Air Deparment, Airfield and Flight Deck Familiarization Flashcards
What safety concerns are on the flight deck?
Jet blast
Rotor arcs
Propellers
Jet intakes
What are runways?
Used for aircraft takeoff and landing.
What are threshold markings?
Parallel stripes on the ends of the runways.
What is the MA-1 series overrun barrier?
Aircraft not equipped with tail hooks.
What is the compass calibration pad (compose rose)?
A magnetically quiet area where the aircraft compass is calibrated.
What is the airfield rotating beacon used for?
Used to identify the airport’s location.
What are the required PPE for the flight deck?
Flight deck boots Protective jersey Cranial impact helmet Protective eye goggles Leather Gloves
Who wears the yellow jerseys?
Aircraft Handling Officer
Flight Deck Officer
Plane Directors
Who wears the white jerseys?
Safety department Air Transport Officer Landing Signal Officer Squadron Pane Inspectors medical
Who wears the brown jerseys?
Plane captains
Who wears the blue jerseys?
Aircraft handling
Chock Crewman
Elevator Operators
Who wears the green jerseys?
Catapult and Arresting gear personnel
Photographers
Who wears the red jerseys?
Crash and Salvage
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Ordnance handling personnel
Who wears the purple jerseys?
Aviation fuel crew
How many chains are required for an initial tie-down?
a minimum of 6 chains are required up to 45 knots
How many chains are required for normal weather?
9 chains required up to 45 knots
How many chains are required for moderate weather?
14 chains required at 46 to 60 knots
How many chains are required for heavy weather?
20 chains required above 60 knots
What is maximum towing speed?
Shall not exceed 5 MPH
How many personnel are required to move plane?
Six to ten personnel
What is V-1 Division?
Flight Deck Directors
What is V-2 Division?
Catapults, Arresting Gear and Visual Landing Aids
What is V-3 Division?
Hangar Bay Directors
What is V-4 Division?
Fuels
What is V-5 Division?
Air Admin and Tower Personnel
What watches are manned in PRI-FLY?
Air Officer (Air Boss) Assistant Air Officer (Mini Boss) Primary Flight Control Supervisor Land/Launch Record Keeper ISIS Computer Operator Forward Spotter Aft Spotter Recovery Equipment Controller FLOLS Controller
What does ISIS stand for?
Integrated Shipboard Information System
What does FLOLS stand for?
Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System
What does VLA stand for?
Visual Landing Aid
What does LSO stand for?
Landing Signal Officer
Where is the LSO located?
On the flight deck
What stations are manned in flight deck control?
Handler/Flight Deck Officer Assistant Flight Deck Officer Aviation Fuels Rep Sound-powered Phone Talkers Elevator Operators Weapons Personnel Squadron/Aircraft Maintenance Rep (Dog/Pup)
What personnel wears a white jersey with red cross?
Medical
What personnel wears a green jersey with red cranial?
Landing LSE
What personnel wears a red jersey with black stripes?
Ordnance crews
What does ALRE stand for?
Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment
How many types of barricades are there?
Two
What is the primary job for Crash and Salvage?
To save lives
What stations are manned in Hangar Deck Control?
Hangar Deck Officer/CPO/LPO
Elevator Operators
What are the purpose of the ballistic/deck edge doors?
Compartmentalization of the the hangar bay aids isolation of hangar deck fires and CBR contamination.
