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Block I - Air Department Flashcards

1
Q

What is rotor wash?

A

During engine operation the high velocity of exhaust gases may pick up loose dirt, rocks, sand, and debris.

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2
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What is prop arc?

A

The area that a propeller covers when operated (stay clear).

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3
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How is the air department organized?

A

V-1: flight deck directors

V-2: catapults, arresting gear, and visual landing aids (VLA)

V-3: hangar bay directors

V-4: fuels

V-5: air admin and tower personnel

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4
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What is FLOLS?

A

Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System

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5
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What is ISIS?

A

Integrated Shipboard Information System

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What is VLA?

A

Visual Landing Aid

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What is the function of personnel wearing yellow jerseys?

A

Aircraft Handling Officers

Plane Directors

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What is the function of personnel wearing blue jerseys?

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Aircraft Handling Crews

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9
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What is the function of personnel wearing red jerseys?

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Crash and Salvage
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Ordnance

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10
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What is the function of personnel wearing green jerseys?

A

Catapult and Arresting Gear Officers and Crews
GSE Troubleshooters
Aircraft Maintenance Crews
Photographers

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What is the function of personnel wearing purple jerseys?

A

Fuels Crews

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12
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What is the function of personnel wearing brown jerseys?

A

Plane Captains

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What is the purpose of personnel wearing white jerseys?

A 
ATO members/Cargo Handlers
Quality Assurance/Final Checkers
Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Handling Crew
PRI-Fly
Safety
Medical
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14
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What is ALRE?

A

Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment

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15
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What kind of system is the MK-7 arresting engine.

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Hydro-pneumatic

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16
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What is the principle source of energy for the catapults?

A

steam

17
Q

What is ILARTS?

A

Integrated Launch and Recovery Television System?

18
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Who are the only qualified personnel allowed to operate the elevators?

A

V-1 and V-3

19
Q

Jet Blast: what are the two major hazards of jet engine exhaust?

A

High temperatures and velocity of exhaust

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