Chapter 3 End Of Book Flashcards
For in-depth information concerning the proper use of hand signal what manual would you use as a reference?
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
As a beginner utilizing aircraft hand signals, you must first learn to execute the hands signals with
Percision
What does the acronym NATO stands for?
North Atlantic Treaty organization
What color signal wands are use by the plane captain
Blue
Other than the aircraft director what other flight deck personnel carries amber colored wand?
Fuels
Stubby wands are modified by providing _______ inches of light cones
3
In order to prevent cone separation in a signal wand the wand shall be equipped with what material
Heat-shrinkable sleeving
All movement of aircraft on the flight deck and hangar deck is controlled by whom?
Aircraft handling officer
Personnel on the flight deck who are not flight observer qualified shall be identified by wearing a
Blue T on the helmet
What color lifevests is worn by the helicopter LSE?
Green
What color helmet is worn by the LSO?
None
For detailed information concerning the proper procedure for aircraft handling on the flight deck/ hangar bay you should refer to the
NAVAIR 80T-120
For an aircraft to be moved on the flight deck the cockpit must be manned by whom?
Qualified brake Rider
What official has the authority to approve the movement of no break
Aircraft ?
Aircraft Handling officer
Before an aircraft can be move on the flight deck the brake rider Manning the cockpit must verified the
Brake pressure
Aircraft on the flight deck are fueled according to the
Air plan
When an aircraft move is complete the director will remain with the aircraft until what evolution has taken place
Initial tiedowns are installed
Who is responsible for the movement of the aircraft elevator
Aircraft handling officer
Before elevator is to be raise or lowered what safe measure must be checked by the director?
Stanchion clearance
The ACHO must coordinate all aircraft elevator movement in conjunction with
The ship movement
Aircraft elevator stanchions should not be operated in what mode
Automatic
What procedure must be done before commencing movement of the aircraft elevator
Sound the warning horn
Who gives the signal to raise or lower the aircraft elevator
Director
If aircraft elevator stanchions are inoperative do what action must be taken for operation
Post safety observer
The speed at which Aircraft can launch or land largely depending on the efficiency of
The plane director
When directing an aircraft a foolproof test to see if the pilot can see your hand signal is if you are
Able to see the pilots eyes
Which of the following factor is not a requirement for an aircraft to be spot in a specific area
Fueling
Before each launch a brief is held by the
Aircraft handling Officer
As an aircraft director while directing an aircraft you should never
Walk
What board is used to determine the best location for the GO aircraft on the flight deck
Ouija
Which of the following type of director is assigned to spot the catapult
The most experienced
Taxi speed of an aircraft into the nose gear launch assembly must not exceed
4
During the aircraft spotting evolution who is responsible for visually checking the launch bar for proper positioning?
Topside petty officer
When director give the tension hand signal to the pilot what action is taken by the pilot?
Increase power
If any unsafe condition exists during an aircraft evolution what has signal is given?
Suspend
When the director is satisfied that the aircraft is ready for launching and the catapult area is cleared he or she passes control of the aircraft to the
The catapult officer
To whom is the aircraft integrity watch officer responsible
Aircraft handling officer
Who coordinates all formal training of the integrity watch standards?
Air wing watch coordinator
During severe weather who is responsible for achieving the heavy tiedown requirements
Plane captain
The area where a particular group of aircraft is spotted on a shore station is often referred to as the
Line
