T-45A UJPT, ADV, & IUT TFFP-03
Tactical Formation
Sg 1, fr 1
Sg 1, fr 2
TACTICAL FORMATION
"Beware the lessons of a fighter pilot who would rather fly a
slide rule than kick your ass!"
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Maneuverability/Energy management
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Maneuvering turns
Commander Ron "Mugs" McKeown, USN
Commander, U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School
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Loose deuce exercise
2 Victories, Vietnam Conflict
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Gunsight tracking exercise
PRESENTATION
I.
Maneuverability/energy management 5.7.1.3.4.3
A. Maneuverability: pilot's optimizing his energy package to enable:
1.
Direction change
2.
Change in airspeed and altitude
B. Aircraft maneuverability is dependent on fixed and pilot- controlled
variables
1.
Fixed
a.
Aircraft design (weight, wing loading, power, design g limit,
etc.)
b.
Aircraft configuration
2.
Variable
a.
Altitude - provides potential energy for maneuvering
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