CNAF Definitions Flashcards
Actual Instrument Approach
When actual instrument conditions are encountered below 1,000 feet above the airport/flight deck elevation during an instrument approach
Actual Instrument Conditions
Conditions external to the aircraft in flight that do not permit visual reference to the horizon
Aerobatic Flight Maneuvers
An intentional maneuver involving an abrupt change in aircraft attitude. Pitch/dive angles greater than 60 degrees, bank angles greater than 45 degrees, or accelerations greater than 2 G’s.
Aircraft Commander Time
The individual flight time during which an individual, designated as a qualified aircraft commander in the aircraft model being flown, is serving as pilot in command. Aircraft commander time is a measure of command experience rather than of pilot experience.
Aircraft Model
The basic mission symbol and design number (P-3, H-60 etc.)
Aircraft Series
The specific version of aircraft within the same model (H-60R)
Aircraft Type
The broadest classification of aircraft as to physical characteristics (i.e. fixed wing, rotary wing, or tilt-rotor)
Aircrew
A collective term that applies to all categories of personnel in a flight status either as crew or noncrewmember. Aircrew are military personnel on competent flight orders or civilian personnel whose duties require frequent and regular participation in aerial flights to perform inflight functions.
Advisory Control
The tactical control of aircraft by a designated control unit in which the pilot receives directions and recommendations. Aircraft commanders are not relieved of responsibility for their own safety and navigation.
Close Control
The tactical control of aircraft by a designated control unit, whereby the pilot receives orders affecting aircraft movements. The pilot will not deviate from controller instructions unless given permission or unless circumstances require immediate action for the safety of flight. In either case, the pilot will inform the controller of the action taken. This type of control requires two-way communication and radar contact.
Pilot must be informed whenever the aircraft is not held on the radarscope for periods in excess of 1 mintue or five sweeps of the radar and, as a result, is being dead reckoned. Ultimate safety of the aircraft is the responsibility of the pilot.
Positive Control
The tactical control of aircraft by a designated control unit, whereby the pilot receives orders affecting aircraft movements that transfer responsibility for the safe navigation of the aircraft to the unit issuing such orders. The ultimate safety of the aircraft is the responsibility of the pilot.
Controlling Custodian
The command exercising administrative control of assignment, employment, and logistic support of aircraft.
Crew Resource Management
The use of specifically defined behavioral skills as an integral part of every flight to improve mission effectiveness by minimizing crew preventable errors, maximizing crew coordination, and optimizing risk management.
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.
Designation
A one time occurrence and remains in effect until removed for cause.
Flight
- For operational purposes, a flight is one or more aircraft proceeding on a common mission
- (Fixed Wing)
- For helicopters, a flight begins when the aircraft lifts from a rest point or commences ground taxi and ends after airborne flight when the rotors are disengaged or the aircraft has been stationary for 5 minutes with rotors engaged.
Flight Clearance
A flight clearance provides temporary flight operating limits for an aviation system operating in a nonstandard configuration or to a nonstandard envelope, pending issuance of the technical directive or change to the NATOPS, NATIP, or tactical manuals. A flight clearance is a temporary airworthiness approval from COMMNAVAIRSYSCOM.