CNAV 3710.7 (May 2022)

Question 1

Actual Instrument Approach

Answer 1

when actual instrument conditions are encountered below 1000’ above the airfield or flight deck elevation during an instrument approach.

Question 2

Actual Instrument Conditions

Answer 2

Condition external to the aircraft in flight do not permit visual reference to the horizon

Question 3

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Answer 3

Visibility, distance to clouds, and ceiling are less than required for Visual Meteorological Conditions. IMC conditions exist anytime when a visible horizon is not distinguishable.

Question 4

Aircraft Commander Time

Answer 4

individual flight time designated as aircraft commander in the aircraft being flown serving as PIC. Is a measure of command experience and not of pilot experience

Question 5

Aircrew

Answer 5

A collective term referring to all categories of personnel in a flight status either as crew or non-crew members. Aircrew are military personnel on competent flight orders.

Question 6

Controlling Custodian

Answer 6

The command exercising administrative control of employment, assignment, and logistical support of an aircraft.

Question 7

Reporting Custodian

Answer 7

Organizational unit of the lowest echelon of command accepting the responsibility (involving accountability to the CNO) for aircraft as assigned by CNO or by controlling custodian

Question 8

Cross Country Flight (2 definitions)

Answer 8

A flight that either does not remain in the local area or remains in the local area but terminates at a facility other than an active military facility.
-…terminates at a facility other than home military facility

Question 9

Local Flight

Answer 9

A flight that remains in the local area and terminates at either the same facility or another military facility with which the originating station has direct station-station

Question 10

Flight

Answer 10

For helicopters, a flights begins when the aircraft lifts from a rest point or commences ground taxi AND ends after AIRBORNE flight when the rotors are disengaged or stationary for more than 5 minutes with rotors engaged

Question 11

Hazard

Answer 11

A condition with the potential to cause personal injury/death, property damage, mission degradation.

Question 12

Risk

Answer 12

A expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability

Question 13

Multi-Piloted Aircraft

Answer 13

2 sets of flight controls and instruments. Operated by two pilots, both who meet the requirements of the NATOPS manual for that model aircraft

Question 14

Operational Necessity

Answer 14

A mission associated with war or peacetime in which the consequences of an action justify accepting the risk of possible loss of aircraft and crew**

Question 15

Night Time

Answer 15

Portion of pilot time during darkness (ie between sunset and sunrise) on the surface below the aircraft in flight.

Question 16

Passenger

Answer 16

A individual who is not a part of the aircrew traveling in an aircraft designed or normally configured for passengers (non-aircrew) carrying capability on a point to point flight

Question 17

Officer in Tactical Command

Answer 17

The senior officer present eligible to assume command or the officer to whom he/she has delegated tactical command

Question 18

Pilot in Command

Answer 18

The pilot assigned responsible for safe and orderly conduct of the flight and well being of the crew

Question 19

Simulated Instrument Conditions

Answer 19

Conditions external to the aircraft are VMC but the pilot vision is limited primarily to the interior of the aircraft

Question 20

The NATOPS program is…

Answer 20

a positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving substantial reduction in aircraft mishaps

Question 21

CNAV manual is not intended to cover …

Answer 21

every contingency that may arise, rule of safety or good practice

Question 22

Deviation from CNAV is allowed when (2)

Answer 22

(1) Tactical environment where military exigency may require on-site deviations from instruction/procedures
(2) Deviations from specified flight and operating instructions is authorized in emergency situations when, in the judgment of the pilot, safety justifies such a deviation.

Question 23

FAR Exemptions (DDAMN)

Answer 23

Drug Interdiction: Allows operation at altitudes other than prescribed while engaged in drug interdiction operations, only to extent necessary for PID and VID, provided (1) dedicated observer (2) operable transponder with Mode C
Drug Interdiction: Allows deviation from lighting provided (1) dedicated on-board observer (2) equipment capable of detecting all aircraft in vicinity
Alternate Airport Requirements: per Chp 4
MTR: Deviation from IFR Altitudes for training in Military Training Routes
NVD: allows light-out training in any pre-defined area with an active NOTAM, below 500’ AGL provided (1) each has dedicated observer (2) escorted by properly lighted aircraft

Question 24

Emergency and Humanitarian Operations

Answer 24

Naval aircraft operations are authorized in emergencies such as forest fires, search and rescue, major calamities and for humanitarian reasons involving life threatening circumstances. Notification of the operations SHALL be made to the CNO but without delaying action when time is an essential factor. Squadron CO and OIC will be under the direction of assigned Joint Task Force Commanders

Question 25

Is embarkation of Law Enforcement Officials authorized and by who

Answer 25

Embarkation of civilian LEOs is authorized for helicopters. Approved by COMPACLT, COMNAVAIRLANT, CNATRA and delegated to # fleet commanders and type commanders

Question 26

Does an embarked Law enforcement official required to complete survival training

Answer 26

SHOULD comply with NASTP requirements IF time and facilities permit

Question 27

Non Essential Flights (ROHM)

Answer 27

The use of an aircraft for non-essential flights is prohibited. Any flight open to misinterpretation by the public SHALL be avoided. Examples are -Flights of Routine business nature for which commercial or other military transportation could be more economically substituted -Flights of Officer(s) for the sole purpose of prestige or convenience and not bona-fide training -Repeated flights to the hometown of flight personnel concerned -Coinciding with major sport or civic celebrations

Question 28

Who is allowed to taxi an aircraft

Answer 28

Only those persons who are authorized to fly helicopters

Question 29

Orientation Flights

Answer 29

One-time event for the following purposes: familiarize with aircraft or facilities, perform official FAA functions, other duties not assigned to flight crew

Question 30

Orientation Flights - unit commander can authorize what?

Answer 30

Flights for active duty military personnel

Question 31

Orientation Flights - type wing commanders/air wing commanders/higher authority can authorize what?

Answer 31

Federal, Government Officials or civilian contractor flights

Question 32

Orientation Flights Prerequisites

Answer 32

SHALL receive appropriate physical screening by reporting custodian flight surgeon NASTP is mandatory for all orientess unless waived

Question 33

Embarkation of Passengers -Authority blurb -Who can it be delegated to -Can you just taxi with someone

Answer 33

No person SHALL be enplanned or equipment embarked on naval aircraft unless authorization has been granted by competent authority. Reporting custodian of helicopter unit may authorize personnel to be embarked. May be delegated to OIC when deployed or embarked No person SHALL be carried in taxiing helo that is not authorized to fly

Question 34

Helicopter Passenger Overwater Flight

Answer 34

Helo passenger overwater flights at night are authorized subject to the following restrictions 1. Ship launches and recoveries SHALL be made during daylight hours. May be waived by Strike Group Commander, Amphibious Squadron Commander, MAGTF, OTC for operational necessity 2. In cases of MEDEVAC, qualified attendant who is (1) current in water survival (2) briefed on helicopter egress may be transferred at night with approval from Ship's CO. 3. This does NOT preclude troop movement for amphibious exercises, VBSS level III or SPECOPS training/ops

Question 35

Pilot in Command (while absent from home unit) can authorize what?

Answer 35

may authorize air transportation for personnel/equipment not otherwise qualified for government transportation when required for successful prosecution of SAR, MEDEVAC, Disaster Relief. This authority SHALL only be used when all means of obtaining authorization from competent authority can proven unsuccessful

Question 36

Who is the approval authority for Flight Demos

Answer 36

TYCOM

Question 37

Command of a Naval Aircraft

Answer 37

Naval aircraft(s) shall be flown under the command of a PIC, mission commander, formation leader as designated by reporting custodian or higher authority. SHALL be specifically designated for each aircraft.

Question 38

Pilot in Command -Responsibility -Absence of Direct Orders -Authority and Responsibility transfer

Answer 38

-Responsible for the safe and orderly conduct of the flight AND well being of the crew -In the absence of direct orders from higher authority cognizant of mission, PIC is responsible for the starting and continuing of a mission with respect to (1) weather (2) other factors affecting safety -Authority and Responsibility of PIC SHALL not be transferred in flight except (1) emergency (2) operational necessity (3) directed by commanding officer

Question 39

PIC is independent of what

Answer 39

Rank or seniority in relation to other persons participating except for (1) OTC embarked (2) Flag or General Officer

Question 40

Officer in Tactical Command Embarked

Answer 40

Wing, Group or Squadron commander participating in mission involving aircraft of their command, retain full authority and responsibility regarding command including the mission in which participating

Question 41

Flag or General Officer Embarked

Answer 41

-PIC of an aircraft with a flag or general officer eligible for command at sea or land SHALL be subject to the orders of flag or general officer -Flag or General officer exercising authority thereby assumes full responsibility of safe and orderly conduct of the flight. Flying violations, accidents or other actions arising will be referred to embarked passenger. -due consideration should be given to PIC judgment on weather and limitations of aircraft/crew

Question 42

Decision Making (CRM)

Answer 42

The ability to chose a course of action using logical and sound judgment based on available information

Question 43

Assertiveness

Answer 43

the ability to participate, state and maintain a position until convinced by facts that other options are better.

Question 44

Mission Analysis

Answer 44

ability to make short term/long term/contingencies and coordinate/allocate/monitor crew/aircraft resources

Question 45

Communication

Answer 45

ability to clearly and accurately send and acknowledge information. Vital to ensuring crew understands aircraft and mission status

Question 46

Leadership

Answer 46

The ability to direct and coordinate activities of other crew members and encourage to work as a team. 2 types: designated and functional

Question 47

Adaptability (Semper Gumpy)

Answer 47

The ability to alter course of action based on new information and maintain a constructive behavior under pressure. Ability to adapt to internal/external changes

Question 48

Situational Awareness

Answer 48

The degree to which one's perceptions mirrors reality

Question 49

ORM Process: 5 Steps

Answer 49

1. Identify Hazards 2. Assess Hazards 3. Make Risk Decision 4. Implement Controls 5. Supervise

Question 50

4 principles of ORM

Answer 50

Accept no unnecessary risk Accept risk only when benefits outweight Anticipate and manage risk through planning Make risk decision at the right level

Question 51

3 levels of ORM

Answer 51

time critical, deliberate, in depth

Question 52

Nonstandard Operations

Answer 52

urgent requirement exists to fly a short notice mission in support of Humanitarian, State department, MEDEVAC, or contingencies. Commander (08) is responsible for risk assessment

Question 53

Is our aircraft a state aircraft

Answer 53

in international airspace, DOD aircraft are considered State Aircraft. In domestic airspace, FAA has limited authority over DOD aircraft

Question 54

Authority for Flight

Answer 54

Naval Aircraft SHALL NOT be flown by any person unless authorized by reporting custodian or higher authority exercising operational control

Question 55

What's in a flight plan? ND CAT PEE

Answer 55

Names Designation Chain of Command Aircraft Model Total Mission Codes Point of Departure/Enroute/Arrival ETE / ETA / ETD

Question 56

Flights that require Aircraft Commander (OAT-P)

Answer 56

Operational / Tactical Flights Administrative Flights in a Helicopter Training Flights, except those within the capabilities of pilot of lower classification to teach self-reliance Flights for transporting passengers

Question 57

What is required if your primary mission is being the rescue vehicle

Answer 57

Naval helicopters assigned the primary mission to operate as rescue vehicle over water SHALL have one aircrewman who is completely outfitted for water entry AW shall be prepared for immediate water entry

Question 58

Preflight Planning: before commencing a flight, PIC SHALL be familiar with the following

Answer 58

Delays Risk Assessment Alternative Fuel Requirements TFR Terminal instrument procedures NOTAMS and WX

Question 59

Military Authorize Airfields

Answer 59

Naval aircraft are authorized at all military airfields and joint civil-mil airfields. SHALL be aware of operating procedures and PPRs

Question 60

Civilian Airfields authorization (DOD MAT)

Answer 60

Naval aircraft are authorized at civilian airfields in the DOD Enroute Supp provided there is Military Requirement Adds value or training In the interest of taxpayers

Question 61

Remain over Night

Answer 61

Authorized for Remaining over night for: Maintenance, Divert, or Mission Requirement. Authorization is from Wing/Group commander to ensure security and force protection

Question 62

Helicopter Landing Areas other than Airfields (MSL CO)

Answer 62

Helicopters are authorized to land at other than airfield locations (fields, highways, parks) provided: 1. Military requirement exist 2. Safeguards are taken to permit safe landing/takeoff without hazard to persons or property 3. There are no Legal objections CO may waive these requirements for SAR operations

Question 63

Operations at Closed Tower

Answer 63

-Base CO may authorize extending airfield hours beyond published without opening the tower -Naval aircraft are permitted to operate at closed tower airfields provided both reporting custodian (squadron CO) and base CO agree -authorize to operate without crash crew being present if squadron CO and base CO agree

Question 64

Closed airfields

Answer 64

Naval aircraft are prohibited from taking off or landing at close airfields EXCEPT in an emergency

Question 65

Flight plans are required when?

Answer 65

For all flight of naval aircraft EXCEPT for flights of operational necessity

Question 66

Shore to Ship Flight Plan Ship to Shore SAR suspension

Answer 66

Shore to Ship: SHALL file a flight plan Ship to Shore: SHALL file a flight plan and confirm with ATC as soon as practicable SAR: flight plan suspension for SAR purposes becomes the responsibility of the destination after acknowledging receipt of flight plan

Question 67

Submission of Flight Plan (WARP SWIM)

Answer 67

Except for when daily flight schedule is used in lieu of flight plan, PIC SHALL submit a flight plan and include: -Weather briefing for each pilot in formation -Flight is Authorized -Requirements for fuel and wx -flight Planning including NOTAMS -safe and orderly conduct of flight