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1. The Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Program is a positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in the
aircraft mishap rate. Standardization, based on professional knowledge and experience, provides
the basis for development of an efficient and sound operational procedure. The standardization
program is not planned to stifle individual initiative, but rather to aid the commanding officer in
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CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 — COMMUNICATIONS
1.1
COMMUNICATIONS DOCTRINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
SIGNALS CONTAINED IN OTHER PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NWP 3-50.1, Search and Rescue (SAR) Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NWP 3-04.1M Shipboard Helicopter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPNAVINST 3710.7, NATOPS Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3
SIGNALS CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
CHAPTER 2 — GENERAL AIRCRAFT HANDLING SIGNALS
2.1
GENERAL AIRCRAFT HANDLING SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
CHAPTER 3 — HELICOPTER HANDLING SIGNALS
3.1
HELICOPTER OPERATION LIGHT SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
CHAPTER 4 — CARRIER FLIGHT DECK HANDLING SIGNALS
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Launching Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Landing Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refueling Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aircraft Elevator Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-2
4-2
4-2
CHAPTER 5 — AIRCRAFT ARMING AND SAFING SIGNALS
5.1
ARMING AND SAFING SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
CHAPTER 6 — DISTRESS AND EMERGENCY SIGNALS
6.1
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2
INTERNATIONAL DISTRESS SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
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PYROTECHNIC LIGHT SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.4
PYROTECHNIC SMOKE SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.5
6.5.1
6.5.2
6.5.3
MISCELLANEOUS EMERGENCY SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-5
6-5
6-6
6-6
CHAPTER 7 — SIGNALING PROCEDURES FOR TACTICAL AIR TRANSPORT
OPERATIONS
7.1
PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.2
SECURITY (VISUAL) SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.3
7.3.1
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Emergency Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.4
IN-FLIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
CHAPTER 8 — AIRFIELD ARRESTING GEAR HANDLING SIGNALS
8.1
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PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
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CHAPTER 1 — COMMUNICATIONS
Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-6.
Figure 1-7.
Figure 1-8.
Figure 1-9.
Figure 1-10.
Flight Signals Between Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Night Tactical Signals Between Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Supplementary Signals for Helicopters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Aircraft Formation Maneuvering Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
RESCAP Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Signals Between Aircraft and Nonaviation Ships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Visual Signals to Ship From Fixed-Wing Aircraft With Radio Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Visual Signals to Ship From Helicopters With Radio Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Visual Signals to Aircraft From Ship Under EMCON or Lost
Communications Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Airport Traffic Control Light Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
CHAPTER 2 — GENERAL AIRCRAFT HANDLING SIGNALS
Figure 2-1.
General Aircraft Handling Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
CHAPTER 3 — HELICOPTER HANDLING SIGNALS
Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-3.
Rotating Beacon/Aldis Lamp Signals for Helicopter Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Flight Operation Signals to Helicopters in Starboard Holding (CV/CVN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Helicopter Handling Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
CHAPTER 4 — CARRIER FLIGHT DECK HANDLING SIGNALS
Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-5.
Launching Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Landing Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Flight Deck Aircraft Handling Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Refueling Hand Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Aircraft Elevator Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
CHAPTER 5 — AIRCRAFT ARMING AND SAFING SIGNALS
Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-2.
Arming Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Safing Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
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Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-4.
Figure 6-5.
Ground-Air Visual Signal Code for Use by Survivors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ground-Air Visual Signal Code for Use by Rescuers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panel Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Aircraft Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-2
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-5
CHAPTER 7 — SIGNALING PROCEDURES FOR TACTICAL AIR TRANSPORT
OPERATIONS
Figure 7-1.
Figure 7-2.
Security (Visual) Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Warning Signals and Signals of Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
CHAPTER 8 — AIRFIELD ARRESTING GEAR HANDLING SIGNALS
Figure 8-1.
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COD.
Carrier Onboard Delivery.
HFR.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
NAVAIRTECHSERVFAC.
Services Facility.
NPFC.
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HG.
NATO.
NATOPS. Naval Air Training and Operations
Procedures Standardization.
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CNO.
Landing Signal Enlisted.
Navy Publication and Forms Center.
NTP. Naval Telecommunication Publications; Naval
Tactical Publications.
High frequency.
NWP.
Helicopter In-flight Refueling.
Naval Warfare Publication.
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IFF.
SAR.
Identification Friend or Foe.
Search And Rescue.
SEATO.
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JANAP.
Naval Air Technical
Joint Army, Navy, Air Forces Publications.
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PREFACE
SCOPE
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San Diego, CA 92135-7031, requesting assignments of
a distribution account number (if necessary) and
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needed.
The NATOPS Flight Manual is issued by the
authority of the Chief of Naval Operations and under the
direction of Commander, Naval Air Systems Command
in conjunction with the Naval Air Training and
Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Program. This manual contains information on all aircraft
systems, performance data, and operating procedures
required for safe and effective operations. However, it
is not a substitute for sound judgment. Compound
emergencies, available facilities, adverse weather or
terrain, or considerations affecting the lives and
property of others may require modification of the
procedures contained herein. Read this manual from
cover to cover. It is your responsibility to have a
complete knowledge of its contents.
Note
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To ensure that the manual contains the latest
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CHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended changes to this manual or other
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
Routine change recommendations are submitted
directly to the Model Manager on OPNAV Form 3710/6
(4-90) shown herein. The address of the Model
Manager of this aircraft is:
The following definitions apply to WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and Notes found throughout the manual.
Aircraft Handling Team
Attn: LCDR Roy Harrison (Code N73A)
1279 Franklin Street
NAS Norfolk, VA 23511–2494
Email address: harrisonr@cnal.navy.mil
An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in injury or death,
if not carefully observed or followed.
Change recommendations of an URGENT nature
(safety of flight, etc.), should be submitted directly to
the NATOPS Advisory Group Member in the chain of
command by priority message.
CAUTION
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adhered to in preparing this Manual is as follows:
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procedure is mandatory.
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procedure is recommended.
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3. May and need not have been used only when
application of a procedure is optional.
4. Will has been used only to indicate futurity, never
to indicate any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.
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CHAPTER 1
Communications
1.1
COMMUNICATIONS DOCTRINE
1.2
NWP 6-01, Basic Operational Communications
Doctrine (U), provides the basic communications
doctrine for naval air operations. Other applicable
publications include the following:
SIGNALS CONTAINED IN OTHER
PUBLICATIONS
1.2.1 NWP 3-50.1, Search and Rescue (SAR)
Manual
1. Body signals for downed airmen
1. NTP 4, Fleet Communications
2. Panel signals for downed airmen
2. ACP 165, Operational Brevity Codes
3. Aircraft acknowledgment signals
3. NWP 3-07.12, Naval Control and Protection of
Shipping
4. International ground-air emergency code
5. Signal codes for ground search parties.
4. NWP 3-01.01, Antiair Warfare (U)
1.2.2 NWP
Operation
5. NWP 3-13.1.13, Electronic Warfare Coordination
(U)
3-04.1M
Shipboard
Helicopter
1. General aircraft handling signals
2. Helicopter handling signals.
6. NWP 3-50.1, Naval Search and Rescue (SAR)
Manual
1.2.3 OPNAVINST 3710.7, NATOPS Manual —
General Flight and Operating Instructions.
This manual contains air station control tower signals.
7. ATP 27, Offensive Air Support Operations
8. ATP 1, Vol. II, Allied Maritime Tactical Signal
and Maneuvering Book
1.3
9. APP 1, Allied Maritime Voice Reporting
Procedures.
SIGNALS CONTAINED IN THIS
PUBLICATION
1. Flight signals between aircraft — Figure 1-1
2. Night tactical signals between aircraft —
Figure 1-2
Various other ACPs, DCNs, NTPs, JANAPs, and
tactical warfare publications provide additional communication, doctrine, and procedures applicable to
aircraft. A list of instructions pertaining to air operations, including communications, is included in
NATOPS Manual — General Flight and Operating
Instructions, OPNAVINST 3710.7.
3. Supplementary
Figure 1-3
signals
for
helicopters
—
4. Aircraft formation maneuvering signals —
Figure 1-4
Commanding officers, pilots, and all personnel
concerned with the operation of the aircraft must be
familiar with the doctrine set forth in these publications
and effective fleet and task force instructions.
5. RESCAP signals — Figure 1-5
6. Signals between aircraft and nonaviation ships —
Figure 1-6
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7. Visual signals to ship, from fixed-wing aircraft
with radio failure — Figure 1-7
12. Helicopter handling signals — Chapter 3
13. Carrier flight deck handling signals — Chapter 4
8. Visual signals to ship, from helicopters with radio
failure — Figure 1-8
14. Aircraft arming and safing signals — Chapter 5
15. Search and rescue distress and emergency signals
— Chapter 6
9. Visual signals to aircraft, from ship under
EMCON or lost communications conditions —
Figure 1-9
16. Signaling procedures for tactical air transport
operations — Chapter 7
10. Airport traffic control light signals — Figure 1-10
17. Airfield arresting gear handling signals —
Chapter 8.
11. General aircraft handling signals — Chapter 2
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I. GENERAL CONVERSATION
Signal
Meaning
1. Thumb up, or nod of head.
Affirmative (I understand).
2. Thumb down, or turn head from
side to side.
Negative (I do not know).
3. Hand cupped behind ear as if
listening.
Question (repeat). Used in
conjunction with another signal,
this gesture indicates that the
signal is interrogatory.
4. Hand held up with palm outward.
Wait.
5. Hand waved in an erasing motion
in front of face, with palm turned
forward.
Ignore last signal.
Response
As appropriate.
6. Hand held up, with thumb and
Perfect, well done.
forefinger forming an “ O” and
remaining three fingers extended.
7. Forearm vertical, fingers
extended to indicate desired
number from 1 through 5.
Forearm horizontal, fingers
extended to indicate number
which, added to 5 gives desired
number from 6 through 9. A
clenched fist indicates zero.
Numerals, as indicated.
A nod of the head (I understand).
To verify numerals, addressee
repeats. If originator nods,
interpretation is correct. If
originator repeats numerals,
addressee continues to verify
them until they are understood.
8. Arms bent across forehead,
weeping.
I am in trouble; followed by
landing signal indicates forced
landing.
Carry out squadron doctrine to
escort for disabled planes.
9. Clenched fist banged twice
against canopy, followed by
pointing index finger upward.
Eject. Used in two-place jet
aircraft as signal between pilot
and crewman.
10. Both clenched fists pulled
downward across the face to
simulate pulling the face curtain.
Eject or bailing out.
Figure 1-1. Flight Signals Between Aircraft (Sheet 1 of 9)
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II. TAKEOFF, FORMATION, BREAKUP, LANDING
SIGNAL
MEANING
RESPONSE
1. Section takeoff leader raises
arm overhead and waits for
response from wingman.
I have completed my takeoff
checklist and am, in all respects,
ready for takeoff.
Wingman gives thumbs up,
indicating checklist complete and
ready, in all respects, for takeoff,
then lowers arm and stands by for
immediate section takeoff.
2. Section takeoff leaders
lowers arm.
Takeoff path is clear; I am
commencing takeoff.
Wingman executes section takeoff.
3. Open hand held vertically
and moved forward or
backward.
Adjust wing position forward or aft.
Wingman moves in direction
indicated.
4. Open hand held horizontally
and moved slowly up or
down.
Adjust wing position up or down.
Wingman moves up or down as
indicated.
5. Open hand used as if
beckoning inboard or
pushing outboard.
Adjust wing position laterally toward Wingman moves in direction
or away from leader.
indicated.
6. Hand opened flat and palm
down, simulating dive or
climb.
I am going to dive or climb.
Prepare to execute.
7. Hand moved horizontally
over crash pad above
instrument panel.
Leveling off.
Execute.
8. Thumb waved backward
over the shoulder
Take cruising formation.
Execute.
9. Head moved backward.
Slow down.
Execute.
10. Head moved forward.
Speed up.
Execute.
11. Head moved right or left.
I am turning right or left.
Prepare to execute.
12. Leader pats self on head,
points to wingman.
Leader shifting lead to wingman.
Wingman pats head and assumes
lead.
Figure 1-1. Flight Signals Between Aircraft (Sheet 2)
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II. TAKEOFF, FORMATION, BREAKUP, LANDING (Cont.)
SIGNAL
MEANING
RESPONSE
13. Leader pats self on head,
points to wingman and holds
up two or more fingers.
Leader shifting lead to division
designated by numerals.
Wingman relays signal; division
leader designated assumes lead.
14. Leader shines flashlight on
hardhat, then shines light on
wingman.
Wingman takes the lead.
Wingman shines flashlight at
leader, then on his hardhat. Turns
external light to DIM and STEADY
and assumes lead.
15. Any pilot blows kiss.
I am leaving formation.
Nod (I understand).
16. Leader blows kiss and points
to aircraft.
Aircraft pointed out leave formation. Execute.
17. Leader beckons wing plane,
then points to eye, then to
vessel or object.
Directs plane to investigate object
or vessel.
Wingman indicated blows kiss and
executes.
18. Division leader holds up two
fingers preparatory to
breaking off.
Section breaking off.
Wingman relays signal.
19. Leader rocks wings (not
applicable to high
performance jets).
Break up.
Repeat signal and execute.
20. Landing motion with open
hand:
Refers to landing of aircraft,
generally used in conjunction
with another signal.
Alternate signal — Lower gear.
a. Pat head.
a. I am landing.
a. Execute.
b. Points to another aircraft.
b. Directs indicated aircraft to land. b. Execute.
21. Flashing external lights.
a. Join up or break up, as
appropriate.
a. Comply.
b. On GCA/CCA final; leader has
runway/ship in sight.
b. Wingman continues approach in
accordance with standard
operating procedures.
Figure 1-1. Flight Signals Between Aircraft (Sheet 3)
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III. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SIGNAL
MEANING
1. Tap oxygen mask, followed
by question signal.
What radio are you using?
RESPONSE
Tap oxygen mask, followed by a
1. UHF (primary)
2. UHF (secondary)
3. VHF/FM
2. Tap oxygen mask, followed
by number 1, 2, or 3.
I am TX on:
1. UHF (primary)
2. UHF (secondary)
3. VHF/FM
Nod head (understand, followed by
thumbs up (I am monitoring
indicated radio and it is operable) or
thumbs down (indicated radio is
inoperable).
3. Tap headset and indicate, by
finger numerals, number of
channel to which shifting.
Shift radio frequency as indicated
by numerals.
Repeat signal and execute.
4. Tap earphones, extend
forearm vertically, and rotate
fingers formed as if holding a
grapefruit, followed by 4
numbers.
Manually set up frequency
indicated.
Repeat signal and execute.
5. Tap headset, followed by
question signal.
What frequency are you on?
Indicate frequency by finger
numerals.
6. Tap earphones and point to
plane being called, followed
by finger numeral indicating
frequency.
You are being called by radio, on
channel indicated by finger
numerals.
Check receiving frequency and
switch to channel indicated by
originator.
7. Tap earphones, followed by
patting of head, and pointing
to self.
I have taken over communications.
Nod (I understand).
8. Tap earphones followed by
lead change signal.
Take over communications.
Execute.
9. Hand pointed ahead and
What is bearing and distance to
moved in a sweeping motion, destination?
with four fingers extended
and separated
Wait signal, or give magnetic
bearing and distance with finger
numerals. The first three numerals
indicate magnetic bearing and the
last two or three distances.
Figure 1-1. Flight Signals Between Aircraft (Sheet 4)
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III. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS (Cont.)
SIGNAL
MEANING
RESPONSE
10. Arm and hand with 4 fingers
extended and separated,
moved ahead in sweeping
arc, followed by question
signal.
What bearing to tacan station?
Repeat signal and give bearing in
three digits.
11. Arm and hand with 4 fingers
extended and separated,
moved ahead in a circular
motion, followed by question
signal.
What is distance to tacan station?
Repeat signal and give distance in
two or three digits.
12. Tacan bearing or distance
signal followed by thumbs up
or down.
Tacan bearing distance up or down. Thumbs up (I understand).
13. Arm and hand with 4 fingers
extended and separated,
moved ahead, followed by
finger numerals indicating
number of channel to which
shifting.
Shift tacan channel as indicated by
numerals.
Repeat and execute.
14. Hand held up, moved in fore
and aft chopping motion,
followed by a thumbs up or
down.
My UHF/DF is up or down.
Thumbs up (I understand).
15. Two fingers pointed toward
eyes:
Indicates use of IFF/SIF signals.
a. CUT.
a. Turn IFF/SIF to STANDBY.
b. 5-digit numerals.
b. Set mode and code indicated,
first numeral indicates mode,
second through fifth numerals
indicate code.
Execute.
Figure 1-1. Flight Signals Between Aircraft (Sheet 5)
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IV. AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE OPERATION
SIGNAL
MEANING
1. Raise fist with thumb
extended in a drinking
position.
RESPONSE
How much fuel have you?
Indicate fuel in hundreds of pounds
by finger numbers.*
a. Rotary movement of hand
in cockpit as if cranking
wheels.
Prepare to lower landing gear.
Nod head (I understand).
b. Nod head forward.
Lower landing gear.
Execute.
Lower arresting gear hook.
Wingman lowers arresting gear
hook. Leader indicates wingman’ s
hook is down with thumb up signal.
a. Open or close four fingers
and thumb very slowly,
once or twice, and leave
in flap position desired.
Prepare to open or close flaps.
Nod head (I understand).
b. Nod head forward.
Open or close flaps.
Execute.
a. Open or close four
fingers, rapidly and
repeatedly.
Prepare to open or close speed
brakes.
Nod head (I understand).
b. Nod head forward.
Open or close speed brakes.
Execute.
a. Forearm held vertically
while nodding clenched
fist, followed by number
signal corresponding to
each 10_ of nozzle
rotation desired.
Prepare to rotate nozzles.
Nod head (I understand).
b. Nod head forward.
Rotate nozzles.
Execute.
2. Lower landing gear
3. Leader lowers hook.
4. Open or close flaps.
5. Open or close speed brakes.
6. Rotate nozzles.
* See Figure 1-1 (9 of 9) for U.S. Air Force and NATO signals.
Figure 1-1. Flight Signals Between Aircraft (Sheet 6)
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V. EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION
SIGNAL
MEANING
1. Arm bent across forehead,
weeping. At night flash a
series of dots using exterior
lights.
I am having difficulty.
RESPONSE
Nod head (I understand).
Series of flashes (I understand).
2. One finger extended upward. Hydraulic trouble.
One flash of exterior lights.
Nod head (I understand).
Series of flashes (I understand).
3. Two fingers extended
upward. Two flashes of
exterior lights.
Electrical trouble.
Nod head (I understand.
Series of flashes (I understand).
4. Three fingers extended
upward. Three flashes of
exterior lights.
Fuel trouble.
Nod head (I understand).
Series of flashes (I understand).
5. Four fingers extended
upward. Four flashes of
exterior lights.
Oxygen trouble.
Nod head (I understand).
Series of flashes (I understand).
6. Five fingers extended
upward. Five flashes of
exterior lights.
Engine trouble.
Nod head (I understand).
Series of flashes (I understand).
7. Tap microphone or earphone, Radio receiver or transmitter
inoperative, as appropriate.
give thumbs up or down, as
appropriate.
Acknowledge with nod of head.
VI. NAVIGATION
SIGNAL
MEANING
RESPONSE
1. Steer heading.
a. Leader with forearm erect, Course to be steered is present.
hand open, and fingers
together, executes a
chopping motion forward.
Wingman nods head
(I understand).
b. Wingman gives “ Question
Signal” (1, 3).
What is your compass heading?
Leader gives compass heading in
finger numerals.
c. Wingman nods head.
Compass heading understood.
Figure 1-1. Flight Signals Between Aircraft (Sheet 7)
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VII. ARMAMENT SIGNALS BETWEEN AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT
SIGNAL
MEANING
RESPONSE
1. Gun status
a. Pistol cocking motion with
either hand.
Arm or safety guns, as applicable.
Execute and return signal.
b. Question signal (1, 3).
How much ammo do you have?
c. Thumbs down.
I am unable to fire.
Thumb up indicates over half,
thumb down indicates less than
half. Nod head (I understand).
2. Bomb status.
a. Shaking fist.
Arm or safety bombs, as
applicable.
Execute and return signal.
b. Question signal (1, 3).
How many bombs do I have?
Indicate with appropriate finger
numerals.
c. Thumbs down.
I am unable to drop.
Nod head (I understand).
a. Shaking hand with fingers
downward.
Arm or safety rockets, as
applicable.
Execute and return signal.
b. Questions signal (1, 3).
How many rockets to I have?
Indicate with appropriate finger
numerals.
c. Thumbs down.
I am unable to fire.
Nod head (I understand).
Jettison external stores.
Repeat signal and execute.
3. Rocket status.
4. Jettison.
Pistol cocking motion with
either hand followed by fore
and aft pulling motion with a
clenched fist.
Figure 1-1. Flight Signals Between Aircraft (Sheet 8)
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VIII. NATO AIRCRAFT SIGNALS
Note
The following NATO aircraft signals are
included here for reference. They are not
in exact consonance with those approved
for U.S. Navy intraservice use by the
Chief of Naval Operations.
ALTHOUGH NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
ROUTINE USE BY U.S. NAVAL
FORCES, THESE SIGNALS MAY BE
USED WHEN OPERATING WITH
NATO FORCES
1. Fuel Status.
a. Make drinking motion with closed hand, thumb extended toward mouth.
b. Report estimated flying time remaining: each finger extended indicates 10 minutes; a closed hand
indicates 1 hour. (Example: Clenched fist and three fingers means 1-1/2 hours.)
2. Airbrakes In or Out.
a. Preparatory signal: Biting motion with hand; fingers and thumb meeting and opening alternately.
b. Execution signal: Nod of head after cessation of preparatory signal.
3. Wheels Up or Down.
a. Preparatory signal: Twisting movement of fist toward the canopy to indicate “ up,” and from canopy
toward the pilot’ s shoulder for “ down.”
b. Execution signal: Nod of head after cessation of preparatory signal.
4. Flaps Up or Down.
a. Preparatory signal: Hand flat, fingers forward. Downward motion of hand from wrist to lower flaps —
reverse motion to raise flaps.
b. Execution signal: Nod of head after preparatory signal.
D
Note
Preparatory signals will be given at least
twice.
D
The execution signal is to be given when
aircraft in formation are ready to activate
the appropriate system.
D
When giving finger signals for fuel or
HEFOE communications, the thumb is
used to indicate digit number two.
Figure 1-1. Flight Signals Between Aircraft (Sheet 9)
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MEANING
CODE*
RR
Form right echelon
KK
Form left echelon
VV
Balance the formation, form VEE or diamond
XX
Close up
OO
Open up
NN
Negate last signal
WW
Wheels/flaps
SS
Speed brakes
HH
Hook
MM
Radio failure
II
Break up
LL
Lead change (the lead automatically passes to
the aircraft on the right if there are more than two
aircraft in the formation)
LONG DASH
Execute signal
* Night tactical signals between aircraft may be transmitted by use
of blinker, flashlight, or aircraft lights. Signals should be repeated
by the aircraft to which directed prior to execution. It should be
noted that all letter signals are given twice, first to attract attention
and second for readability.
Note
Night tactical signals between aircraft are covered in individual aircraft NATOPS
publications and are to be adhered to whenever possible. Unusual circumstances,
such as might occur during a joint NATO exercise, could result in the use of Morse
code. In such instances, it should be remembered that flashlight and/or aircraft
light signals are easily confused and when used should be as pronounced and
distinctive as possible
Figure 1-2. Night Tactical Signals Between Aircraft
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SIGNAL
MEANING
RESPONSE
1. Open hand held horizontally,
palm up and moved up in a
lifting motion.
I am starting to lift, follow as
briefed.
Repeat signal to pass to
subsequent aircraft and to
acknowledge, then execute.
2. Series of zooms by lead
aircraft.
Join up; join up on me. (Given from
cruise, column, or scout line.)
Repeat signal to pass to
subsequent aircraft and to
acknowledge, then execute.
3. Wing dip.
Given from column following join up Execute.
signals to indicate section join up
on side of dip (heavy side).
4. Lead aircraft swishes tail.
All aircraft in the formation form
step-up column in tactical order behind leader.
Execute. Leader steps down
slightly to facilitate formation of
column.
5. Fist moved horizontally aft
with thumb extended
(hitch-hike motion).
Take cruise formation.
Repeat signal to pass to
subsequent aircraft and to
acknowledge, then execute.
6. Open hand held palm down
over eyes and head moved
in scanning motion.
Form scout line.
Repeat signal to pass to
subsequent aircraft and to
acknowledge, then execute.
7. Hand held over head and
moved in circular motion
forefinger extended (given
from echelon only).
Prepare to break up and
rendezvous.
Repeat signal to pass to
subsequent aircraft and to
acknowledge, then execute as
briefed.
8. Forearm extended vertically
with closed fist (when given
to single aircraft).
Single aircraft cross over to
opposite side of formation.
Repeat signal to acknowledge and
execute when proper interval is
established.
9. Forearm extended vertically
Section move out on bearing to
allow interval for crossing aircraft.
with closed fist (when given
to section in balanced parade
or finger-tip formation).
10. Forearm extended vertically
with closed fist and moved
vertically in pumping motion.
Section cross over to opposite side
of formation.
Repeat signal to acknowledge and
execute.
Repeat signal to acknowledge and
execute.
Figure 1-3. Supplementary Signals for Helicopters
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SIGNAL
MEANING
1. Series of small zooms.
Close up.
RESPONSE
Execute.
2. Series of pronounced zooms. Join up; join up on me.
Expedite join up.
3. Lead aircraft swishes tail.
All aircraft in this formation form
step-down column in tactical order
behind leader.
Execute. Leader speeds up slightly
to facilitate formation of column.
4. Shaking of ailerons.
Execute signal; used as required in
conjunction with another signal.
Execute last signal given.
Figure 1-4. Aircraft Formation Maneuvering Signals
SIGNAL
MEANING
1. RESCAP flies low over pilot, rocking wings, and
establishes left orbit in area adjacent to downed
pilot.
You have been seen, or affirmative.
2. RESCAP remains in sight of downed pilot.
Rescue will be attempted.
3. RESCAP porpoises (pumps stick).
I am forced to return to base because of darkness, low
fuel, etc. Rescue will be resumed as soon as possible.
4. RESCAP continues to orbit in area adjacent to
downed airman.
Downed pilot remain in present position.
5. RESCAP flies over downed pilot, blinking lights
several times.
Night rescue will be attempted.
Figure 1-5. RESCAP Signals
SIGNAL
MEANING
1. Orbit ship, passing close
aboard, rocking wings with
hook down.
I have no radio and need steer to
carrier.
Ship flashes series of continuous
“ CHARLIES” (— D — D ), meaning “ I
understand and will indicate
direction to nearest carrier.” Ship
changes course to indicate
direction, and turns signal light to
STEADY until aircraft departs.
I have no radio and need vector to
nearest land.
Ship flashes series of continuous
“ LIMA’ S” (D — D D ), meaning “ I
understand and will indicate
direction to nearest land or field, if
known.” Ship then changes course
to indicate direction, and turns
signal light to STEADY until aircraft
departs.
At night: flash series of “ C.”
2. Orbit ship, passing close
aboard, rocking wings with
hook up.
RESPONSE*
At night: flash series of “ V.”
* In both cases, ship notifies carrier of aircraft identification, signals, and response.
Figure 1-6. Signals Between Aircraft and Nonaviation Ships
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PILOT’ S DESIRES OR INTENTIONS
VISUAL SIGNAL
I desire immediate landing.
Fly up the port side of the ship, low and close aboard,
rocking wings, in a landing configuration with hook
DOWN. Navigation light BRIGHT and STEADY with
anticollision lights ON. If turning final in the VFR
pattern or approaching final on a CCA, momentarily
turn on the taxi light, if available.
I desire to land but can wait for the next recovery.
Fly up the port side of the ship with landing gear UP,
hook down, navigation lights BRIGHT and STEADY,
and anticollision light OFF while abeam the ship.
I am proceeding to the BINGO field.
Fly up the port side of the ship, rocking wings, with
landing gear and hook UP, navigation lights BRIGHT
and STEADY, and anticollision light ON. If fuel state
and the nature of the emergency permit, continue
making passes until joined by a wingman. Upon reaching BINGO fuel state, proceed alone, setting IFF/SIF
to emergency when departing.
Note
1. The requirement for gear down and rocking wings as the signal for an immediate
landing is not required when considered unsafe by the pilot because of the nature of
the emergency; example: loss of an engine in multiengine aircraft.
2. At night aircraft flying close aboard the port side of the ship without lights are considered to have an emergency requiring an immediate landing.
Figure 1-7. Visual Signals to Ship From Fixed-Wing Aircraft With Radio Failure
PILOT’ S DESIRES OR INTENTIONS
VISUAL SIGNAL
I require immediate landing.
Fly close aboard starboard quarter, remaining clear of
other traffic, with gear DOWN and floodlights/landing
light ON. With complete electrical failure, fire a red
flare to seaward.
I desire to land but can wait for the next recovery.
Fly by or hover on the starboard side of the ship, low
and close aboard, with navigation lights BRIGHT and
FLASHING and anticollision light ON.
Figure 1-8. Visual Signals to Ship From Helicopters With Radio Failure
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SIGNAL
COMMAND/ADVISORY
OLS
** ALDIS LAMP
1. *BINGO — Proceed to
alternate landing field.
Flashing cut and
waveoff lights.
2. Add power — (jets and turbo
props only).
Flash, cut lights.
3. CHARLIE — Cleared to land
aboard.
N/A
4. DELTA — Delay in landing.
Enter DELTA pattern and
maintain visual contact with
the ship.
Flashing landing area
lights.
5. Closed deck. Do not land.
Landing area lights off
(night only).
6. Do not land. Ditch or bail
out/eject in the vicinity of the
ship.
7. LSO has control of the aircraft
on final approach at
approximately 1-1/2 miles.
Flashing red light.
N/A
Steady green light.***
Steady red light.
9. Lower wheels
N/A
10. Lower flaps.
N/A
11. Jettison disposable fuel tank.
N/A
12. Jettison ordnance.
N/A
N/A
Z
Steady (3 sec), cut
lights.
N/A
M, M
— —, — —
N/A
8. Lower hook
BLINKER
N/A
C
—D —D
D
—D D
N/A
Z
——D D
——D D
N/A
N/A
H
H
D D D D
W
D ——
F
D D —D
G
——D
Q
——D —
D D D D
W
D ——
F
D D —D
G
——D
Q
——D —
* Signal is given only when ordered by the Air Officer.
** Aldis lamps may be located in the tower or on the signal bridge.
*** Helicopters will normally receive this signal from the rotating beacon or ALDIS lamp on the starboard side
of the island.
Extra care must be exercised in identifying the correct light and
location of signal. Misinterpretation of lighting signals from other
sources can occur. Such sources are: rotating beacons (aft, port,
forward side of island), or deck status lights (located at LSO
platform and near portside mid-ships catwalk).
Figure 1-9. Visual Signals to Aircraft From Ship Under EMCON or Lost Communications Conditions
ORIGINAL
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NAVAIR 00-80T-113
Aircraft without radio equipment should observe the tower for light signals. Acknowledge signals in the daytime
by movement of ailerons or rudder on the ground and by rocking wings in the air. Acknowledge signals at night
by flashing aircraft lights. Signals from an airport traffic control light gun have the following meanings:
COLOR AND TYPE
OF SIGNAL
ON THE GROUND
IN FLIGHT
STEADY GREEN
Cleared for takeoff.
Cleared to land.
FLASHING GREEN
Cleared to taxi.
Return for landing (to be
followed by steady green
at proper time).
STEADY ED
Stop.
Give way to other aircraft
and continue circling.
FLASHING RED
Taxi clear of landing area
(runway) in use.
Airport unsafe — do not
land.
FLASHING WHITE
Return to starting point on
airport.
ALTERNATING RED &
GREEN
General Warning Signal — Exercise Extreme Caution.
RED PYROTECHNIC
(RED FLARE)
GROUND VEHICLES
Cleared to cross runway.
Stop (hold short of
runway).
Return to place of origin.
Notwithstanding any
previous instructions, do
not land for the time
being.
Figure 1-10. Airport Traffic Control Light Signals
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ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
CHAPTER 2
General Aircraft Handling Signals
2.1
GENERAL AIRCRAFT HANDLING
SIGNALS
18. Install down locks/undercarriage pins
19. Remove down locks/undercarriage pins
Note
Signals/figures indicated in solid black are
NATO-approved.
20. Connect ground electrical power supply
21. Disconnect ground electrical power supply
The following signals (Figure 2-1) shall be used in
U.S. Navy operations and when operating with NATO
forces:
22. Start engine(s)
23. Slow down engine(s) on indicated side
1. Affirmative (all clear)
24. Cut engine(s)
2. Negative (not clear)
25. Lock tailwheel
3. Proceed to next marshaler
26. Unlock tailwheel
4. This way
27. Fold wings/helicopter blades
5. Slow down
28. Spread wings/helicopter blades
6. Turn to left
29. Lock wings/helicopter blades
7. Turn to right
30. Open weapon bay(s) door(s)
8. Move ahead
31. Close weapon bay(s) door(s)
32. Take off
9. Stop
33. Fire (U.S. Navy use only)
10. Brakes (on/off)
34. Engage nosegear steering
11. Move back (also used to pull back aircraft
utilizing arresting wire)
35. Disengage nosegear steering
12. Turns while backing (tail to left)
36. Lower wing flaps
13. Turns while backing (tail to right)
37. Raise wing flaps
14. Clearance for personnel to approach aircraft
38. Down hook
15. Personnel approaching the aircraft
39. Up hook
16. Insert chocks
40. Open air brakes
17. Remove chocks
41. Close air brakes
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ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
42. Tiller bar/steering arm in place
54. Stop aircraft auxiliary power unit
43. Remove tiedowns (director)
55. Ground refueling, all tanks, no external power
(ground crewman)
44. Install tiedowns (director)
56. Ground refueling, internal tanks only, no external
power (ground crewman)
45. Tiedowns in place (director)
57. Extend/retract air refueling probe or ram air
turbine
46. Engine runup (pilot)
47. Hot brakes
58. Need aircraft starting unit
48. Brake failure (tailhook-equipped air craft) (pilot)
59. Fuel discharge during start
49. Lights (on/off)
60. Arm water injection (AV-8)
50. I have command
61. Engine thrust check (AV-8)
51. Open cowl flaps
62. VTO (AV-8)
52. Connect/disconnect air starting unit
63. Pass control
53. Start aircraft auxiliary power unit
64. COD ramp: open/close.
ORIGINAL
2-2
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Hand raised, thumb up.
REMARKS
Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
addition of wands.
signal.
AFFIRMATIVE (ALL CLEAR)
Arm held out, hand
Same as day signal with
below waist level, thumb addition of wands.
turned downwards.
NEGATIVE (NOT CLEAR)
Right or left arm Down, Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
other arm moved across addition of wands.
signals.
the body and extended
to indicate direction to
next marshal.
PROCEED TO NEXT
MARSHALER
Arms above head in
vertical position with
palms facing inward.
Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
addition of wands.
signal.
THIS WAY
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 1 of 16)
2-3
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
REMARKS
Arms down with palms
towards ground, then
moved up and down
several times.
Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
addition of wands.
signal.
Extend right arm
horizontally, left arm is
repeatedly moved
upward. Speed of arm
movement indicating
rate of turn.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
SLOW DOWN
1. Clench first (day),
or down-turned
wand (night),
means for pilot to
lock indicated
brake.
2. Also used for spot
turns airborne
aircraft. Conform
to ICAO Signal.
TURN TO LEFT
Extend left arm
horizontally, left arm is
repeatedly moved
upward. Speed of arm
movement indicating
rate of turn.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
1. Clench fist (day),
or down-turned
wand (night),
means for pilot to
lock indicated
brake.
2. Also used for
sport turns
airborne aircraft.
Conform to ICAO
Signal.
TURN TO RIGHT
Arms extended from
Same as day signal with
body and held horizontal addition of wands.
to shoulders with hands
up-raised and above
eye level, palms facing
backwards. Execute
beckoning arm motion
angled backward.
Rapidity indicates speed
desired of aircraft.
MOVE AHEAD
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 2)
ORIGINAL
2-4
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
REMARKS
Arms crossed above the Same as day signal with
head, palms facing
addition of wands.
forward.
STOP
ON — Arms above
head, open palms and
fingers raised with
palms toward aircraft,
then fist closed.
ON — Arms above
head, then wands
crossed.
OFF — Crossed wands,
then uncrossed.
OFF — Reverse of
above.
BRAKES
Arms by sides, palms
facing forward, swept
forward and upward
repeatedly to shoulder
height.
Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
addition of wands.
signal.
Point right arm down
and left arm brought
from overhead, vertical
position to horizontal
position repeating left
arm movement.
Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
addition of wands.
signal.
MOVE BACK (ALSO USED TO
PULL BACK AIRCRAFT UTILIZING
ARRESTING WIRE)
TURNS WHILE BACKING
(TAIL TO LEFT)
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 3)
2-5
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Point left arm down and
right arm brought from
overhead, vertical
position to horizontal
forward position,
repeating right arm
movement.
REMARKS
Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
addition of wands.
signal.
TURNS WHILE BACKING
(TAIL TO RIGHT)
A beckoning motion with
right wand at eye level.
CLEARANCE FOR
PERSONNEL TO APPROACH
AIRCRAFT
Left hand raised
Same as day signal with
vertically overhead,
addition of wands
palm towards aircraft.
The other hand
indicates to personnel
concerned and gestures
towards aircraft.
PERSONNEL
APPROACHING THE
AIRCRAFT
Arms down, fists closed, Same as for day signal
thumbs extended
with addition of wands.
inwards, swing arms
from extended position
inwards.
INSERT CHOCKS
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 4)
ORIGINAL
2-6
Conforms to ICAO
signal.
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
REMARKS
Arms down, fists closed, Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
thumbs extended
addition of wands.
signal.
outwards, swing arms
outwards.
REMOVE CHOCKS
With arms above head,
the right hand clasps left
forearm and the left fist
is clenched.
Similar to the day signal
except the right wand is
placed against left
forearm. The wand in
the left hand is held
vertical.
With arms and hands in
“ install down locks”
position, the right hand
unclasps the left
forearm.
Similar to the day signal
except with the addition
of wands.
Hands above head, left
fist partially clenched,
right hand moved in
direction of left hand
with first two fingers
extended and inserted
into circle made by
fingers of the left hand.
Same as day signal with Same signal for air start
addition of wands.
unit except using two
fingers (day).
INSTALL DOWN LOCKS/
UNDERCARRIAGE PINS
REMOVE DOWN LOCKS/
UNDERCARRIAGE PINS
CONNECT GROUND
ELECTRICAL POWER
SUPPLY
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 5)
2-7
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
REMARKS
Hands above head, left
fist partially clenched,
right hand moved away
from left hand,
withdrawing first two
fingers from circle made
by fingers of the left
hand.
Same as day signal with Same signal for air start
addition of wands.
unit except using tow
fingers (day).
Left hand overhead with
appropriate number of
fingers extended, to
indicate the number of
the engine to be started,
and circular motion of
right hand at head level.
Similar to day signal
except that the wand in
the left hand will be
flashed to indicate the
engine to be started.
Arms down with palms
toward ground, then
either right or left arm
waved up and down
indicating that left or
right side engines
respectively should be
slowed down.
Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
addition of wands.
signal.
DISCONNECT GROUND
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY
Conforms to ICAO
signals.
START ENGINE(S)
SLOW DOWN ENGINE(S)
ON INDICATED SIDE
Either arm and hand
Same as day signal with
level with shoulder, hand addition of wands.
moving across the
throat, palm down. Hand
is moved sideways, arm
remaining bent. Other
arm pointing to engine.
CUT ENGINE(S)
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 6)
ORIGINAL
2-8
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Hands together
overhead, opened from
the wrists in a V, then
closed suddenly.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
Hands overhead, palms
together, then hands
opened from the wrists
to form a V, wrists
remaining together.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
Arms straight out at
sides, then swept
forward and hugged
around shoulders.
Same as signal with
addition of wands.
Arms hugged around
shoulders, then swept
straight out to the sides.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
REMARKS
LOCK TAILWHEEL
UNLOCK TAILWHEEL
FOLD WINGS/
HELICOPTER BLADES
SPREAD WINGS/
HELICOPTER BLADES
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 7)
2-9
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Hit right elbow with palm Same as day signal with
of left hand.
addition of wands.
LOCK WINGS/
HELICOPTER BLADES
Body bent forward at the Same as day signal with
waist, hands held with
addition of wands.
fingertips touching in
front of body and elbows
bent at approximately
45°, then arms swing
downward and outward.
OPEN WEAPON BAY(S)
DOOR(S)
Body bent forward at
the waist and arms
extended horizontally,
then arms swing
downward and in until
fingertips touch in front
of the body with elbows
bent at approximately
45°.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
Director conceals left/
right hand and makes
circular motion of right/
left hand over head in
horizontal plane ending
in a throwing motion of
arm towards direction of
takeoff.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
CLOSE WEAPON BAY(S)
DOOR(S)
TAKE OFF
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 8)
ORIGINAL
2-10
REMARKS
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Describes large figure
eight with one hand and
points to the fire area with
the other hand.
Same except with wands.
Point to nose with index
finger while indicating
direction of turn with other
index finger.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
Point to nose with index
finger, lateral wave with
open palm of other hand
at shoulder height.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
Hands in front, palms
together horizontally then
opened from the wrist
crocodile-mouth fashion.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
REMARKS
Signal is meant for
information only. Pilot
should be given a cut
engine or continuous
turnup signal, as
appropriate.
FIRE
ENGAGE NOSEGEAR
STEERING
DISENGAGE
NOSEGEAR
STEERING
LOWER WING FLAPS
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 9)
2-11
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Hands in front
horizontally, with palms
open from the wrists,
then suddenly closed.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
Right fist, thumb
extended downward,
lowered suddenly to
meet horizontal palm
of left hand.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
RAISE WING FLAPS
DOWN HOOK
Right fist, thumb
Same as day signal with
extended upward, raised addition of wands.
suddenly to meet
horizontal palm of left
hand.
UP HOOK
Hands in front, palms
together vertically, then
opened from the wrists
crocodile-mouth
fashion.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
OPEN AIR BRAKES
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 10)
ORIGINAL
2-12
REMARKS
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Hands in front, vertically
with palms open from
the wrists, then
suddenly closed.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
REMARKS
CLOSE AIR BRAKES
Hold nose with left
Same as day signal with
hand, right hand moving addition of wands.
horizontally at waist
level.
a. Affirmative signal
immediately following
means: MAN IS
TENDING BAR.
TILLER BAR/STEERING
ARM IN PLACE
b. A negative signal
immediately following
means: NO ONE
TENDING BAR.
To tiedown crew: Makes
wiping motion down left
arm with right hand.
Same as day except
with wands.
To tiedown crew:
Rotates hands in a
circle perpendicular to
and in front of his body.
Same as day except
with wands.
REMOVE TIEDOWNS
(director)
INSTALL TIEDOWNS
(director)
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 11)
2-13
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Same signal as “ install
tiedown,” followed by
thumbs up.
Same as day except
with wands.
Moves forefinger in a
circular motion in view
of director to indicate
that he is ready to run
up engines.
Makes circular motion
with hand held light.
Makes rapid fanning
motion with one hand in
front of face and points
to wheel with other
hand.
Same as day except
with wands.
Pilot drops tailhook and
turns on external lights
as an emergency signal
to the director and deck
crew.
Same as day.
REMARKS
TIEDOWNS IN PLACE
(director)
Director responds with
same signal (wand at
night) to indicate “ clear
to run up.”
ENGINE RUNUP (pilot)
HOT BRAKES
BRAKE FAILURE (tailhook
equipped aircraft) (pilot)
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 12)
ORIGINAL
2-14
Pilot also informs tower
via radio.
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Points to eyes with two
fingers to signal “ lights
on.”
Flashing wands.
Hold one hand open,
motionless and high
above head, with palm
forward.
Same as day except
with wand.
Hold hands against side
of head; then open
hands by moving
thumbs forward and
outward.
Same as day except
with wands.
REMARKS
When lights are already
on, same signal is used
to signal “ lights off.”
LIGHTS
I HAVE COMMAND
OPEN COWL FLAPS
Same as “ connect/
disconnect ground
electrical power supply,”
except using one finger
(day). (See signals 20
and 21.)
CONNECT/DISCONNECT
AIR STARTING UNIT
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 13)
2-15
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
REMARKS
Points to power unit
Same as day except
exhaust with left hand
with wands.
index finger; moves right
hand in horizontal circle,
index and middle finger
pointing downward.
START AIRCRAFT
AUXILIARY POWER UNIT
Makes “ throat cutting”
action with left hand;
moves right hand in
horizontal circle, index
and middle fingers
pointing downward.
Same as day except
with wands.
Extends arm in front of
body and makes a wide
circular wiping motion;
then brings thumb to
mouth as if drinking
from a glass.
Same except with wand
held vertically.
Pilot extends air
refueling probe and sets
switches for fueling all
tanks.
Makes a circular motion
as if rubbing stomach
with palm of hand; then
brings thumb to mouth
as if drinking from a
glass.
Same as day except
with wand.
Pilot extend air refueling
probe and sets switches
for fueling internal tanks
only.
STOP AIRCRAFT
AUXILIARY POWER UNIT
GROUND REFUELING
ALL TANKS,
NO EXTERNAL POWER
(ground crewman)
GROUND REFUELING,
INTERNAL TANKS ONLY,
NO EXTERNAL POWER
(ground crewman)
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 14)
ORIGINAL
2-16
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
TO EXTEND: Extend
Same as day except
arm straight ahead, fist with wand.
clenched; swing arm 90°
to side. Use left or right
arm according to
location of probe.
REMARKS
Pilot actuates probe on
signal.
TO RETRACT: Use the
reverse of the EXTEND
signal.
EXTEND/RETRACT AIR
REFUELING PROBE OR
RAM AIR TURBINE
Extend arms out from
body (curved upwards)
and rotate arms in a
clockwise/
counterclockwise
motion.
Same as day except
with wands.
Left arm raised above
shoulder with number of
fingers extended to
indicate affected engine;
right hand describes a
pendulum motion
between waist and
knees.
Similar to day signal
except that wand in left
hand will be flashed to
indicate the number of
the affected engine.
Signal is for information
only; pilot should be
given cut engine or
continuous turnup
signal, as appropriate.
Give FINAL TURNUP
signal. Chapter 4 (No.
9). Wait 2 or 3 seconds
while pilot turns up
military rated thrust and
checks instruments.
Then, hold open hand
toward pilot, fingers
extended vertically.
Same except hold
GREEN wand vertically
and move up and down.
Day — Pilot
acknowledges by
salute.
NEED AIRCRAFT STARTING
UNIT
FUEL DISCHARGE
DURING START
Night — Pilot
acknowledges by
turning on light to
steady dim.
AIR WATER INJECTION
(AV–8)
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 15)
2-17
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
REMARKS
Extend arm overhead,
forefinger pointing up.
Hesitate, then rotate
hand rapidly in a
horizontal circle.
Hold RED and GREEN
wands at chest level,
rotating the green wand
in a horizontal circle.
Signal is optional, given
at request of pilot. Also
can be used for deck
launch.
Arms extended
horizontally sideways
beckoning upwards,
with palms turned up.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
ENGINE THRUST CHECK
(AV–8)
VTO (AV–8)
With both arms shoulder Same as day except
height, point in direction point amber wand.
of person receiving
control.
Used by U.S. Navy
personnel. Not a NATO
signal.
One hand held in hold,
the other finger and
thumb extended but not
touching; then bring
fingers and thumb
together several times.
Pilot will respond with
same signal.
Ramp shall not come
down until deck crew
acknowledges pilot
signal.
PASS CONTROL
Two wands used in
same manner.
COD RAMP: OPEN/CLOSE
Figure 2-1. General Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 16)
ORIGINAL
2-18
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
CHAPTER 3
Helicopter Handling Signals
3.1
HELICOPTER OPERATION LIGHT
SIGNALS
Signals/figures
NATO-approved.
Note
in solid
19. Cut cable
20. Spread pylon
21. Fold pylon
black
are
22. I desire HIFR/fuel
23. Commence fueling
See Figures 3-1 and 3-2 for helicopter operation
light signals.
24. Am pumping fuel
25. Cease fueling
The following signals (Figure 3-3) shall be used in
U.S. .Navy operations and when operating with NATO
forces:
26. Have ceased pumping fuel
27. Desire to move over deck and return hose
1. Landing direction
28. Execute emergency breakaway
2. Move upward
29. Ready to start engine (pilot)
3. Hover
30. Ready to engage rotors (pilot)
4. Move downward
31. Ready to engage rotors (LSE)
5. Move to left
32. Ready for takeoff (pilot)
6. Move to right
33. Ready for takeoff (LSE)
7. Lower wheels
34. Remove tiedowns (LSE)
8. Wave-off
35. Remove chocks and tiedown (pilot)
9. Land
10. Droop stops out
36. Insert chocks and tiedown (pilot)
11. Droop stops in
37. Tiedowns removed (deck crew)
12. Remove blade tiedowns
38. Install tiedowns (LSE)
13. Engage rotors
39. Disengage rotors (LSE)
14. Hook up load
40. Hook not down/up
15. Release load
41. Swing tail left
16. Load has not been released
42. Swing tail right
17. Winch up
43. Hold position
18. Winch down
44. Antenna in down position.
3-1
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
Refer to Chapter 2 for the following signals:
Signal
Number
Fold blades
27
Spread blades
28
Lock blades
29
Move ahead
8
Move back
11
Take off
32
Open cargo doors
30
Close cargo doors
31
ALDIS LAMP
ROTATING BEACON SIGNAL
EVOLUTION
Start Engines
Red
Engage Rotors
Amber
Launch
Green
Recovery
Green
Disengage Rotors
Amber
Shutdown
Red
Figure 3-1. Rotating Beacon/Aldis Lamp Signals for Helicopter Operations
COMMAND/ADVISORY
INFORMATION
STARBOARD ROTATING BEACON
OR ALDIS LAMP SIGNAL
Three or More Aircraft To Go
Red
One Aircraft To Go
Amber
Land
Green
Figure 3-2. Flight Operation Signals to Helicopters in Starboard Holding (CV/CVN)
ORIGINAL
3-2
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Marshaler stands with
arms raised vertically
above head and facing
toward the point where
the aircraft is to land.
The arms are lowered
repeatedly from a
vertical to a horizontal
position, stopping finally
in the horizontal
position.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
REMARKS
LANDING DIRECTION
Arms extended
Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
horizontally sideways
addition of wands.
signal.
beckoning upwards, with
palms turned up. Speed
of movement indicates
rate of ascent.
MOVE UPWARD
Arms extended
horizontally sideways,
palms downward.
Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
addition of wands.
signal.
HOVER
Arms extended
Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
horizontally sideways
addition of wands.
signal.
beckoning downwards,
with palms turned down.
Speed of movement
indicates rate of
descent.
MOVE DOWNWARD
Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 1 of 11)
3-3
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Right arm extended
horizontally sideways in
direction of movement
and other arms swung
over the head in same
direction, in a repeating
movement.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
Left arm extended
horizontally sideways in
direction of movement
and other arm swung
over the head in the
same direction, in a
repeating movement.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
REMARKS
MOVE TO LEFT
MOVE TO RIGHT
When aircraft
Same as day signal with
approaches director with addition of wands.
landing gear retracted,
marshaler gives signal
by side view of a
cranking circular motion
of the hands.
LOWER WHEELS
Waving of arms over the Same as day signal with Signal is mandatory.
head.
addition of wands.
WAVE OFF
Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 2)
ORIGINAL
3-4
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Arms crossed and
extended downwards in
front of the body.
REMARKS
Same as day signal with Conforms to ICAO
addition of wands.
signal.
LAND
When rotor starts to “ run Same as day signal with
down” marshaler stands addition of wands.
with both hands raised
above head, fists
closed, thumbs pointing
out.
DROOP STOPS OUT
When droop stops go in, Same as day signal with
marshaler turns thumbs addition of wands.
inwards.
DROOP STOPS IN
Left hand above head,
right hand pointing to
individual boots for
removal.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
REMOVE BLADE
TIEDOWNS
Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 3)
3-5
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Circular motion in
horizontal plane with
right hand above head.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
Rope climbing motion
with hands.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
Left arm extended
forward horizontally, fist
clenched, with hand
making vertical
pendulum movement
with fist clenched.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
Bend left arm horizontally across chest with
fist clenched, palm
downward; open right
hand pointed up
vertically to center of
left fist.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
ENGAGE ROTOR(S)
HOOK UP LOAD
RELEASE LOAD
LOAD HAS NOT BEEN
RELEASED
Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 4)
ORIGINAL
3-6
REMARKS
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Left arm horizontal in
front of body, fist
clenched, right hand
with palm turned
upwards making
upward motion.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
Left arm horizontal in
front of body, fist
clenched, right hand
with palm turned
downwards making
downward motion
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
REMARKS
WINCH UP
WINCH DOWN
Right arm extended
Same as day signal with
forward horizontally,
addition of wands.
first clenched, left arm
making horizontal slicing
movements below the
right fist, palm
downward.
CUT CABLE
Bend elbow across
chest, palm downward.
Extend arm outward to
horizontal position,
keeping palm open
and facing down.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
SPREAD PYLON
Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 5)
3-7
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Extend right arm
horizontally, palm
downward. Bend arm
keeping palm down.
Same as day signal with
addition of wands.
FOLD PYLON
Helicopter crewmember Same except use red
brings thumb to mouth
lens flashlight.
as if drinking from glass.
I DESIRE HIFR/FUEL
Helicopter crewmember
makes circular motion
with right hand.
Helicopter crewmember
makes circular motion
with red lens flashlight.
Ship’ s fuel crewmember
holds green device
vertically over red
device.
Ship’ s fuel crewmember
holds green wand
vertically over red wand.
COMMENCE FUELING
AM PUMPING FUEL
Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 6)
ORIGINAL
3-8
REMARKS
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
REMARKS
Helicopter crewmember Helicopter crewmember
makes horizontal cutting makes horizontal motion
motion of right hand
of red lens flashlight.
across throat.
CEASE FUELING
Ship’ s fuel crewmember
holds red device over
green device.
Ship’ s fuel crewmember
holds red wand vertically
over green wand.
HAVE CEASED
PUMPING FUEL
Helicopter crewmember Helicopter crewmember
makes vertical motion of makes vertical motion of
hand.
red lens flashlight.
DESIRE TO MOVE
OVER DECK AND
RETURN HOSE
LSE/director makes
waveoff signal.
LSE/director makes
waveoff signal with
wands.
Signal is mandatory.
EXECUTE EMERGENCY
BREAKAWAY
Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 7)
3-9
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Moves hand in a circle
perpendicular to the
deck; follows with a
thumbs up signal.
Signify by number of
fingers engine to be
started.
Turns on flashlight or
movable light and
moves it in a circle
perpendicular to the
deck.
Moves hand in
horizontal circle at eye
level, index finger
extended. Aircraft lights
FLASHING BRIGHT.
Same as day except
holds red light in hand.
Aircraft lights
FLASHING DIM.
REMARKS
READY TO
START ENGINE
(pilot)
At night, aircraft lights
should be on
FLASHING DIM until
aircraft is declared up
and ready for takeoff by
the pilot.
READY TO ENGAGE
ROTORS (pilot)
FACES FLY CONTROL: Rotates one wand at
Holds left fist above
chest level; holds other
head; gives
wand above head.
circular motion of right
hand above head, index
finger extended.
READY TO ENGAGE
ROTORS (LSE)
Gives thumbs up signal Places running and
at eye level. Aircraft
formation lights on
lights STEADY BRIGHT. STEADY DIM. May give
thumbs up signal by
turning on flashlight or
other moveable lights
and moving it up and
down.
READY FOR TAKEOFF
(pilot)
Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 8)
ORIGINAL
3-10
The air officer shall
signal authority to
engage rotors by
illuminating a yellow
rotating beacon.
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
FACES FLY CONTROL.
Holds right thumb up at
eye level; holds left fist
at eye level.
Signal not required.
Pilot’ s STEADY DIM
indicates readiness to
Fly Control.
To tiedown crew: Makes
wiping motion down left
arm with right hand.
Same as day except
with addition of wands.
Swings arms apart,
thumbs extended
outwards.
Using hand held light or
flashlight, gives on/off
signals at 1-second
intervals.
Swings arms together,
thumbs extended
inwards. In single piloted
aircraft, pilot may swing
one arm alternately from
each side, thumb
extended inwards.
Moves hand held light or
flashlight at eye level in
a horizontal plane
alternately inwards from
each side.
REMARKS
The air officer shall
signal authority for
launch of helicopters
by illuminating a green
rotating beacon in
addition to the rotating
yellow beacon.
READY FOR TAKEOFF
(LSE)
REMOVE TIEDOWNS
(LSE)
REMOVE CHOCKS AND
TIEDOWNS (pilot)
INSERT CHOCKS AND
TIEDOWNS (pilot)
Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 9)
3-11
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
REMARKS
Stands in full view of
pilot and LSE and holds
tiedown and chocks
extended to side.
Same as day except
illuminates tiedown with
amber flashlight.
To tiedown crew:
Rotates hands in a
circle perpendicular to
and in front of his body.
Same as day except
with amber wands.
Give “ hold” signal as
soon as first tiedown is
attached.
Holds left fist above
head; makes throat
cutting action with right
hand.
Same as day except
with amber wands.
Give “ hold” signal as
soon as first tiedown is
attached.
Arms extended, make
short up and down
chopping action,
alternating hands.
Same as day except
with amber of wands.
TIEDOWNS REMOVED
(deck crew)
INSTALL TIEDOWNS
(LSE)
DISENGAGE ROTORS
(LSE)
HOOK NOT DOWN/UP
Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 10)
ORIGINAL
3-12
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
REMARKS
Use standard fixed-wing Same as day except
turn signal, pointing with with amber of wands.
hand to wheel to be pivoted and giving “ comeon” with other hand.
SWING TAIL LEFT
Use standard fixed-wing Same as day except
turn signal, pointing with with amber wands.
hand to wheel to be pivoted and giving “ comeon” with other hand.
SWING TAIL RIGHT
Makes clenched fists at
eye level.
Hold crossed wands
(any color) overhead.
Signal is mandatory.
HOLD POSITION
Rest elbow in left palm
Same except with
at waist level. Bring right wands.
hand down to horizontal
position.
ANTENNA IN DOWN
POSITION
Figure 3-3. Helicopter Handling Signals (Sheet 11)
3-13/(3-14 blank)
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 01-F14AAP-1
5/(6 blank)
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
CHAPTER 4
Carrier Flight Deck Handling Signals
4.1
SCOPE
19. Go
20. Abort aircraft
The aircraft handling signals included in this chapter
are only those used aboard aircraft carriers. Signals are
included in individual aircraft NATOPS flight manuals
for those signals peculiar to each aircraft.
4.1.1 Launching Signals.
21. Pass control
22. Retract shuttle
(See Figure 4-1.)
23. Advance shuttle
1. Extend strut(s)
24. First ready/CAT ready
2. Lower launch bar/tow link
25. Taking tension
3. Raise launch bar/tow link
26. Buffer forward
4. Attach bridle/pendant
27. Buffer aft
5. Tension aircraft on catapult
28. Standby/Military power
6. Untension aircraft on catapult
29. Final ready
7. Tension bridle arrester lanyard
30. Hook-up signal
8. First turnup
31. Taxi signal for catapult topside safety petty officer
9. Final turnup
32. JBD’ s raise signal — Day
10. Afterburner
33. JBD’ s lower signal — Day
11. Fire/launch
34. JBD’ s raise signal — Night
12. Suspend
35. JBD’ s lower signal — Night.
13. Hang fire
4.1.2 Landing Signals.
14. Untension aircraft on catapult (following suspend
or hang fire)
Signals/figures
NATO-approved.
15. Shuttle forward
16. Throttle back
1. Clear deck
17. Push/pull back
2. Foul deck
18. Accept control
3. Pull back
4-1
(See Figure 4-2.)
Note
in solid
black
are
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
4.1.4 Refueling Signals.
4. Cease pull back
5. Raise hook
1. Top off
6. Lower hook
2. Fuel status
7. Wire clear
3. Probe out
8. Wire retract.
4. Probe in
4.1.3 Handling Signals.
Signals/figures
NATO-approved.
5. Close dump valve
(See Figure 4-3.)
Note
in solid
(See Figure 4-4.)
6. Cut fuel
black
are
7. Fuel weight status.
8. Fuel quantity signals.
1. Tiller bar in place/engage nosewheel steering
4.1.5 Aircraft Elevator Signals.
4-5.)
2. Tiller bar removed/disengage nosewheel steering
3. Wing rider
1. Raise safety stanchion
4. Install tiedowns
2. Lower safety stanchion
5. Tiedowns in place
3. Raise elevator
6. Reverse thrust taxi.
4. Lower elevator.
ORIGINAL
4-2
(See Figure
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
Director
TO
Pilot
EXECUTION
Day: Extend arms to one side, palms
together and horizontal. Then, open
arms.
Night: Same except hold wands
horizontally.
Note
For lowering strut, reverse the
procedure for extending strut.
EXTEND or LOWER STRUT(S)
Director
Deck
Crew,
Pilot
Day: Rest right elbow in left palm at waist
level. Bring right hand down to
horizontal position.
Night: Same except with wands.
LOWER LAUNCH BAR/TOW LINK
Director
Deck
Crew,
Pilot
Day: Rest right elbow in left palm at waist
level. With right forearm horizontal,
bring right hand up to shoulder level.
Night: Same as day except rest right elbow
on wand.
RAISE LAUNCH BAR/TOW LINK
Launching
Officer
Director
and
Catapult
Crew
Day: Extend arms forward at waist level;
make slight lifting motion with
forearm.
Night: Hold both wands close to waist,
extending forward horizontally; rotate wands from horizontal to vertical position.
ATTACH BRIDLE/ PENDANT
Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 1 of 12)
4-3
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
Director
TO
Catapult
Crew,
Pilot
EXECUTION
Day: Extend arms overhead. Open
clenched fists, palms forward to
indicate pilot release brakes. Then
sweep one hand across chest and
point in direction of launch. Pilot will
release brakes and apply appropriate power in accordance with aircraft
NATOPS Manual.
Night: Same using wands except indicate
pilot release brakes by opening
crossed wands above head.
TENSION AIRCRAFT ON CATAPULT
Launching
Officer
Catapult
Crew,
Pilot
Day: Extend arms overhead, fists
clenched to indicate pilot hold
brakes. Then sweep one fist across
chest and point in opposite direction
of launch. Pilot will hold brakes.
Night: Hold wands crossed overhead to
indicate pilot hold brakes. Then
sweep one wand across chest and
point in opposite direction of launch.
Pilot will hold brakes.
UNTENSION AIRCRAFT ON
CATAPULT
Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 2)
ORIGINAL
4-4
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
TO
Hookup
Petty
Officer
Catapult
Crew
Launching
Officer
Pilot
EXECUTION
Day: With hands down, make horizontal
circular motion with one hand.
Night: Same except use WHITE stubby
wand pointed down.
TENSION BRIDLE
ARRESTER LANYARD
Day:
Extend arm overhead, forefinger pointing up. Hesitate, then
rotate hand rapidly in a horizontal circle.
Night:
Hold RED and GREEN wands
at chest level, rotating the
green wand in a horizontal
circle.
Remarks:
Signal is optional, given at
request of pilot. Also can be
used for deck launch.
FIRST TURNUP
Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 3)
4-5
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
Launching
Officer
TO
Pilot,
Catapult
Crew
EXECUTION
Day:
Extend arm overhead, index
and middle finger pointing up.
Hesitate then rotate hand rapidly in a horizontal circle.
Night:
Rotate GREEN wand in a horizontal circle at chest level.
Hold RED wand behind back.
Remarks:
The pilot will apply or maintain
full power, check instruments,
get set and:
1. Day — turn head slightly
toward Launching Officer,
execute a hand salute, and
position head against headrest.
2. Night — turn on only his
running lights (STEADY),
and keep them on until clear
of ship.
FINAL TURNUP
Launching
Officer
Pilot
Day:
Give “ final turnup” signal (no.
9). Wait 2 or 3 seconds while
pilot turns up to military rated
thrust and checks instruments.
Then, hold open hand toward
pilot, fingers extended vertically.
Night:
Same except hold GREEN
wand vertically and move up
and down.
Remarks:
Pilot select afterburner, check
instruments, and:
1. Day — Salute when ready
to launch.
2. Night — turn on only his
running lights (STEADY),
and keep them on until clear
of the ship.
AFTERBURNER
Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 4)
ORIGINAL
4-6
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
Launching
Officer
TO
Catapult
Crew,
Pilot
EXECUTION
Day: Extend arm overhead. Ensure that
pilot’ s head is against headrest and
deck is clear forward. Sweep
up-raised hand downward in the
direction of launch, touching the
deck and returning hand to the horizontal in the direction of launch
Night: Raise GREEN wand vertically
overhead. Wait 2 or 3 seconds for
pilot to position head against
headrest. Ensure that deck is clear
forward. Sweep wand in a wide arc,
ending by pointing in the direction of
launch, touching the deck and returning wand to the horizontal in the
direction of launch.
The launching officer shall remain in
the crouched position with his hand/
wand held horizontally in the direction of launch until the aircraft has
passed his position or a suspend/
hangfire situation is indicated.
Note
Also used for free deck launches.
FIRE/LAUNCH
Launching
Officer
Catapult
Crew,
Pilot
Day:
Cross arms overhead indicating the launch is off.
Night:
Hold RED wand high overhead
indicating the launch is off.
GREEN wand is turned off.
Remarks:
After this signal, pilot must
remain ready for launch and
not throttle back until after the
“ untension” and “ throttle back”
signals are given by the
launching officer/catapult safety observer (ICCS).
Note
Any flight deck or catapult personnel
may signal a SUSPEND to the
launching officers. The DAY signal is
the same as the launching officer’ s.
The NIGHT signal is a horizontal
movement of a wand or light.
SUSPEND
Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 5)
4-7
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
TO
Launching
Officer/
Catapult
Safety
Observer
(ICCS)
Catapult
Crew,
Pilot
Launching
Officer
Catapult
Crew
Catapult
Safety
Observer
(ICCS)
Launching
Officer
(ICCS)
EXECUTION
Day: Give “suspend” signal (no. 12). Then
point index finger of one hand at
palm of other hand.
Night: Give “suspend” signal (no. 12). Then
hold RED wand overhead in a
horizontal position. GREEN wand
remains off.
HANGFIRE
Day: With arms in “suspend” or “hangfire”
position, sweep one hand from
above head across chest and point
in opposite direction to launch.
Night: With RED wand in “suspend” or
“hangfire” position, sweep it across
chest and point in opposite direction
of launch.
UNTENSION AIRCRAFT ON
CATAPULT
(Following suspend or hangfire)
Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 6)
ORIGINAL
4-8
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
TO
EXECUTION
Launching
Officer/
Catapult
Crew
Catapult
Crew
Day: Sweep one hand (pointed aft) in the
forward direction.
Catapult
Safety
Observer
(ICCS)
Launching
Officer
(ICCS)
Launching
Officer/
Catapult
Safety
Observer
(ICCS)
Pilot
Director
Deck Crew Day: Make for-to-aft sweeping motion
with arms extended downward,
palms forward.
Night: Sweep RED wand (pointed aft) in
the forward direction. GREEN wand
is off.
SHUTTLE FORWARD
Day: Hold one fist at waist level, thumb
extended up. Grasp thumb with other hand and rock as if adjusting
throttle.
Night: Hold RED wand horizontally across
chest. Raise and lower horizontal
wand. GREEN wand is off.
THROTTLE BACK
Night: Same except with wands.
PUSH/PULL BACK
Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 7)
4-9
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
Catapult
Officer
TO
Director
EXECUTION
Day: Hold both hands with fists clenched
in front at waist height.
Night: Hold wands vertically in front of
body. Turn wands on.
ACCEPT CONTROL
Aircraft
Inspector/
Catapult
Safety
Observer
(ICCS)
Catapult
Officer
Catapult
Officer
Director
Day: Hold arm outstretched horizontally
with fist clenched and thumb extended vertically. Move arm up and
down.
Night: Same as day signal except hookup
petty officer uses white wand and
catapult observer uses green wand.
GO
Day: Hold right hand behind back and
point down with forefinger of left
hand.
Night: Place green wand behind back and
point down with red wand.
ABORT AIRCRAFT
Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 8)
ORIGINAL
4-10
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
Director
TO
Catapult
Officer
EXECUTION
Day: With both arms at shoulder height,
point in direction of person receiving
control.
Night: Same as day signal except point
wands.
PASS CONTROL
Catapult
Officer
Deckedge
Operator
Day:
Finger pointing towards the
bow at waist level. Sweep arm
in a complete large circular
motion. Stopping the sweeping
motion with the finger pointed
aft at waist level.
Night:
Same except use RED wand.
Remarks:
Deckedge Operator retract
shuttle.
Day:
Finger pointing aft at waist level. Sweep arm in a complete
large circular motion. Stopping
the sweeping motion with the
finger pointed towards the bow
at waist level.
Night:
Same except use RED wand.
Remarks:
Deckedge Operator retract
shuttle.
RETRACT SHUTTLE
Catapult
Officer
Deckedge
Operator
ADVANCE SHUTTLE
Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 9)
4-11
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
Deckedge
Operator
TO
EXECUTION
All Topside Day: Extend arm overhead,with forefinger
Personnel
extended.
Night: Same as day.
FIRST READY/CAT READY
Topside
Safety
Petty
Officer
Aircraft
Director
Day: Extend arm overhead, with forefinger extended. Then sweep one arm
with finger extended across chest
and point in the direction of the
launch. Until tension is taken.
Night: Same as day. Except use WHITE
stubby wand.
TAKING TENSION
Catapult
Officer/
Catapult
Safety
Observer
(ICCS)
Deckedge
Operator/
Catapult
Officer
(ICCS)
Day: With both arms at waist level, point
both forefingers in forward direction.
Catapult
Officer/
Catapult
Safety
Observer
(ICCS)
Deckedge
Operator/
Catapult
Officer
(ICCS)
Day: With both arms at waist level, point
both forefingers in aft direction.
Night: Same as day. Except use GREEN
and RED wand.
BUFFER FORWARD
Night: Same as day. Except use GREEN
and RED wand.
BUFFER AFT
Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 10)
ORIGINAL
4-12
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
Deckedge
Operator
TO
Catapult
Officer
EXECUTION
Day: Extend arm overhead, forefinger and
middle finger pointing up.
Night: Same as day.
STANDBY/MILITARY POWER
Deckedge
Operator
Catapult
Officer
Day: Hold arms overhead with both hands
open.
Night: Same as day.
FINAL READY
Catapult
Officer/
Catapult
Safety
Observer
(ICCS)
Catapult
Topside
Safety
Petty
Officer
Day: Extend arms forward at waist level;
make slight lifting motion with
forearms.
Catapult
Topside
Safety
Petty
Officer
Aircraft
Director
Day: Extend arm horizontal pointing forward making circular motion with
hand.
Night: Hold both wands close to waist, extending forward horizontally; rotate
wands from horizontal to vertical
position.
HOOK-UP SIGNAL
Night: Same as day. Except use WHITE
stubby wand.
TAXI SIGNAL FOR
CATAPULT TOPSIDE
SAFETY PETTY OFFICER
Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 11)
4-13
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
TO
EXECUTION
JBD
Safety
JBD
Operator
Day: Fully extend both arms with index
finger pointing up. Making circular
motion.
JBD
Safety
JBD
Operator
Day: Fully extend both arms with index
finger pointing down.
JBD
Safety
JBD
Operator
Night: Fully extend one arm with WHITE
stubby wand pointing up. Making
circular motion.
JBD
Safety
JBD
Operator
Night: Fully extend one arm with white
stubby wand pointing down. Making
circular motion.
JBD’ s RAISE SIGNAL — DAY
JBD’ s LOWER SIGNAL — DAY
JBD’ s RAISE SIGNAL — NIGHT
JBD’ s LOWER SIGNAL — NIGHT
Figure 4-1. Launching Signals (Sheet 12)
ORIGINAL
4-14
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
TO
EXECUTION
Flight
Deck
Officer/
Director
Arresting
Gear
Officer
Day: Sweep arm from overhead position
to side position and return.
Flight
Deck
Officer/
Director
Arresting
Gear
Officer
Day: Cross arms overhead, fists
clenched.
Hook
Runner
Director
Day: Make fore-to-aft sweeping motion
with arms extended downward,
palms aft.
Night: Same as day except with AMBER
wand.
CLEAR DECK
Night: Crossed AMBER wands held
overhead
FOUL DECK
Night: Same motion except with RED
stubby wand.
Director
Pilot
Deckedge
Operator
Day: Make fore-to-aft sweeping motion
with arms extended, palms forward.
Night: Same motion except with two
AMBER wands.
PULL BACK
Figure 4-2. Landing Signals (Sheet 1 of 3)
4-15
ORIGINAL
NAVAIR 00-80T-113
SIGNAL
FROM
TO
Director
Deckedge
Operator
Hook
Runner
Director
Director
Pilot
EXECUTION
Day: Cross arms below waist
Night: Horizontal movements of wand
below waist.
CEASE PULL BACK
Day: Position left hand horizontally in
front of body, palm down. Move right
hand upward, bringing extended
thumb into left palm.
Night: Position left wand horizontally in
front of body. Position right wand
vertically to form a “ T” .
RAISE HOOK
Figure 4-2. Landing Signals (Sheet 2)
ORIGINAL
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SIGNAL
FROM
Director
TO
Pilot
EXECUTION
Day: Position left hand horizontally in
front of body, palm up. Move right
hand downward, bringing extended
thumb into left palm.
Night: Position left wand horizontally in
front of body. Position right wand
vertically to form an inverted “ T” .
LOWER HOOK
Hook
Runner
Director
Day: Make a vertical motion with arm
pointed at the taxi director.
Night: Same, holding RED stubby wand.
WIRE CLEAR
Hook
Runner
Deckedge
Operator
Day: Make large circular motion with arm
extended to one side.
Night: Same, holding RED stubby wand.
WIRE RETRACT
Figure 4-2. Landing Signals (Sheet 3)
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SIGNAL
FROM
Director
TO
Pilot
EXECUTION
Day: Touch end of nose with forefinger.
Then, give thumbs up signal with
same hand.
Night: Touch end of nose with wand. Then,
give “ up” signal with same wand.
TILLER BAR IN PLACE OR ENGAGE
NOSEWHEEL STEERING
Director
Pilot
Day: Touch end of nose with forefinger.
Then, sweep arm downward in
direction of aircraft movement.
Night: Touch end of nose with wand. Then,
sweep wand downward in direction
of aircraft movement.
TILLER BAR REMOVED OR
DISENGAGE NOSE WHEEL
STEERING
Director
Deck
Crew,
Pilot
Day: Position forearms flat against each
other in front of and perpendicular to
body.
Night: Same, holding wands.
WING RIDER
Director
Pilot,
Brake
Rider
Day: Rotate hands in a vertical circle in
front of body.
Night: Same as day except with AMBER
wands.
INSTALL TIEDOWNS
Figure 4-3. Flight Deck Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 1 of 2)
ORIGINAL
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SIGNAL
FROM
TO
EXECUTION
Director
Pilot,
Brake
Rider
Same as “ Install Tiedowns” adding a
thumbs up signal.
Director
Pilot
Day: Palms facing aircraft at eye level
with a pushback motion. For turns,
the director points in direction tail is
to move.
TIEDOWNS IN PLACE
Night: Same, holding wands.
REVERSE THRUST TAXI
Figure 4-3. Flight Deck Aircraft Handling Signals (Sheet 2)
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Figure 4-4. Refueling Hand Signals
ORIGINAL
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SIGNAL
FROM
TO
Elevator
Safety
Petty
Officer/
Director
Elevator
Operator
Elevator
Safety
Petty
Officer/
Director
Elevator
Operator
Elevator
Safety
Petty
Officer/
Director
Elevator
Operator
EXECUTION
Day: Raise both index fingers extended
upward chest level, in close together, near body.
Night: Raise both wands pointed upward at
shoulder level, close together, and
near body.
RAISE SAFETY STANCHION
Day: Lower both index fingers, extended
downward, chest level, close together, and near body.
Night: Lower both wands pointed
downward at waist level, in close
together, and near body.
LOWER SAFETY STANCHION
Day: Fully extend both arms with index
finger pointing upward.
Night: Fully extend both arms with wands
pointing upward.
RAISE ELEVATOR
Figure 4-5. Aircraft Elevator Signals (Sheet 1 of 2)
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SIGNAL
FROM
Elevator
Safety
Petty
Officer/
Director
TO
Elevator
Operator
EXECUTION
Day: Fully extend both arms with index
finger pointing downward.
Night: Fully extend both arms with wands
pointing downward.
LOWER ELEVATOR
Figure 4-5. Flight Deck Aircraft handling Signals (Sheet 2)
ORIGINAL
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CHAPTER 5
Aircraft Arming and Safing Signals
5.1
ARMING AND SAFING SIGNALS
Note
The applicable signal given by the arming/
safing supervisor should be held in the
position shown until that particular evolution (for example, arming, safing, stray
voltage) is completed.
The following signals are contained in this chapter:
1. Arming signals — Figure 5-1
2. Safing signals — Figure 5-2.
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SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
MEANING
Pilot/Copilot/NFO:
Check all armament
switches OFF or
SAFE.
RESPONSE
Arming Supervisor: Hands
over head with finger tips
touching.
Red banded wands
overhead with tips
touching.
Pilot/Copilot/NFO:
Raise both hands into
view of arming
supervisor after
checking switch
positions. (Hands
remain in view during
check and hookup.)
Arming Supervisor: One hand
over head; point to arming
crewmembers with other
hand.
Same as day but with Arming crew:
Arming crew:
red banded wands.
Perform stray voltage Give thumbs up to
checks.
arming supervisor if
no stray voltage
exits. Thumbs down
indicates stray
voltage problems.
Night: vertical sweep
with flashlight
indicates no stray
voltage. Horizontal
sweep indicates stray
voltage.
Arming Supervisor:
Raise fist, extended upward to
meet horizontal palm of other
hand.
Form a tee with red
banded wands.
Arming crew:
Arm weapons (as
applicable).
Arming crew:
Give arming
supervisor thumbs up
when arming
completed and clear
immediate area.
Thumbs down if
malfunction exists.
Night: Vertical sweep
with flashlight
indicates arming
completed. Horizontal
sweep indicates
malfunction.
Arming Supervisor:
Raise both hands with fingers
pointing to sound attenuators.
Same as day. Tips of
red banded wands
touching sound
attenuators.
Arming crew:
Perform missile
check.
Pilot: Give arming
supervisor thumbs up
if tone is heard.
Thumbs down if no
tone.
Night: Same as step
3 above.
Figure 5-1. Arming Signals (Sheet 1 of 2)
ORIGINAL
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SIGNAL
DAY
Arming Supervisor: Insert
finger of one hand into
clenched fist of other hand
and give extracting motion.
NIGHT
MEANING
RESPONSE
Touch tips of red
banded wands in
front of body. Then
move one wand
laterally in a
sweeping motion.
Arming crew:
Remove bomb rack/
pylon safety pins.
Arming crew:
Show pins to arming
supervisor and clear
immediate area.
Arming Supervisor:
Give pilot
(a) Thumbs up.
(a) Vertical sweep
with red banded
wand.
Pilot:
(a) Aircraft armed
and all personnel
and equipment
clear.
Pilot:
(a) Acknowledge
with similar
signal.
(b) Thumbs down.
(b) Horizontal sweep
with red banded
wand.
(b) Aircraft down for
weapons.
(b) Acknowledge
with similar
signal.
Night: Same as step
3 above.
Figure 5-1. Arming Signals (Sheet 2)
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SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
MEANING
Safing Supervisor:
Hands over head with finger
tips touching.
Red banded wands
over head with tips
touching.
Pilot/Copilot/NFO:
Check all armament
switches OFF or
SAFE.
Safing Supervisor:
One hand over head, point to
safing crewmember with other
hand.
Same as day but with Safing Crew:
red banded wands.
Safe weapons (as
applicable).
RESPONSE
Pilot/Copilot/NFO:
Raise both hands into
view of safing
supervisor after
checking switch
position. (Hands
remain in view during
safing.)
Safing Crew:
After safing give
safing supervisor
thumbs up and move
clear of aircraft.
Night: Vertical sweep
with flashlight when
safing is complete.
Figure 5-2. Safing Signals
ORIGINAL
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CHAPTER 6
Distress and Emergency Signals
6.1
INTRODUCTION
5. A signal sent by radiotelephony consisting of the
spoken word “ Mayday”
The following signals are contained in this chapter:
6. The International Code Signal of distress indicated by code group NC. (See the International
Code of Signals (H.O. 102) for other code groups
with emergency significance.)
1. Ground-Air Visual Signal Code for Use by
Survivors — Figure 6-1
2. Ground-Air Visual Signal Code for Use by
Rescuers — Figure 6-2
7. A signal consisting of a square flag having above
or below it a ball or anything resembling a ball
3. Body Signals — Figure 6-3
8. Flames on a vessel (as from a burning tar barrel,
oil barrel, and so forth)
4. Panel Signals — Figure 6-4
5. Standard Aircraft Acknowledgment Signals —
Figure 6-5.
9. A rocket parachute flare or a hand flare showing
a red light
Many signals have been devised over the years to
signal a condition of distress or other emergency status.
Those listed in this chapter are those which are most
common, have been accepted by international agreement or national custom, or which may be significant
for occasional use by SAR units.
10. A smoke signal giving off a volume of orangecolored smoke
11. Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms
outstretched to each side
Because of the large number of possible signals of
various types that may be used to indicate an emergency
condition or may be used for emergency communication, this list is not all inclusive.
6.2
12. The radiotelegraph alarm signal, which is designed to actuate the radiotelegraph auto alarms of
vessels so fitted, consisting of a series of 12
dashes, sent in 1 minute, the duration of each dash
being 4 seconds, and the duration of the interval
between two consecutive dashes being 1 second
INTERNATIONAL DISTRESS SIGNALS
1. A gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals
of about a minute
13. The radiotelephone alarm signal consisting of two
tones transmitted alternately over periods of from
30 seconds to 1 minute.
2. A continuous sounding with any fog-signaling
apparatus
Note
Other internationally accepted emergency
signals are contained in the International
Code of Signals (H.O. 102). That publication also contains a color plate of the
international flags and pennants. SAR units
in maritime areas should carry a copy of it.
3. Rockets or shells, throwing red stars, fired one at
a time at short intervals
4. A signal made by radiotelegraphy or by any other
signaling method consisting of the group SOS in
the Morse code
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No.
Message
Code
Symbol
No.
Message
1
Require doctor — serious
injuries
10
Will attempt takeoff
2
Require medical supplies
11
Aircraft seriously damaged
3
Unable to proceed
12
Probably safe to land here
4
Require food and water
13
Require fuel and oil
5
Require firearms and
ammunition
14
All well
6
Require map and compass
15
No
7
Require signal lamp with battery
and radio
16
Yes
8
Indicate direction to proceed
17
Not understood
9
Am proceeding in this direction
18
Require engineer
Code
Symbol
Figure 6-1. Ground-Air Visual Signal Code for Use by Survivors
No.
Message
1
Operation completed
2
We have found all personnel
3
We have found only some
personnel
4
We are not able to continue.
Returning to base
Code
Symbol
No.
Message
5
Have divided into two groups,
each proceeding in direction
indicated.
6
Information received that aircraft
is in this direction.
7
Nothing found. Will continue to
search.
Figure 6-2. Ground-Air Visual Signal Code for Use by Rescuers
ORIGINAL
6-2
Code
Symbol
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Figure 6-3. Body Signals
6.3
PYROTECHNIC LIGHT SIGNALS
One red, or a
succession of red
I am in distress and
require immediate
assistance. By Sub:
Attempting emergency
surfacing, keep clear. By
Pararescue: Impossible to
proceed as planned.
One green every 5 to
10 minutes
By SAR Aircraft or SAR
Vessel: Request
distressed crew fire red
pyro. (Interval halved
when red pyro sighted.)
Succession of greens
By Aircraft: Have urgent
message to transmit.
One white
By Aircraft: Sub is below
me. By Ship: Man overboard. By Pararescue:
Ready for flotation kit, or
aero-kite drop.
Two red
By Pararescue: Survivor
injured, need doctor
and medical kit.
One red,one green
By Pararescue: Radio
inoperative, drop another.
Two white
By Aircraft: Request
permission to land. (Used
near airport.) By Sub:
Have fired exercise torpedo. By Pararescue: Initial
notification, all is well.
By Pararescue: Ready for
MA-1 kit drop.
Two whites, 3 minutes
apart. Series of whites,
10 seconds apart
By Sub: Am surfacing,
keep clear. By Ship or
Aircraft: Alter your
heading to avoid restricted
area.
Succession of whites
By Aircraft: In difficulty
and must land.
One white, one green
By Pararescue: Ready
for raft drop.
One green
Two green
By Pararescue: Survivor
ready for pickup as
arranged. By SAR Aircraft
or SAR Vessel: I have
sighted survivors.
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Figure 6-4. Panel Signals
ORIGINAL
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Figure 6-5. Standard Aircraft Acknowledgement
One white, one red
By Pararescue: Flotation
device damaged. Drop
another
Two whites, one green
By SAR Aircraft: Rescue
successful
Two whites, one red
By SAR Aircraft: Rescue
unsuccessful
One yellow.
By Sub: Ascending to
periscope depth.
6.4
6.5
The following signals are sufficiently used so that
SAR personnel should have some knowledge of them:
6.5.1 Visual
1. Inverted U.S. flag. Used as a distress signal by
marine craft in the United States.
2. The following are used as a surface-to-air distress
recognition signal. When spread horizontally or
waved they indicate that this is the unit in need of
assistance.
PYROTECHNIC SMOKE SIGNALS
Orange smoke
I am in distress and
require immediate
assistance
Red smoke
By Sub: Attempting
emergency surfacing,
keep clear.
Two orange smoke few
seconds apart
By SAR Aircraft: I have
survivors in sight
Two white or two yellow,
3 seconds apart
By Sub: Am surfacing,
keep clear
Series of black or white
smoke bursts, 10 seconds apart.
By Ship: Alter your
heading to avoid
restricted area.
MISCELLANEOUS EMERGENCY
SIGNALS
a. A cloth of international orange color (United
States)
b. A cloth of international orange color with a
black square and ball inscribed thereon
(United States and Canada)
c. A cloth of red color (Caribbean territories).
3. Green fluorescent dye marker
4. Flashes as from a signal mirror
5. Smoke from signal fires.
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over a range of not less than 700 MHz within the range
of 1600 to 300 MHz, with a repetition rate of between
two and three sweeps per second.
Note
Three signal fires arranged in a triangular
pattern are a positive signal of distress.
Note
Older beacons may have a steady tone, a
warbling tone, or a “ beep beep” tone.
6.5.2 Radar
1. IFF/SIF (or civilian counterpart) code 7600 —
Lost radio communications
6.5.3.2 HF (2182 kHz).
istic as follows:
2. IFF/SIF (or civilian counterpart) code 7700 —
Distress
1. Low power beacon — A single tone having a ratio
of sound to the period of silence equal to or greater
than 1 second and the sound duration between 1
and 5 seconds.
3. Right-hand triangular pattern — Have operating
receiver only
4. Left-hand triangular pattern — Have no receiver
2. High power beacons — As in step 1, but with the
cycle consisting of the single tone sound signal for
between 30 and 50 seconds followed by a period
of silence of between 30 and 60 seconds.
5. Radar chaff — Distress.
6.5.3 Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacon Signals
3. Low or high power beacons — The radiotelephone alarm signal followed by the Morse letter
“ B” and/or the call sign of the ship to which the
radio beacon belongs.
6.5.3.1 VHF/UHF (121.5 and 243 MHz). A
distinctive audio characteristic achieved by modulating
the carrier by an audio frequency sweeping downwards
ORIGINAL
HF has an audio character-
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CHAPTER 7
Signaling Procedures for Tactical
Air Transport Operations
7.1
PURPOSE
procedures and signals, which are to be recalled by the
aircraft captain or his deputy before engines are started.
Signals are tested before taxiing and may subsequently
be used only in case of emergency.
This chapter contains standardized signaling procedures used by the armed forces of the Southeast Asia
Treaty Organization (SEATO) member nations* when
engaged in transporting personnel on joint air transport
or airborne operations.
7.2
7.3.1 Emergency Signals. These signals fall
into two categories: warning signals and signals of
execution. See Figure 7-2.
SECURITY (VISUAL) SIGNALS
7.3.1.1 Warning Signals. In flight, as soon as the
warning signal is given, passengers are reminded by a
crewmember of instructions as to what should be done.
In case it is necessary to lighten the aircraft in flight,
passengers designated by a crewmember shall help to
jettison the load. When ordered to do so, passengers
shall put on or adjust emergency equipment, if provided, with the possible assistance of a crewmember.
The security (visual) signals shown in Figure 7-1
may be used in the aircraft.
7.3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND
SIGNALS
Every aircraft passenger has to know emergency
REASON
Takeoff
SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
Arms spread on both sides of body, fists
closed at belt level, draw fists simultaneously
back to stomach.
PROCEDURE
1. Sit down
2. Fasten belts
3. Do not smoke
In Flight
The fists being joined on the stomach,
spread arms, fists remaining at belt level.
1. Unfasten belts
2. Moving about in aircraft allowed
(limitation laid down by aircraft
captain)
3. Smoking allowed (restrictions
possible)
Landing, Turbulence,
or In-flight Incident
Arms spread on both sides of body, fists
closed at belt level, draw fists simultaneously
back to stomach.
1. Sit down
2. Fasten belts
3. Do not smoke
Figure 7-1. Security (Visual) Signals
_______________
*Australia, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, Republic of the Philippines, Thailand, United Kingdom, and
United States.
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given prior to the flight and with any special orders that
might be given by crewmembers.
Note
Security signals given for takeoff and landing operations should be considered as
warning signals for a possible crash landing
or ditching. Passengers shall unfasten seatbelts only when ordered to do so in accordance with instructions given prior to the
flight.
7.4
1. The preparatory red light will be turned on at the
time agreed upon at the preflight briefing
2. The red light will be turned off and the green light
turned on at the time of the drop
7.3.1.2 Signals of Execution. In flight, as soon
as a signal of execution is given, passengers are to
comply with existing instructions or with instructions
ORIGINAL
IN-FLIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT
PROCEDURES
3. The green light will be turned off and the red light
will be turned on when it is no longer safe to drop.
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EMERGENCY
Crash during
Takeoff or
Landing
WARNING SIGNAL
Given by security signal
for takeoff and landing
PROCEDURE
TO BE
COMPLIED WITH
Already accomplished by
security procedure for
takeoff and landing.
SIGNAL OF
EXECUTION (1)
PROCEDURES
TO BE COMPLIED WITH
A long sound signal
1. Protect head with arms.
2. Remain seated until aircraft
comes to a rest.
3. Leave aircraft in orderly
fashion through assigned
exits.
DItching or
Crash Landing
A short sound signal. (2)
A crewmember:
A long sound signal
Passengers:
1. Recalls instructions as to action
to be taken.
1. Protect head with arms.
2. Gives special
instructions.
3. Leave aircraft in orderly
fashion through assigned
exits.
2. Remain seated until aircraft
comes to a rest.
Passengers:
1. Comply with
instructions
received.
2. Take off
parachute.
3. Adjust lifejacket
(for ditching).
4. Adjust helmet
and belt.
5. Prop themselves
up, using any
possible padding
material.
Bailout
1. Three successive sound
signals
2. Red light. (3)
A crewmember:
1. Recalls instructions as to action
to be taken.
1. A long sound
signal.
2. Green light. (3)
Passengers abandon aircraft in orderly
fashion and as quickly as possible.
2. Gives special
instructions.
3. Opens jump
doors.
Passengers:
1. Comply with instructions
received.
2. Put on and
adjust parachute
and individual
rescue
equipment.
3. Prepare to
abandon aircraft.
NOTES:
1. The signal of execution is immediately followed by action.
2. U.S. reservation: U.S. will use six short successive sound signals as this is the standard signal used by U.S. military service aircraft
and is considered the only acceptable alarm bell signal.
3. If aircraft has to be abandoned immediately and no warning is possible, the warning and execution signals are given successively,
without interval, and corresponding procedures are applied simultaneously.
Figure 7-2. Warning Signals and Signals of Execution
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CHAPTER 8
Airfield Arresting Gear Handling Signals
8.1
PURPOSE
3. Down hook
4. Move ahead
Signals included in this chapter (Figure 8-1) are for
use at all USN and USMC airfields when disengaging
an aircraft after an arrestment. These signals have been
accepted as standard by the members of the Air
Standards Coordinating Committee comprised of representatives of the USN, USAF, RAF, CF and RAAF
and RNZAF. The following signals are contained in this
chapter (signals 1 through 6 are the same as given in
Chapter 2, but are repeated to stress particular
application):
5. Stop
6. Proceed to next marshaler
7. Add power.
The following signals refer to rewind (retract) of the
arresting gear to battery position:
8. Ready for rewind or stop rewind
1. Move back
9. Rewind both sides
10. Rewind only on side indicated.
2. Up hook
8-1
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SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
REMARKS
Arms by sides, palms
facing forward, swept
forward and upward
repeatedly to shoulder
height.
Same as day signal
with addition of wands.
Same as signal 11,
Chapter 2.
Right fist, thumb extended upward, raised
suddenly to meet
horizontal palm of left
hand.
Same as day signal
with addition of wands.
Same as signal 39,
Chapter 2.
Right fist, thumb
extended downward,
lowered suddenly to
meet horizontal palm
of left hand.
Same as day signal
with addition of wands.
Same as signal 38,
Chapter 2.
MOVE BACK
UP HOOK
DOWN HOOK
Arms extended from
Same as day signal
body and held
with addition of wands.
horizontal to shoulders
with hands upraised
above eye level, palms
facing backwards.
Execute beckoning arm
motion angled backward. Rapidity
indicates speed desired
of aircraft.
Same as signal 8,
Chapter 2.
MOVE AHEAD
Figure 8-1. Airfield Arresting Gear Handling Signals (Sheet 1 of 3)
ORIGINAL
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SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
REMARKS
Arms crossed above
the head, palms facing
forward.
Same as day signal
with addition of wands.
Same as signal 9,
Chapter 2.
Right or left arm down,
other arm moved
across the body and
extended to indicate direction to next
marshaler.
Same as day signal
with addition of wands.
Same as signal 3,
Chapter 2.
Normal finger windup.
One wand windup.
Similar to day portion of
“ first turnup” in signal 8,
chapter 4.
Hands held at
11 o’ clock and
1 o’ clock.
Same holding wands.
Signal 8-10 refer to
rewind (retract) of the
arresting system to
battery position.
STOP
PROCEED TO NEXT
MARSHALER
ADD POWER
READY FOR REWIND
OR STOP REWIND
Figure 8-1. Airfield Arresting Gear Handling Signals (Sheet 2)
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SIGNAL
DAY
NIGHT
Indicated by vertical
movement of arms.
Same holding wands.
Indicated by vertical
movement of one arm.
Same holding wands.
REWIND BOTH SIDES
REWIND ONLY ON
SIDE INDICATED
Figure 8-1. Airfield Arresting Gear Handling Signals (Sheet 3)
ORIGINAL
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REMARKS
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Index
A
G
Aircraft
arming and safing signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
elevator signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
and engine operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Airfield arresting gear handling signals . . . . . . . 8-1
in-flight signal light procedures . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Armament signals between
airborne aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
General
aircraft handling signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
conversation, flight signals between
aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
C
H
Handling signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Helicopter
handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
operation light signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HF (2182 kHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carrier flight deck handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Communications doctrine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
6-1
6-1
6-3
6-5
6-5
E
Electronic
communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
flight signals between aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency position indicating
radio beacon signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency procedures and signals
emergency signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
signals of execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
warning signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1
3-1
6-6
I
In-flight signal light procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
International distress signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
D
Distress and emergency signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
international distress signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pyrotechnic light signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pyrotechnic smoke signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2
1-6
1-6
L
Landing signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Launching signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
M
Miscellaneous emergency signals
emergency position indicating
radio beacon signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HF (2182 kHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-6
6-6
6-6
6-5
6-6
N
7-1
7-2
7-1
1-9
NATO aircraft signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Night tactical signals between aircraft . . . . . . . . 1-12
NWP 3 — 50.1, Search and
Rescue (SAR) Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
O
F
Flight signals between aircraft . . . . . . . . . 1-3 — 1-11
OPNAVINST 3710.7, NATOPS Manual — General
flight and operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
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P
Pyrotechnic
light signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
smoke signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
R
Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Refueling signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Rescap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
S
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
aircraft elevator signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
handling signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
landing signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
launching signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
refueling signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Security (visual) signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Signaling procedures for tactical air
transport operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
emergency procedures and signals . . . . . . . . . 7-1
in-flight signal light procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
security (visual) signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1
aircraft elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
aircraft formation maneuvering signals . . . . 1-14
airport traffic control light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2, 5-3
aircraft arming and safing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
between aircraft and nonaviation ships . . . . . 1-14
carrier flight deck handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
general aircraft handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 2-3
handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
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helicopter handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
helicopter operation light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
rescap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
safing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
to aircraft from ship under EMCON
or lost communications conditions . . . . . . . 1-16
to ship from fixed wing aircraft
with radio failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
to ship from helicopters with radio failure . . 1-15
visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Signals contained in other publications . . . . . . . . 1-1
NWP 3-04.1M shipboard helicopter
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
NWP 3-50.1 search and rescue (SAR)
manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
OPNAVINST 3710.7 NATOPS
manual — general flight and operating
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Signals contained in this publication . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Supplementary signals for helicopters . . . . . . . . 1-13
T
Takeoff, formation, breakup, landing,
flight signals between aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
V
VHF/UHF (121.5 and 243 MHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
W
Warning signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
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