircrew, if space allows, but the Mission Pilot and
AP must attend
C. Ensure you get enough information to thoroughly understand the
mission objectives
1) Target(s), including description and exact locations
(approximate data if an on-scene damage survey will be
required)
2) Terrain, obstacles and ground cover around the target(s)
3) Weather (local and search area)
4) Acceptable lighting conditions over the target (e.g., no clouds
or midday only)
5) Type of imaging pattern wanted, including altitude and angle
to target
6) Hazards to flight, temporary flight restrictions, special use
airspace and military training routes (local and search area)
7) Aircraft separation (will others be in the area?)
8) Communications call signs, frequencies and procedures
9) Time format (local or Zulu)
D. Ensure you understand exactly what the customer wants
1) How the target and surrounding features should be imaged
2) Do they want all photos taken at the same altitude and/or
focal length, or is it OK to change altitudes and/or zoom as
necessary to get the best shot?
3) What photo format do they want (JPEG, TIF, RAW or
combination)?
4) What photo quality do they want? (High, Medium or Low)
5) Do they mind if you crop photos, if needed?
6) Do they mind if you edit photos, if needed?
7) What information do they want to accompany the photos (or
be included in a video’s audio commentary)?
8) Do they want you to add text or symbols to the photos?
9) How do they want you to name the photo files?
10) How do they want you to send the photos?