T-45A UJPT, ADV, & IUT TFFP-03
Tactical Formation
Sg 2, fr 1
Sg 2, fr 2 Also use T-45 Scale Model
TACTICAL FORMATION
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Maneuverability/Energy management
3
2
1
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Maneuvering turns
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Loose deuce exercise
1. Engaging (Energy-Sustaining) - Low AOA / g
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Gunsight tracking exercise
2. Hard-Medium AOA / g
3. Break-High AOA / g
MANEUVERING TURNS
II.
Types of maneuvering turns 5.7.1.4.1.1.2
A. Engaging turns (energy-sustaining turns)
LESSON NOTES
Clarify the difference between individual (energy-sustaining) and section
(TAC, in-place and cross) engaging turns.
1.
Slightly nose-low turn (14 units AOA)
2.
Maintains energy through
a.
Efficient turn rate
b.
Efficient turn radius
c.
Trading altitude for airspeed
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