Block VIII

Question 1

What is VMC

Answer 1

Visual Meteorological Condition- Visibility, distance from clouds and ceiling, Minimum is 1000ft ceiling and a 3 mile visibility (1000/3)

Question 2

What is IMC

Answer 2

Instrument Meteorological Conditions- Visibility, distance from clouds and ceiling, Less than minimum specified

Question 3

What is VFR

Answer 3

Visual Flight Rules- Rules that govern the procedures for conducting flights under visual conditions

Question 4

What is IFR

Answer 4

Instrument Flight Rules- Rules that govern the procedures for conducting instrument flights

Question 5

What is CATCC

Answer 5

Carrier Air Traffic Controller Center- Primary control of airborne A/C operationg from a carrier

Question 6

What is FLOLS

Answer 6

Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System- Also known as MEATBALL; Aids pilots in landing abord the ship. A yellow light that moves up or down with reference to a row of green horizontal lights

Question 7

What is MOVLAS

Answer 7

Manually Operated Visual Landing Aid System- an emergency system to be used when the primary system is rendered inoperative