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SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
REMARKS
Rotates one wand at
chest level; holds other
wand above head.
Places running and
formation lights on
STEADY DIM. May give
thumbs up signal by
turning on flashlight or
other moveable lights
and moving it up and
down.
Gives thumbs up signal
at eye level. Aircraft lights
STEADY BRIGHT.
Turns on flashlight or
moveable light and
moves it in a circle
perpendicular to the
deck.
Moves hand in a circle
perpendicular to the
deck; follows with a
thumbs up signal.
Signify by number of
fingers, engine to be
started
FACES FLY CONTROL:
Holds left fist above
head; gives circular
motion of right hand
above head, index finger
extended.
Same as day except
holds red light in hand.
Aircraft lights FLASHING
DIM.
At night, aircraft
lights should be on
FLASHING DIM
until aircraft is
declared up and
ready for takeoff by
the pilot.
The air officer shall
signal authority to
engage rotors by
illuminating a
yellow rotating
beacon.
Moves hand in
horizontal circle at eye
level, index finger
extended. Aircraft lights
FLASHING BRIGHT.
READY TO
START ENGINE
(pilot)
READY TO ENGAGE
ROTORS (pilot)
READY TO ENGAGE
ROTORS (LSE)
READY FOR TAKEOFF
(pilot)
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Figure 10-16.—Helicopter hand signals (page 8 of 11).
