CNATRAINST 3740.9D
16 September 2003
APPENDIX B
CARRIER QUALIFICATION BRIEFING GUIDES
T-45A/C
CARRIER QUALIFICATION BRIEFING GUIDE
The following items will be briefed by the flight lead for all TS CQ-25X/ADV-17X flights. The brief will be
conducted 2.5 hours prior to scheduled takeoff time.
1.
Flight Call Sign
2.
Lineup
3.
Walk, Man-up, Takeoff, and "Charlie" Times
4.
Weather
a.
Departure
b.
En route
c.
Ship
d.
Divert field
e.
Bingo field
5.
Fuel Requirements
6.
Communication Plan
7.
Preflight. Perform normal preflight paying extra attention to the following items:
a.
Carrierization card in A.D.B. (Empty Wt)
b.
Tire pressure
c.
Launch bar
d.
Holdback assembly
e.
Landing gear - proper servicing, security
f.
Tailhook security, greased
g.
Tailhook snubber pressure - 950 psi plus or minus 50 psi
h.
Cockpit
(1) Instruments secure - both c/p
(2) No loose gear, minimum pubs/gear in cockpit.
(3) Check cat grip
(4) Rear cockpit - Harness locked; "Soloized."
8.
Ground Procedures
a.
Marshal (normally in chocks)
b.
Radio checks (check appropriate channelization)
c.
Taxi (bumpier due to carrier pressure)
d.
Alignment
9.
En Route
a.
Take off and departure - IFR/VFR clearance/Rdv
b.
En route to ship
c.
Check in with Marshal giving line-up, qual number, low fuel state and "ANGELS."
d.
Hold as assigned.
e.
Smash light-off/antiskid-off/hook bypass switch-carrier/SAHRS-DG
10.
Fuel Management
a.
Individual pilot responsibility
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