CNAF Flashcards
(V) Define Actual Instrument Approach
When actual instrument conditions are encountered below 1,000’ above the airport / flight deck elevation during an instrument approach.
(V) Define Actual Instrument Conditions
Conditions external to the aircraft in flight that do not permit visual reference to the horizon.
Explain the difference between aircraft type, class, model, and series.
Type — the broadest classification of aircraft as to physical characteristics (ex. Fixed wing, rotary, tilt)
Class — general mission purpose of an aircraft design (ex. Attack, fighter, patrol, transport)
Model — basic mission symbol and design number (ex. P-8, F/A-18, H-60)
Series — specific version of aircraft within the same model (ex. MH-60R or S, F/A-18D or E/F)
(V) Define Controlling Custodian
The command exercising administrative control of assignment, employment, and logistic support of aircraft.
(V) Define cross-country flight
A flight that either does not remain in the local flying area or remains in the local flying area and terminates at a facility other than an active military facility.
(V) When does helicopter flight time start and end?
For helicopters, a flight begins when the aircraft lifts from a rest point or commences ground taxi and ends after airborne flight when rotors are disengaged or the aircraft has been stationary for 5 minutes with rotors engaged.
(V) Define a hazard
A condition with the potential to cause personal injury or death, property damage, or mission degradation.
(V) When can you log actual instrument time? By whom? Simulated instrument time?
Actual instrument time will be logged by both pilots in a dual/multi piloted aircraft during flight in actual instrument conditions.
Simulated instrument time shall be logged only by the pilot actually manipulating the controls.
Define a landing
A return to the surface; landings include touch and go (providing the landing gear touches the surface), bolter, forced, or crash.
What is considered the local flying area?
Area in vicinity of an air installation in which locally-based aircraft operate during a typical sorties flight time.
The local flying area shall not exceed 350 miles from an air installation and be designated as such in the Air Operations Manual by the CO.
Requirements to meet the multi-piloted aircraft criteria.
- Two sets of flight controls and instruments
- Operated by two pilots who meet NATOPS requirements for that model aircraft
(V) Define night time
The portion of pilot time during darkness between official time of sunset and sunrise regardless of whether IMC or VMC conditions exist.
(V) Define Operational Necessity
A mission associated with war or peacetime operations in which the consequences of an action justify accepting the risk of loss of aircraft and crew.
Define Orientation Flight
A continuous-flight in DOD aircraft performed within the local flying area and terminating at the point of origin intended to further the understanding of particular programs concerning the roles and missions of the DOD.
(V) Define Officer in Tactical Command
The senior officer present eligible to assume command, or the officer to whom he has delegated tactical command.
(V) Define Reporting Custodian
An organizational unit of the lowest echelon of command accepting responsibility for aircraft as designated either by the CNO or by the controlling custodian of the aircraft.
(V) Define a risk
An expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability.
(V) Define a Simulated Instrument Approach and Simulated Instrument Conditions
Simulated instrument approach — an instrument approach flown under simulated instrument conditions.
Simulated instrument conditions — conditions external to the aircraft in flight are VMC, but pilot vision is limited primarily to the interior of the aircraft.
(V) Define NATOPS and state it’s purpose per CNAF.
The Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures and Standardization program is a positive approach towards improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in aircraft mishaps.
(V) Military Exigency clause in CNAF
In the tactical environment, military exigency may require on-site deviations from instructions/procedures contained in CNAF. The existing risk of deviation must continually be weighed against the benefits of deviating from this manual. Deviation from specified flight and operating instructions is authorized in emergency situations when, in the judgement of the pilot in command, safety justifies such a deviation.
(V) Emergency and Humanitarian Operations
Naval aircraft operations are authorized in emergencies such as forest fire, search, rescue, major calamities, and for humanitarian reasons involving life-threatening circumstances. Notification of the operation shall be made to the CNO or CMC, as appropriate, and the responsible local commander, but without delaying action when time is an essential factor.
Who can embark civilian law enforcement officials (LEO)? Who approves it?
Embarkation of civilian LEOs is authorized for helicopters, tiltrotor, and non-ejection seat aircraft.
Authority to approve flights for LEO personnel and responsibility for establishing operational procedures is delegated to COMNAVAIRLANT (PAC, CNATRA, CMC etc.). Authority to approve may be delegated to numbered fleet commanders and type commanders.
(V) Non-essential flights. Statement and 4 examples.
(ROHM)
The use of aircraft for nonessential flights shall not be authorized. Any flight open to misinterpretation by the public shall be avoided. Examples of flights that are considered nonessential are as follows:
- Flights of a routine business nature for which commercial or other military transportation could be more economically substituted.
- Flights for any officer or group of officers, the sole purpose of which is the convenience and/or prestige of the officers concerned and not the performance of official duties or accomplishment of bona fide training.
- Repeated flights to the hometown area of flight personnel concerned.
- Flights coinciding with major sports events or civic celebrations.
(V) Who is authorized to taxi a Naval helicopter?
No one shall be permitted to taxi a helicopter except those persons who are authorized to fly helicopters.