Aero Chapter 06 (ADV & IUT) and 07 (TS), Performance
T-45 Aerodynamics Student Workbook
AERODYNAMICS PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
The problems that follow will demonstrate principles governing T-45 performance, improve your
proficiency with NATOPS performance charts, and help you prepare for the exam. Before using any
chart, read the introduction to that chapter to learn how to use the charts in that chapter.
Aero Problem 1
7/18
1.1.5.1
While approaching the ship at 800 ft for break, the ship directs that you divert to NAS Oceana, 358
degrees, 200 miles. Your T-45 has no pylons and a weight of 10,500 pounds without usable fuel.
Average wind is 020 degrees at 60 kts. Your fuel remaining is 1,000 pounds.
Enter the appropriate figures for the best bingo profile to Oceana:
Climb speed _________________ KNOTS _________________ MACH
Cruise altitude _________________ FEET
Cruise speed _________________ KCAS _________________ IMN
En route descent speed _________________ KCAS
En route descent distance _________________ MI.
Fuel used _________________ LB.
WHAT SHOULD YOU TRANSMIT TO THE SHIP?
ANSWER:
REF: NATOPS 1/15/97, Chapter 29
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Aero Problem 2
12/15
1.1.5.1
The T-45 acceleration limits between 260 kts and <0.8 Mach are:
Below 5,000 ft
Above 5,000 ft
Positive
Negative
Positive
Negative
Symmetric
Unsymmetric
REF: NATOPS 1/15/97, Chapter 4
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