Fence Check

CHAPTER EIGHT

T-34C PRIMARY FORMATION FLIGHT TRAINING

Cruise Maneuvering

Tail Chase

Lead Change

Repeat Profile (steps 1-6)

Recovery Phase. Once the original leader has resumed the Lead, the recovery phase may

commence. See current SOP/Course Rules for home field entry procedures. The instructors will

assist the student if an instrument approach is required for recovery.

Fence-Out Check

Fuel Check

Obtain ATIS

Section Approach (VFR or instrument)

802. FENCE CHECK

Fence-In. Once established in the working area, Lead will command the Fence-In Check over

the radio. During the Fence-In Check, each aircraft shall prepare for dynamic maneuvering by

performing the Pre-Aerobatic Checklist.

Lead: "[tac call sign], fence-in."

Wing: "Two."

Fence-Out. When the maneuver sequence is complete, Lead will command the Fence-Out

Check over the radio. During the Fence-Out Check, each aircraft will ensure the AUTO-

IGNITION SWITCH is in the OFF position.

Lead: "[tac call sign], fence-out."

Wing: "Two."

803. ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Definitions. Good energy management involves using the available energy of the aircraft to

perform a series of maneuvers. Available energy is defined as a combination of airspeed

(kinetic energy) and altitude (potential energy). Most Cruise maneuvering flights will be

conducted between 5000 feet AGL and 10,000 feet MSL. Based on this altitude block, the

neutral energy state for the T-34C is 7500 feet MSL and 170 KIAS.

Profile Energy Management. Due to the T-34C's limited ability to gain energy, care must be

taken to preserve the proper energy level. With neutral energy any single cruise formation

8-2 CRUISE MANEUVERING