FM

Question 1

Describe FM Lvl 1

Answer 1

• Level to slightly descending
• 2 to 4 Gs (maintain a constant G and airspeed, increase G as proficiency allows)
• 400 Knots
• 550 EGT

Question 2

Describe FM Lvl 2

Answer 2

• Level to slightly descending
• 2 to 4 Gs
• 250 to 400 knots
• 550 EGT

Question 3

Describe FM Lvl 3

Answer 3

• Slight Climb/Descent (MAX 120 degrees bank)
• 2 to 4 Gs
• 250 to 400 knots
• 550 EGT

Question 4

Where is the floor during FM?

Answer 4

1,000’ above the bottom of assigned airspace

Question 5

What is the FM bubble?

Answer 5

1000 feet

Question 6

When will the training aircraft not execute turn reversals?

Answer 6

After the call to begin maneuvering

Question 7

What is the T38s turn radius at 15,000’, 400 knots, and at 4Gs?

Answer 7

5200’

Question 8

Required altitude block for starting FM?

Answer 8

15,000’ to 17,000’

Question 9

Required airspeed for FM setup?

Answer 9

400 (+/- 10) knots

Question 10

Required maneuvering aircraft pursuit for FM setup?

Answer 10

Pure pursuit, stacked level

Question 11

Required aspect angle for FM setup?

Answer 11

30 to 45 degrees or as briefed.

Question 12

Required range for FM setup?

Answer 12

6000’

Question 13

Required stack for FM setup?

Answer 13

Level (+/- 500ft)

Question 14

When entering FM from tactical formation, how much spacing does the maneuvering aircraft move out to?

Answer 14

7000 to 9000’

Question 15

What is a lag reposition used for?

Answer 15

`To solve excessive closure and angle-off problems

Question 16

What is the lead reposition maneuver used for?

Answer 16

To generate closure and to decrease range while preserving energy

Question 17

What is the quarter plane used for?

Answer 17

Control closure and prevent a 3/9 overshoot, it as well closes ranges and high LOS rates

Question 18

What is the minimum airspeed if you are blind as the maneuvering aircraft?

Answer 18

300 knots

Question 19

What do you do if you are blind as the training aircraft?

Answer 19

Remain predictable

Question 20

What do you do if you are blind as the maneuvering aircraft?

Answer 20

Lag the training aircrafts last known position and power modulate as required to maintain current airspeed (300 knots minimum)

Question 21

Wx Requirements for FM?

Answer 21

3 NM Vis
Clear of Clouds
Discernible Horizon

Question 22

Min airspeed in FM?

Answer 22

150 knots

Question 23

Floor in FM?

Answer 23

MOA Floor plus 1,000’

Question 24

Min range in FM?

Answer 24

1000’

Question 25

FM Comm Flow:

Answer 25

(#1) “C/S Ops check, 1, 2.2, 5.2 Gs)
(#2) “2, 2.1, 5.0 Gs)
(#1) “C/S, next set FM Level (1,2,3) for 2”
(#2) “2”

(#1) “C/S push it up, reference XXX”
(#2) “2”

(#1) “C/S 1 ready”
(#2) “C/S 2 ready” or “C/S standby *reason””

(#1) “C/S check left/right”
(#2) “C/S ease off” or “tighten up” as applicable

(#2) “C/S Fights On”

(#2) “C/S 2, in”
(#1) “1”