Air to Ground | |
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MISSION PROFILES | |
The standard ground attack profile is known as a : HI - LOW - HI i.e. a High level ingress, a low level approach to target and a high level return to base. | |
LOW LEVEL FLIGHT | |
Set Pitch Ladder to 5 degrees | L |
Set Altimeter to ABOVE GROUND LEVEL | Shift A |
Fly BELOW 500 FEET | |
CAUTIONWarning: Do not exceed 5 degrees pitch down when manoeuvering at low altitude | |
AGM-65 MAVERICK | |
Radar DISPLAYED | Alt R |
AGM-65 SELECT | Backspace |
Select pre-programmed targets | |
Wpn release when 'IN RNG' is displayed | |
Egress | |
A/C IS FREE TO MANOUEVER AFTER WEAPON RELEASE | |
JINK | |
FLARES | F |
CHAFF | C |
CCIP BOMBING | |
Select MK82 | Backspace |
Altimeter to ABOVE GROUND LEVEL | Alt A |
Head TOWARDS TARGETS | |
Altitude 1,500 ft | |
RELEASE BOMBS AS PIPPER PASSES OVER TARGET | |
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JINK | |
FLARES | F |
CHAFF | C |
TARGETS OF OPPORTUNITY: AGM-65 Maverick | |
Radar DISPLAYED | Alt R |
AGM-65 SELECT | Backspace |
Enable Targeting system | Shift D |
MANOEUVER TDC OVER TARGET | |
DESIGNATE TARGET | D |
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Release weapon when TDC flashes | |
JINK | |
FLARES | F |
CHAFF | C |
NOTE: The target designator can be very useful for marking target locations. For example, on a low level sweep in bad weather and rugged terrain, marking a location as you fly past makes it easy to find your way back using the HUD range readout and the tactical view (F9). |