1. identify the organization re- the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
sponsible for the publication
of the Federal Aviation Reg-
ulations (FAR) and the Aero-
nautical Information Manual
(AIM)
2. describe the relationship be- FAR Part 91 is the general operating flight rules as is AIM, but AIM
tween FAR Part 91, CNAF is a non-regulatory pub. CNAF M-3710.7 is the rules governing
M-3710.7, and the AIM Naval aircraft throughout the world. CNAF M-3710.7 will overrule
FAR/AIM
3. list the regulatory priority of NATOPS Flight Manual, CNAF M-3710.7, Flight Information Pub-
applicable Department of the lications (FLIPS), FAR Part 91
Navy (DON), Department of
Defense (DOD), and Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA)
publications
4. identify "shall", "should", shall = mandatory
"may", and "will" as per CNAF should = recommended
3710.7 may/need not = optional
will = no requirement
5. identify the responsibilities of approves flight plans, grants clearances, enforces FAR Part 91
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
6. identify the responsibilities of provide pilot briefings, enroute communication, some SAR, assist
Flight Service Station (FSS) lost aircraft and aircraft in distress, relay ATC clearance, orig-
inate NOTAMS, broadcast weather, receive and process flight
plans, provide flight following, monitor NAVAIDS, flight watch,
take weather observations, issue airport advisories, and advise
customs
,7. identify the responsibilities of ensures safe traflc flow in and and around an airport. includes
Control Tower clearance delivery which relays ATC clearances for departing air-
craft, ground which controls taxiing up to hold short, and tower
maintains air traflc flow within the airspace
8. identify the responsibilities of controls IFR traflc in the terminal area. provides clearances for
Approach Control (APC) approach and departure
9. identify the responsibilities of controls en route IFR traflc
Air Route Traffic Control Cen-
ter (ARTCC)
10. identify the responsibilities of the PIC is directly responsible and is the final authority for the
the Pilot in Command (PIC) operation and safety of the aircraft and aircrew
11. identify the CNAF M-3710.7 the PIC must be familiar with weather reports, NOTAMs, fuel
requirements for preflight requirements, alternate airfields available, and anticipated traflc
planning delays
12. identify the purpose of a relays info about the departure and destination airport, and all
flight plan intermediate agencies. serves as a baseline for lost comms or
missing aircraft
13. identify the pilot's responsi- acquire weather data via the Flight Weather Brief system oper-
bilities for acquiring a flight ated by DoD-qualified forecasters at the Naval Aviation Forecast
weather brief Center. Also available from NAFC at 1-888-PILOTWX or FSS at
1-800-WXBRIEF. They must be completed via the DD-175-1. valid
3.0hrs past briefing delivery time or ETD+30min (whichever is
earlier). they must avoid icing or TS
14. identify the provision which during emergencies requiring immediate action. must be pre-
allows deviation from estab- pared to answer to proper authorities
lished rules
, 15. identify the pilot's respon- PIC shall ensure they are aware of and meet airfield operating
sibilities concerning Autho- requirements and have satisfied prior permission required (PPR)
rized Airfields requirements. when at civilian airports, consider: local special
procedures/rules, runway length and taxi load-bearing capabil-
ities, DoD contract services, appropriate security implementation
16. identify the pilot's responsi- make every ettort to purchase fuel from military or government
bilities concerning Fuel Pur- contract sources. when not possible, ensure mission require-
chases ments dictate stopping at that facility, the flight terminated due
to an emergency, or the flight terminated at an alternate airport
in lieu of the destination
17. identify the pilot's respon- at military installations, verbally confirm with tower or base op-
sibilities concerning Closing erations or deliver a copy to base operations. at nonmilitary
Flight Plans installations, find a flight service to close with or communicate
a predicted landing time with the appropriate facility while air-
borne if suspected not to exist
18. identify the CNAF M3710.7 safety belt and shoulder harness shall be worn prior to takeott
requirements for Safety and and until completion of the flight unless activities require removal
Survival equipment including
Safety Belt and Shoulder Har-
ness
19. identify the CNAF M3710.7 helmet, boots, fire-resistant gloves, fire-resistant flight suit, ID
requirements for Safety and tags, personal survival kit, signal device, survival radios, emer-
Survival equipment including gency beacons, flashlight, anti-exposure suits, anti-blackout
Aircrew Personal Protective suits, inflatable life preservers, laser eye protection, supplemen-
Equipment tal emergency breathing devices, chemical biological radiation
nuclear defense protective equipment
20.
sponsible for the publication
of the Federal Aviation Reg-
ulations (FAR) and the Aero-
nautical Information Manual
(AIM)
2. describe the relationship be- FAR Part 91 is the general operating flight rules as is AIM, but AIM
tween FAR Part 91, CNAF is a non-regulatory pub. CNAF M-3710.7 is the rules governing
M-3710.7, and the AIM Naval aircraft throughout the world. CNAF M-3710.7 will overrule
FAR/AIM
3. list the regulatory priority of NATOPS Flight Manual, CNAF M-3710.7, Flight Information Pub-
applicable Department of the lications (FLIPS), FAR Part 91
Navy (DON), Department of
Defense (DOD), and Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA)
publications
4. identify "shall", "should", shall = mandatory
"may", and "will" as per CNAF should = recommended
3710.7 may/need not = optional
will = no requirement
5. identify the responsibilities of approves flight plans, grants clearances, enforces FAR Part 91
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
6. identify the responsibilities of provide pilot briefings, enroute communication, some SAR, assist
Flight Service Station (FSS) lost aircraft and aircraft in distress, relay ATC clearance, orig-
inate NOTAMS, broadcast weather, receive and process flight
plans, provide flight following, monitor NAVAIDS, flight watch,
take weather observations, issue airport advisories, and advise
customs
,7. identify the responsibilities of ensures safe traflc flow in and and around an airport. includes
Control Tower clearance delivery which relays ATC clearances for departing air-
craft, ground which controls taxiing up to hold short, and tower
maintains air traflc flow within the airspace
8. identify the responsibilities of controls IFR traflc in the terminal area. provides clearances for
Approach Control (APC) approach and departure
9. identify the responsibilities of controls en route IFR traflc
Air Route Traffic Control Cen-
ter (ARTCC)
10. identify the responsibilities of the PIC is directly responsible and is the final authority for the
the Pilot in Command (PIC) operation and safety of the aircraft and aircrew
11. identify the CNAF M-3710.7 the PIC must be familiar with weather reports, NOTAMs, fuel
requirements for preflight requirements, alternate airfields available, and anticipated traflc
planning delays
12. identify the purpose of a relays info about the departure and destination airport, and all
flight plan intermediate agencies. serves as a baseline for lost comms or
missing aircraft
13. identify the pilot's responsi- acquire weather data via the Flight Weather Brief system oper-
bilities for acquiring a flight ated by DoD-qualified forecasters at the Naval Aviation Forecast
weather brief Center. Also available from NAFC at 1-888-PILOTWX or FSS at
1-800-WXBRIEF. They must be completed via the DD-175-1. valid
3.0hrs past briefing delivery time or ETD+30min (whichever is
earlier). they must avoid icing or TS
14. identify the provision which during emergencies requiring immediate action. must be pre-
allows deviation from estab- pared to answer to proper authorities
lished rules
, 15. identify the pilot's respon- PIC shall ensure they are aware of and meet airfield operating
sibilities concerning Autho- requirements and have satisfied prior permission required (PPR)
rized Airfields requirements. when at civilian airports, consider: local special
procedures/rules, runway length and taxi load-bearing capabil-
ities, DoD contract services, appropriate security implementation
16. identify the pilot's responsi- make every ettort to purchase fuel from military or government
bilities concerning Fuel Pur- contract sources. when not possible, ensure mission require-
chases ments dictate stopping at that facility, the flight terminated due
to an emergency, or the flight terminated at an alternate airport
in lieu of the destination
17. identify the pilot's respon- at military installations, verbally confirm with tower or base op-
sibilities concerning Closing erations or deliver a copy to base operations. at nonmilitary
Flight Plans installations, find a flight service to close with or communicate
a predicted landing time with the appropriate facility while air-
borne if suspected not to exist
18. identify the CNAF M3710.7 safety belt and shoulder harness shall be worn prior to takeott
requirements for Safety and and until completion of the flight unless activities require removal
Survival equipment including
Safety Belt and Shoulder Har-
ness
19. identify the CNAF M3710.7 helmet, boots, fire-resistant gloves, fire-resistant flight suit, ID
requirements for Safety and tags, personal survival kit, signal device, survival radios, emer-
Survival equipment including gency beacons, flashlight, anti-exposure suits, anti-blackout
Aircrew Personal Protective suits, inflatable life preservers, laser eye protection, supplemen-
Equipment tal emergency breathing devices, chemical biological radiation
nuclear defense protective equipment
20.
