CNAV 3710.7 (May 2022) Flashcards
Actual Instrument Approach
when actual instrument conditions are encountered below 1000’ above the airfield or flight deck elevation during an instrument approach.
Actual Instrument Conditions
Condition external to the aircraft in flight do not permit visual reference to the horizon
Instrument Meteorological Conditions
Visibility, distance to clouds, and ceiling are less than required for Visual Meteorological Conditions. IMC conditions exist anytime when a visible horizon is not distinguishable.
Aircraft Commander Time
individual flight time designated as aircraft commander in the aircraft being flown serving as PIC. Is a measure of command experience and not of pilot experience
Aircrew
A collective term referring to all categories of personnel in a flight status either as crew or non-crew members. Aircrew are military personnel on competent flight orders.
Controlling Custodian
The command exercising administrative control of employment, assignment, and logistical support of an aircraft.
Reporting Custodian
Organizational unit of the lowest echelon of command accepting the responsibility (involving accountability to the CNO) for aircraft as assigned by CNO or by controlling custodian
Cross Country Flight (2 definitions)
A flight that either does not remain in the local area or remains in the local area but terminates at a facility other than an active military facility.
-…terminates at a facility other than home military facility
Local Flight
A flight that remains in the local area and terminates at either the same facility or another military facility with which the originating station has direct station-station
Flight
For helicopters, a flights begins when the aircraft lifts from a rest point or commences ground taxi AND ends after AIRBORNE flight when the rotors are disengaged or stationary for more than 5 minutes with rotors engaged
Hazard
A condition with the potential to cause personal injury/death, property damage, mission degradation.
Risk
A expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability
Multi-Piloted Aircraft
2 sets of flight controls and instruments. Operated by two pilots, both who meet the requirements of the NATOPS manual for that model aircraft
Operational Necessity
A mission associated with war or peacetime in which the consequences of an action justify accepting the risk of possible loss of aircraft and crew**
Night Time
Portion of pilot time during darkness (ie between sunset and sunrise) on the surface below the aircraft in flight.
Passenger
A individual who is not a part of the aircrew traveling in an aircraft designed or normally configured for passengers (non-aircrew) carrying capability on a point to point flight
Officer in Tactical Command
The senior officer present eligible to assume command or the officer to whom he/she has delegated tactical command
Pilot in Command
The pilot assigned responsible for safe and orderly conduct of the flight and well being of the crew
Simulated Instrument Conditions
Conditions external to the aircraft are VMC but the pilot vision is limited primarily to the interior of the aircraft
The NATOPS program is…
a positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving substantial reduction in aircraft mishaps
CNAV manual is not intended to cover …
every contingency that may arise, rule of safety or good practice
Deviation from CNAV is allowed when (2)
(1) Tactical environment where military exigency may require on-site deviations from instruction/procedures
(2) Deviations from specified flight and operating instructions is authorized in emergency situations when, in the judgment of the pilot, safety justifies such a deviation.
FAR Exemptions (DDAMN)
Drug Interdiction: Allows operation at altitudes other than prescribed while engaged in drug interdiction operations, only to extent necessary for PID and VID, provided (1) dedicated observer (2) operable transponder with Mode C
Drug Interdiction: Allows deviation from lighting provided (1) dedicated on-board observer (2) equipment capable of detecting all aircraft in vicinity
Alternate Airport Requirements: per Chp 4
MTR: Deviation from IFR Altitudes for training in Military Training Routes
NVD: allows light-out training in any pre-defined area with an active NOTAM, below 500’ AGL provided (1) each has dedicated observer (2) escorted by properly lighted aircraft
Emergency and Humanitarian Operations
Naval aircraft operations are authorized in emergencies such as forest fires, search and rescue, major calamities and for humanitarian reasons involving life threatening circumstances. Notification of the operations SHALL be made to the CNO but without delaying action when time is an essential factor. Squadron CO and OIC will be under the direction of assigned Joint Task Force Commanders
Is embarkation of Law Enforcement Officials authorized and by who
Embarkation of civilian LEOs is authorized for helicopters. Approved by COMPACLT, COMNAVAIRLANT, CNATRA and delegated to # fleet commanders and type commanders
Does an embarked Law enforcement official required to complete survival training
SHOULD comply with NASTP requirements IF time and facilities permit