FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTION T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE - Cnatra

CHAPTER THREE T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE
If we extend the flight path up to roll-in altitude, we can reference this line as being on, below, or
above the bombing triangle. Some refer to this planned flight path as being “the wire”.
Definitions
Now let’s define a few terms associated with the bombing principles.
1. Flight Path. This is the path of the aircraft. It is also defined by the Velocity Vector in the
HUD.
2. Flight Path Angle. This is the angle between the horizon and the Flight Path of the aircraft.
3. Dive Angle. This is the angle between the horizon and tangent line across the top of the
airspeed and altitude boxes or waterline “W”.
4. Line of Sight. The line created by looking directly through the HUD to the target.
Figure 3-2 Bombing Triangle Definitions
3-2 WEAPONS DELIVERY THEORY AND PRINCIPLES