EOB Questions Ch.3 Flashcards
For in depth information concerning the proper use of hand signals, what manual would you use as a reference?
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
As a beginner utilizing hands signals, you must first learn to execute the hand signals with what?
Precision
What does the acronym NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What color signal wands are used by the plane captain?
Blue
Other than the aircraft director, what other flight deck personnel carries amber colored wands?
Fuels
Stubby wands are modified by providing how many inches of lighted cone?
3”
In order to prevent come separation in a signal wand, the wand shall be equipped with what material?
Heat shrinkable sleeving
All movement of aircraft on the flight deck is controlled by whom?
ACHO
Personnel on the flight deck who are not flight observer qualified shall be identified by wearing a what?
Blue “T” on the helmet
What color life vest is worn by the LSE?
Yellow
What color helmet is worn by the LSO?
White
For detailed information concerning the proper procedure for aircraft handling on the flight deck/hangar bay, you should refer to the what?
NAVAIR 80T-120
For an aircraft to be moved on the flight deck, the cockpit must be manned by who?
Qualified plane captain
What official has the authority to approve the movement of a no brake aircraft?
ACHO
Before an aircraft can be moved on the flight deck, the brake rider manning the cockpit must verify the what?
Brake pressure
Aircraft on the flight deck are fueled according to what?
Air plan
When an aircraft move is complete, the director will remain with the aircraft until what evolution has taken place?
Initial tiedowns have been installed
Who is responsible for the movement of the aircraft elevator?
ACHO
Before an elevator is to be raised or lowered, what safety measure must be checked by the director?
Stanchion clearance
The ACHO must coordinate all aircraft elevator movement in conjunction with what?
Ships movement
Aircraft elevators should not be operated in what mode?
Automatic
What procedure must be done before commencing movement of the aircraft elevator?
Sound the warning horn
Who gives the hand signal to raise or lower the aircraft elevator?
Director
If aircraft elevator stanchions are inoperative, what action must be taken for operation?
Post safety observers
The speed at which an aircraft an launch or land largely depends on the efficiency of who?
The plane director
When directing an aircraft a foolproof test to see if the pilot can see your hand signals is if you are what?
Able to see the pilots eyes
Which of the following factors is not a requirement for an aircraft to be spotted in a specific area?
Fueling
Before each launch, a brief is held by the…
ACHO
As an aircraft director while directing an aircraft you should never what?
Walk
What board is used to determine the best location for the “GO” aircraft on the flight deck?
Ouija Board
Which of the following types of directors is assigned to spot the catapult?
The most experienced
Taxi speeds of an aircraft into the nose gear launch assembly must not exceed how many knots?
4 knots
When a director gives the tension hand signal to the pilots, what action is taken by the pilot?
Increase power
If any unsafe condition exists during an aircraft evolution, what hand signal is given?
Suspend
When the director is satisfied that he aircraft is ready for launching and the catapult area is clear he or she passes control of the aircraft to the what?
Catapult officer
to whom is the aircraft integrity watch officer responsible?
ACHO
Who coordinates all formal training of the integrity watch standards?
Air wing watch commander
During severe weather, who is responsible for achieving the heavy weather tiedown requirement?
Plane captain
The area where a particular group of aircraft is spotted on shore station is often referred to as the what?
Line
