PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-735
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 735
FEBRUARY 2014
Cut Engine/Stop
Rotors
Proceed to Next Signalman
Hookup Complete
Land
Move Ahead
Hover
Spot Turn
Stop
Load Not Released
Release
Negative Signal
Move Right/Left
Move Downward/Upward
Move Rearward
Depart
Assume Guidance
Go Around,
Do Not Land
HELICOPTER
Ground Guide Signals
Note:
When directing a taxiing helicopter, the signalman’s position is slightly to the right, in full view of the pilot, at a
safe distance of no less than 40 meters (or no closer than 20 meters during slingload operations). The signalman should
never
stand in front of an armed helicopter.
Either arm, level with shoulder
and palm down. Draw
extended hand across neck
in throat-cutting motion.
Hold arm down. Extend other arm across body to indicate
direction to next signalman.
Move fist up and down making
contact with stationary fist
on top of helmet.
Extend crossed arms
downward in front of body.
Extend arms slightly away
from side with palms to rear.
Repeatedly move arms up and
back from shoulder height.
Extend arms horizontally to
sides with palms down. For
landing helicopter, aircraft
should be in normal hover
height and just short of
landing point, depending on
forward speed.
Extend
arm
horizontally
to side in
direction
of movement.
Swing other
arm
over head in
same
direction.
Repeat.
Extend arms
horizontally
to sides with
palms down.
Drop hands
to sides.
Extend arms
horizontally
to sides with
palms up.
Bring hands
together
over head.
Move hand up and backward
from horizontal position to
indicate tail movement. Point
other hand toward center of
spot turn.
Cross arms above head with
palms forward.
Bend left arm and fist
horizontally across chest with
knuckles down. Point open,
right hand up to center of
left fist.
Extend left arm horizontally
with fist toward load while
right arm makes horizontal
slicing motion under
left arm with palm down.
Hand raised with thumb
pointing down.
Place arms by sides with palms
forward. Sweep arms forward
and upward level with
shoulders repeatedly.
Make overhead circular motion
with right hand ending with
throwing motion in direction
of lift-off.
Extend arms above head in
vertical position with palms
facing forward.
Cross arms repeatedly
overhead.
Right
Right
Left
Left
Tilt Mast Back
Move Tines
Raise Tines
Stop
Lower Tines
Tilt Mast Forward
Dog Everything
Forearm vertical and
thumb extended,
jerk thumb over shoulder.
Extend arm, palm down, point in
direction of movement.
Forearm vertical and
forefinger pointing up,
move hand in small circle.
Extend both arms
with palms down.
Arm extended and palm down,
lower arm vertically.
Arm extended and thumb down,
lower arm vertically.
Clasp hands in
front of body.
FORKLIFT
Ground Guide Signals
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PS 735
FEB 14
For printable PDFs of the
Ground guide posters on
pages 28-32, go to:
psmag/pslinks.cfm
Editor’s note: Camouflage patterns,
helmets and safety vests have been
removed for signal clarity.
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