Flying from low to high cover--free fighter

T-45C TS, ADV & IUT TFFP-03

Tactical Formation

Sg 9, fr 1

5.7.1.4.6.1

Low to High Cover

WARNING: Potential for a midair exists when

HIGH TO LOW COVER

the wingman develops excessive closure and/or

OPTIONAL SEQUENCES

loses sight of the engaged fighter. (Other aircraft

1. 3rd-Person POV

must be kept in sight.)

2. Cockpit POV

Please Select

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

Two animation sequences are available: 1) 3rd-person POV aft

of the free fighter, and 2) out of the cockpit looking forward and

up.

The low-to-high cover animation sequence also includes a

reversal in response to the bogey. More typically these will be

separate maneuvers.

Reduce AOB and increase back stick

Fly outside and above engaged fighter's turn

Do not fly through engaged fighter's jetwash

Maintain sight of engaged fighter

Continue above and outside of turn until nose-

to-tail distance matches that of high cover

position (altitude)

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