Instructor Notes - P-12730067

T-45C TS, ADV & IUT TFFP-03

Tactical Formation

Problem: free fighter fails to maintain outside

engaged fighter's turn and loses sight

Correction: reduce AOB slightly so as to drift to

outside of turn and reacquire visual

Problem: wingman breaks 500-ft bubble

Correction: maintain aircraft separation

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

Sg 9, fr 37

Loose Deuce Exercise

Remember, during the loose deuce exercise, the camera

Animation (Video)

perspective changes to the wingman's cockpit, after the reversal

looking out the top-forward portion of the canopy

PROGRESS CHECK

Question 3 -- 5.7.2.1.1 and 5.7.2.1.2

What are the significant differences between engaged and

free fighter responsibilities?

ANSWER: The free fighter also has the responsibility of

1. keeping the engaged fighter in sight.

2. clearing the engaged fighter's six.

3. coordinating movement with the engaged fighter for a shot.

4. keeping or regaining a high energy state.

Question 4 -- 5.7.1.5.1.1.1, 5.7.1.5.1.1, 5.7.1.5.2.1.1,

5.7.1.5.2.1, 5.7.1.5.3.1.1, 5.7.1.5.3.1

Describe a tactical application of lead, lag and pure pursuit

in the loose deuce exercise.

ANSWER: Several tactical uses may be acceptable based upon

lesson content, instructor examples or student deductions. The

attacking aircraft's nose position in relation to the bogey must be

included in each answer.

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