Ship’s Brief
T-45 TS & ADV CQFP-05; IUT CQFP-03
C.
Catapult techniques
1.
Hold stick lightly - allow it to come back aft during
the stroke, then set 8-10 degrees attitude as aircraft
becomes airborne
2.
Scan ADI, AOA, airspeed. Do not over or under
rotate. Elevator trim will rotate the aircraft to the
proper climbing attitude. AOA will initially be
approximately 19 units but will accelerate to 17 units
quickly. Check heading, BRC, airspeed, and
interval. Lower hook if required
D.
Suspend 9.8.1.11.1
Sg 13, fr 5
1.
Prior to salute - shake head “no” and broadcast
“Suspend, suspend!” (Keep hands below canopy
rails)
2.
After salute - same, but be ready to go
SUSPEND
3.
Remain at MRT until Cat Officer moves in front of
aircraft with “throttle back” signal
WARNING: Do not throttle back until the catapult
officer walks in front of the aircraft and gives the
throttle back signal.
E.
Catapult malfunctions 9.8.1.15.1
1.
Cold/soft shot
2.
Broken holdback
3.
Hang fire
4.
Launch bar failure
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