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T-45C TS & ADV BIFP-04

Basic Flight Maneuvers and Transitions

OVERVIEW

In this lesson, you cover procedures and instructions:

Constant airspeed climbs and descents

Constant rate climbs and descents

Level speed changes

Slow flight maneuver

PRESENTATION

I. Constant airspeed climbs and descents 2.7.1.1.1.2

A. Cruise to constant airspeed climb

1. Procedure

a. Simultaneously, set power to MRT and pitch initially

to 8-10 degrees noseup, then as required

b. Maintain 250 kts

c. Use a lead point of 10% of vertical velocity for level

off

d. Level off

2. Control

a. Entry transition

(1) Advance power to MRT

(2) Simultaneously raise nose to 8-10 degrees

noseup

b. In maneuver: use pitch to control airspeed and trim

to maintain a light feel on the stick

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