CNAF Chapter 9-13 HSM-50

Question 1

Security of A/C away from base

Answer 1

When necessary to leave a/c on field, airport, beach, body of water, or other area where military or naval personnel cannot take custody, PIC shall take proper measures to ensure safety of A/C and classified equipment.

Multiple A/C: Senior aviator shall be responsible

Question 2

Purchasing contract gas

Answer 2

Unit commanders and PICs shall make every effort to get contract unless:

1. Mission requirements dictate
2. Flight terminated as result of emergency
3. Flight terminated at alternate

Question 3

Contents of A sheet per CNAF

Answer 3

Pilot Acceptance
BUNO
T/MS
Reporting Custodian
Safe for flight
Fuel
Oxygen
Expendable ordnance
Engine oil added

Shall remain at place of first t/o. Pilot shall sign SFF if away from home w/ no mx personnel. Shall be maintained by transient/host activity until safe completion of flight

Question 4

PIC on A sheet per CNAF

Answer 4

PIC shall review a discrepancies and corrective actions for last 10 flights

Shall sign A sheet assuming full responsibility for safe op of a/c and safety of other individuals aboard

Question 5

Limitations/remarks section of A sheet per CNAF

Answer 5

uncorrected discrepancies/unique characteristics of a/c

Question 6

Operational Flying Duty

Answer 6

Flying performed under competent orders by designated personnel while in assignments in which basic fling skills are normally maintained in the performance of flight duties as determined by SECNAV.

Question 7

Minimum flying hours

Answer 7

Less than 20 years:

Pilot time:
Semi: 40 hrs
Annual: 100 hrs

50% through flying
50% first pilot

Night time and instrument time
Semi: 6
Annual: 12

More than 20 years:

Pilot time:
Semi: 24 hrs
Annual: 48 hrs

50% through flying
50% first pilot

Night time and instrument time
Semi: 3
Annual: 6

Don’t reduce inst check requirements

Enlisted
Special crew time
Semi: 24
Annual: 48

Question 8

HAC Requirements (CNAF)

Answer 8

To be qualified as a HAC, the NATOPS manual shall establish the designation for the particular model and an individual shall:

1. Have completed the requirements for and posses to an advanced degree the knowledge, proficiency, and capabilities of a second pilot.
2. Have a minimum of 500 total flight hours.
3. Have 150 flight hours in rotary wing aircraft
4. Have pilot hours in class and model required by the CO or higher authority and demonstrate the proficiency and judgement required to ensure the successful accomplishment of all tasks of the unit mission
5. Demonstrate the ability to command and train the offficers and enlisted members of the Flightcrew
6. Demonstrate the qualities of leadership required to conduct advanced base or detached unit operations as OIC when such duty is required as part of the units mission or method of operation.

Question 9

Instrument Rating (CNAF)

Answer 9

All naval pilots in DIFOPS are required to maintain valid instrument rating.

May be accomplished w/in 60 days preceding expiration. Valid for 12 months after last day of month.

CO May extend 90 days after deployment

Failure to meet = FNAEB