CNAF CH4 Flashcards
(CNAF 4.1.1) Naval aircraft shall not be flown by any person unless authorized by the __________ ____________ or other commander excercising _________ __________ over aircraft concerned
Reporting Custodian; Operational Control
(CNAF 4.1.2) Authorization for a flight shall be documented by a published flight schedule or other similar directive signed by COs or their delegated authority. As a minimum, the document shall contain the following elements:
a. Names and flight function of all flight personnel. b. Designation of the pilot in command, mission commander, and/or formation leader as appropriate. c. Chain of command for formation flights in the event of an abort by the designated flight leader. d. Aircraft model assigned. e. Total mission or requirement code. f. Point of departure, destination, and en route stopover points. g. Date and estimated time of departure (ETD). h. Estimated time en route (ETE) or estimated time of arrival (ETA).
(CNAF4.2.1) When SHALL the HAC be designated for what missions in multi-piloted aircraft?
a. Operational/tactical missions.
b. Administrative missions in helicopters/tiltrotors.
c. Training flights, except those that are within the capabilities of pilots of lower classification and which, in the opinion of the commanding officer, are best suited to teach such pilots self-reliance and command responsibility.
d. Flights in which the transport of passengers is involved
(CNAF 4.2.5) What must you have on board your aircraft in order to conduct SAR over water?
Any naval helicopter that is assigned the primary mission to operate as a rescue vehicle over water shall have as a member of its crew one aircrewman who is completely outfitted for water entry as required in paragraph 8.2.1.2 and has completed an approved CNO/CMC rescue swimmers school.
(CNAF 4.3.1) What must the pilot in command be familiar with prior to executing an operation?
Including but not limited to: DRAFT NW
- Available weather reports and forecasts
2 NOTAMS
- Temporary Flight Restrictions
- Fuel Requirements
- Terminal Instrument Procedures
- Alternatives Available if flight cannot be completed as planned
- Any anticipated traffic delays
- Risk Assessment
(CNAF) Can MiIlitary aircraft land at all military airfields? What must be obtained if one is so needed?
Naval aircraft are authorized to operate at and land at all U.S. military and joint civil-military airfields. When planning to operate at other than home airfields, local training airfields or OLFs, pilots in command shall ensure that they are aware of and meet airfield operating requirements and, when necessary, have satisfied PPR requirements. PPRs need not be obtained for planned alternate fields or emergency divert airfields.
(CNAF 4.4.1.1) Do you need a PPR to use a military airfield as an alternate?
PPRs need not be obtained for planned alternate fields or emergency divert airfields.
(CNAF 4.4.1.2) When can military aircraft operate at civilian airfields?
When such operations contribute to mission accomplishment; Add value to training; Or are otherwise in the interests of the government and taxpayer.
(CNAF 4.4.1.2) Can you remain overnight at a civilian airfield? If yes, who can approve it?
Civilian airfields shall not be used for RON unless required for mission accomplishment. Approval is required by the appropriate Wing/Group Commander.
(CNAF 4.4.1.2.3) What must commanders do for the aircraft if conducting RON Operations at civilian airfields?
Unit commanding officers shall ensure that appropriate security and force protection plans can be implemented whenever an aircraft is left unattended away from its home field.
(CNAF 4.4.3) When are you allowed to allowed to land in fields, on roads, etc?
a. A military requirement exists for such landing. b. Adequate safeguards are taken to permit safe landing and takeoff operations without hazard to people or property. c. There are no legal objections to landing at such nonairfield sites.
(CNAF 4.4.5) Can you land at a closed airfield?
No unless it is an emergency, “All naval aircraft are prohibited from taking off or landing at closed airfields except in the case of an emergency. “ ; there are exceptions made for closed tower ops
(CNAF 4.5.1) What are the exception for when a flight plan, appropriate for the intended operation be submitted to the local air traffic control facility for all flights of naval aircraft?
a. Flights of operational necessity. b. Student training flights under the cognizance of CNATRA conducted within authorized training areas. CNATRA shall institute measures to provide adequate flight following service.
(CNAF) What can you do if no comm link existing between the point of departure and the ARTCC/FSS
a. the pilot may relay the flight plan to an appropriate FSS by commercial telephone. b. When unable to file in person or by telephone, the flight plan may be filed as soon as possible by radio after takeoff. c. Flight in controlled airspace in IMC without ATC clearance is prohibited
(CNAF 4.6.1 ) What is the pilot in command/formation leader responsible for in submission of the flight plan? (8 things)(RAW FW PIE)
1) acknowledges responsibility or the safe and orderly conduct of the flight (2) The flight has been authorized. (3) Weight and balance have been filed. (4) Flight planning- adequate time for complete and accurate planing (5)Wtx and fuel req meet (6)Pax briefed and manifested. (7) Instrument rating for each pilot if going IMC. (8) Each pilot has been properly briefed.
