Chapter Ten Basic Fighter Maneuvers (BFM)

CHAPTER TEN

BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERS (BFM)

1000. INTRODUCTION

With a solid grasp of the BFM theory presented in Chapter 9, tactics and procedures utilized

during the BFM syllabus flights may now be introduced. A "building block" approach will be

utilized during the BFM syllabus where we first demonstrate the T-2C aircraft performance in

flight. Cooperative section tactical engaging turns will then be introduced and practiced. The

tactical material will become more complex as we introduce the offensive and defensive

components of two plane engagements. Finally, we will train to fight 1V1 BFM engagements

from a neutral start.

This chapter presents the maneuvers and procedures the student will perform during the BFM

phase in chronological order.

The six syllabus flights will be flown in section to a local working area. Thorough knowledge of

the working area procedures is required. Basic section procedures are utilized and lead

responsibilities are normally shared on alternating flights between paired students. Solid Fam

procedures such as checklists, fuel management, and navigation are expected.

As the BFM flights are the final phase of training before earning your "Wings of Gold,"

professional radio and ICS communications will be emphasized. Most winged graduates find

this final phase of instruction to be the most challenging and rewarding flying in the Training

Command. Solid preparation for each flight will make the difference.

1001. FLIGHT PREPARATION

Brief

At the scheduled brief time, the students will have a briefing board prepared in accordance with

the "ATM Student Briefing Guide". Administrative flight data will be displayed to include a

drawing of the scheduled operating area. A tactical callsign for the flight will be chosen from the

following list:

VIPER, SNAKE, SWEEP, HAMMER, SLEDGE, KNIFE, SWORD, AXE, SHOTGUN, MACE,

SHIELD, FANG, PANTHER, RAM, COBRA, STING, VOODOO, MAGIC, KILLER, BOXER,

FIST, LION, TIGER, WOLF, KNIGHT, HAWK, BAT, SHARK, SMACK, EVIL, KEVLAR,

SPIKE, RAIL, WEDGE, ANGER, HULK, FLASH, BANG, RIFLE, CANNON, TURBO, AND

NORM.

Additionally, the basic guns envelope will be drawn on the briefing board and incorporated into

the brief. The students will utilize T-2C models during the brief. Special emphasis during the

brief will be placed on the students' thorough understanding and verbatim recitation of the Out-

of-Control Flight (OCF) recovery procedures.

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