FO103

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Angle off
- the angle between number 1's heading and number 2's heading
- also know as heading crossing angle (HCA)
Aspect angle
- the angle between the longitudinal axis of the number on aircraft to number 2
- expressed in degrees off number 1 in multiples of 10
Why is the 3/9 line important?

number 2 must remain behind the 3/9 line
lead pursuit

placing your velocity vector in front of number 1
Pure pursuit

placing your velocity vector on number 1
Lag pusuit

placing your velocity vector behind number 1
Effects of lead, pure and lag pursuit
line of sight (LOS)

is a line going form your eyes to your target
what is a pitchout?
- a maneuver flow to generate the spacing that will allow you to practice multiple rejoins
- Turn by both aircraft of roughly 180° using 60° of bank
Pitchout spacing
- 2-3 seconds = 1000-1500' spacing
- 5 seconds = 3000' spacing
what are the steps for a pitchout?
- signal for a pitchout
- get an acknowledgement from number 2
- clear in direction of turn
- roll crisply into 60° bank
- turn approximately 180°
what is fighting wing?

a fluid type of formation used to provide enhanced flexibility to the flight
where is the fighting wing position?

anywhere within a 30-45° cone at a distance of 500-1000 feet aft of number 1
close trail limitations:
- 90° bank max
- 2-3 Gs
- minimum 120 KIAS

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FO103

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FO103

Updated

2014-02-02T18:11:40Z

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