Common errors - P-12760144

T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ACMFP-04

ACM 1 v 1 Neutral Starts

Adjust lift vector, taking out lateral/vertical

separation and early turn if possible

NOTE: If you do not regain sight of the bandit

within 90 degrees of turn, call “Lost sight.” The

instructor will begin talking your eyes back on to

him. When you regain sight, call “Tally.” Do

not release the g on the aircraft (arc) while

attempting to regain sight.

NOTE: As the engagement progresses, the

aircraft will probably lose altitude, and the hard

deck will become a factor. Both aircraft will

begin to lose airspeed, while they maintain

altitude, and start to arc. A smart pilot will

change to another type of fight at this point.

Common errors

Problem: delaying turn across bandit’s tail

Prevention: begin turn early to cross tail

immediately after pass

Problem: allowing airspeed to increase or not

pulling maximum g available resulting in arcing

turn

Prevention: maintain cornering speed at maxi-

mum g

Problem: allowing airspeed to decrease

resulting in loss of energy and reduced turn rate

Prevention: ensure nose-low turn to maintain

cornering speed

B. One-circle

Sg 11, fr 13

Fig 2: One-Circle

Definition—at initial pass, fighter and bandit turn in

Fight

opposite direction (one goes right, one goes left)

6.7.3.5.2

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