CNAF M-3710.7 Flashcards
CNAF Exemptions/Exceptions (To include FAR part 91)
- Section 91.117 (Aircraft Speed). Operation of naval aircraft at speeds in excess of limits imposed by section
91.117 shall be governed by Paragraph 5.1.4 of this manual. - Section 91.159 (a) (VFR Cruising Altitude or Flight Level). Allows operations at altitudes other than those
prescribed by section 91.159 (a) while engaged in drug interdiction operations, only to the extent necessary
to obtain positive identification of a suspect aircraft and maintain visual contact with that aircraft, provided the aircraft has a dedicated on-board observer (other than the pilot) to watch for other air traffic, and the
aircraft has an operating transponder with Mode C. (Exemption 5100.) - Section 91.169 (b) and (c) (Alternate Airport Requirements). Alternate airport requirements and
alternate airport weather criteria for clearance of flights to be conducted under IFR shall be specified in
Paragraph 4.8.4.2 of this manual. (Exemption 30B, non-expiring). - Section 91.179 (b) (1) (IFR Cruising Altitude or Flight Level). Exemption from the altitudes to be
maintained in uncontrolled airspace has been granted to the extent necessary to conduct military training
route (MTR) training. Policies and procedures for the conduct of MTRs are contained in FAAO JO 7610.4,
Special Operations, and in FLIP Area Planning AP/1B. (Exemption 2396, non-expiring). - Section 91.209 (a) (1) and (b) (Aircraft Lights). An exemption has been granted to DOD aircraft engaged in
drug interdiction flights provided the aircraft has a dedicated on-board observer plus an additional resource
capable of detecting all aircraft operating in the vicinity of the DOD aircraft. The resource may be radar
capable of detecting all aircraft operating within the vicinity of the interdiction aircraft or a spotter aircraft
with lights on. (Exemption 5100.) - Sections 91.209 (a) (1) and (b) (Aircraft Lights). Three exemptions have been granted for USN/USMC
aircraft to conduct lights-out NVD training.
a. Two exemptions cover operations in specific MOAs (Exemption 18479) and ATCAAs (Exemption
18663). In both cases, aircraft shall operate in monitored airspace or, when not operating in monitored
airspace, operate in airspace within a prescribed area that is identified in a NOTAM. The monitoring
of flight operations may be performed by military personnel not participating in NVD training
activities (i.e., air traffic controllers, military radar personnel, airborne radar unit personnel, or pilots
of non-participating aircraft observing the NVD training).
b. A third exemption allows lights-out NVD training in helicopter and tiltrotor aircraft in any pre-defined
area with an active NOTAM (not necessarily a MOA or ARTCAA) below 500 ft AGL provided each
aircraft has a dedicated observer to identify non-participating aircraft or is escorted by a properly lighted
aircraft serving as an observation platform. (Exemption 8028)
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.
Pilot In Command (PIC)
The pilot assigned responsibility
for safe and orderly conduct of the flight.
Requirements to be a HAC
To be qualified as a helicopter aircraft commander, the NATOPS manual shall establish the designation for the
particular model, and an individual shall:
1. Have completed the requirements for and possess 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 commanding officer or higher authority and demonstrate
the proficiency and judgment required to ensure the successful accomplishment of all tasks of the unit
mission.
5. Demonstrate ability to command and train the officers and enlisted members of the flightcrew.
6. Demonstrate the qualities of leadership required to conduct advanced base or detached unit operations as
officer in charge when such duty is required as part of the units mission or method of operation.
Minimum Fuel Requirements
All aircraft shall carry sufficient usable fuel, considering all meteorological factors and mission requirements as
computed below:
1. If alternate is not required, fuel to fly from takeoff to destination airfield, plus a reserve of 10 percent of
planned fuel requirements.
2. If alternate is required, fuel to fly from takeoff to the approach fix serving destination and thence to an
alternate airfield, plus a reserve of 10 percent of planned fuel requirements.
3. In no case shall the planned fuel reserve after final landing at destination or alternate airfield, if one is
required, be less than that needed for 20 minutes of flight, computed as follows:
a. Reciprocating engine-driven aircraft. Compute fuel consumption based on maximum endurance
operation at normal cruise altitudes.
b. Turbine-powered fixed-wing aircraft. Compute fuel consumption based on maximum endurance
operation at 10,000 feet.
c. Turbine-powered helicopters and tiltrotors. Compute fuel consumption based on operation at planned
flight altitude.
4. Minimum fuel reserve requirements for specific model aircraft shall be contained in the appropriate
NATOPS manual.
Emergency/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 CNO
or CMC, as appropriate, and the responsible local commander, but without delaying action when time is an essential
factor. Squadron commanders and officers in charge will operate under the direction of assigned Joint Task Force
commanders per Combatant Commander policy/guidance.
Flight Planning Requirements (IFR/VFR/FUEL/Manifest/etc)
Embarkation of Passengers (Restrictions/Allowances)
- No person shall be enplaned as a passenger nor shall any cargo be embarked on a naval aircraft unless
authorization has been granted by competent authority in accordance with applicable directives. (See
OPNAVINST 4630.25, and NAVSUP Publication 505.) Military Sealift Command personnel (i.e., Civil
Service Mariners (CIVMARS)), DoD civilian employees, federal agency technical representatives (Tech
Reps), and contract field services personnel may be authorized Carrier Onboard Delivery/Vertical Onboard
Delivery (COD/VOD) transportation with approval by competent authority in cases of official business.
Reporting Custodians for helicopter units may authorize personnel to be embarked as passengers onboard
their aircraft. This authority may be delegated to a designated detachment officer in charge when deployed
or embarked. No person shall be carried in a taxiing aircraft as a passenger unless such person is authorized
to fly in it or has been authorized by competent authority to be embarked therein. - COMUSFLTFORCOM, COMPACFLT, COMUSNAVEUR, COMUSNAVSCENT, COMUSNAVSO,
CMC, COMNAVAIRPAC, COMNAVAIRLANT, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM, COMNAVAIRFORES,
and CNATRA may authorize COD/VOD transportation for civilian guests and other designated
personnel not otherwise qualified for government air transportation. Their authority may be delegated to
numbered fleet commanders and type commanders and is granted for the specific purpose of facilitating
embarkation/debarkation of these selected individuals when ships are at sea. It shall not be extended to
include flights of convenience for the individual(s) concerned. Due consideration shall be given to the
age and physiological characteristics of the individuals, particularly when catapult launchings or arrested landings are involved. (See Paragraph 8.4 regarding aeromedical and survival training requirements for
passengers.) - Helicopter and Tiltrotor passenger overwater flights at night are authorized subject to the following
restrictions:
a. Ship launches and recoveries shall be made during daylight hours. This constraint may be waived
by the Strike Group Commander, Amphibious Squadron commander, Marine Air Ground Task Force
(MAGTF) Commander or Officer in Tactical Command (OTC) in cases of operational necessity.
b. In cases of Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC), a qualified medical attendant who is current in approved
water survival training (non-aircrew underwater emergency egress as a minimum training requirement),
and has been properly briefed on emergency egress procedures for that aircraft, may be transferred at
night with approval from the ship’s Commanding Officer.
c. This does not preclude troop movement in support of amphibious exercises, visit board search and
seizure (VBSS) level III operations, or SPECOPS training and operational missions. - The pilots in command/mission commanders of a naval aircraft (while absent from home unit) may authorize
air transportation for personnel and/or equipment not otherwise qualified for Government air transportation
(i.e., civilian physicians, paramedic teams, sheriff department personnel, park rangers, search dogs, medical
equipment, etc.) when required for the successful prosecution of a search and rescue (SAR), medical
emergency evacuation (MEDEVAC), or disaster relief mission. This authority shall only be exercised
when all practical means of obtaining authorization from competent authority in accordance with applicable
directives (OPNAVINST 4630.25 and NAVSUP Publication 505) have proven unsuccessful or unavailable.
Appropriate authority shall be notified of such air transportation as soon as practicable.
Flyover, Airshow, Static Display Planning and Execution
Participation of naval aircraft, other than the scheduled appearance of the flight demonstration squadron, in any
airborne display is not encouraged and should only be approved in the most exceptional and carefully considered
situations (e.g., occasional flights at unique aviation related events and station open houses; however, does not
include routine changes of command, sporting events, etc.). Static displays by naval aircraft at aviation events are
encouraged within the limits of available resources. The approving command shall ensure that a safe, professional
and appropriate event is conducted weighing the risks against the benefits of any airborne demonstration (to include
demonstration parachute jumps). Approval authorities are required to ensure event coordinators obtain necessary
FAA/ICAO waivers in a timely manner. SECNAVINST 5720.44 further discusses participation of naval aircraft at
public and private gatherings.
Flight demonstrations introduce unique technical (and programmatic) challenges and as such, the Approval
Authorities should engage NAVAIR (ACO) to analyze critical parameters for Flight Demonstration maneuvers
(e.g., assess expected aircraft response to deviations, critical flight failures, emergency procedures, and ejection
envelopes (if applicable)) in order to determine if the planned Flight Demonstration requires a modified flight
clearance to be issued. The following regulations apply to participation in flight demonstrations and static displays:
1. Flight personnel assigned to participate in flight demonstrations should be those with the maximum
training and experience. No pilot shall be permitted to participate who has not currently demonstrated to
the commanding officers satisfaction complete familiarity with the flight characteristics by performing
with precision and safety all maneuvers to be demonstrated.
2. Flight demonstrations shall be conducted within the bounds of a NAVAIR (ACO) issued Flight Clearance.
No extra hazardous or unusual maneuvers shall be planned or permitted at the demonstration. Routine
maneuvers shall not be conducted in a manner that could make them hazardous (e.g., at excessively low
altitudes or with undue close interval between aircraft). Care shall be exercised in planning and conducting
the demonstration to provide maximum safety to personnel and property in event of mishap. Any ordnance
delivery or expenditure in connection with a demonstration ashore for nonmilitary personnel shall receive
prior specific approval from the type commander concerned.
3. Pre-coordination shall be accomplished with air traffic control authorities exercising jurisdiction over the
affected airspace.
4. When deciding whether to allow public access to naval equipment, any probability of risk must be
considered. Any doubt shall be resolved by limiting or denying public access and strictly enforcing the
decision once it has been made.
5. Personnel assigned to aircraft static displays shall be selected for their maturity, appearance, personality,
demonstrated soundness of judgment, and knowledge of equipment. Commanding officers shall ensure that
the pilot in command is particularly sensitive to any hazards that the aircraft might present to an uninformed
spectator.
6. The aircrew of an aircraft used for static display shall be in attendance at the aircraft and dressed in
appropriate flight clothing at all times the public has access to the aircraft. They shall take precautions to
prevent damage to aircraft and ensure public is safeguarded from aircraft hazards.
7. The public shall be denied access to the interior of all aircraft employing ejection seats or other installed
pyrotechnic devices that could cause injury.
8. Ancillary equipment (workstands, etc.) must be in good condition and suitable for the purpose for which
use is intended. If in the case of workstands or platforms, sufficient aircrew or other competent supervisory
personnel are not available to control spectator loading to safe limits, then access shall not be permitted.
9. Aircraft selected for static display shall be clean, well painted, and prepared for public inspection.
Public Perception/Social Media Discipline
Don’t be a fuckin idiot, OPSEC (Cannot find anything in CNAF)
