FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTION T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE - Cnatra

T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE CHAPTER EIGHT
100’ high for every degree steep. In this case, 300’ high. Although deemed to be safe in
releasing high, your accuracy will be slightly degraded. Steeps lead to an early sight
picture/early weapons release solution and will cause you to release high. Understand what
caused you to be that far steep and FIX IT on the next run.
Wind Effect on the Roll-in ACD
Remember, the Z diagram and pattern distances are based on a no wind condition, with the
exception to the Abeam distance. A tailwind at altitude will cause the aircraft to be blown
towards the target faster, therefore requiring you to roll-in slightly farther out than planned. The
opposite is true for a headwind; you will need to roll-in slightly closer to the target. The
approaching arc distance also needs to be adjusted to compensate for the approach turn.
Typically, adjust the pattern numbers 0.1 nm for headwind/tailwind component above 25 knots.
This is one of the reasons a tailwind causes a steep and a headwind causes a shallow. The effect
wind has on your dive will be discussed in more detail later in this chapter.
The Initial Sight Picture - Review
Figure 8-12 Z Diagram
The Initial Sight Picture is only used to evaluate how well you accomplished the roll-in. If your
ISP is anything other than good, you need to understand what caused you to be either steep or
shallow. By keeping your altitude and roll-in technique consistent, you can then adjust your
ACD or Roll-in Point to get you to that good ISP you are seeking.
DELIVERY PROCEDURES AND TRACKING TECHNIQUES 8-13