CVN 78 completes first CQ for VFA-106 and VAQ-120

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) concluded its first-ever Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) carrier qualifications (CQ) for pilots assigned to VFA-106 and VAQ-120 on Apr. 4.

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, to launch off Ford’s flight deck during flight operations March 29, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Seelbach)

The CQ included both day and night flight operations. Each naval aviator is required to complete two “touch and go’s” with 10 day landings and two “touch and go’s” with six night landing to be qualified.

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