Large or rapid change in airspeed

T-45C TS & ADV BIFP-04

Basic Flight Maneuvers and Transitions

2. Large or rapid change in airspeed

a. Procedure

(1) Decrease power to the setting for desired

airspeed and extend speed brakes

NOTE: You should anticipate a pitchup with

speed brake extension.

(2) Increase nose attitude as required to maintain

level flight

(3) Maintain a constant heading

(4) Retract speed brakes 5 kts prior to desired

airspeed

(5) Adjust power to maintain desired airspeed

b. Control

(1) Entry transition

(a) Decrease power

(b) Extend speed brakes

(2) In maneuver

(a) Correct pitch as lift decreases

(b) Adjust trim to maintain neutral pressure

throughout the maneuver

(3) Exit transition

(a) 5 kts prior to desired airspeed, retract speed

brakes

(b) Establish a new pitch reference for level flight

and trim

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