Air Combat Maneuvering
Self-Test
28.
In an offensive situation you can trade excess ______ for ______ to avoid an overshoot.
ANSWER: airspeed, altitude
29.
What is the purpose of the high yo-yo in ACM?
ANSWER: To prevent an overshoot of the bandit’s flight path
30.
When a bandit generates minimal lateral separation during a defensive pitchback, the fighter
attempting an offensive counter attempts to remain in phase with the bandit by using combina-
tions/variations of ______ for a guns solution.
ANSWER: high and low yo-yo’s
31.
When a bandit generates lateral separation during a defensive pitchback, the fighter attempting
an offensive counter attempts to ______ the bandit in the ______, using proper control input to
align fuselages.
ANSWER: lead turn, vertical
FLIGHT PROCEDURES—OFFENSIVE, DISPLACEMENT ROLL
32. You are in a pure pursuit of a bandit in a hard left turn at 3,000-ft range, co-altitude, and
approximately 30 degrees AOT. You estimate his airspeed is 50 kts faster than yours.
What maneuver would best improve your offensive position for a gun solution?
ANSWER: Displacement roll
33.
What is the purpose of the displacement roll in ACM?
ANSWER: The displacement roll reduces excessive closure rate while displacing the fighter to
a different plane of maneuvering.
34.
During a displacement roll, how does the rate of roll affect arrival in the desired firing envelope?
ANSWER: A slow rate of roll is applied for an increased nose-to-tail distance. A fast rate of
roll is applied for maintaining the nose-to-tail distance.
FLIGHT PROCEDURES—OFFENSIVE, BREAK TURN EXERCISE
35. What are the two methods for the wingman to simulate a counterattack on the lead (bandit)
during the offensive break turn exercise?
ANSWER:
a.
The wingman continues his roll, keeping the bandit in sight.
b.
The wingman reverses his turn nose-high, prior to the bandit passing underneath the
fighter.
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