Air Department, airfield And Flight Deck Familiarization Flashcards
(39 cards)
Who wears brown jerseys?
Plane captains
What are threshold markings?
Parallel stripes on the ends of the runways
Who wears brown jerseys?
Aircraft handling
Chock crewman
Elevator operators
Who wears yellow jerseys?
Aircraft handling officer
Flight deck officer
Plane directors
What is the compass calibration pad (compass rose)?
A magnetically quiet area where the aircraft compass is calibrated
Who wears green jerseys?
Catapult and arresting gear personnel
Photographers
Who wears red jerseys?
Crash and salvage
Explosive ordinance disposal
Ordnance handling personnel
Who wears the purple jerseys?
Aviation fuel crew
How many chains are required for an initial tie-down?
Minimum of 6 chains are required up to 45 knots
How many chains are required for normal weather?
9 chains required up to 45 knots
How many chains are required for moderate weather?
14 chains required at 46 to 60 knots
How many chains are required for heavy weather?
20 chains required above 60 knots
What is maximum towing speed?
Shall not exceed 5 MPH
How many personnel are required to move a plane?
Six to ten personnel
What is V-1 division?
Flight deck directors
What is V-2 division?
Catapults, arresting gear and visual learning aids
What is V-3 division?
Hangar bay directors
What is V-4 division?
Fuels
What is V-5 division?
Air admin and tower personnel
What watches are manned in Pri-Fly?
Air officer (air boss) Assistant air officer (mini boss) Primary flight control supervisor Land/launch record keeper Forward spotter Aft spotter Recovery equipment controller FLOLS controller
What does ISIS stand for?
Integrated shipboard information system
What does FLOLS stand for?
Fresnel lens optical landing system
What does VLA stand for?
Visual landing aid
What does LSO stand for?
Landing signal officer