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The ship can support --- hours of flight operations per day when a marine composite squadron or other aviation squadron of similar size is embarked |
10hrs |
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Flight operations that are not in support of an ongoing operation or contingency shall adhere to the scheduled --- hour continuous flight operations from 1st launch to last recovery |
10hrs |
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Minimum requirements for initial helicopter LHA/LHD deck landing qualifications are --- day and --- night landings |
5/5 |
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Minimum helicopter shipboard requalifications are --- day and --- night landings |
2/2 |
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Deck landing qualifications for helicopters are valid for --- months |
12 |
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Minimum requirements for initial tilt rotor LHA/LHD deck landing qualification for launch recovery are --- day & --- night landings, which should consist of and VTOL, STO, and Stern landing |
5/5 |
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Minimum requirements for initial fixed wing carrier qualifications are --- day & --- night take off and landings |
8/8 |
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Requirements after 6 months for fixed wing Carrier qualifications shall be --- day & --- night take off and landings |
4/4 |
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Initial qualification requirements for fixed wing aircraft are necessary after --- months |
12mo |
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Ships shall not be considered current in helicopter/tilt rotor/ fixed wing operations if -- |
-One year has elapsed since helicopter/ tilt rotor/ fixed wing operations were last conducted -More than 50% turnover in aircraft handling personnel has occurred -The air officer & assistant air officer are simultaneously transferred |
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An air planning board is usually convened no later than --- hours prior to the execution of the next day's air operations |
24hrs |
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A mission briefing shall be prepared by --- for each helicopter performing a logistics mission |
TACC |
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As a rule, flights originating aboard the ship and are -------- require the filing of a written flight plan with the ship by the pilot in command/flight leader |
- Terminating at a shore station - Proceeding overland - Penetrating an ADIZ |
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Ships from which flights originated shall anotate the time and retain the original copy of the flight plan for--- months |
6mo |
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Squadron/detachments shall prepare necessary flight plans and file them with --- as far in advance of scheduled launch times as possible |
AATCC |
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---- hours Before scheduled flight operations AATCC shall be manned |
1 1/2 hrs/90min |
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When night operations are planned flight deck lighting and optical landing aids will be checked for proper operations and physical integrity at least ---- before sunset |
1hr |
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The maximum number of aircraft in the CQ/DLQ pattern is --- unless modified by the air officer |
6 |
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Whose primarily responsible for maintaining the interval/seperation, especially during VMC |
Pilot |
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During ---- mixed aircraft (helicopter and fixed wing) shall not occupy the same CQ/DLQ pattern simultaneously |
Initial qualification |
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During CQ/DLQ operations --- aircraft may operate with either helicopter or fixed |
Tilt rotor |
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What type of control is used during case III recoveries |
Positive control |
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During helicopter and tilt rotor CQ/DLQ a responsible squadron representative shall be present in |
PriFly |
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During fixed wing night or IMC CQ/DLQ an additional responsible squadron representative qualified in fixed wing operations, shall be present in --- |
AATCC |
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night overwater helicopter passenger flights are prohibited except in |
Operational necessity |
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Tilt rotor over water flights at night are authorized In accordance with--- series |
OPNAVIST 3710.7 |
NATOPS general flight & operating instructions |
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This officer is responsible for the control of airborne acft when control is assigned to other authority. The control refers to not incidental to the actual launch or recovery of aircraft |
Operations officer |
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This officer is responsible to the operations officer for coordination of all matters pertaining to flight operations And for proper functioning of AATCC |
Air operations |
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This officer is responsible For visual control of all aircraft operating in the control zone. under case I and II Conditions, this responsibility Maybe extended beyond the control zone to include all aircraft that have been switched to his or her control freq |
Air officer |
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This officer is responsible for Mission control of aircraft assigned to him. This includes Providing separation from other traffic operating in the vicinity of the ship & ensuring that mission controllers know the basic procedures for air traffic control |
CIC officer |
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Upon request the --- shall provide information concerning areas of special operations, such as air-to- surface weapon drops and air-to-air missile shoots |
CIC officer |
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This officer controls And coordinates airborn tactical aircraft and helicopter operations with supporting arms and other air operations throughout TACC (afloat) |
Tactical air officer |
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What is the most prominent factor affecting the degree of control in the control zone |
Weather |
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The type of Control to be employed during departures and recovery is determined by the --- unless otherwise specified by higher authority |
Air operations officer |
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Operational constraints may at times require Aviation and/or amphibious Avaiation ships to operate within --- of one another, creating a conflict of overlapping control zones |
10nm |
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Who shall closely monitor and coordinate flight patterns to avoid mutual interference. Pre-launch procedures shall include exchange of air plans and notification by air- capable ships and acknowledged by the LHA/LHD prior to any aircraft operations between contiguous control zones and/or within 10nm of the LHA/LHD |
AATCC |
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Unscheduled launches or recoveries that are because of emergency or operational necessity are permissible, but shall be coordinated with the --- as soon as possible because of the inherent danger of contiguous flight operations |
OTC |
Officer in Tactical Command |
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Positive control shall be used in the control zone when the ceiling is --- feet or less for fixed wing operations |
1000ft |
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Positive control shall be used in the control zone when the ceiling is --- feet or less for helicopter operations |
500ft |
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Positive control shall be used when forward flight visibility of less than --- miles for fixed wing. And tilt rotor airplane mode operations |
5mi |
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Positive control shall be used when forward flight visibility of --- mile or less fire helicopter operations and tilt rotor conversion mode operations |
1mi |
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Night CQ/DLQ pattern is excluded from positive control, provided what? |
A visible Horizon exist |
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This control shall be utilized when the traffic density in an operating area requires a higher degree of control for safety of flight than required under visual flight rules. This control is normally limited to VMC and is recommended for all operations in or adjacent to oceanic control areas or route |
Advisory control |
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This control shall be utilized only when aircraft are operating VMC outside controlled airspace and the responsibility for separation from other traffic can be safely assumed by the pilot |
Monitor control |
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This control shall be used when shipboard radar is inoperative or so degraded as to be inadequate to provide radar separation of air traffic under conditions normally requiring positive control |
Nonradar control |
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This officer or his representative will hold detailed briefings prior to conducting operations under EMCON conditions |
Operations officer |
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Civil aircraft or aircraft of other services may enter or transit the control zone without clearance, radio contact, or regard for procedures set forth herein, and may only adhere to the basic requirements or FAR 91 (no closer than ---- feet to any vessel, And less for helicopters in uncontrolled Airspace); others may not be aware of the ship's presence or conduct of flight operations |
500ft |
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The outer limit of the control zone Shall not be established closer than --- NM to any airway, controlled airspace, or special use airspace, unless approved by Cognizant authority (controlling activity, scheduled activity, or FAA facility) |
10nm |
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Air search radars that rotate in excess of --- RPM are the only radars acceptable for an ASR approach |
7rpm |
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Aircraft operating at 50 miles or more from the monitoring antenna shell be separated by a minimum of --- miles |
5mi |
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Aircraft operating within 50 miles of the monitoring antenna and not within 10 miles on a designated approach shall be separated by a minimum of --- miles |
3mi |
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Aircraft on a designated approach and inside of 10 miles shall be separated by a minimum of --- miles |
2mi |
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Aircraft established on final within 5 miles shall be separated by a minimum of --- miles |
1 1/2 mi |
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Aircraft provided positive separation via nonradar control, utilizing a published approach/departure shall be separated by --- min or --- mi |
2min (5mi sep when using DME) |
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Aircraft provided positive control with all other radars shall be separated by a minimum of --- miles |
5mi |
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Air search radars that rotate in excess of 7RPM are the only radars acceptable for application of lateral separation of less than --- NM |
5nm |
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Jet and Turboprop aircraft operating at altitude up to and including FL --- shall be separated by 1000' vertically |
FL290 |
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Aircraft operating at altitudes above FL 290 shall be separated by --- feet vertically |
2000ft |
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RVSM Equipped aircraft may use --- foot vertical separation minimum above FL 290 |
1000ft |
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Helicopters and tilt rotors shall be separated by --- feet vertically |
500ft |
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Fixed wing shall be separated from helicopters and tiltrotors by --- feet vertically |
1000ft |
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T/F All aircraft shall be under positive communications control while operating at sea unless otherwise directed |
True |
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Who has primary control of assigned ship to shore air traffic control and intra type administrative frequencies |
AATCC |
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Who has primary control of assigned CCA frequency |
AATCC |
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Who has primary control of helicopter direction (Tactical )frequencies |
AATCC |
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Who has primary control of all air tactical frequencies not otherwise assigned |
CIC/TACC |
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Who has primary control of aircraft guard frequencies |
CIC/TACC |
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Who has primary control of land/ launch frequencies |
PriFly |
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Squadron or ship callsign plus aircraft side number are alpha numeric daily changing callsigns shall be used exclusively after the |
Initial contact |
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Radio circuits used for the control of air traffic shall be recorded --- during hours of operation |
Continuously |
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From a control standpoint emergencies fall into --- categories |
5 |
SNACC |
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It is imperative that --- collect every permanent detail that might aid in the evaluation of any emergency and keep the command and other interested agencies properly informed |
AATCC |
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There shall be a UHF radio with a battery backup capability available in --- and --- in the event of a ship system casualty to ensure the continuous communications and the safe and expeditious control of all aircraft in the ship's operating area |
AATCC & PriFly |
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An aircraft with radio difficulties transmitter or receiver should squack mode III code --- or emergency code --- as appropriate |
7600 or 7700 |
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Which mode I squawk means desire tanker to join |
70 |
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Which mode I squawk means intend bingo |
71 |
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Which mode I squat means desired aircraft to assist |
72 |
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Transient aircraft approaching the ship for landing shell contact a AATCC at least --- miles out or when "---" |
25mi or feet wet |
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What frequencies are used to locate lost aircraft |
243.0 & 40.50 |
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During all phases of air operations, the --- shall inform PriFly and AATCC prior to changing BRC/speed and provide expected BRC/speed |
OOD |
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Who provides recovery/launch and operational control of aircraft while on ship and within the ship's control zone |
PriFly |
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Who has control for optical landing aids and flight deck light |
PriFly |
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In which alert condition will a helicopter be ready to be airborne within 15 minutes of order to launch |
Condition II/Alert 15 |
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Which alert condition will a helicopter be ready to be airborne within 60 minutes of order to launch |
Condition IV/ Alert 60 |
Minor maintenance |
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In which alert condition will a helicopter be ready to be airborne within 5 minutes of order to launch |
Condition I/Alert 5 |
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In which alert condition will a helicopter be ready to be airborne within 30 minutes of order to launch |
Condition III/Alert 30 |
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The flight deck is marked with --- spots for the LHA and --- spots for the LHD |
10LHA /9LHD |
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During a night helicopter launch pilots should not initiate any radio frequency changes or heading changes power to reaching --- feet |
300ft |
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During a night helicopter launch PriFly/ AATCC shall not require a frequency change or heading change prior to reaching --- feet unless required for safety reasons |
300 |
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Weather minimums for helicopter night EMCON operations shall be --- feet above the normally prescribed Delta pattern and a minimum of ---NM visibility with a well defined horizon |
500ft/3nm |
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Weather minimums for unaided fixing night EMCON operations minimums shall be a --- foot ceiling and ---NM visibility |
3000ft/5nm |
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Weather minimums for aided fixed wing night EMC ON operations shall be in accordance with case --- and --- procedures |
Case I & II |
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During a case I departure a helicopter shall clear the control zone at or below feet or as directed by PriFly |
300ft |
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What are the weather minimums for a case II helicopter departure |
Not less than 500/1 |
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During a case III departure helicopter shall launch at not less than --- minute intervals climb straight ahead to--- and intercept the --- mile arc |
1min/500ft/3mi |
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During a case III departure helicopter shall Arc at --- miles to intercept assigned departure radials |
3mi |
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AATCC Shall advise transit aircraft of the --- |
BRC |
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Who is responsible for the control of all airborne aircraft |
Operations officer |
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The most prominent factor affecting the degree of control necessary for aircraft operating in the control zone is the |
Weather |
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Who determines the type of control to be employed during departure and recovery |
Air operations officer |
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When shall arriving transit aircraft contact AATCC |
25mi |
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Who is the control zone clearing authority |
Air officer |
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Who is responsible for the coordination of all matters pertaining to flight operations |
Flight operations officer |
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Aircraft operating within 50 miles of a monitoring antenna and not within 10 miles on a designated approach shall be separated by a minimum of --- miles |
3mi |
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Aircraft on a designated approach inside of 10 miles she'll be separated by a minimum of --- miles |
2mi |
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Aircraft provided separation via non radar control utilizing a published departure shall be separated by --- minute |
2min |
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T/F All aircraft shall be under positive communications Control while operating at sea unless otherwise Directed |
True |
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Helicopter shall be separated by --- feet vertically |
500ft |
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Who maintains primary control of aircraft guard frequencies |
CIC |
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During mixed operations, helicopters shall not climb on the assigned departure radial until --- NM |
10nm |
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What is the interval between the last helicopter and the 1st V/stol aircraft during case III departures |
2min |
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During case III departures, V/stol aircraft climb on the BRC accelerating to 300 knots and crossing the --- feet or above |
5mi fix at 1500ft |
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The This minimum separation for departure radials is --- degrees |
20° |
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The mandatory departure report is |
Kilo |
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Weather minimums for case II helicopter departure |
Not less than 500/1 ???? |
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During case I, helicopters shall clear the control zone at or below --- feet |
300ft |
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V/stol aircraft Shall intercept the --- mile arc to intercept the assigned departure radial during case II departure |
7mi |
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During case III, do aircraft launch on land/launch frequency? |
No |
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T/F During zip-lip operations, launch procedures shall be the same as during EMCON unless radio communications are required for safety of flights |
True |
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Helicopter case III departure radials shall be separated by a minimum of --- degrees |
20° |
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What is the minimum interval between the last v/stol and the first helicopter departure |
2min |
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During case 3 departures V/stol aircraft climb on the BRC accelerating --- knots |
300kts |
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T/F Should an aircraft have any emergency requiring immediate landing during an IMC departure, the controller shall make every effort to keep that aircraft on departure frequency until handed off to final |
True |
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When in IMC what is the Mandatory report for single aircraft reaching assigned departure altitude |
popeye |
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Assignment of departure radials depends on |
Aircraft mission |
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During the stall case I departure, aircraft proceed straight ahead on BRC, climb to --- feet & --- miles |
500ft/7mi |
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T/F In helicopter alert condition III the main rotor blades may not be folded |
False |
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The helicopter emergency Marshall C8 holding fix is located on the |
045 radial, 8 DME @ 3000ft |
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The base altitude for the helicopter emergency Marshall is --- ft |
1500ft |
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Mother's true heading is 300゚ with a magnetic variation of -10 what is the V/ stol emergency Marshall radial |
080 |
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An aircraft on a smoke light approach will be expected to descend at pilot's discretion to --- ft & --- kts |
100ft/40kts |
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If a V/STOL aircraft doesn't have enough fuel to comply with emergency Marshal procedures, he will climb/ descend to what altitude and intercept what arc |
1200ft/5nm |
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Which Helicopter tacan Marshall conflicts with the helicopter emergency Marshal pattern |
3 |
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After a signal Delta, a new EAT shall be assigned as soon as possible with a minimum of --- minutes delay before descent is continued |
6 |
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V/STOL Descent from Marshall shall be at least --- knots |
250kts |
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The rate of descent for V/STOL aircraft prior to reaching platform is --- feet per minute |
4000-6000ft/min |
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V/STOL Aircraft shall be cleared to depart Marshal every --- minute's, operation/weather conditions permitting |
2min |
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Frequency changes shall not be issued to V/STOL aircraft below 2500' unless --- |
In level flight |
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What information are flights required to provide to AATCC upon a initial check-in |
Callsign, fuel state, and position |
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The highest instruction found on an LHA is --- feet |
200ft |
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The normal entry into the helicopter Charlie Pattern is --- feet |
300ft |
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What is the downwind leg of the starboard Delta pattern located |
3mi abeam |
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The relative bearings of the starboard Delta are the radials |
045-110 |
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Helicopters normally enter the overhead Delta at --- feet |
1000ft |
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What is the minimum altitude for the V/STOL Delta pattern |
2000ft |
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Who directs entry into the Charlie pattern for the starboard Delta pattern |
PriFly |
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During mixed operations, helicopters show into the --- pattern |
Starboard Delta |
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T/F An aircraft position for commencement of a smoke light approach is 3 miles astern |
False |
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T/F During a case II recovery, close control shall be used by AATCC until pilot reports to 12 mile gate |
False |
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V/STOL case III Procedures shall be used when the weather is less than ---ft & --- mi |
1000ft/5mi |
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If an aircraft does not have the ship insight by --- miles during V/STOL recovery, the 1st flight shall be vectored into the wave off pattern |
3mi |
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Where is the initial point for V/STOL aircraft doing a case I recovery |
3mi astern at 800ft |
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Case I V/STOL aircraft shall execute a normal break of not --- miles ahead of the ship |
More than 5 mi |
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T/F During mixed operations helicopter break altitude shall not exceed 300' |
True |
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T/F Helicopter altitudes are separated vertically by a minimum of 1000' |
True??? |
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Helicopters established in Marshal are required to fly --- nautical mile legs with standard rate turns |
2nm |
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The base altitude for the helicopter overhead Tacan approach is --- feet |
1500ft |
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During mixed operations helicopter break altitude shall not exceed --- feet |
300ft |
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What is the base altitude and range for the V/STOL emergency Marshal |
20mi/5000ft |
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Helicopter Charlie pattern is normally flown at |
300ft/80kts |
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The helicopter alpha pattern altitude and speed is |
300ft/80kts |
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T/F The decision to divert aircraft shall be made by the operation officer |
False |
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During mixed operations helicopters shall cross the final bearing at or above --- feet |
2000ft |
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How many emergency Marshall points are there |
24 |
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A form of control where the pilot flies according to a published procedure or as prescribed by the controlling agency |
Nonradar control |
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A signal given to hold and conserve fuel at an altitude and position appropriate to the type of aircraft and recovery |
Signal Delta |
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Instruction given to V/STOL aircraft indicating departure and reentry into the break |
Spin |
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The tactical control of an aircraft where the aircraft receives orders affecting its flight that transfers responsibility for safe navigation to the controlling agency |
Positive control |
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The time an aircraft is cleared to depart inbound from a prearranged fix |
EAT |
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A magnetic heading provided prior to launch to be used when executing lost communication procedures in IMC |
Expected final bearing |
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The magnetic heading that will ensure interception of the BRC at a specific distance from the ship |
Inbound heading |
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The magnetic bearing assigned for final approach, extension of the landing area center line |
Final bearing |
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The ship's magnetic heading during flight operations |
BRC |
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Who is responsible for providing IMC approach and departure control services |
AATCC |
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The airspace within a circular limit is defined by 5 nautical miles horizontal radius from the ship, extending upward from the surface to and including 2500' unless otherwise designated for special operations, and is under the cognizance of the air officer doing VMC |
Controls zone |
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A circular airspace with a radius of 50 nautical miles around the ship that extends upward from the surface to unlimited altitude, and is under the cognizance of AATCC |
Control area |
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Who may wave The minimum dedicated radio and frequency requirements |
Commanding officer |
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Also known as 1LT This person is responsible for anchoring, mooring, fueling, and with replenishment at sea, loading/unloading operations and stowage of cargo |
Deck dept |
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Who is responsible for the navigation, piloting, and maintaining an accurate plot of the ship's position by celestial, visual, electronic, or other means |
Navigation department |
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Who is responsible to the operations officer for the proper functioning of AATCC |
Air operations officer |
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Who ensures training supervision and assignment of OC div personnel, recommends/suspend qualifications, recommends NECs, SDAP, ensures air plan is delivered, ensures all systems and equipment are maintained and in proper operating order |
OC Division Officer |
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Who is in charge of welfare and morale of a enlisted personnel, formulates and recommends policy and procedures for the administration of the OC division, establishes, coordinates and excutes the long range training plan |
OC Division LCPO |
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Who supervises the administration of PQSs within the division and maintains training records and prepares required reports |
Training assistant |
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Who is responsible for all matters pertaining to the division's damage control equipment, fittings, and training program |
Division damaged control petty officer (DCPO) |
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Who's responsible for the proper maintenance, training, scheduling, and performance of the divisions 3M system |
Works center supervisor |
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Who is responsible for coordinating all matters pertaining to flight operations and the proper functioning of AATCC |
Air operations officer |
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Who is responsible for the overall management of AATCC, Proper movement of air traffic within the control area, coordinating with other ship work centers concerning launch and recovery operations, & assists CIC, TACC and PriFly with SAR |
AATCC watch officer |
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Who ensures AATCC is manned 1 1/2 hours prior to scheduled flights, equipment checklist are completed, pre launch briefings are accurate & complete, Assist the approach and marshal controller with the transition from case I to case II/III |
AATCC supervisor |
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Which AATCC operating position is responsible for providing positive control to arriving aircraft from Marshal or another controlling agency until switched to PriFly, They also ensure status board is accurate and complete |
Approach control |
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Which AATCC operating position is responsible for providing control and arrival information to inbound aircraft until handed off to PriFly or approach? As appropriate advisory control is provided from check in until radar contact, Transition from positive control when dictated by weather, & obtain load report from arriving COD/VOD aircraft |
Marshal control |
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Which AATCC control position provides advisory control to departing aircraft with a shift to possible control as required by weather, Upon request, or until pilot reports KILO. Also Provides advisory control of point- to- point flights and PMC aircraft, conducts apch monitoring |
Departure control |
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Which AATCC position is responsible for positive control of aircraft after handoff from approach until transfer of control to LSO, and conducts approach monitoring |
Final control |
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Which AATCC control position is responsible for conducting ship to shore movement of troops, helicopter control section when TACC is embarked, Relay mission information such as hostile fire and MEDEVAC, & obtains mass casualty reports |
Assault control |
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Which AATCC control position is responsible for completing the pre launch briefing, handling communications, maintaining land launch records, obtain ships position from DAIR every 30 minutes during flight Ops and every hour during non flight Ops, updates general information status board every 30 minutes during flight Ops and every hour during non flight Ops |
Plotter/status board keeper |
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Which publication provides private pilots with basic flight and ATC procedural information, Also contains a pilot controller Glossary |
Aeronautical information manual (AIM) |
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Also known as the daily changing call sign book, each book contains call signs for a 7 day period, That normally commences on Sunday and ends on Saturday |
AKAI-6 |
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This publication is published by the communications division and encompasses a section (or phase) of an at-sea period of deployment. it also lists available circuits, radios, frequencies assigned, and frequency usage |
Communications plan (COMMPLAN) |
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In which instruction can you find information about the precision approach landing system (PALS) certification and how long is valid for |
NAVAIRINST 13800.19 valid for 36mo |
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This publication is Used by the US military for flight planning. Its published By the defense mapping agency aerospace center (DMAAC) or by national ocean survey NOS). It contains General planning (GP) & area planning (AP) section |
Flight information publication (FLIP) |
GP - General information on all flips terms and abbreviations AP 1-3: Provides planning and procedure information APM, 2A, 2B: Provides a tabulation of all prohibited restricted danger warning and alert areas etc. AP1B: Military training routes |
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This publication is a supplement that can be carried by air crew and serves as a guide, each entry includes a silhouette of the ship and a plan view of the ship's helicopter landing area |
Helicopter operations from other than aircraft carriers (HOSTAC) |
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This publication is published by the FAA and contains foreign entry requirements. |
International flight information manual |
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This publication is a pocket checklist that provides standard flight doctrine and optimum operating procedures for each aircraft type and model as well as extracts for emergency procedures |
NATOPS pocket checklist |
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This manual provides a list of fleet operating areas, target areas, test and special use areas, and is published by FACSFAC |
Operating area (OPAREA) |
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A command directive issued to govern the coordinated execution of an operation in the immediate or near future Effective upon receipt and contains no assumptions |
Operation order (OPORD) |
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becomes effective at the time and/or under the conditions specified and may be based on assumptions |
operating plan (OPLANs) |
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The TACAN shall be certified in accordance with |
NAVAIR AW-TACAN-GYD-000 |
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This publication specifies procedures and doctrines developed by the ACE. As well as aspects of ATC operations including aircraft launch and recovery procedures, EMCON procedures, aircraft fuel States, and NORDO procedures |
Tactical procedures (TACPROs) |
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The air planning board is usually convened no later --- hrs prior to the execution of the next days operations, and is co-chaired by --- & --- |
24hrs/CATF & CLF |
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Aircraft separation criteria Lateral seperation: >50nm 50nm-10nm 10nm est downwind 5nm final Nonradar |
>50nm = 5nm 50nm-10nm = 3nm 10nm est downwind = 2nm 5nm final = 1 1/2nm Nonradar = 2min/5nm |
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Aircraft separation criteria vertical separation: FW/Turbo ⬆️FL290 FW-FW FW-Tiltrotor FW-Helo Helo-Tiltrotor Helo-Helo w/tilt conversion <12nm |
FW/Turbo ⬆️FL290 = 2000ft FW-FW = 1000ft FW-Tiltrotor = 1000ft FW-Helo = 1000ft Helo-Tiltrotor = 1000ft Helo-Helo = 500ft <12nm = 800ft |
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Emergency control procedures (SNACC) |
Ship system casualties Navid failure Aircraft system failure Crew member injury or illness Communications failure |
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Helo & fixed wing readiness procedures |
5. I - ready to go 15 II - Folded, spotted on call 30 III - Folded tow, ready room 60 IV - minor maintenance |
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Helicopter departure procedures Case I VMC departure to rendezvous |
Clear control zone at or below 300' or as directed |
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Helicopter departure procedures Case II VMC to VMC on top |
Same as case I but visibility not less than 500/1 |
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Helicopter departure procedures Case III IMC |
One minute interval climb to 500' 3 mile arc intercept departure radial |
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Fixed wing departure procedures: Departure to rendezvous in case I conditions |
TL10° ⬆️350 radial to 500' @7 DME Execute unrestricted climb |
Tilt rotor departure procedures case I are the same |
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Fixed wing departure procedures: departure to Ronaldo in case II conditions |
Same As case I, but you single frequency |
tilt rotor departure procedures case II are the same |
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Fixed wing departure procedures: departure to rendezvous in case III conditions |
TL10° ⬆️350 radial Cross 7DME @ 2000ft Use single freq |
Tilt rotor departure procedures case III are the same |
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Fix wing departure procedures: Fixed wing visual flight join |
Port Delta, flights join at 300' or above |
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Is electronic emissions control(EMCON)/Zip-lip launch procedures: general |
Radio transmissions not authorized unless for safety of flight |
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EMCON/Zip-lip launch procedures: day launch procedures |
Launch procedures same as usual except visual signals are used to replace radio transmissions |
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EMCON/Zip-lip launch procedures: Zip-lip |
Same as EMCON radios used for safety of flights |
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EMCON/Zip-lip launch procedures: EMCON |
Helos 500ft above Delta pattern 3mi vis Fixed wing unaided 3000/5 |
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Emergency after launch: VMC |
Jettison fuel inform tower of emergency Charlie time will be given |
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Emergency after launch: Night/IMC |
Departure will give vectors until picked up by approach or final |
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Emergency after launch: Lost communications during departure |
If VMC remain visual and return to the ship for visual recovery |
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Emergency after launch: Lost communications only during departure (IMC) |
Continue climb out on assigned departure radial climb/descend to emergency Marshal altitude and proceed with emergency Marshal instructions |
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Emergency after launch: Lost communications and DME during departure |
Dead reckoning (DR) emergency Marshal reverse course NDB approach |
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Emergency after launch: Lost communications and NAVAIDs during departure IMC |
DR last assigned altitude triangles survival radio join up bingo ditching |
Don't listen to satan just before ditching (DLTSJBD) |
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Arrival procedures: aircraft initial voice check-in |
Call sign position altitude |
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Arrival procedures: Marshal instructions |
Case recovery type of approach |
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Arrival procedures: Approach instructions |
EAT final frequency type of approach |
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Arrival procedures: Smokelight approach |
Aircraft 2 miles from ship 180゚ relative descend to 100' at 40 knots smokelights drop every 15sec |
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Helicopter approach and recovery: Helo case I Approach procedures |
During mixed Ops Helo's break altitude not to exceed 300' |
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Helicopter approach and recovery: Helo case I holding - OVHD Delta Starboard Delta Port Delta |
OVHD Delta- LH racetrack Starboard Delta- 045-110°, RH track 300ft/80kts Port Delta - 225-315°, 3-5mi, LH track, 300ft/80kts |
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Helicopter approach and recovery: Helo Charlie pattern |
LH track, Is upwind leg parallels the BRC |
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Helicopter approach and recovery: Prep Charlie |
Conforms to normal Charlie pattern |
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Helicopter approach and recovery: Helicopter night case I recovery pattern |
Left hand pattern with extended down wind leg that allows for straight-in approach |
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Helicopter approach and recovery: wave off |
Wave off and hold our mandatory calls that shall be executed upon command from PriFly or LSE if pilot feels unsafe or loss of visual contact with LSE |
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Helicopter case II approach procedures |
Ceiling 500/1 at ship Can't be conducted with case III departures |
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Helicopter case III approach procedures |
Straighten single frequency approach provided use PAR when available |
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Helicopter Marshall pattern |
500ft, 2min interval RH track, 2mi leg Marshall pattern est clear of clouds Assignment of Marshall predicated on topographical features, ships information, aircraft capabilities |
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Helicopter case III approach instructions |
AATCC Shall issue EAT final control frequency type of approach other pertinent information |
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Helicopter case III departing Marshal descent & ft/min |
Decent from Marshal 90kts 500ft/min to FAF |
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Helicopter radar approaches: Intercept angles |
Use PAR/ASR to maximum extent possible Intercept angles: within 2mi - 20° Outside 2mi - 45° |
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Helicopter case 3 missed approach procedures |
TR 090 ⬆️1000ft A wait for the instructions |
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Helicopter Delta procedures |
6min @ 2min interval thereafter Times should be given from top of stack to the bottom |
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ASR/PAR approach minimums |
ASR 470 1 1/2 PAR 270 1/2 |
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Helicopter emergency Marshal |
TACAN Marshal conflicts with emergency Marshal 24 Emergency Marshall points radials are labeled A-C & are 45゚ apart |
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Helo ceiling visibility Case I Case II Case III |
Case I - IMC not anticipated Case II - 500/1 Case III - wx below Case II or no visible horizon |
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Fixed wing ceiling visibility Case I Case II Case III |
Case I - 3000/5 Case II - Night 1000/5 Day 800/5 Case III 1000/5 |
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Helicopter emergency procedures: Lost communications during approach |
If VMC remain VMC and continue approach If IMC attempt to contact ship on survival radio Ship will use light gun |
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Helicopter emergency procedures: Complete communications/navigation failure |
DR Triangles Join up Divert |
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Fixed wing approach & recovery: Fixed wing Marshal procedures |
LH1 210°, 6000-10,000ft LH2 210°, Remain within 10 miles of mother 2000-6000ft LH3 180°, 1mi every 1000ft, alt +15, base altitude 6000ft |
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Fixed wing approach and recovery: fixed wing port Delta |
Mnm alt 3000ft Climb between 1&3 descend between 3&1 No more than 4 aircraft in the pattern |
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Fixed wing approach procedures under case I conditions |
Vis 3000/5 Plan descent to arrive at initial by 3mi astern at 800ft |
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Standard fixed wing landing pattern |
Arrive at initial at 800' no more than 4 aircraft in landing pattern |
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Fixed wing approach procedures under case II conditions |
-Vis 1000/5 -Aircraft are vectored to arrive at 12nm at 1200' -if aircraft is unable to gain visual at 12nm They can descend to 800' -If still no visual by 5 miles aircraft will go into wave off pattern |
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Face wing approach procedures under case III conditions |
Shall be used when weather is below case II mandatory let down straight in SFA utilized in all cases |
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Under FW apch case III conditions no frequency changes are allowed below |
2500ft |
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Under fixing departing Marshal aircraft depart every |
Depart Marshal every 2 minutes 250kts 4000-6000ft/min until platform (5000) |
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Fixed wing/tiltrotor radar approaches standard pattern |
1200ft pattern FAF 5nm Intercept angles: w/in 2mi - 20° Outside 2mi - 30° |
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Approach minimums for fixed wing aircraft: ASR/ TCN/ JPALS |
470 1 1/2 |
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Missed approach Procedures for TACAN & radar approaches |
TACAN - Follow published proceeduses Rdr apchs- Climb straight to 1200' and await further instructions or vectors |
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Fixed wing Delta procedures: in holding or commenced |
Holding: Await new EAT Commenced: If above platform level off to next odd altitude if below platform continue approach new EAT shall be assigned |
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Fixed when emergency Marshal |
150゚ starting at 5000' with 1000' intervals |
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Landing aids malfunction at night |
CQ/DLQ = Discontinue deployed/ divert |
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Fixed wing communication emergencies: general |
Use visual comms/ light gun |
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Communications emergencies day/ night VMC |
LSO loses radios: CQ/DLQ = discontinued deployed = light signal Loss of ship radios: CQ/DLQ = Discontinue deployed = Delta overhead night emergency Marshal |
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Emergency approach procedures |
-Sqk IFF code -Climb/descend 1200ft (FW) or 500ft (helo) to intercept EFB @5mi -Proceed inbound |
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Tiltrotor recovery procedures: Marshal |
-Aircraft must be established at rotor wing altitude prior to 12 DME -Limit Max holding altitude of 10,000 MSL |
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Tiltrotor recovery: approach procedures |
Positive control provided from let down through final landing check 3nm prior to FAF |
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Tiltrotor recovery: break procedures |
Entry shall be at 800' and within 4nm of the ship |
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