Entry

STUDENT GUIDE

VISUAL NAVIGATION

7.12.1.1.1. Entry:

CREW BRIEF - COMPLETE (CP)

As a minimum, describe the method for navigating to the entry point, the entry points

radial and DME, as defined in AP-1B, and crew coordination items particular to that

route.

ALTIMETERS - "SET" (P,CP)

Insure the proper altimeter pressure setting is set on both primary and standby altimeters.

RADIO ALTIMETER/DH - "SET" (P,CP)

Set the radio altimeter index on the copilot side to 80% of the lowest AGL altitude in the

route. Typically, the lowest altitude will be 500 feet AGL, resulting in a 400 feet radio

altimeter setting.

ALTIMETER ALTITUDE PRESELECT - "SET" (CP)

The pilot typically provides this altitude, if not, set the highest emergency altitude

computed for the route or the altitude planned for after the route.

MCT - "POSTED" (P)

Compute using table provided in In-flight Guide.

BELTS AND HARNESSES - "FASTENED" (P,J,CP)

Self-explanatory.

LOOSE ITEMS - "SECURED" (P,J,CP)

Self-explanatory.

EXTERIOR LIGHTS - "ON"(P)

Self-explanatory.

LOW-LEVEL ENTRY CHECKLIST "COMPLETE" (CP)

Self-explanatory.

7.12.1.1.2 T-39 low-level entry checklist: Prior to low-level entry, initiate the Descent

Checklist. The first 4 items of the checklist are self-explanatory. Item 5 will require as a

minimum, a description of the method for navigating to the entry point, the entry points

radial and DME, as defined in AP-1B, initial route altitude, and crew coordination items

particular to that route.

7.12.1.2. Route Entry

7.12.1.2.1. Upon canceling IFR, IMMEDIATELY take charge of the aircraft and focus

on setting up for low-level route entry. Accomplish the following items:

7.12.1.2.1.1. Give the pilot a Heading to fly.

Note:

7.12.1.2.1.2. Direct the pilot to descend to an appropriate

Some refer to the steps at left as

VFR 3. altitude.

the HAT check:

Heading, Altitude, Transponder

7.12.1.2.1.3. Change Transponder squawk to 1200.

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