DB-1

DB-1 Aircraft: 2 Time: 0.9 Crew: IP/X, P/IP
Prerequisites: SB-2, OB-4 (Track A/B) or OB-2 (Track C), AA-6

Mission Objectives:

Introduce defensive BFM exercises. Introduce defensive BFM from medium range setups. Practice mission tasks listed below.

Specific Mission Tasks:

1. Takeoff
2. Departure
3. Tactical formation
4. Armament switchology/FENCE check
5. G-awareness turns
6.* Pursuit curve/ranging exercise
7.* Reversal/scissors exercise
8.* Defensive BFM — Perch setups (6,000-foot)
9. Landing

Special Instructions:

During the reversal/scissors, the bandit provides a high LOS overshoot (without excessive airspeed) and attempts to force a scissors.