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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for HLS/UHLS operations
   • Helicopter cabin and/or mission equipment is configured for HLS/UHLS operations
2. Helicopter flight performance calculations are assessed to meet operational requirements
3. Weather conditions in operating environment are identified and effects on mission are considered and communicated to other crew members
4. Visual or map reconnaissance of HLS/UHLS is conducted
5. In-flight crew briefing is conducted and applicable crew resource management (CRM) and human factor concerns are addressed
6. Operational requirements are considered and concerns about completing the operation are raised to other crew members
7. Safety hazards are identified and reported to other flight crew members
8. Appropriate hazard mitigation strategies are determined and implemented in conjunction with other flight crew members
9. Conduct HLS/UHLS operations
   • Helicopter position in relation to HLS/UHLS is assessed and information is communicated to other flight crew members to meet operational standards
10. Obstacles are identified and relative aircraft position is communicated to crew members to maintain situational awareness
11. Abnormal and emergency situations are identified and communicated to crew to maintain safety of flight

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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