T-45 Carrier Qualification Briefing Guide
Carrier Qualification
(5) Spin procedures: initiate at the bow, climb to 1,200 ft, and remain within 3 nm and
reenter for the break. Call “spin 90”
b. Case II (wx 1,500/5). Tops not above 15,000 ft
(1) Marshal as assigned: angels + 15 = DME
(2) Students may penetrate in section only on an instructor’s wing. Lead may break up
the division for individual hold.
(3) 250 KIAS descent, S/B out, 4,000 to 5,000 fpm
(4) Lead will call “platform” at 5,000 ft (approximately 20 nm) and shallow rate of descent
to 2,000 fpm (minute to live rule)
(5) If not VFR or ship is not in sight at 800 ft and 5 nm, climb straight ahead on the BRC
to visual conditions on top of cloud layer
(6) Ship in sight - call “See you” and switch tower. Enter normal break; 800 ft, 300 KIAS
12. Carrier Pattern
a. Pilot-controlled pattern
b. Break
(1) 800 ft AGL 300 KIAS with each succeeding A/C at a 15 second interval
(2) Level break on the instruments
(3) Descend to 600 ft when downwind
c.
Downwind
(1) Landing checks - harness locked, anti-skid off, anti-smash light off, and hook up/
down
(2) AOA check
(3) Report abeam with qual number, gear, flaps full, fuel state, qual number. Qual
number only will be reported on subsequent passes
d. Approach Turn
(1) Abeam position. Lead should set proper distance abeam (.9 -1.1 nm)
(2) Turn abeam LSO platform
(3) 90-degree position: 450 ft AGL
(4) 45-degree position: 325-375 ft AGL
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