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T-45A UJPT, ADV, & IUT ACMFP-03ACM 1 v 1 Defensive Maneuvering(7) Continue roll to wings level(8) Neutralize rudder to stop roll, maintain back stick to achievenose-high attitude(9) Check for bandit’s positionc. Advantages(1) Gravity assists in early stages(2) Reduces speed loss during maneuver—possibly providing bettermaneuverabilityd. Disadvantage: results in considerable loss of altitude4. Common errorsa. Problem: failing to force bandit into overshootPrevention: increase closure and AOT with break turn and reducepowerb. Problem: failing to maintain loaded-up condition resulting in flat orextremely nose-low situation5. VariationsPrevention: keep aircraft loaded up throughout rolla. If bandit overshoots outside radius of turn, then continue to pull upand into bandit in order to(1) Increase AOT(2) Force bandit into horizontal scissors(3) Look for opportunities to disengageb. If bandit inside radius of turn, then continue max performance turninto bandit and attempt another maneuverPage 3-32(10-98) Original