FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTION T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE - Cnatra

T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE CHAPTER EIGHT
Figure 8-4 Target Depression Angles
Now with that said, let’s look at what a good Initial Sight Picture (ISP) looks like in your HUD
at the initial roll-out at the beginning of the dive bombing run.
The Roll-in Objective: A Good Initial Sight Picture
Using the 30 degree bombing pattern, the pattern altitude is 8,000’ agl. If performed correctly,
you should only lose about 1,000’ to 1,200’ on your roll-in maneuver. You should be rolling out
wings level on the target around 7,000’ agl. If you are seeing more along the lines of 6,500 to
6,000 consistently, then you are hurting yourself because you are losing valuable tracking time,
AND, the 3 degrees depressed is ONLY VALID at 7,000’ agl, not 5,000’ agl.
The purpose of the Initial Sight Picture is to determine how well you accomplished the roll-in.
Just like when flying the pattern your GOAL was to get to a good roll-in position; your GOAL
on your roll-in is to get to a GOOD Initial Sight Picture.
DELIVERY PROCEDURES AND TRACKING TECHNIQUES 8-5