Progress Check (cont)

ACM 1 v 1 Defensive Maneuvering

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

PROGRESS CHECK

Question 13 — 6.7.3.3.4

What is the purpose of the rolling scissors?

ANSWER: The rolling scissors is designed to exploit in-close

horizontal and vertical overshoots by forcing the opponent out in

front, by reducing the forward vector.

Question 14 — 6.7.3.4.4.1

During the start of a rolling scissors, how would the fighter

prevent the bandit from pulling behind the 3/9 line?

ANSWER: Pull aggressively in the horizontal to force the

overshoot.

Question 15 — 6.7.3.4.4.1

During the initiation of an overshoot, leading to a rolling

scissors, what would the fighter do to commence the

defensive pitchup?

ANSWER: The fighter would commence the defensive pitchup

by leveling his wings, pulling 17 units AOA, and executing the

vertical pitchup to approximately 60 degrees nose-high.

Question 16 — 6.7.3.3.8

Identify at least three conditions for a defensive

disengagement.

ANSWER:

1. Fighting a better aircraft and/or pilot

2. Running low on fuel

3. Sustaining a hit

4. Up against superior numbers

5. Wanting to redefine the fight

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