T-45A UJPT, ADV & IUT ACMFP-02
ACM 1 v 1 Offensive Maneuvering
(3) Fighter: as airspeed bleeds, gradually reduce nose attitude/AOB
to capture an airspeed which will allow for smallest turn circle
(usually 130-150 KIAS). At 150 KIAS, coordinated stick/rudder
will be required for aircraft control. Slower airspeeds will require
turns to be initiated almost entirely with rudder
Bandit: establishes aircraft in best one-circle regime
(4) Fighter
(a)
Attempt to work for position advantage by flying a tighter turn
circle than the bandit, thus creating turning room (through
lag pursuit) which can be converted to position advantage
(through a pull to lead)
(b)
Initiate reversal at bandit wingline to capitalize on lateral
separation. If nose can be brought to bear at anytime in a
valid gun envelope, put him out of his misery
Bandit: attempt to maximize AOT, expand width of the
scissors and disengage
3.
Common errors
a.
Problem: on initial overshoot, delaying turn back into bandit results in
excessive down-range travel and possible loss of offensive
advantage
Correction: initiate turn into bandit as soon as 30-degree nose-high
attitude is reached
b.
Problem: on initial overshoot, failing to get nose-high enough
resulting in excessive down-range travel and loss of offensive
advantage
Correction: Continue to pull with lift vector aft of the bandit
c.
Problem: using excessive AOA that causes reduced directional
control and aircraft acceleration, resulting in excessive down-range
travel and loss of offensive advantage
Correction: release back pressure and avoid excessive buffet
(10-98) Original
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