CNAF

Question 1

4.4.1.2 Civilian Airfields

Answer 1

Naval aircraft are permitted to operate at civilian airfields listed in the DoD Enroute Supplement when such operations contribute to mission accomplishment, add value to training, or are otherwise in the interests of the government and taxpayer. Pilots in command and other authorizing officials should consider the issues set forth in paragraph 3.12 of this instruction when planning operations at civilian airfields. Civilian airfields shall not be usedforRONunlessrequiredformissionaccomplishment. Insuchcases,approvalbytheappropriateWing/Group Commanderisrequired. RONisauthorizedifrequiredforaircraftmaintenanceorfollowinganemergencydivert.

Question 2

4.4.3 Helicopter, Tiltrotor, and VSTOL/STOL Landing Areas

Answer 2

Helicopter,tiltrotor,andVSTOL/STOLaircraftareauthorizedtolandatotherthanairfieldlocations(suchasfields, highways, and parks), provided:

1. A military requirement exists for such landing.
2. Adequate safeguards are taken to permit safe landing and takeoff operations without hazard to people or property.
3. Therearenolegalobjectionstolandingatsuchnonairfieldsites.

Question 3

3.1.2 Nonessential Flights

Answer 3

The use of aircraft for nonessential flights shall not be authorized.
Any flight open to misinterpretation by the public shall be avoided.
Examples of flights that are considered nonessential are as follows:

1. Flights of a routine business nature for which commercial or other military transportation could be easily substituted.
2. Flights for any officer or group of officers, the sole purpose of which is the prestige and/or convenience of the officers concerned and not the performance of official duties or accomplishment of bona Fide training.
3. Repeated flights to the hometown area of the flight personnel concerned.
4. Flights coinciding with major sports events or civic celebrations.