FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTION T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE - Cnatra

CHAPTER TEN T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE
At this point if you are not on the wire, you will be +/- 1 degree, which is minimal. If you find
yourself greater than 1 degree shallow, you need to make the appropriate corrections.
DO NOT JUST SET THE PLANNED DIVE ANGLE WITHOUT RESPECT FOR THE
TPA!
For a big shallow correction (target lies close to 30 degrees):
Place the Velocity Vector 5 degrees above the target (around the 25 degrees) and hold it until
6,000’ and evaluate, you most likely will end up being shallow so accept it and begin a smooth
bunt to set 5 degrees above the target at the checkpoint, setting the TPA. Evaluate and make the
appropriate corrections.
For a WAY shallow (target lies less than 30 degrees): Safe up the system. Do not attempt to
drop. You still can go though the procedures of correcting, but abort your run by release altitude.
FIX IT on the next pass!
Correcting for a Steep Initial Sight Picture
For a little steep (target lies around 33 ½ to 34 degrees):
If you find yourself with a steep initial sight picture, in order to get back to the wire, you will
need to fly steeper than the planned dive. For a little steep, a little steeper correction is needed.
In this case, most will place the Velocity Vector 1 degree above the target (33 degrees) and hold
that Flight Path Angle to checkpoint. Some will place the Velocity Vector on the target until
6,000’ at which time you will be back on the wire, set the planned dive. In either case, set and
evaluate the TPA at checkpoint; make the appropriate corrections if needed (should be minimal).
The target should lie close to 35 degrees.
10-8 ADDITIONAL WEAPONS MANEUVERS / TARGET TRACKING