CNAF COPY Flashcards
Authorization for a flight SHALL be documented by a flight schedule or similar directive signed by a CO. It shall contain the following:
Names and flight function of all flight personnel
Designation of PIC/mission commander, and/or formation leader as appropriate
Chain of Command for form flights in the event of an abort by the designated flight leader
Aircraft Model assigned
Total mission or requirement code
Point of departure, destination, and en route stopover points
Date and time of estimated departure (ETD)
Estimated time en route (ETE) or estimated time of arrival (ETA)
Any Naval helo that is assigned the primary mission to operate as a rescue vehicle over water SHALL have what?
One aircrewman who is outfitted for water entry and has completed rescue swimmer school.
Note: Aircrewman shall be prepared for immediate water entry
Before commencing a flight plan, the PIC shall be familiar with all available information appropriate to the intended operation. Such information should include but is not limited to…
DRAFTTNW
Delays (anticipated traffic)
Risk assessment
Alternatives available if flight cannot be completed as planned
Fuel Requirements
Terminal Instrument procedures
TFRs
NOTAMs
Weather reports and forecasts
When planning to operate at other than homefield, OLFs, or local training fields, PICs shall what?
When planning for operations at civilian airfields, PICs shall ensure what?
Aware of and meet airfield operating requirements
If necessary, satisfy PPR requirements.
(PPRs are not required for diverts/ emergencies)
Ensure runway length and runway and taxi load-bearing capabilities are adequate.
Ensure DoD contract fuel services are available if needed
When can you use civilian airfields?
To Remain over night you need what?
Naval aircraft are permitted to operate at civilian airfields listed in the DoD Enroute Supplement when such operations contribute to mission accomplishment, add value to training, or are otherwise in the interests of the government and taxpayer.
Required by mission accomplishment, and wing/group commander approval. RON is allowed if required for aircraft maintenance or following an emergency divert.
PICs SHALL ensure they are familiar with any _________, ___________ or ________ that apply at local civilian airfields.
Special procedures, practices, or rules
Unit COs shall ensure that appropriate security and force protection plans can be implemented whenever aircraft is __________ away from homefield. Wing/group commanders shall only authorize planned RON stops at airfields where _________________.
Left unattended
Security and force protection requirements set forth in applicable directives can be satisfied
Helicopter aircraft are authorized to land at other than airfield locations provided:
A military requirement exists
Adequate safeguards are taken to permit safe landing/takeoff without hazard to people or property
No legal objection to landing
CO’s may waive the above if aircraft is engaged in SAR operations
When is a flight plan required?
A flight plan appropriate for the intended operation shall be submitted to the local air traffic control facility for all flights of naval aircraft except the following:
- Flights of operational necessity
- Student training flights under cognizance of CNATRA conducted within authorized training areas.
Shore to ship/ ship to shore ops
(shore to ship) PIC shall file a Flight plan (DD-175 for IMC) or official flight schedule (annotated on the daily schedule).
(ship to shore) Ships shall relay flights plans to shore. Aircraft shall confirm flight plans with ATC as soon as practicable.
Timely handling of flight movement information for each shore/ship operation is essential
Flight suspense for SAR purposes becomes the responsibility of the destination activity after acknowledging receipt of a flight plan
Procedures for flights penetrating ADIZ are prescribed in FLIP (en route) IFR Supplement
For the submission of a flight plan the PIC is responsible to ensure what?
Weather
Authorized
Requirements (fuel,Wx)
Planning-preflight, NOTAMS, Wx reports, fuel, terminal inst procedures
Safety and orderly conduct of the flight
Weight and balance (filed)
Instrument rating (if any portion of flight will be IMC)
Manifest (passengers have been properly briefed)
DD-175-1 briefs are valid?
3 hrs past briefing/FWB delivery time or ETD plus 30 minutes
Flight Plans SHALL be based on the following:
weather
The actual Wx at the point of departure at time of clearance
The existing and forecast Wx for the entire route of flight
Destination and Alternate forecasts +/- 1 hr of ETA
When do you need an alternate airfield?
Destination Wx is forecasted to be less than 3000/3 during the period 1 hour before and 1 hour after ETA
If destination weather is 0-0 up to published mins your alternate must be:
3000 - 3 or better
If your destination weather is published mins up to 3000-3 you need what Wx at your alternate?
What is the note for choosing an alternate?
Non-precision: published mins + 300-1
Precision: published mins + 200 - 1/2
If an alternate airfield is required, it shall have a published approach compatible with installed operable aircraft navigation equipment that can be flown without the use of two-way radio communication whenever either one of the following conditions is met:
- The destination lacks the above described approach.
- The forecasted weather at the alternate is below 3,000-foot ceiling and 3-statute-mile visibility during the period 1 hour before ETA until 1 hour after ETA.
Except for emergencies, cases of operational necessity, and flights involving weather research/reconnaissance, Pilots SHALL not fly into WW unless one of the following exceptions apply:
- storm had not progressed as forecast.
1) VFR filing is permitted if existing and forecast Wx for the route planned permits such flights
2) IFR flight may be permitted if radar is installed and operative, thus allowing for detection and avoidance of thunderstorms
3) IFR flight is permissible in controlled airspace if VMC can be maintained, thus enabling the aircraft to detect and avoid thunderstorms - performance characteristics of aircraft permit a flight altitude above storms
How much fuel are you required to plan for if alternate is not required?
Fuel to fly from takeoff to destination plus 10% of planned fuel requirements
How much fuel are you required to plan for if alternate is required?
Takeoff to approach fix of destination and thence to an alternate airfield + a 10% reserve of planned fuel requirements
In no case shall the fuel reserve be less than what?
Where else shall minimum fuel reserve requirements be displayed?
20 minutes of flight calculated for fuel consumption based on operation at planned flight altitude
Minimum fuel reserve requirements for specific model aircraft shall be contained in the appropriate NATOPS manual
When do you need position lights
Shall be displayed during 30 minute period before sunset to 30 minute period before sunrise or at any time visibility from the cockpit is less than 3 SM. During these times they shall be displayed:
1) Any time the engines are running
2) When the aircraft is being towed unless otherwise illuminated
3) When the aircraft is parked and likely to cause hazard unless otherwise marked or illuminated
Position lights shall be displayed:
Immediately before engine start and anytime the engine is running
When aircraft is being towed (unless otherwise illuminated)
When aircraft is parked and likely to cause a hazard
Anti-collision lights shall be used _____________.
Immediately before engine start and at all times during operation, except when the use of such lights adversely affects ground operations.
May be turned off during flight through clouds.
When can you secure the anti-collision lights?
when lights Adversely affects ground operations
Flight through clouds when light reflects into cockpit
Unusual maneuvers prohibited within B, C, and D airspace?
Unnecessary low passes
Unscheduled flybys
Climbs at steep angles
Practice approaches below mins (unless a landing is to be made)
Flat hatting (flight is conducted at a low altitude and/or a high rate of speed for thrill purposes)
For Preflight: The Formation leader SHALL execute one flight plan for the entire formation and shall:
Sign flight plan as PIC
Ensure that Wx is briefed
Ensure valid instrument rating for all pilots
Ensure formation leader is briefed to include
- lost sight
- lost comms
- IIMC
- EPs
Ensure maps, charts, and pubs are in possession of each pilot
Ensure formation integrity
VFR mins for Class B?
3 SM and COC
VFR mins for class C?
3 SM and 500’ below, 1000’ above, and 2000’ horizontal
VFR mins for class D?
3 SM and 500’ feet below, 1000’ feet above, and 2000’ horizontal
VFR mins for class E?
<10000 ft MSL- 3 SM and 500’ below, 1000’ above, 2000’ horizontal
> = 10000 ft MSL - 5 SM and 1000 ft below, 1000 ft above, 1 SM horizontal
VFR mins for class G below 1200’ AGL Day? Night?
Day- 1 SM and COC
Night- 3 SM and 500’ below, 1000’ above, 2000’ horizontal
VFR mins for class G above 1200’ AGL but below 10000’ MSL Day? Night?
Day- 1 SM and 500’ below, 1000’ above, 2000’ horizontal
Night- 3SM and 500’ below, 1000’ above, 2000’ horizontal
When Wx encountered enroute will preclude compliance with VFR the PIC shall:
Alter route of flight so as to continue VFR
Remain VFR until IFR clearance is obtained
Remain VFR and land at a suitable alternate
Practice autorotations SHALL be conducted how?
Within the limits of the field boundary over a surface upon which a full auto can be safely completed
Has readily available crash, rescue, and fire fighting equipment
Require tower approval
Helicopters shall not exceed _______ AGL unless cleared by tower. They shall avoid _________.
500
Flying over areas at altitudes where their rotor wash could damage the aircraft, property or personnel
3000 ft avoidance of noise sensitive and wilderness areas must be complied with except when?
traffic pattern or approach pattern
VR or IR route
SPECIAL use airspace
Fuel dumping altitude
Whenever practicable, fuel SHALL not be dumped below 6000 ft above terrain.
Should weather or emergency conditions dictate jettisoning at a lower altitude, every effort shall be made to avoid populated areas
When can you drop/shoot through clouds?
On the High seas- Clearance can be maintained by radar or other visual means.
Operational commander is responsible for safeguarding surface and air traffic
Over land - the shot/drop must be over approved range. The range controller must approve it and is responsible to ensure protection of others.
Emergency jettison through clouds is
Permitted but pilot must take every precaution to minimize danger to other aircraft and persons/property on the surface
Define Minimum Fuel
Is an advisory term indicating that in the judgement of the pilot the fuel state is such that no undue delay can be accepted en route to the destination. It is not an emergency situation.
If need priority landing pilots should declare emergency fuel and give time remaining in minutes.
Both minimum fuel advisories and emergency fuel state shall be reported each time control is transferred to a new controller
Safety belts and shoulder harnesses shall be worn prior to takeoff and until completion of the flight except when necessary activities require temporary removal.
Cabin seating requirements for helicopters may be eliminated when?
What are the guidelines?
Operational environment or aircraft configuration/load requirements dictate for the accomplishment of essential training and operations with the following guidelines
- SPECOPS missions and training
- Life saving efforts, Humanitarian and SAR operations
- Not to be used for routine operational training or personnel transfers, only when tactical or procedural requirements exist for the mission
- When seats are removed, PAX will be restrained by other means
- If mission requires removal of seats/belts for part of mission then pax will use restraints for all other parts of mission