During its first underway period since completing a homeport shift to Norfolk, Va. in July, Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducted its Precision Approach Landing Systems (PALS) certification, Oct. 5-8.

PALS, supported by the ship's combat systems department and Carrier Air Traffic Controller Center (CATCC), aids pilots as they execute night or bad weather landings, guiding pilots to a good starting position for approaches; and is a requirement for ships to conduct flight operations.

In addition to the certification of Nimitz’ PALS equipment, Sailors used the underway as an opportunity to conduct training in preparation for future at sea operations, including aircraft recovery, damage control, propulsion and other drills.

This certification and training readies Nimitz for future underway periods such as those in support of east coast carrier qualifications (CQ). CQ’s are an important milestone in the training of student naval aviators, serving as their first opportunity to land on the flight deck of an operational aircraft carrier.

Nimitz is scheduled to conduct multiple upcoming CQ's in support of Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic.

Nimitz is currently homeported in Naval Station Norfolk as a part of Carrier Strike Group 8.

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