CONDITIONS

You are a new/old member on a mission, and are asked to be a Flight Line Marshaller.

OBJECTIVE

Know how to use the proper hand and arm signals to direct the aircraft.

TRAINING AND EVALUATION

Training Outline

1. The hand signals taught in this course are universal and are used by all aviation services. REMEMBER some pilots may not be familiar with these signals.
1. These signals are designed for use by the marshaller, using flashing lights when necessary, to facilitate observation by the pilot, and facing the aircraft in a position to the pilots left.
1. For fixed wing aircraft: within view of the pilot at all times.
2. For helicopters: where the marshaller can best be seen by the pilot.
2. The meaning of the relevant signals remains the same if batons, illuminated wands or flashlights are used.
3. The aircraft engines are numbered, for the marshaller facing the aircraft, from right to left (i.e., # 1 engine being the port or left outer engine).
2. Marshalling signals are a very important part of any flight line operation, and the knowledge of their meaning by both aircrews and marshaller's are imperative. The following signals will be used on all CAP flight lines to provide a safe environment for both aircraft and personnel.

Outward motion with Thumbs PULL CHOCKS	Circular motion of right hand at head level with left arm pointing to engine. START ENGINE	Raise arm, with fist clenched, horizontally in front of body, and then extend fingers. RELEASE BRAKE	Thumb up OK or YES
Thumb down NOT OK or NO	Arms above head in vertical position with palms facing inward. THIS MARSHALLER	Arms a little aside, palms facing backwards and repeatedly moved upward and backward from shoulder height. MOVE AHEAD	Arms down with palms toward ground, then moved up and down several times. SLOW DOWN
Arms extended with forearm perpendicular to ground. Palms facing body. HOT BRAKES	Arms extended with forearm perpendicular to ground. Palms facing body. Gesture indicates right side of aircraft. HOT BRAKES - RIGHT SIDE	Arms extended with forearm perpendicular to ground. Palms facing body. Gesture indicates left side of aircraft. HOT BRAKES - LEFT SIDE	Waiving arms over head. EMERGENCY STOP
Right or left arm down, other arm moved across the body and extended to indicate direction of next marshaller. PROCEED TO NEXT MARSHALLER	Point right arm downward, left arm repeatedly moved upwardbackward. Speed of arm movement indicating rate of turn. TURN TO THE LEFT	Point left arm downward, right arm repeatedly moved upwardbackward. Speed of arm movement indicating rate of turn. TURN TO THE RIGHT	Arms crossed above the head, palms facing forward. STOP
Make a chopping motion with one hand slicing into the flat and open palm of the other hand. Number of fingers extended on left hand indicates affected engine. FEATHER/FUEL SHUT OFF	Either arm and hand level with shoulder, hand moving across throat, palm downward. CUT ENGINERS	Make rapid horizontal figure-of-eight motion at waist level with either arm, pointing at source of fire with the other. FIRE ONBOARD	Raise arm and hand, with fingers extended horizontally in front of the body, then clench fist. ENGAGE BRAKE
Inward motion with Thumbs INSERT CHOCKS	Right arm raised; elbow shoulder height; palm forward. MARSHALLER FINISHED

Additional Information

More detailed information on this topic is available in the Flight Line Text and reference material.

Evaluation Preparation

Setup:

Provide an aircrew and aircraft for this evaluation. Set up an obstacle course whereby the student and/or students can demonstrate all the proper hand signals.

Brief Student:

Demonstrate the proper hand and arm signals.

Evaluation

Trainee must receive a pass on all performance measures to qualify in this task. If the individual fails any measure, show what was done wrong and how to do it correctly.