AFI 11-246v1_Aerial - Check six

34 AFI11-246V1 22 NOVEMBER 2002
Table 3.6. A-10 Level 360 Parameters.
TARGET PARAMETERS
Altitude AGL Airspeed KCAS Power
G
Setting
Entry 500’ 350 MAX 6
Exit 500’ 300 MAX 6
Altitude AGL
3.12.1. Maneuver Description . After completing the Cuban 8 and approximately 1,500 feet past
show center, turn away from the crowd using approximately 85 degrees of bank. Begin the turn with a
smooth G onset rate to maintain 6.0 Gs or the steady stall warning horn whichever occurs first.
G-loading and airspeed bleed-off rate will vary with density altitude. Maintain a minimum of 240
knots. The first 180 degrees of turn should be accomplished with a 1 ¾-degree nose-up attitude and
the last 180 should be accomplished with a 1 ¾-degree nose-down attitude to make the turn appear
level to the crowd. Vary the bank angle and pitch to arrive at level flight at the completion of 360
degrees of turn and to ensure the maneuver is finished above the entry altitude. Surface winds must be
taken into consideration in order to center this maneuver and to avoid overshooting the show line.
Continue the turn past 360 degrees as required (usually 30 to 45 additional degrees of turn depending
on winds) in order to transition to the reposition maneuver used to set-up for the first low angle strafe
pass.
3.12.2. Abnormal Procedures . If the minimum entry parameters are not met, the pilot will transition
to a wings-level flat pass. If during any portion of the maneuver it becomes apparent the aircraft
will descend below 400 feet AGL or airspeed decay below 240 knots, abort the maneuver by rolling
wings level and climbing to 500 feet AGL. If necessary, adjust G as required (no lower than 240
knots) to avoid overshooting the show line.
3.13. Three Low Angle Strafe Passes.
PARAMETER LIMITS
Airspeed KCAS
MIN/MAX
Power
Setting
Entry min 400’ 300 N/A MAX 7.33
Exit min 400’ 240 N/A MAX 7.33
G