CQFP-04
Carrier Qualification Shipboard Procedures
7.
Ball acquisition - check VSI and adjust (500-600
fpm)
8.
Radar altimeter no lower than 300 ft without a ball
9.
Fly the numbers - will appear close and steep
D. In the groove 9.7.2.3.1.1, 9.7.2.3.4.1
Sg 4, fr 4
1.
Work for good start
2.
Call the ball: side number, Goshawk ball, fuel state,
and qual number
IN THE GROOVE
3.
Meatball, lineup, angle of attack
4.
Fly the ball all the way to touchdown. Landing
should be a surprise. MRT and speed brakes in
upon touchdown
5.
Line up with new corrections to touchdown
6.
Do not spot the deck
7.
Never accept a low ball
E. Touch-and-Go or Bolter - fly the ball to touchdown
Sg 4, fr 5
9.7.2.3.5.1.1
1.
MRT, speed brakes in, rotate, and climb
2.
Turn to parallel BRC (10 degrees to the right)
TOUCH-AND-GO
3.
If necessary, ask for interval
4.
First aircraft to the bow has priority
5.
Turn downwind with interval at 7 oclock
6.
Fly instruments - 30 degrees AOB, 130 KIAS
7.
Reciprocal of BRC, .9-1.1 nm abeam
(7-01) Original
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