Random Flashcards
What is the catapult officer primary function?
Final inspector only
When will mechanical latching of weapons be completed
Before the engine start
In what increments can the weight board be changed
500 to 1000 pound incriments
Who must give permission to use the defeat interlock mode of the catapults
Commanding officer
Who gives the signal to the topside petty officer to initate hook up for launch?
Launch officer
What is considered a hang fire?
If the catapult does not fire within 10 seconds
How many no loads must be fired after a hang fire occurs?
2 successful no loads before it can be considered operational
How does a helicopter depart port or starboard?
Port and cannot cross the bow within 5 miles of the stern
What is a case one departure
Weather conditions no lower that 3000 ft and 5 nm of visibility
What is the ceiling for case 2 departures
1000 ft and visibility of 5nm
When will the ship utilize case three departures
During night operations or whenever existing weather at the ship is below case 2
What is the minimal launch intervals between aircraft?
30 seconds and 60 seconds when launching jet aircraft after turboprop
I won’t miles from the carrier will case two and three rendezvous’s and on what side?
20 and 50 nautical miles and on the left side
At what MSL shall the carrier aircraft fly?
4 below 18,000 feet MSL
Who maintains control for optical landing aids and flight deck lighting?
Prifly
When will pri fly be manned by both the aiboss and the assistant air officer
During case three operations and night operations
How many spots are on and LHA and LHD
10 spots on LHA and nine spots on LHD
When operating aircraft the Forward area consists of what spots for both LHA and LHD
Spots 1-5 for both platforms
What is the extra spot on Lha’s used for and what is the name
Intended for H-1 aircraft and known as spot 3A
What is the color of the tram line on LHA’s and LHD’s?
White