July 19, 201114 yr Time for Hawaiian flying and CQ: R9-9950X3D 32G | RTX5090 | 3T m.2 | Win11 | vkb-gf ultimate & pedals | virpil cm3 throttle | tm boeing yoke | pimax super uw | DCS
July 19, 201114 yr Moderator What is CQ?Carrier qualifications = CQ Four different types as listed here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_United_States_Navy_carrier_air_operations#Carrier_qualifications_.28CQ.29CQ types and requirementsCQ is performed for new pilots and periodically for experienced pilots to gain/maintain carrier landing currency. CQ requirements (the number of landings / touch and goes required) are based on the experience of the pilot and the length of time since his last arrested landing[15]* Undergraduate CQ for Student Naval Aviators, currently completed in the T-45 Goshawk and consisting of 14 day landings (10 arrested; up to 4 can be "touch and goes").* Initial CQ flown in a newly designated aviator's first fleet aircraft (FA-18, EA-6B, or E-2C), consisting of 12 day (minimum 10 arrested) and 8 night landings (minimum 6 arrested).* Transition CQ for experienced pilots transitioning from one type of aircraft to another, consisting of 12 day landings (minimum 10 arrested) and 6 night arrested landings.* Requalification CQ for experienced pilots that have not flown from the carrier within the previous six months, consisting of 6 day arrested landings and 4 night arrested landings.Nice shots KDFW! Avsim Board of Directors | Avsim Forums Moderator
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