FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTION T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE - Cnatra

CHAPTER ELEVEN T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE
Lost Communication
In the event that you lose your radio in the bombing pattern and have no other problems, enter
the lame duck pattern. The lame duck pattern is 2,000 ft above the high pattern or 1,000 ft above
the off target rendezvous pattern, depending on which pattern the flight is using. Orbit in the
direction of the pattern. Should the weather not permit orbiting above the pattern, maintain your
interval and fly the pattern normally except for the roll-in; stay at altitude. When you arrive at the
roll-in, rock your wings and stay at pattern altitude. When the rest of the flight has finished
bombing, a rendezvous will be effected; normally the NORDO aircraft joins last, inside lead's
turn, and will be positioned as #2 for the return.
1. If you have a serious problem with your aircraft while you are NORDO, return to base or
emergency airfield as briefed. A wingman will be dispatched to assist you.
2. If you have aircraft problems that do not require immediate action but do require
assistance, enter the lame duck pattern, orbit opposite the direction of the flight and an instructor
will join you. Use standard HEFOE signals to inform the instructor of your difficulties.
Late Pattern Entry
The flight lead may permit an aircraft in the flight to enter the pattern late due to maintenance
problems. The late aircraft must contact the lead for a clearance into the target area and should
enter the pattern 1,000 ft above pattern altitude and between the abeam and the roll-in position.
11-4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS