NIFE Flight Rules and Regs Ch 1
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Identify the responsibilities of the Pilot in Command - Answer- FAR defines PIC as "the
pilot responsible for the operation and safety of an aircraft during flight time" and that
the PIC is "directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to the operation of that
aircraft"
CNAF M-3710.7 defines PIC as the pilot who is assigned by the unit commander, or a
delegated authority, the responsibility for the safe, orderly flight of the aircraft and well-
being of the crew
Identify the CNAF M-3710.7 requirements for preflight planning - Answer- Preflight
should include:
1.) available weather reports and forecasts
2.) NOTAMs
3.) fuel requirements
4.) alternate airfields
5.) anticipated traffic delays
Identify the purpose of a flight plan - Answer- The purpose is to relay important
information about the flight to the departure airport, destination airport, and all
intermediate agencies.
It establishes a baseline for lost communication and missing aircraft procedures.
Filed at FSS or Base Operations
Identify the pilot's responsibilities for acquiring a flight weather brief - Answer- Naval
aviators shall obtain a flight route weather brief from a DoD-qualified forecaster or
approved forecasting service. These are mostly acquired online through the web-
enabled Flight Weather Brief (FWB) system operated by Naval Aviation Forecast Center
(NAFC).
Completed via DD-175-1 or "Dash-1". Valid for 3 hours past briefing/FWB delivery or
ETD plus 30 minutes (whichever is earlier).
Must navigate thunderstorms or icing (CNAF rule)
, Identify the provision which allows deviation from the established rules - Answer- Both
FAR and CNAF M-3710.7 allow pilots to deviate from established rules during
emergencies requiring immediate action.
IDENTIFY the pilot's responsibilities concerning Authorized Airfields, - Answer-
Regardless of what airfield they land at, they shall ensure they are aware of and meet
the airfield operating requirements and have satisfied Prior Permission Required (PPR)
requirements.
Key points:
1.) local procedures, practices, or rules at the civilian airfield
2.) Runway length and load-bearing capabilities
3.) DoD contract services available for fuel or servicing
4.) security and force protection plans
5.) runway lighting, length, orientation, taxi weight, hours, nav-aids, radio frequencies
Identify the pilot's responsibilities concerning fuel purchases - Answer- SHALL make
every effort to purchase from military/contract source. Not allowed non-military/contract
fuel unless:
1.) mission requirements dictate stopping at facility
2.) The flight terminated as a result of an emergency
3.) The flight terminated at an alternate airport in lieu of filed destination
Identify the pilots responsibilities for Closing of Flight Plans - Answer- PIC/formation
leaders job
- At military installations, the pilot shall verbally confirm the closing of the flight plan with
tower or base operations personnel or deliver a copy of the flight plan to base ops
- At nonmilitary installations, pilot shall close flight plan with FSS by any available
means of communication. If coms do not exist, prior to landing the plan can be closed.
Identify the CNAF M-3710.7 requirements for safety and survival equipment, including
safety belt and shoulder harness - Answer- Both shall be worn and tightened prior to
takeoff and shall be worn until the completion of the flight except when necessary
activities require temporary removal
Inertia wheels shall be locked during TO and LDG or during high g forces
Identify the CNAF M-3710.7 requirements for safety and survival equipment, including
aircrew personal protective equipment - Answer- 1.) Protective Helmet
2.) Aircrew safety/flyer boots
3.) Fire-resistant (aramid) flight gloves
4.) Fire-resistant flight suit (aramid)
5.) Identification tags
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Identify the responsibilities of the Pilot in Command - Answer- FAR defines PIC as "the
pilot responsible for the operation and safety of an aircraft during flight time" and that
the PIC is "directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to the operation of that
aircraft"
CNAF M-3710.7 defines PIC as the pilot who is assigned by the unit commander, or a
delegated authority, the responsibility for the safe, orderly flight of the aircraft and well-
being of the crew
Identify the CNAF M-3710.7 requirements for preflight planning - Answer- Preflight
should include:
1.) available weather reports and forecasts
2.) NOTAMs
3.) fuel requirements
4.) alternate airfields
5.) anticipated traffic delays
Identify the purpose of a flight plan - Answer- The purpose is to relay important
information about the flight to the departure airport, destination airport, and all
intermediate agencies.
It establishes a baseline for lost communication and missing aircraft procedures.
Filed at FSS or Base Operations
Identify the pilot's responsibilities for acquiring a flight weather brief - Answer- Naval
aviators shall obtain a flight route weather brief from a DoD-qualified forecaster or
approved forecasting service. These are mostly acquired online through the web-
enabled Flight Weather Brief (FWB) system operated by Naval Aviation Forecast Center
(NAFC).
Completed via DD-175-1 or "Dash-1". Valid for 3 hours past briefing/FWB delivery or
ETD plus 30 minutes (whichever is earlier).
Must navigate thunderstorms or icing (CNAF rule)
, Identify the provision which allows deviation from the established rules - Answer- Both
FAR and CNAF M-3710.7 allow pilots to deviate from established rules during
emergencies requiring immediate action.
IDENTIFY the pilot's responsibilities concerning Authorized Airfields, - Answer-
Regardless of what airfield they land at, they shall ensure they are aware of and meet
the airfield operating requirements and have satisfied Prior Permission Required (PPR)
requirements.
Key points:
1.) local procedures, practices, or rules at the civilian airfield
2.) Runway length and load-bearing capabilities
3.) DoD contract services available for fuel or servicing
4.) security and force protection plans
5.) runway lighting, length, orientation, taxi weight, hours, nav-aids, radio frequencies
Identify the pilot's responsibilities concerning fuel purchases - Answer- SHALL make
every effort to purchase from military/contract source. Not allowed non-military/contract
fuel unless:
1.) mission requirements dictate stopping at facility
2.) The flight terminated as a result of an emergency
3.) The flight terminated at an alternate airport in lieu of filed destination
Identify the pilots responsibilities for Closing of Flight Plans - Answer- PIC/formation
leaders job
- At military installations, the pilot shall verbally confirm the closing of the flight plan with
tower or base operations personnel or deliver a copy of the flight plan to base ops
- At nonmilitary installations, pilot shall close flight plan with FSS by any available
means of communication. If coms do not exist, prior to landing the plan can be closed.
Identify the CNAF M-3710.7 requirements for safety and survival equipment, including
safety belt and shoulder harness - Answer- Both shall be worn and tightened prior to
takeoff and shall be worn until the completion of the flight except when necessary
activities require temporary removal
Inertia wheels shall be locked during TO and LDG or during high g forces
Identify the CNAF M-3710.7 requirements for safety and survival equipment, including
aircrew personal protective equipment - Answer- 1.) Protective Helmet
2.) Aircrew safety/flyer boots
3.) Fire-resistant (aramid) flight gloves
4.) Fire-resistant flight suit (aramid)
5.) Identification tags
