DEF Flashcards
Actual Instrument Approach (CNAF)
When actual instrument conditions are encountered below 1,000 feet above the airport/flight deck elevation during an instrument approach.
Actual Instrument Conditions ( CNAF)
Conditions external to the aircraft in flight that do not permit visual reference to the horizon.
WHT Is considered a flight for Helicopter? (CNAF)
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.
Hazard (CNAF)
A condition with the potential to cause personal injury or death, property damage, or mission degradation.
IMC (CNAF)
Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from clouds, and ceiling less than the minimums specified for visual meteorological conditions. IMC conditions exist anytime a visible horizon is not distinguishable.
Instrument Time (CNAF)
-> What part of the day can it be logged
-> What conditions can it be logged under
The portion of pilot time in either day or night under actual or simulated instrument conditions.
Local Flight (CNAF)
A flight that remains within the local flying area and terminates at either the same facility or another military facility with which the originating station has direct station-to-station communications.
Night Time (CNAF)
between the official time of sunset and sunrise
Operational Necessity (CNAF)
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.
Risk (CNAF)
An expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability.
Simulated Instrument Approach (CNAF)
An instrument approach flown under simulated instrument conditions.
Simulated Instrument Conditions (CNAF)
Conditions external to the aircraft in flight are visual meteorological conditions (VMC), but pilot vision is limited primarily to the interior of the aircraft.
CCX ( CNAF)
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.
Local Flight Area (CNAF)
That area in the vicinity of an air installation in which locally-based aircraft can operate during an average/typical sorties flight time. The local flying area shall not exceed 350 miles from an air installation and be designated as such in the Air Operations Manual by the Commanding Officer. In so far as practicable, local flying areas shall be bounded by prominent terrain features and/or air navigation aid radials/distances.
Def visual meteorological condition. (CNAF)
Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, cloud distance, and ceiling that are equal to or better than specified minimums. Basic weather conditions prescribed for flight under visual flight rules (VFR). (Refer to Chapter 5.)
DEF: WARNING (CNAF)
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition that may result in injury or death, or loss of aircraft if not carefully observed or followed.
DEF Caution
CNAF
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.
What does ‘Land immediately’ mean?
CNAF
Execute a landing without delay.
DEF: Land as soon as possible
CNAF
Land at the first site at which a safe landing can be made.
DEF: Land as soon as practicable
CNAF
Extended flight is not recommended. The landing site and duration of flight is at the discretion of the pilot in command.
When is ‘Shall’ used?
CNAF
Procedure is mandatory.
CNAF
When is ‘Should’ used?
CNAF
Used only when application of a procedure is recommended.
When are ‘May’ and ‘need not’ used?
CNAF
Used only when application of a procedure is optional.
What does ‘Will’ indicate?
CNAF
Indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.
