Flamin_Squirrel Posted May 23, 2020 Posted May 23, 2020 I've been trying to understand how to make a 4 ship fit into a Case I approach. Some initial figures: 15+ seconds between each kiss-off 4nm - latest you can make your break 350kts entry speed Minimum spacing of 15 seconds will require #4 to break no less than 45 seconds after the lead. At 350kts you'll cover more than 4 miles in that time, meaning even if lead breaks at the bow this won't work. Am I missing something, or will a 4 ship split up before hand? Thanks.
G B Posted May 23, 2020 Posted May 23, 2020 I've been trying to understand how to make a 4 ship fit into a Case I approach. Some initial figures: 15+ seconds between each kiss-off 4nm - latest you can make your break 350kts entry speed Minimum spacing of 15 seconds will require #4 to break no less than 45 seconds after the lead. At 350kts you'll cover more than 4 miles in that time, meaning even if lead breaks at the bow this won't work. Am I missing something, or will a 4 ship split up before hand? Thanks. Yes there are division breaks. The standard is 17 seconds between each airplane in general. And with a division the lead as to break no further than overhead the ship.
Flamin_Squirrel Posted May 23, 2020 Author Posted May 23, 2020 Sorry, follow up question: the trusty NATOPS bible has the descent to 600ft on downwind. I imagine if you break at the bow, this descent has to be done during the break?
G B Posted May 23, 2020 Posted May 23, 2020 Sorry, follow up question: the trusty NATOPS bible has the descent to 600ft on downwind. I imagine if you break at the bow, this descent has to be done during the break? Yes. Just make it happen.
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