Aircraft carriers rely on a complex system of personnel and equipment to ensure safe flight deck operations.
The jet blast deflector plays a crucial role in cooling down the exhaust from a Super Hornet.
The whole back fitting is used to hold the aircraft back during maximum power operations.
The visual landing aid system, called MOVLAS, helps pilots maintain proper glide path.
LSOs use cut lights to provide feedback to pilots on their flight path.
What is the role of the jet blast deflector?
—The jet blast deflector is responsible for cooling down the exhaust from a Super Hornet to prevent damage to surrounding equipment.
What is the purpose of the whole back fitting?
—The whole back fitting is used to hold the aircraft back during maximum power operations, ensuring it doesn't release unless combined with a catapult shot.
What is MOVLAS?
—MOVLAS stands for manually operated visual landing aid system. It helps pilots maintain proper glide path during landing.
What are cut lights?
—Cut lights are green lights displayed to pilots to indicate their flight path. LSOs can control the displayed flight path regardless of the pilot's actual position.
How do LSOs communicate with pilots?
—LSOs use handheld joysticks and visual cues to provide feedback and instructions to pilots during flight deck operations.
00:00Introduction to aircraft carrier flight deck operations
00:18Overview of the jet blast deflector system
02:53Explanation of the whole back fitting and its role
04:44Insight into the manually operated visual landing aid system (MOVLAS)
06:55Overview of cut lights and their purpose
08:56Demonstration of flight deck operations from taxiing to takeoff
10:37Conclusion and call to action
