Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com d. Commanders will keep and distribute required individual flight records for persons assigned or attached to their organization. e. The Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center (AR- PERCEN), will store the individual flight records of all aviators, non-rated crew members who have flight records and flight sur- geons after retirement, discharge, resignation, assignment to U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) control group, or death. f.
Closing flight records for- (1) Active duty and USAR aviators, flight surgeons in aviation service, field artillery observers, aerial observers and other non-rated crew members who have a flight record requirement will be closed out at the end of the birth month and when change occurs in duty or aviation service. Other active duty personnel (excluding nonopera- tional aviators) flight records will be closed out at the end of the fiscal year or birth month whichever comes first and when change occurs in duty or aviation service.
(2) National Guard aviators, flight surgeons, field artillery aerial observers, aeroscout observers and other crew members’ records will be closed out at the end of the calendar quarter designated by the commander and when change occurs in duty or aviation service. 2–12. Aircraft lighting requirements a. Army aircraft shall be illuminated to at least the minimum standards required by the country in which the flight operation occurs. b. Anticollision lights will be on when aircraft engines are oper- ating except when: (1) Conducting night vision device operations. (2) Conditions may cause vertigo. (3) There may be other hazards to safety. c.
Position lights will be on bright between official sunset and sunrise. d. Night vision device lighting requirements will be as prescribed in unit standing operating procedures, and training mission orders, in accordance with TC 1-210, and AR 95-2, paragraph 9-2. e. Commanders may authorize exemptions to lighting require- ments for night vision device training flights in the NAS when operating per FAA grant of exemption. Overseas MACOM com- manders may authorize exemptions after coordinating with the host nation authorities. Exemption must be clearly defined and author- ized by the unit commander in standard operating procedures or training mission orders. (AR 95-2.) 2–9.
Use of airports, heliports, and other landing areas a. Aviators may operate Army aircraft at airports and heliports classified as military, Federal Government or public use in DOD or National Oceanographic Survey (NOS) flight information publica- tions (FLIP). Private, closed or otherwise restricted airports and heliports will be used only with prior permission of appropriate authorities and if the facility is suitable for operations. b. Commanders may authorize the use of temporary landing areas (other than airports or heliports) off military reservations and Gov- ernment leased training areas.
They must obtain approval of the landowner or the approving authority and comply with the landing area requirements of the state or host country. Commanders will consult with the appropriate Department of the Army Regional Rep- resentative (DARR) or host nation aviation agency (AR 95-2, table 6-1). c. The installation or field training exercise commander will set policies on the use of aircraft landing sites on military reservations and field training areas. d. Aviators may select landing and takeoff areas when on lifesav- ing missions or when further flight is inadvisable. e. Aviators should be aware that they may be charged for the use of private facilities on public airports.
The pilot in command should report unexpected airport fees using a DA Form 3588 (COMM Card). 2–13. Flight violations Policies and procedures for reporting and investigating alleged flight rules violations are— a. Violations. Any violation of FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), host country, and/or any other pertinent avia- tion regulation will be reported. Any person witnessing or involved in a flight violation involving civil or military aircraft will report it as soon as possible. (1) Violations by military aircraft should be reported to one of the following: (a) The commander of the unit, activity, or installation if known, to which the aircraft belongs.
(b) The DARR of the FAA region in which the alleged violation took place. (See AR 95-2 for addresses.) ( c ) T h e D i r e c t o r , U . S . A r m y A e r o n a u t i c a l S e r v i c e s O f f i c e (USAASA), Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-5582. (d) The U.S. Army Aeronautical Detachment, Europe, if the inci- dent took place in its area of responsibility. (See AR 95-2 for address.) (2) Violations by civil aircraft should be reported to one of the following: (a) The Flight Standards District Office for the FAA region in which the alleged violation took place. (b) The FAA Communications Control Center, Washington, DC 20591.
(c) The DARR of the FAA region in which the alleged violation took place. (See AR 95-2 for addresses.) (d) The Director, USAASA, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-5582. (e) The U.S. Army Aeronautical Detachment, Europe, if the inci- dent took place in its area of responsibility. (See AR 95-2 for address.) b. Information reported. To report an alleged violation use a letter or memorandum format. DA Form 2696-R (Operational Haz- ard Report) is not normally used to report flight violations. When r e p o r t i n g a n a l l e g e d v i o l a t i o n a s m u c h i n f o r m a t i o n a s p o s s i b l e should be given. This should include— (1) Type and make of aircraft. (2) Tail number.
(3) Name of pilot in command (see para 2-13d). (4) Unit assigned, if military. (5) Location where aircraft is based. (6) Description of alleged violation, to include— (a) Specific reference to regulations violated. (b) What happened. (c) Time and date the alleged violation occurred. (d) Where the alleged violation occurred. (7) Name and phone number of the individual reporting the al- leged violation. 2–10. Local flying rules a. Installation commanders having Army aircraft assigned, at- tached, or tenant to his or her command will prepare and publish local flying rules.
Rules will include the use of tactical training and maintenance test flight areas, arrival and departure routes, and air- space restrictions as appropriate to help control air operations. b. Traffic pattern altitudes at Army airfields for airplanes should be set at 1,500 feet above ground level. Helicopter traffic pattern altitudes should be at least 700 feet above ground level. c. Installation commanders may set different altitudes based on noise abatement, fly-neighborly policies, or other safety considera- tions. These will be displayed in flight operations and provided to the U.S. Army Aeronautical Services Agency (USAASA) for publi- cation in the flight information publications (FLIP).
2–11. Special use airspace (SUA) a. AR 95-2 sets Army policy and procedures for handling SUA matters. b. Operations in SUA will be conducted per instructions in FARs and FLIPs. c. In combat zones, airspace use, control, and management will be conducted per FM 1-103. d. Air traffic control services will be provided per FM 1-120. 4 AR 95–1 • 1 September 1997