Progress Check - P-12760113

ACM 1 v 1 Defensive Maneuvering

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

PROGRESS CHECK

Question 8 — 6.7.3.4.5.1

During a defensive counter to a high/low yo-yo, when the

bandit comes off the low angle perch, why does the fighter

execute a hard or break turn?

ANSWER: To increase AOT and closure rate

Question 9 — 6.7.3.4.5.1

During a defensive counter to a high/low yo-yo, after

coming off the perch and breaking into the bandit, once the

bandit’s nose is committed to the vertical, the fighter should

______.

ANSWER: unload the aircraft 5-10 units to optimize

acceleration and separation

Question 10 — 6.7.3.3.3

What is the purpose and setup for a defensive horizontal

scissors?

ANSWER: The purpose is to exploit an in-close horizontal

overshoot. The setup is a normal low angle off perch.

Question 11 — 6.7.3.4.3.1

After making a hard/break turn into the bandit, when should

the defensive fighter pull up into the vertical, initiating the

horizontal scissors?

ANSWER: As the bandit crosses his 6, he should pull up into

the vertical while reversing to maximize the overshoot.

Question 12 — 6.7.3.4.3.1

During the horizontal scissors, when the defensive fighter

attempts to fly behind the bandit, he strives to establish

______.

ANSWER: minimum sustainable airspeed

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