80T-106 Definitions

Question 1

Base Recovery Course

Answer 1

A ship’s magnetic heading during flight operations

Question 2

Charlie

Answer 2

A signal for aircraft to land aboard the ship. A number suffix indicates a time delay in minutes before landing may be anticipated

Question 3

Easy Rider

Answer 3

Precision approach landing system used for CCAs

Question 4

Emergency Expected Approach Time (EEAT)

Answer 4

The future time, assigned prior to launch, at which the aircraft is cleared to depart inbound or penetrate from a preassigned if in lost comm conditions

Question 5

Emergency Final Bearing (EFB)

Answer 5

Magnetic heading provided by AATCC to all flight crews prior to launch to be used when executing emergency procedures for comm failure in IMC. The emergency marshal pattern shall be relative to the EFB and is the final bearing for the lost comm TACAN approach

Question 6

Emergency Marshal Pattern

Answer 6

A marshal established by AATCC and assigned to each aircraft prior to launch. The emergency marshal consists of a radial, DME, altitude and emergency expected approach time

Question 7

Expected Approach Time (EAT)

Answer 7

The future time at which an aircraft is cleared to depart inbound from a prearranged fix. Ac shall depart and commence approach at assigned time if no further instructions are received

Question 8

Final Bearing

Answer 8

Magnetic bearing assigned by AATCC for final approach. IT is an extension of landing area scenterline

Question 9

Marshal Control

Answer 9

A control station in AATC that is responsible for the orderly flow of inbound traffic

Question 10

NVD Compatible

Answer 10

Lights that are only compatible for the unaided operator and shall have no adverse affects to NVD operators

Question 11

NVD Compliant

Answer 11

Any NVD compatible, NVD shipboard friendly, and incompatible systems dimmed or blacked out. Can be used for both unaided or aided operations

Question 12

NVD Shipboard Covert

Answer 12

Lights only seen through NVD goggles

Question 13

NVD Shipboard Friendly

Answer 13

Required lights for both aided and unaided operations. The spectral energy is appropriate for unaided viewing

Question 14

Zip Lip

Answer 14

A condition that may be prescribed for flight operations during day or night VMC under which positive communications control is waived and radio transmissions are held to the min necessary for safety of flight