Figure 7-3

JOINT ADVANCED MULTI-ENGINE T-44A

Upon completion of the left side pass, continue past the ship for approximately 10-15 seconds, note the

ship's course, and turn 270 to the right (use the heading bug for reference). Rolling out for the stern

sequence, you will need to take the ship's forward movement into account. Good gouge is to roll out

perpendicular to the ship's course heading at the stern. By the time you reach position for the photos, the

ship will have moved the requisite 500' down course for a good offset. Obviously this will vary with the

ship's speed and the winds, but is a good starting point.

Upon completion of the stern shots, continue on heading for approximately 10-15 seconds, and execute a

right 270 turn. Proceed inbound for the right-side shots the same as the left.

Upon completion of the right bow photo, commence a climbing right turn to 1000' to set-up for the

overhead. Turning back inbound, you should actually be on the left side of the ship's course. Approaching

the target turn right to just aft of the stern and when crossing, roll into a 50-60 degrees left AOB, arcing

over the top of the ship. (See Figure 7-3.)

Quick Rig-The quick rig (See Figure 7-4) is used for routine

surface surveillance where quick target identification and

minimal photo intel (intelligence) is required. It is preferable

to approach from the stern as depicted to allow a picture of the

name and homeport. Due to the speed of this operation, a

hundred or more of these rigs can be completed during an 8

to10 hour on-station period allowing coverage of vast areas.

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Airspace. You normally will encounter two types of

airspace during over-water flight operations. U.S. airspace

within 12 NM of the coastline governed by the FARs, and

international airspace governed by International Civil Aviation

Organization (ICAO) rules and procedures. While in the

training command, flight in international airspace will be

regulated by ICAO and OPNAV 3710.7, with 3710 taking

precedence. There are several restrictions to VFR flight under

ICAO rules preventing the Naval Aviator from completing

his/her mission. In these instances, operating under "due

regard" means "due regard for the safety of navigation of civil

aircraft." Plainly put, you are responsible for your own traffic

separation. While in the training command, you will be

allowed to operate "due regard" in VMC conditions only.

More discussion on ICAO can be found in the FLIP GP

(General Planning).

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OVER-WATER NAVIGATION STAGE