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3.3 Launch the Aircraft using PccLite
Condition(s):
1.
Precision RDASS with preflight checks and PccLite preflight
checks complete up to but not including Engine Enable.
Standard(s):
1.
Initiate the count-down timer on the remote control
immediately prior to takeoff..
2.
Announce the remote control mode position (auto-pilot or
steering)
3.
Announce current altitude and minimum altitude before
pressing the “Launch Now” button in PccLite.
4.
Switch to Manual Mode on the remote control and
terminate flight if aircraft fails to maintain constant heading
or drifts excessively during takeoff.
Crew Actions:
Flight Tablet Operator (FTO):
1.
Announce to Remote Control Operator “engines are
enabled”
2.
Wait for the Remote Control Operator to announce
“Ready for Launch”
3.
Announce current altitude and minimum altitude
before pressing the “Launch Now” button in PccLite.
4.
Announce “Launching Aircraft” prior to takeoff
Remote Control Operator (RCO):
1.
Confirm that the flight line area is clear
2.
Verify that the count-down timer is running
3.
Announce the remote control mode position (auto-pilot
or steering)
4.
Announce “Ready for Launch” and carefully observe
aircraft vertical takeoff to a hover
Procedure:
The FTO will announce “engines are enabled”, press “Enable”
button. The RCO shall announce clear on the flight line, initiate
the count-down timer, and announce “Steering Mode” or
“Autopilot Mode” as appropriate. The RCO shall assume a flying
posture on the remote controller and announce “Ready for
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