Instruction manual

CLIX
B. Approaching the Target
1) Exterior lights on (maximize your visibility so others can "see
and avoid") NOTE: You may need to turn off the strobe lights
so they will not affect the photos, particularly in low-overcast
conditions
2) Review sortie objectives and crew communications, and set
the audio panel and intercom for imaging pattern
communications
3) Double-check radio and navigational settings, and check
navigational equipment against each other (detect
abnormalities or failures)
4) Remember hourly updates - Altimeter setting (closest source)
and fuel assumptions, and when to report “Operations
Normal”
5) If applicable, connect the portable GPS unit to the camera
and ensure it locks onto the satellites (usually denoted by
solid “GPS” symbol or letters on the camera display)
6) Stabilize at ‘Target ID Pass’ heading, altitude and airspeed
(not < V
x
) at least two miles out. Implement sterile cockpit
rules.
7) Determine if lighting conditions are acceptable
8) Log time (and Hobbs) and report "In the Search Area"
C. The ID Pass
1) Log Lat/Long (and radial/DME) and verify you have the
correct target
2) Enter the coordinates as a ‘User Waypoint’ and display for
pilot use
3) Examine the target, its surroundings, and lighting conditions.
Verify that what you see is what you planned for and that you
can properly frame the target; if not, have the Mission Pilot
pick a safe location to loiter and re-plan how to perform the
imaging run (e.g., determine the altitude, angle and directions
you need to get the best photos) and how you wish to frame
your photos
4) If needed, perform a damage survey and plan the imaging
pattern(s) necessary to fully document the damage.
Reassess your fuel status and plan a refueling stop if
needed. Update Mission Base on your new sortie time
assumptions.