2. The catapult director performs the following: 1)    Checks the catapult area forward. 2)    Ensures   that   the   appropriate   jet   blast deflectors are raised and that all personnel are clear of the jet blast and prop wash. 3)    Signals  the  launching  officer  in  the  ICCS to take tension, while signaling the pilot to release  brakes;  the  pilot  in  turn  applies power as specified in the NATOPS Manual for that type of aircraft. 4)    After   the   aircraft   is   tensioned   on   the catapult,  signals  the  pilot,  if  required,  to raise the aircraft launch bar. 5)    Turns  the  aircraft  over  to  the  ICCS  deck signal lights. 3. After tension is taken, the top side safety petty officer performs the following: 1)    Inspects  for  proper  aircraft  hookup  and alignment. 2)    Ensures that all personnel are clear of the aircraft on the catapult. 3)    Inspects  the  launch  bar  to  ensure  proper engagement with the catapult shuttle after full power application and catapult tensioning are completed. 4)    Signals "thumbs up" to the catapult safety observer with a hand or wand signal if all conditions are satisfactory for launch. 4. The  squadron  aircraft  inspector  performs  the following: 1)    Makes a final inspection of the aircraft for proper  configuration;  flaps;  trim  settings; leaks; and loose panels, doors, or hatches. 2)    Signals "thumbs up" to the catapult safety observer with a hand or wand signal if all conditions are satisfactory for launch. CAUTION If there is any doubt in the mind of the topside safety   petty   officer,   director,   or   squadron aircraft  inspector  as  to  satisfactory  hookup  or aircraft   configuration,   he   or   she   must   so indicate   to   the   catapult   safety   observer   by initiating a crossed arm suspend signal (day) or a   horizontal   wand   movement   (night).   The catapult safety observer then signals “suspend” to the launching officer in the ICCS. 5. The   catapult   safety   observer   performs   the following: 1)    Visually checks for proper aircraft hookup and alignment. 2)    Ensures   that   the   appropriate   jet   blast deflectors are raised and that all personnel are clear of the aircraft, jet blast, and prop wash. 6. The launching officer signals for final turnups by lighting the military power (green) light and the combat power (amber) light, if applicable, in  that  order.  The  pilot  shall  apply  full  power and  afterburner,  if  applicable,  as  these  lights are  illuminated.  When  the  pilot  is  ready  for launch,   he   or   she   signifies   by   saluting   the catapult safety observer or, at night, by turning the   navigation   lights   on   steady.   The   pilot ensures that no exterior lights are on before the military    power/combat    power    (afterburner launch) lights are illuminated. 7. The  catapult  safety  observer,  after  observing the pilot's ready to launch signal performs the following: 1)    Makes a final scan of the aircraft. 2)    Checks for a "thumbs up" signal from the catapult topside safety petty officer and the squadron's aircraft inspector. 3)    Signals   "thumbs   up"   to   the   launching officer  in  the  ICCS  with  a  hand  or  green wand signal if all conditions are satisfactory for the launch. 8. Upon  receiving  the  catapult  safety  observer's "thumbs   up"   signal   and   before   firing   the catapult,  the  launching  officer  performs  the following: 1)    Checks for a pri-fly go light on his or her console. 2)    Scans the normal area of visibility. 3)    Checks   the   catapult   officer   console   for satisfactory catapult launch condition. 4)    Checks deck and traffic forward. 5)    Checks deck pitch. 6)    Ensures   the   catapult   safety   observer   is giving the "thumbs up" signal. 4-58