Progress Check - P-12760149

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

ACM 1 v 1 Neutral Starts

PROGRESS CHECK

Question 5 — 6.7.3.5.3

What type of engagement results when the fighter and the

bandit turn in the same direction at the pass (both in right

turns)?

ANSWER: Two-circle

Question 6 — 6.7.3.5.2

What type of engagement results when the fighter and the

bandit turn in opposite directions at the pass (one in right

turn, one in left turn)?

ANSWER: One-circle

Question 7 — 6.7.3.5.6, 6.7.3.5.5, 6.7.3.5.7

What are the significant differences between the two-circle,

one-circle, and vertical fights?

ANSWER:

1. The two-circle fight develops slower and is more forgiving

than a one-circle fight.

2. During a two-circle fight, the pilot flies a higher g profile,

covering more distance, and making it harder to keep sight.

3. The one-circle fight does not allow the pilot to use forward

firing weapons; however, it does allow the fighter to employ a

superior turn capability.

4. Since the one-circle fight is flown at less than cornering

speed, the turn radius is reduced, thereby allowing the pilot to

acquire angles on the bandit quicker than during a two-circle

fight.

5. The vertical fight is a slow-speed fight in which the pilot

trades airspeed for altitude to minimize his turn radius. The

vertical fight has very similar characteristics as the one-circle

fight.

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