Familiarization Flight Procedures
T-45C TS, ADV & IUT FamFP-01
(9) Complete loop at 380 KIAS and at
initial altitude on section line
5.
Half Cuban eight 1.7.4.5.1
Sg 4, fr 18
a.
Complete prestall and aerobatic check-
list
b.
Begin the maneuver
(1) At 380 KIAS
HALF CUBAN EIGHT
(2) On altitude
(3) On a prominent terrain feature or
section line for use as visual refer-
ence
c.
Perform maneuver
(1) Advance power to approximately
95% rpm
(2) Perform first half of maneuver
same as loop
COMMON ERROR: Relaxing 4-g
back stick pressure during the
initial pullup, resulting in insuffi-
cient airspeed to complete the
maneuver.
COMMON ERROR: Failing to
scan out both sides to ensure
wings level after the horizon disap-
pears from the view ahead.
(3) While on top, verify
a.
Wings level
b.
About 150 KIAS
c.
Optimum AOA
(9-99) Original
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