W-155A RTB

CHAPTER TEN

BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERS (BFM)

WING STUDENT: "Visual, 2.4." (If not visual, confirm the IP is before making this call.)

LEAD STUDENT: "Lead is 2.5, Turbo switch Button 15."

This transition from BFM to section navigation during the RTB segment of flight is one of the

more challenging evolutions in the syllabus. The lead student will direct the IP to descend to

7000 feet (the W155A exit altitude), and will provide an initial heading towards the applicable

exit point (Beard, Staar, or Rozie for Area 1, 2, and 3, respectively.)

NOTES

1. Due to the dynamic nature of BFM, the T-2C BDHI, and

VGI are often misaligned at the conclusion of maneuvering.

Headings based on the wet compass may be required until the

BDHI compass card can be realigned.

2. In the event of a misaligned BDHI, the tail of the TACAN

needle and DME readout will continue to accurately display the

aircraft's position. The head of the needle however will not point

to the station accurately until the BDHI is realigned.

Remaining within the confines of the assigned working area is paramount. Once the lead student

feels comfortable and the flight is proceeding towards the exit point, he will check-in the

wingman and contact Seabreeze.

Example: RTB Comm:

LEAD: "Turbo."

WING: "Two."

LEAD: "Seabreeze, ROKT 204, RTB."

SEABREEZE: "Roger ROKT 204, squawk 0627, have wingman squawk standby."

LEAD: "ROKT 204, squawking 0627."

SEABREEZE: "ROKT 204, radar contact, descend and maintain 7000 feet, proceed direct

Rozie."

LEAD: "ROKT 204, passing 9000 for 7000, direct Rozie."

If the flight arrives at the exit point before further clearance is received, the lead student will

direct his pilot to orbit within the confines of the assigned area until Seabreeze is able to

coordinate the hand-off to Pensacola Approach.

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