History
First naval aviator
Eugene Ely
Which F-35 Variant does the Navy use?
C
What does V and H stand for in the aircraft designator
V=fixed wing
H=rotary wing
This person retains overall responsibility for the safe conduct of flight operations and control of aircraft
Naval Aviator
Aviation Birthday Year
1911
Name of the first aircraft carrier
USS Langley
Which model of MH-60 has the flir turret down?
"Airborne early warning" squadron designator
VAW
Tactical coordinator of air assets during a mission
NFO
name a distinguishing feature of the F/A-18
twin vert stabilizers, rectangle intakes, 1/2 seats E/F
Location of the first Naval Air Station
Greenbury Point, Annapolis MD
Which aircraft includes jamming pods on its wingtips?
E/A-18 G Growler
The most common squadron type in a carrier strike group
VFA
Promotes aviation safety to decrease potential for aircraft accidents
Flight surgeon
How many aircraft does each carrier hold?
CVN-68 is 60
CVN-78 is 70
Which carrier strike group was the spearhead for Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE
Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group
Which aircraft can be set up as an airborne command post and fulfills a part of the nuclear triad?
E-6B Mercury
What are the meanings to K, M, S, and V in terms of aircraft type decoders
Tanker, Mine Countermeasures / multi-mission, Antisub, V/STOL
Responsible for operations, maintenance, and training associated with aircraft systems
Naval Aircrewman
Crew/airwing size of the USS Gerald R Ford
2600/2480
How many combat sorties did CVW-17 fly during INHERENT RESOLVE?
how many pounds of ordnance? (+100)
2,383 sorties
1/2 million+ pounds
The MQ-8 B has how many pilots?
1 (but from the ground)
Fleet Logistics Support / Carrier / Multi-mission squadron designators
VR / VRC / VRM
The three steps to qualify as a PAMO
1. 24 months in aviation maintenance
2. Complete qualification standard
3. Oral board
Name all the squadrons and numbers in a carrier strike group
4 VFA, 1 VAQ, 1 VAW, 1 VRC/VRM, 1 HSC, 1 HSM