Verbatim Stuff Flashcards
Land Immediately
Execute a landing without delay.
Land soon as possible
land at the first site at which a safe landing can be made.
Land soon as practicable
extended flight is not recommended. The landing site and duration of flight are at the discretion of the pilot in command.
Warning
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in injury, death, or loss of aircraft if not carefully observed or followed.
Caution
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.
Note
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that must be emphasized
Shall
Is used only when application of a procedure is mandatory.
Should
Is used only when application for a procedure is recommended.
May and Need Not
Are used only when application of a procedure is optional
Will
Indicates Futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.
Primary fuel
A fuel that the aircraft is authorized to use for continuous unrestricted operations
Restricted fuel
A fuel that imposes operational restrictions on the aircraft
Emergency Fuel
A fuel which may be used for a minimum time when no other primary or restricted fuel is available in case of emergency or operational necessity.
i.e - weather evacuation or urgent military necessity
NATOPS programs purpose
A positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in the aircraft mishap rate. This manual issues policy and procedural guidance of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) that is applicable to all NATOPS users
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.