AFI 11-246v1_Aerial - Check six

32 AFI11-246V1 22 NOVEMBER 2002
Table 3.5. A-10 Cuban Eight Parameters.
TARGET PARAMETERS
Altitude AGL Airspeed KCAS Power
G
Setting
Entry 500’ 350 MAX 6
OTT >3,500’ 150 MAX 2-4
Exit 500’ 300 MAX 6
Altitude AGL
3.11.1. Maneuver Description. Following the Four-Point Roll, when wings level and 500 feet AGL
attain sufficient airspeed (330 minimum) and begin a smooth wings-level 6.0 G pull not to exceed the
steady stall warning tone. Minimum apex altitude is 3,000 feet AGL with a minimum of 120 knots.
Continue the pull until the aircraft is 45 degrees nose low inverted (55 degrees maximum). Due to
winds, it may be necessary to use more or less than 45 degrees nose low in order to maintain show
center orientation. The typical range is between 30 to 55 degrees nose low. Do not exceed 55 degrees
nose low. At 2,500 feet AGL, roll upright while maintaining 45 degrees nose low. At 1,200 feet AGL,
begin a 6.0 G pull to level flight at 500 feet AGL. Normal apex altitude is 3,500 to 5,000 feet AGL
depending upon environmental conditions. The second half is completed in the opposite direction.
3.11.2. Abnormal Procedures: If at anytime during the maneuver it appears you will not attain the
prescribed altitude or airspeed over the top, abort the maneuver by performing an unloaded roll to a
wings-level position. Furthermore, if more than 45 degrees nose low inverted is required due to winds,
add 100 feet for every degree steep to roll out and pull out altitudes. If more than 55 degrees nose low,
roll out immediately and recover to level flight using a max performance pull (steady to chopped
tone).
3.12. Level 360 (Right to Left).
PARAMETER LIMITS
Airspeed KCAS
MIN/MAX
Power
Setting
Entry min 400’ 300 AC LMT MAX 7.33
OTT min 3,000’ 120 AC LMT MAX N/A
Exit min 400’ 275 AC LMT MAX 7.33
G