Wings level (speed decrease)

T-45C TS & ADV BIFP-04

Basic Flight Maneuvers and Transitions

(3) Altitude

(4) Vertical velocity

(5) Airspeed

B. Wings level (speed decrease) 2.7.1.4.1

1. Small change in airspeed

a. Procedure

(1) Decrease power to less than the required setting

for desired airspeed

(2) Increase nose attitude as required to maintain

level flight

(3) Maintain a constant heading

(4) 5 kts prior to target airspeed, advance power to

setting for new airspeed

(5) Adjust power as required to maintain desired

airspeed

b. Control

(1) Entry transition

(a) Decrease power

(b) Correct for initial pitchdown from decrease in

thrust

(2) In maneuver

(a) Correct pitch as lift decreases

(b) Adjust trim to maintain neutral pressure

throughout the maneuver

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