Figure E-3 Random Steep Departure

APPENDIX E

LOW-LEVEL AND TACTICAL FORMATION

Procedures

Accomplish normal rotation and lift-off. Retract gear, select flaps up, engage yaw

damper (200 feet AGL minimum), climb out at Vy (2 engines), 15 maximum pitch

until above threat. Passing 400 feet, a turn may be initiated toward planned escape

route. When above the threat altitude, lower pitch attitude slightly. Set climb power

and resume normal climb schedule and complete climb checklist.

Figure E-3 Random Steep Departure

E104. COORDINATION WITH AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (ATC)

In all cases, units should coordinate these procedures with the local ATC and any location where

these maneuvers will be flown. Do not fly these procedures at uncontrolled fields when other

traffic is in or will be entering the traffic pattern.

E-4 COMBAT ENTRY/EXIT CHECKLISTS AND TACTICAL MANUEVERS