You can even do RVSM training online now with the Kings. Martha is soooo hot....
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Stupid questions about Naval Aviation (Pt 2)
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If you're not joking I just threw up a little bit in my mouth...
Couldn't find the exact components in our training but found the things that require write-up and will knock us out of RVSM:
-Any component of the altimetry system (altimeter, air data computer, etc) or altimetry errors in excess of published tolerances or that cause a cockpit alert due to their failure.
-Any component of the autoflight system (autopilot, altitude alert, etc)
-ATC Transponder.
And found this gem in the slide show:
Categories of Non-RVSM Aircraft That May Be Accommodated
Subject to FAA approval and clearance, the following categories of Non-RVSM aircraft may operate in Domestic U.S. RVSM airspace provided that they have an operational transponder:
- Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft
- Flights conducted for aircraft certification and development purposes
- Active Air Ambulance flights utilizing a "Lifeguard" call sign
- Aircraft climbing/descending through RVSM flight levels (without intermediate level off) to/from FL's above RVSM airspace
- Foreign State (government) aircraft
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Areas and Operations
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) is any airspace or route where air-craft separation is 1,000 ft. (300 m). This airspace is generally FL290 to FL410 inclusive. The altitude floor and ceiling of RVSM airspace are specific to individual areas.
Approval to operate in RVSM airspace requires special operator and aircraft qualification. FedEx crews and aircraft are qualified. RVSM approved aircraft are required to be equipped with the following:
- Two independent primary altimeters.
- An altitude alerting system.
- An automatic altitude control system (autopilot with altitude hold).
- A Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) transponder with an altitude reporting system that can be connected to either altitude measurement system (Mode C or S transponder).
RVSM & TCAS training in the NORPAC:
photo by A4sForever
photo by A4sForever
When new platforms come online, do the new squadrons take squadron nicknames/mascots from retired squadrons in the same community, or are new ones created? I was specifically wondering about what will happen when the F-35 enters service, considering a lot of the old VF squadrons are now VFA.
When I was in Japan and VFA-27 switched from charlie's to echo's, they remained the VFA-27 Royal Maces. However, when VF-154 (Tomcats) switched to F/A-18 F's, they were then the VFA-102 Diamondbacks.
Then you have the Jolly Rogers...They flew 11 different models of aircraft and kept the name "Jolly Rogers", but they changed their number four times over the years. They were the fighting 17, 61, 84, and most recently 103. So in summary, I have no idea what determines wheather a squadron changes their name or number.
Incorrect. VFA-154 Black Knights are still flying. They were sent back CONUS and -102 was swapped into CVW-5 as part of the Toms-to-Rhinos transition.
Usually if a squadron chanegs mission or aircraft type, they'll keep the number but redesignate, e.g., the VF/VFA redes. They seldom change number, unless there's an existing squadron with that number (as is happening with the HS/HSL/HSC/HSM thing).
If a new squadron is formed, they may pick up the designation and name of an old squadron.
Sometimes when a "historic" squadron disbands, an existing squadrons will pick up the name and traditions. Most recently, the Key West VFC det became the VFC-111 Sundowners. -103 picked up the "Jolly Rogers" when VF-84 disestablished to keep the traditions alive (also, one might cynically suspect, because you sell a shitload of squadron geedunk with the skull and crossbones on).
In all but the last case, it's considered a continuation of the old squadron, the same "lineage". In the last case, it's not, at least by the Naval Historical Center, who are the guys who keep track of this stuff and make it "official".
Which sucks.
how so?
Bug drivers, how long do boat going VMFA's hold onto their CVW tail codes?
All the HMMs are becoming VMMs with the same number when they get Ospreys
The Hawaii -53D squadrons will go from HMH to VMM when they switch.
The Hawaii -53D squadrons will go from HMH to VMM when they switch.
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