PROJECT AVIATION SAFETY PLAN
Primary/Host Agency: (Identify)
USFS Unit:
BLM Unit: Burns District
Fire Operation
Resource Operation
Law Enforcement Operation
Type of Flight
Point to point:
Special Use:
New Project, full review required
Interagency Operation:
Yes
No
Fixed Wing Operation
Helicopter Operation
Reconnaissance:
Other:
Currently approved project/activity, FYI to Regional
personnel
Anticipated Project Date:
September/October 2015
Project Name:
Moffit Table Rx
Project Plan Prepared by Name of Preparer: Paul Weil
Title: Lead Crew Burns Helitack
Date: 7/25/2015
This Flight is Reviewed and Submitted by Project Manager: Chad
Rott
Title: Supervisory Fuels
Specialist
Date:
Project Plan Reviewed by: /s/ Jonathan Manski
Title: Unit Aviation Manager
Date: 7/27/2015
Project Plan Reviewed by: /s/Kurt
Title: State Aviation Manager
Date: 7/28/2015
Title: Line Manager
Date:
S. Kleiner
Project Plan Approved By:
Project Description: Include (Flight Objectives to Achieve Mission)
The Moffit Table Rx will be a broadcast burn on 4000 acres, with the use of PSD ignition in conjunction with ground
ignition. The project is located about 10nm North of Drewsey, OR and will take approximately 4 days to complete.
BURN AREA DESCRIPTION FOR: Moffit Table
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LATITUDE:
PRIMARY UNIT ACRES:
HIGH ELEVATION:
LOW ELEVATION:
EA NUMBER / NAME:
Township:
18S
43º 57.442
4002
5900
4800
OR-06-025-056
Range:
34E
LONGITUDE:
COUNTY:
DRAINAGE:
AVG. ASPECT:
AVG. SLOPE:
31
118º 27.64
Harney
Bluebucket
SE
20
Section:
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
RESOURCE OBJECTIVES
PRESCRIBED FIRE OBJECTIVES
Reduce woody loading in within western juniper
encroached mountain big sagebrush communities in the
project area.
Reduce ¼ inch to 1 inch diameter fuels by 90%.
Reduce 1 to 3 inch diameter fuels by 75%.
Limit smoke impacts to the communities of Burns/Hines
and the Strawberry Wilderness.
Stay within the current daily Smoke Management
Guidelines.
Protect surrounding public and private land from fire
spread.
Contain fire within unit and/or Contingency Area
boundaries.
Retain Ponderosa pine leave tree canopy cover where
possible.
Minimize torching of leave trees by jackpot burning
cured juniper at night or evening.
Aviation personnel will be equipped with radios and will be briefed prior to the aviation operation. The briefing will include,
but not be limited to, the following: expectation for aircrew to be vigilant for hazards; location of fire extinguishers and ELT;
radio procedures; procedures to follow in case of fire or emergency landing, use of radio plug-in receptacles, seatbelts, doors,
and emergency egress procedures; safety of approaching downed aircraft, location of battery and fuel shut-off switches, and
other pertinent information related to emergency procedures and management.
Recons of the fire area will be conducted with the burn boss and ignition specialist to help plan ignition sequence and
familiarize the pilot with the planned burn area.
Positive communication between all air and ground resources will be in place and utilized or firing operations will cease until
good communication can be reestablished.
All aerial ignition operations will be conducted with fully trained and qualified personnel. All aerial ignition operations will
be conducted in compliance with the Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide. All aircraft and pilots used will be carded and
approved for PSD operations. The air operations organization will consist of a helicopter manager and PSD operator at a
minimum. The pilot will be briefed prior to commencing any flight operations. A load calculation will be prepared.
In conjunction with the Burn Boss/FIRB a recon of the burn unit will be conducted prior to ignition operations to familiarize
the pilot with unit boundaries, local terrain and any aerial hazards that may be present, and also to ensure that no humans
or cattle are within the unit perimeter.
Flight following and deconfliction of airspace will be done by Burns Interagency Communications Center (BICC). Flight
following may be passed off to on-scene resources during burn operations subject to Helicopter Managers availability and
communications availability from helispot and after a positive hand off from BICC. There must be no confusion on who is
providing flight following services.
Military aircraft scheduled through MTR’s within the burn area may preclude helicopter operations until the routes can be
confirmed clear, if route cannot be cleared the project will be delayed until confirmation of MTR’s are clear in the RX fire
operation area.
The UAM and/or HMGB will verify that all participants are current with their required NWCG or IAT aviation training
and certifications, (ie Fire Helicopter Crewmember, IAT Aircrew Member, etc.). In addition, the UAM will verify that the
first line supervisor and Line Officer are current with their IAT M-3 Aviation Management for Supervisors training and
DOI supervisor requirements.
Burn Boss/Ignition Specialist, PLDO (and PLDO (t) if aircraft performance allows), are the only approved passengers
during ignition operations. All required PPE will be worn by all participants involved in the burn operation.
PSD machine will be bench tested at the helispot.
Tentative plan is to utilize exclusive use contract helicopter and crew. Depending on availability, a type 3 helicopter with
similar capabilities could be used.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Project Supervisor: Chad Rott
Phone: 541-573-4504
Cell: 541-589-0238 Sat:
Alternate Supervisor: Toby White
Phone: 541-573-4315
Cell: 541-589-1532 Sat:
Fixed Wing Manager:
Phone:
Cell:
Sat:
Fixed Wing Manager-Special Use:
Phone:
Cell:
Sat:
Fire Helicopter Manager: Scott Yamasaki
Phone: 541-573-2563
Cell:808-499-5426 Sat:
Project Helicopter Manager:
Phone:
Cell:
Sat:
Unit Aviation Officer: Jonathan Manski
Phone: 541-573-4319
Cell: 541-589-0004 Sat:
Charge Code:
AMD Billee Code:
OAS-23
ABS
CWN#
ARA#
LF3100000.JW0000.LFHFMB470000
6220
Aircraft Availability (Per Day):$2285 Aircraft hourly rate: $1029
Fixed Wing Standby rate:
x hours=
RON x personnel = 83x2=$166
“Minimum” number of hours per
Heli-Service Truck Rate: $1.83/mile x 65 = $118.95
day:
Seeder:
Helitorch:
Batch Truck:
Extended Pilot: $50x2=100
Extended Driver: $32x2=64
Other:
Total Per Day:$6850(est. FT 4 hrs)
Number of days
4
Total cost estimate $27,400
Projected Total Cost =
Vendor: Hillsboro Aviation
Vendor Phone: (503)648-2831
Vendor Cell:
Aircraft Information: N127BL
Make and Model: Bell 206 L4
Color: White/Blue
Pilot Name: Mike Morris
Pilot Phone #
Pilot Cell #: (503)332-7970
Driver Name: Ryan Wolford
Driver Phone #
Driver Cell # 614-216-1775
Aircraft carded: Yes
No
Pilot carded: Yes
No
FREQUENCY INFORMATION
COMMUNICATIONS
PLAN
CHANNEL
FUNCTION
FREQUENCY
BLM SOA Direct (Yellow)
Tactical
RX
TX
BUD Direct
Tactical
(BACK UP)
RX
TX
BUD King Mt. Repeater
Command
RX
TX
South Antelope Repeater
Command
(BACK UP)
RX
TX
BUD A/G 42
Air to Ground
RX
TX
BUD Flight Follow Direct
Flight Follow
RX/TX
RESOURCE TRACKING INFORMATION
Aircraft Home Base Location:
Resource Order #
KBNO
Ferry Flight Following and tracking
Initiate and terminate
By Phone:
FAA VFR with 60 minute check in:
FAA IFR:
Ferry Start Time:
Stop(s):
Scheduling Dispatch Phone:
BICC 541-573-4549
Destination Dispatch Phone:
Project Flight Following:
169.750
123.0
169.750
123.0
169.650
88.5
169.650
88.5
169.650
88.5
166.350
100.0
172.3250
171.4250
156.7
167.5500
167.5500
172.7500 Rx/Tx 77.0
Flight #
Radio: FF King
(on scene) AG/42
Stop(s):
Ferry Ending Time:
Contact: Aircraft Desk
Notes:
Contact:
Notes:
Local Agency 15 minute:
AFF equipped aircraft:
Search and Rescue Procedures: District Aircraft Mishap Plan, Local SAR Plan”
LANDING SITE(S) INFORMATION
Project Start Location: Burns Helibase
Runway Length:
Destination Location: Otis Helispot
Runway Length:
Destination Location:
Runway Length:
Ending Location: Burns Helibase
Runway Length:
Helibase or Helispot Information Lat/Long:
Location by landmark:
BLM:
Otis Mountain
NPS:
FS:
Private: 43°59.49’ x 118°27.7’
State:
Helibase or Helispot “approval-to-use” from landowner/manager: Yes
Fuel Truck Location(s): Helispot
Elevation: 4200
Elevation: 5137
Elevation:
Elevation: 4200
Contact:
No
Surface: pad
Surface: Natural
Surface:
Surface: pad
Phone:
Darwin Dunten 541-589-1277
PASSENGER INFORMATION – TBA as project duties are assigned (i.e. ignition specialist, PSD operator)
Passengers
Name:
Weight:
Dept Pt:
Destination Pt:
Supervisor:
Phone:
Current B-3:
Name:
Weight:
Dept Pt:
Destination Pt:
Supervisor:
Phone:
Current B-3:
Name:
Weight:
Dept Pt:
Destination Pt:
Supervisor:
Phone:
Current B-3:
Name:
Weight:
Dept Pt:
Destination Pt:
Supervisor:
Phone:
Current B-3:
Name:
Weight:
Dept Pt:
Destination Pt:
Supervisor:
Phone:
Current B-3:
Cargo
Weight: Premo MKIII
CU FT:
Hazardous Mat Yes:
No:
Destination:
110 lbs.
Weight: Balls 15 lbs./1000
CU FT:
Hazardous Mat Yes:
No:
Destination: Rx area
PPE REQUIREMENTS
Type of flight
Fixed wing, point to point
Fixed wing, mission flight, 500’
above
Fixed wing, mission flight, 500” and
below (DOI)
All Helicopter operations
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements
Appropriate field attire based on the season, hearing protection recommended
Field attire mandatory, (long natural fiber pants and shirt) PPE recommended
Full PPE required
Full PPE required
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk Management follows a five-step cyclic process that must be integrated into the decision making process at all levels. The five
steps are as follows (see IHOG 3-2, for Risk Management Applied):
1. Identify Hazards
2. Assess Hazards
3. Implement Controls (mitigations)
4. Make Risk Decision
5. Supervise
In keeping with the steps above, a thorough review of the completed System Safety Risk Assessments applicable to the planned
mission(s) must be conducted and all hazards mitigated in like or appropriate manner. The hazards and mitigations listed in the
Aviation Program Risk Assessments are thorough but incomplete. Each project will likely have additional hazards that must be
identified, assessed, and mitigated. Then the risks must be weighed against the expected benefit of performing the operation.
Risk Management Instructions: To conduct a complete Risk Analysis for your project: 1. Review and utilize the applicable System
Safety data available at http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/av_safety/Systems_Safety/av_risk_mgt/index.html ; 2. Implement the mitigations as
listed in the System Safety Assessments; 3. Complete and follow the reminder lists below; and 4. Conduct your individual analysis of
the project following the five steps above and utilizing the Risk Assessment Matrix provided in this document. System Safety has
predetermined values, but, as mentioned above, each project will present its own specific hazards that you must identify, mitigate, and
manage.
Job Risk Analysis Reminder List (check appropriate boxes)
Is there an alternative method that would accomplish the mission more safely?
Yes
No
NA
Is everything approved with clear instructions?
Yes
No
NA
Are communications and flight following established?
Yes
No
NA
Can terrain, altitude, temperature or weather that could have an adverse effect be mitigated?
Yes
No
NA
Will the mission be conducted at low levels? (Below 500’ AGL)
Yes
No
NA
Can the same objective be achieved by flying above 500’ AGL?
Yes
No
NA
Are all aerial hazards identified and known to all participants?
Yes
No
NA
Have mitigating measures been taken to avoid conflicts with military or civilian aircraft
Yes
No
NA
Have adequate landing areas been identified and or improved to minimum standards
Yes
No
NA
Are all agency personnel qualified for the mission?
Yes
No
NA
Is the pilot carded and experienced for the mission to be conducted?
Yes
No
NA
Are pilot flight and duty times compromised?
Yes
No
NA
Is there enough agency personnel to accomplish the mission safely?
Yes
No
NA
Will adequate briefings be conducted prior to flight?
Yes
No
NA
Are all involved aware that the pilot has the final authority, but if any passenger feels
Yes
No
NA
uncomfortable, that they can decline the flight without fear of reprisal?
Is the aircraft capable of performing the mission with a margin of safety
Yes
No
NA
Is the aircraft properly carded?
Yes
No
NA
Do all personnel have the required PPE
Yes
No
NA
Job Hazard Analysis Reminder List (check appropriate boxes)
Issue
Mitigating Measure
MTR’s and MOA’s
Check routes in advance. Practice risk management.
Private aircraft
See and avoid.
Airport traffic
Stay in radio contact, sterile cockpit
Weather
Use weather advisory. Maintain VFR minimums.
Terrain
Maintain separation. Do not place the aircraft in performance related situations.
Low level obstacles
Complete a high level recon, no unnecessary low level flight operations.
Unimproved landings
Recon LZ. Download on first load.
Doors off helicopter operations
Use secondary restraining harness and protected blade raptor type knife. Remove
loose items from cabin.
Pilot not familiar with area
Supply hazard maps. Complete high level recon prior to low level operations.
Noise, rotor wash
Internal and external loads
Unplanned aircraft events
Hazardous materials
Non aviation personnel
Communications
Wear ear and eye protection.
Have trained personnel assigned to the mission. Follow agency policies.
All personnel equipped with PPE, survival gear and trained in crash procedures.
Trained personnel will identify, manifest and insure that the pilot is aware.
Maintain control, provide through briefings.
Maintain communications at all times, establish backup options and acquire alternate
frequencies. Take a handheld FM radio on each flight. Call in prior to landing. If radio
contact is lost, climb, check tones, etc. If unable to re-establish contact, return to best
suitable landing area and check in via landline.
Overload conditions/CG issues
Complete accurate load calculations and or weight and balance.
Winter/cold weather operations
Utilize appropriate clothing for conditions, acquire and maintain a survival kit.
Prop/rotor hazards
Pilot shall provide a safety briefing; approach and departures shall be away form
hazards.
Multiple aircraft operations
Provide adequate aerial supervision. Establish and maintain separation, utilize
common frequencies.
Aircraft Refueling
Refueling is the responsibility of the vendor/pilot. Agency personnel shall not be on
board. Aircraft shall be shutdown, unless rapid refueling is approved and requested by
agency personnel.
Additional Hazard Identification, Assessment, and Controls specific to the project
SYSTEM SAFETY RISK ASSESMENT MATRIX
SEVERITY
LIKELIHOOD
Frequent
Probable
Occasional
Remote
Improbable
Negligible
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
Low
Marginal
Serious
Serious
Medium
Medium
Medium
Critical
High
High
Serious
Medium
Medium
Catastrophic
High
High
High
Serious
Medium
-Steps 1 & 2: Identify and describe the hazards present for this project. Assess the Likelihood of an occurrence of each hazard and
determine the potential Severity of the outcome by referring to the definitions at the System Safety Matrix site. Click on this link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/av_safety/Systems_Safety/av_risk_mgt/matrix.pdf and then click the link to the Risk Assessment Matrix.
Once you have identified the likelihood and severity, determine the Risk Level using the matrix above.
-Step 3: Identify the mitigation controls to follow that will reduce the Likelihood of a hazard occurrence. **Remember, the severity
will likely remain the same as first determined. The mitigations generally only affect the likelihood of an occurrence. Once you have
established the mitigations and changed the likelihood, determine the post-mitigation Risk Level.
Describe Hazard:
Pre-Mitigation hazards rate out as: High
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Likelihood
Severity
Risk
Level
Probable
Critical
High
Frequent
Critical
High
Occasional
Critical
Serious
Occasional
Critical
Serious
Occasional
Marginal
Medium
Occasional
Catastrophic
High
Likelihood
Severity
Risk
Level
(Aircraft avoidance ) Flight following and deconfliction of airspace will be
done by Burns Interagency Communications Center (BICC). See and avoid.
On project, a qualified HECM will flight follow locally and complete flight
following log of operations.
(High/Hot/Heavy) A load calculation will be prepared and manifest
completed prior to flight. Loading of helicopter will be within performance
capabilities of aircraft. Pilot will be briefed and aware of LTE and the
potential for loss of control while performing this mission at low altitude and
low airspeeds. Pilot will be cognizant of winds and make turns appropriate to
avoid LTE. Airspeeds and altitude will be maintained to prevent performing
in the height velocity avoidance area. Recognition of extreme fire behavior
and changes to the flight environment as a result will be discussed.
(Doors off Helicopter operations) All loose items will be properly stowed and
restraint systems will be used for all personnel. Spheres will be stored in bags
and restrained within helicopter.
(Communications) Frequencies and procedures will be identified during
operational briefings with ground and flight crews. Located in the PASP.
Occasional
Critical
Serious
Occasional
Critical
Serious
Remote
Critical
Medium
Remote
Critical
Medium
(PSD equipment) Proper functioning machine ground tested prior to flight
utilizing certified operators. Go-No-Go Checklist covered with all involved
with helicopter PSD operations. (Pilot, Ignition Specialist, PSD operator).
“Buddy Checks” of safety equipment and configuration will be performed.
(Wire strike) Conduct full 360 degree recon prior to landing or descending to
lower altitude. Recon burn area prior to aerial ignition to identify all hazards.
Review current Aerial Haz map. Passengers must report observed hazards
Remote
Marginal
Medium
Occasional
Critical
Medium
Aircraft avoidance: Private aircraft in area or MTR routes in proximity of the
project.
High/Hot/Heavy – High elevation of the project is 5900’. Temperatures for Rx
prescription are 25 to 30 C. Equipment, personnel, and fuel load will
contribute to allowable payload to be managed.
Doors off Helicopter operations, possibility of items falling out of helicopter
and seatbelt of occupant unlatching. PSD operations.
Communications: Multiple communication frequencies divided among varying
resources and assignments on the prescribed fire.
PSD Equipment: Hazmat, PSD machine and safety equipment failures.
6.
Wire Strike: Aircraft or critical components of the aircraft impact wires,
power lines, or transmission lines.
Mitigation Controls:
Post-Mitigation hazards rate out as: Serious
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Total Risk Assessment Value (The highest risk level identified from the System Safety Assessments and the above determined risks
shall be applied as the overall total risk value):
AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT
MTR
Segment
IR: 304
E-EE
IR:
IR:
IR
VR:1302
A-B
VR: 316/319
H-I
VR:
VR:
VR:
VR:
VR:
MOA information
Flight Level
Activity
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Time
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Time Zone
UTC
UTC
UTC
UTC
UTC
UTC
UTC
UTC
UTC
UTC
UTC
MST
MST
MST
MST
MST
MST
MST
MST
MST
MST
MST
Hot
Hot
Cold
Cold
Start
Start
Stop
Stop
UTC
UTC
MST
MST
Aerial Refueling Routes
Hot
Cold Start
Stop
UTC
MST
Hot
Cold Start
Stop
UTC
MST
Hot
Cold Start
Stop
UTC
MST
Hot
Cold Start
Stop
UTC
MST
MTR/MOA de-confliction procedures: Resource aviation operations will yield to military operations. If an MTR/MOA becomes
active, the land management operation will cease during the time the MTR/MOA is active.
NOTAM (D) to be developed for the project:
yes
no
Dispatch has checked military operations prior to operations Yes
No
PROJECT MANAGER PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST
Approved and signed project plan
Carded pilot
Qualified Manager
Qualified Crewmembers
Maps of areas/sites
Notify Dispatch
MTR’s MOA’s
Brief Pilot
PPE
Load Calc or Weight and Balance
Fuel Planning
Fuel Truck Locations
Radio Frequencies / Tones
Hobbs Start/End
Handheld Radios
Satellite Phones
Carded Aircraft
Hazards Identified
Weather
Brief Passengers
Weights of passengers and equipment
Permission to land/utilize areas
Day/Survival Packs
Puke Bags
MAP OF PROJECT SITE:
WEATHER FORECAST: Based on Rx burn plan parameters. NOTE: High winds and temperatures can be
encountered in Sept/Oct and current weather forecast will be attained and included in briefing.
WEATHER AND FUEL GUIDANCE PARAMETERS
TEMPERATURE (F°)
RELATIVE HUMITY (%)
MIDFLAME WIND SPEED (MPH)
WIND DIRCTION (AZIMUTH°)
LOW
DESIRED
HIGH
65
30
0-2
S-SW
75
20
4-6
S-SW
85
15
8-10
S-SW
OUTSIDE AREA AT
CRITICAL HOLDING
POINT
MINIMUM
ACCEPTABLE
MOISTURE
POST-BRIEFING PARTICIPANT SIGNATURES:
Aircraft Manager:
Signature
Date:
Pilot:
Signature:
Date:
Other Participants:
Signature:
Date: