Figure 5-1 2-Minute Prior Call

T-6A NAVIGATION

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Using an example wind of 055 at 15 knows, resulting in a 10

knot crosswind/10 knots headwind, this figure appropriately

depicts crab and airspeed adjustments (i.e., +4 crab and + 10

knots airspeed).

Figure 5-1 2-Minute Prior Call

Before commencing the VFR portion of an IFR/VFR composite flight plan, you must terminate

the initial IFR clearance. Expect to cancel IFR (weather permitting) before the IFR clearance

limit and proceed via VFR navigation to the low-level entry point. Once VMC is encountered

(and is sustainable to the low-level altitude and point of entry), the following transmissions

apply: "AGENCY, CALL SIGN, CANCEL IFR." Note this is a report and not a request. Upon

completion of the IFR cancellation, a HATT brief should be given to the pilot. Conduct a HATT

brief anytime after canceling IFR or when exiting a route as follows:

1. Give the pilot a Heading.

2. Give the pilot an Altitude.

3. Change Transponder squawk to 1200.

4. Change frequency to Tactical (area 1 [ch.15] or route common [ch. 18]).

As described in the AIM, maintain VFR visibility and cloud clearance separation requirements at

all times while operating under VFR. At a minimum, you must be 2000 feet horizontally away

from any cloud, 500 feet below and 1000 feet above any cloud or cloud layer, and have 3 statute

miles visibility (VBAH 3512).

FLIGHT PROCEDURES

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