T-45A UJPT, ADV, & IUT ACMFP-01
Introduction to ACM
Sg 1, fr 2
Use T-45A
Scale
Model
ACM ENVIRONMENT
B. ACM environment 6.7.2.1
1.
Three dimensions--defined by longitudinal, lateral, and vertical
axes
a.
Can describe an infinite number of ACM planes from
vertical through oblique to horizontal
b.
Force of gravity
(1) Gravity--pulls downward on aircraft
(2) Load factor (indicated g)
(a) Oriented perpendicular to aircraft wing
(b) Vertical component (effective lift) offsets gravity
(c) Horizontal component (radial g) used to turn
aircraft
(10-98) Original
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