Chapter 2- NATOPS

Question 1

NATOPS implementation

Answer 1

All pilots, NFOs, naval aircrewmen, AVO’s, MPOs holding current evaluation in model aircraft. Renewal NATOPS evaluations may be accomplished within 60 days preceding expiration of a current qualification and will be valid for 12 months from the last day of the month in which the current qualification expires.

Question 2

Natops evaluation

Answer 2

A maximum of 60 days may elapse between the commencement of the initial ground evaluation date and the date the evaluation flight is satisfactorily completed.

Question 3

NATOPS extention

Answer 3

Commanding officers may extend the expiration date of all NATOPS qualifications that would otherwise expire during the last 90 days of a long deployment. NATOPS qualifications that are due to expire prior to the last 90 days of a long deployment should be renewed prior to deployment. Extension shall not be later than 90 days after return.

Question 4

Required Test Scores

Answer 4

Open - 3.5
Closed - 3.3