CNATRAINST 1542.109B
2 December 1998
during which the student will fly prescribed target patterns.
The IUT will instruct the SNA in determining relationships of
dive angle, airspeed, and release altitude to weapon trajectory
as used in error analysis and successful operation of the
armament system.
9. Tactical Formation. After this stage, the IUT will
demonstrate competency to instruct SNAs in controlling the
aircraft in tactical formation flights under visual conditions.
10. Air-to-Air Gunnery. After this stage, the IUT will
demonstrate competency to instruct SNAs in maneuvering the
aircraft through all parameters of the air-to-air gunnery
pattern.
11. Air Combat Maneuvering. After this stage, the IUT will
demonstrate competency to instruct SNAs in flying ACM maneuvers
performing offensively and defensively in the multi-plane
tactical environment, while maintaining flight integrity in
accordance with NATOPS manual, tactical doctrine, and command
directives.
12. Carrier Qualification. After this stage, the IUT will
demonstrate competency to act as a lead/safety pilot for ship-
board operations and to instruct SNAs in field carrier landing
practice.
13. Out-of-Control Flight. After this stage, the IUT will
demonstrate competency to instruct SNAs in recognizing the
various phases of out-of-control flight from instrument
references, applying the proper recovery controls for an
uncontrolled flight situation, and indications of OCF.
14. T-45A Student Naval Flight Officer Instructor Training.
After this stage, the IUT will demonstrate competency to instruct
SNFOs in Tactical Low Level flight (TLL) and Advanced Tactical
Maneuvering (ATM).
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