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22 Cards in this Set
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What must be complete before the engines on the aircraft is started for launch? |
The mechanical latching of weapons on aircraft racks/ launchers are completed. |
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Who is responsible for the safe start of all aircraft? |
Air Officer |
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Prior to start what should you ensure about the nose wheel? |
Ensure the nose wheels are not cocked. |
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Turbo prop aircraft shall not be turned up above ___1___ shaft horsepower (SHP) without specific clearance from __2__? |
1) 1,500 SHP 2) A flight deck director |
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Clearance for turn ups shall not be given by any one other than who? |
A flight deck director |
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During final preparation for launch when will the air officer initiate the pre launch check list? |
Approximately 15 min |
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What are on the prelaunch checklist during final preparation for launch? |
Winds- verify the estimated wind availability for launch and notify bridge for maximum/ minimum wind requirements Lists- check ship’s list to ensure level deck Jet blast deflector cooling- ensure all salt water cooling is functioning on all active JBDs |
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Before removal of chalks what must the director signal the pilot? |
Hold brakes |
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Who ensures the constant steady flow of traffic while avoiding unnecessary crowding? |
Flight deck officer |
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Prior to launch, what does the launching officer relay to the air officer, who shall in turn, advise the bridge? |
Minimum and maximum WOD requirements for the forth coming launch. |
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At night, what signal does the squadrons’ aircraft inspector give when he/she ensures that the aircraft is properly configured and ready for flight? |
Display a blue wand held vertically |
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During the day, what signal does the aircraft squadron inspector give when he/she sees a discrepancy and desires to prevent the aircraft from launching? |
Suspend |
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At night, what signal does the aircraft squadron inspector give when he/she sees a discrepancy and desires to prevent the aircraft from launching? |
Display a blue wand moving horizontally |
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Turboprop air craft can be launched off the waist unless? |
-When jet or turboprop aircraft with operating engines on catapult no.2 -The possibilities of hot exhaust gases from aircraft spotted around the flight deck may be ingested into the turbo prop engine during launch. |
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What shall the director ensure as the aircraft approaches the catapult? |
Ensure the aircraft is in take off configuration. |
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Who ensure aircraft clearance is sufficient prior to raising or lowering JBDs? |
All JBD operators/Safety observers. |
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What catapult requires a JBD safety observer at all times? |
Catapult 3 |
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Before passing pass the shuttle, the pilot shall verify the aircraft gross weight by giving what signal? |
- During the day, a thumbs up - At night, a circular motion with a flashlight |
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If the pilot disagrees with gross weight board during the day he/she will request for adjustments using signals like? |
- To raise the gross weight, hold hand flat with palm up moving in a vertical direction, emphasizing an upward motion - To lower, hold hands with palms down moving horizontally.
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During the day, when the arming crew is clear and arming is complete on aircraft, what signal will the ordinance arming supervisor give to the pilot? |
Thumbs up then directs pilots attention back to the director |
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At night, when the arming crew is clear and arming is complete on aircraft, what signal will the ordinance arming supervisor give to the pilot? |
A vertical swipe with a red, banded wand then direct the pilots attention back to director |
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During the day, what signal does the squadrons’ aircraft inspector give when he/she ensures that the aircraft is properly configured and ready for flight? |
Thumbs up |
