T-45 Characteristics
Out-of-Control Flight
Reference AOA for indications of recovery: AOA increasing through 5 units indicates inverted spin recov-
ery. AOA decreasing through 20 units indicates recovery from an upright spin.
*1.
Controls—NEUTRALIZE (forcibly center rudder pedals)
*2.
Speed brakes - RETRACT
*3.
Throttle - IDLE
*4.
Check altitude, AOA, airspeed and turn needle
If spin confirmed -
INVERTED (AOA pegged at 0 units)
*5.
Rudder pedal—FULL OPPOSITE TURN NEEDLE
*6.
Lateral stick—FULL OPPOSITE TURN NEEDLE
*7.
Longitudinal stick—NEUTRALIZE
UPRIGHT (AOA above 28 units)
*5.
Rudder pedal—FULL OPPOSITE TURN NEEDLE
*6.
Lateral stick—FULL WITH TURN NEEDLE
*7.
Longitudinal stick—NEUTRALIZE
If recovery indicated or airspeed increasing through 160 KIAS:
*8.
Lateral stick—NEUTRALIZE
When recovery indicated -
*9.
Rudder—SMOOTHLY CENTER RUDDER PEDALS
If out of control passing 10,000 feet AGL:
*10. EJECT
(9-98) Change 2
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