Flight Training Instruction - Cnatra - U.S. Navy

CHAPTER THREE T-6B PRIMARY INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION
Be aware of which VORs along your route have voice capability in the event you lose both your
UHF and VHF radios. ATC may attempt to contact you via a voice capable VOR. Additionally,
certain VORs conduct scheduled weather broadcasts; utilize these to update and verify your
formal weather briefing.
305. JET LOGS
Prepare a complete and accurate jet log for all portions of the flight (a copy should be made for
the instructor as well). During flight, compare estimated values for times, groundspeed, fuel
flow, etc. with the actual values observed. Modify your jet log as necessary.
306. PPR
To land, refuel or remain overnight at certain fields, prior arrangements must be made. This will
be indicated in the IFR Supplement (or AP1) in the aerodrome remarks section. If permission is
required, you will see a reference to PPR, which indicates “prior permission required.” Assist
your instructor as directed in securing this permission. Base Operations at your destination field
is normally your point of contact for obtaining permission. Very few civilian fields require
PPR’s, however a phone call prior to launching is recommended.
307. NON-MILITARY AIRFIELD OPERATIONS
On CCX, you may be operating from non-military fields. Be aware that certain procedures and
services may vary from local operations (i.e., availability of fire guards, follow-me trucks, Base
Operations, and the weather office).
Keep in mind that your flight plan may not be closed automatically as it would be at a military
field. The aircraft commander is still required to confirm the closeout via Tower, Ground, Base
Operations, or a Flight Service Station (FSS). At non-military fields, you may have to file your
flight plan with a Flight Service Station (FSS). For filing, utilize the civilian version of a
DD-175. For weather services, OPNAV 3710.7 states, “Pilots are responsible for reviewing and
being familiar with weather conditions for the area in which flight is contemplated. Where
Naval Oceanography Command Services (NOCS) are locally available, weather briefings shall
be conducted by a qualified meteorological forecaster. They may be conducted in person or by
telephone, autograph, or weather vision. FAA weather briefings obtained from FSS or DUAT
services may be used as a supplement to NOCS service briefing. If NOCS services are not
locally available, an FAA approved weather briefing may be substituted.” Military weather and
NOTAM briefing facilities are listed in the FIH and are just a phone call away. For more
information, refer to the FIH Section C.
If the FSS is not at the field, the above procedures may be accomplished over the telephone.
When filing via telephone, provide the necessary information by using the format on the back
cover of the IFR Supplement entitled “Filing Flight Plans in Flight.”
Request NOTAM information from the FSS. If the information available is not sufficient,
contact the nearest suitable military base.
3-2 FLIGHT PLANNING PROCEDURES