Figure 3-25 Lead Pursuit

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CHAPTER THREE

Pursuit Curves. Pursuit curves are used to describe Wing's closure as he maneuvers relative to

Lead. For example, if Lead is in a turn and the nose of Wing's aircraft is pointed ahead of Lead's

aircraft, closure is generated, ultimately resulting in Wing passing in front of Lead; we call this

"lead pursuit" (Figure 3-25). On the other hand if Wing points the nose of the aircraft behind

Lead while in a turn, then closure on Lead should slow and Wing should pass behind Lead, this

is "lag pursuit" (Figure 3-26). Finally, if Wing points the nose of the aircraft directly at Lead,

only a small amount of closure will be created and we call this "pure pursuit" (Figure 3-27).

Figure 3-25 Lead Pursuit

Figure 3-26 Lag Pursuit

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