Level speed changes - P-12850043

T-45C TS & ADV BIFP-04

Basic Flight Maneuvers and Transitions

b. Maintaining descent

(1) Pitch

(2) RPM/fuel flow

(3) Vertical velocity

(4) Airspeed

c. Pre-transition for level off

(1) Altitude

d. Level-off

(1) Pitch

(2) Airspeed

(3) RPM/fuel flow indicator

III. Level speed changes

A. Wings level (speed increase) 2.7.1.4.1

1. Procedure

a. Advance power beyond the setting for desired

airspeed or to MRT for changes greater than 20 kts

b. Decrease nose attitude as required to maintain level

flight

c. Maintain a constant heading

2. Control

a. Entry transition

(1) Advance power

(2) Correct for initial pitchup from increase in thrust

(8-99) Original

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