MRTs and MPRTs

Question 1

State the stabilised parameters for the level MRT.

Answer 1

16 units of Alpha
150kts
2.5g

Question 2

State the entry procedure for a level MRT from stabilised speed (160kts).

Answer 2

Lookout
“Picture, Power” - set the required attitude (about 70 degrees AoB”, and apply full power.
“Pull” - to the stick shaker and refine to achieve 16 units of alpha.
Use (right) rudder to balance.
Begin the maintenance workcycle.

Question 3

State the entry procedure for a level MRT from speeds above 160kts.

Answer 3

Lookout
“Picture, Power” - set the required attitude (using more AoB than would be required at stabilised speed), and apply full power.
“Pull” - smoothly pull to 4.5g, then squeeze to 5g or 16 units of alpha, whichever comes first.
Use (right) rudder to balance.
As the speed reduces, you will no longer be able to maintain 5g - adjust the pull to maintain 16 units of alpha, and adjust the AoB to maintain level.
Begin the maintenance workcycle.

Question 4

State the level MRT workcycle.

Answer 4

Lookout
Attitude
Alpha
Height
Ball

Question 5

State how to adjust the attitude in a level MRT.

Answer 5

Attitude is adjusted by small variations in AoB. Back pressure should not change significantly - maintain 16 units of alpha.

Question 6

State the procedure for exiting an MRT.

Answer 6

Look to the front.
Select the S+L attitude (using rudder to balance), whilst releasing the back pressure.
If required, leave max power applied to accelerate to cruise speed - PAAT.
Clear the flightpath, downgoing wing, and the TCAS.

Question 7

Describe the Emergency Break.

Answer 7

Roll in as for an MRT, but more rapidly, using rudder to balance.
Centralise the rudder.
Pull to the stick shaker or g-limit.
Continue through 90 degrees (approx 3 seconds), then roll out and search for the conflicting aircraft.

Question 8

State the stabilised parameters for an MPRT.

Answer 8

15 degrees ND.
16 units of alpha and artificial buffet, giving 5g.
210kts.

Question 9

State the MPRT entry from the stabilised speed (210kts).

Answer 9

Lookout
Roll to 90 degrees AoB and simultaneously apply full power.
Pull to 4.5g, then squeeze to 5g and/ or the artificial buffet.
Allow the nose to drop.
Adjust the attitude to capture 15 degrees ND.
Apply the maintenance workcycle.
Monitor height.

Question 10

State the MPRT entry from below the stabilised speed.

Answer 10

Lookout.
Roll to 90 degrees AoB and simultaneously apply full power.
Pull to the artificial buffet.
Allow the nose to drop.
Adjust the attitude to capture 20-25 degrees ND.
Increase back pressure as the speed increases.
Anticipate the stabilised speed (210kts) and use AoB to adjust to about 15 degrees ND.
Apply the maintenance workcycle.
Monitor height throughout.

Question 11

State the MPRT entry from above the stabilised speed.

Answer 11

Lookout.
Roll to 80 degrees AoB and simultaneously apply full power.
Pull to 4.5g and squeeze to 5g - you will enter a slight climb.
Anticipate 210kts and use AoB adjustments to capture 15 degrees ND.
Apply the maintenance workcycle.
Monitor height throughout.

Question 12

State the MPRT maintenance workcycle.

Answer 12

Lookout.
Attitude.
Alpha.
Speed + G.
Ball.

Question 13

State the procedure for exiting an MPRT to S+L.

Answer 13

Relax the back pressure.
Roll wings level - beware of the rolling g limits (-1g to +4.7g).
Pitch to the S+L attitude.
Set the power as required.

Question 14

State the procedure for converting an MPRT into a level MRT.

Answer 14

Anticipate the base height by 300ft.
Use AoB to adjust the attitude to the MRT attitude, whilst maintaining 16 alpha/ 5g.
Adjust the AoA to maintain level as the speed bleeds off.

Question 15

Roughly how much height above base heightis required for an academic pitch back, combat loop and rate to base?

Answer 15

3000ft.

Question 16

State how to perform a pitch back, combat loop and rate to base sequence.

Answer 16

From 270kts, perform a MPRT entry towards the bandit. The speed will bleed back.
At 210kts, relax the back pressure and roll wings level.
Lookout above. Pull up for a loop - establish 4g as quickly as possible. As the speed bleeds back, maintain 16 units of alpha. Once speed builds again, maintain 4g.
On exit from the loop, lookout below, and immediately set up for an MPRT.
Continue the MPRT, monitoring your height.
At base height + 300ft, start the conversion to a level MRT, to achieve a level MRT at base height.

Question 17

What are the local restrictions on VRIABs at Valley?

Answer 17

On Runway 31, the minimum break height is 800ft - this is so you don’t buzz Rhosneigr too low.

Question 18

State the procedure for a standard VRIAB.

Answer 18

Pass through initials at 1000ft. Make the call “Anglesey **, Initial, for the break.”
Descend to 500ft and accelerate to 240kts or greater.
Visually locate all reported circuit traffic.
Select a break point (based on the position of other circuit traffic).
At the break point, roll to 60 degrees AoB, and simultaneously select Idle and speedbrake out.
Make the call “Anglesey **, on the break, [Land/ T&G/ …]”
Pull to a maximum of 4g to achieve a climbing turn.
Roll out and level to achieve the normal downwind spacing and height.
Once below 150kts, retract speedbrake and select a suitable power.
Carry out approach cx.
Commence the final turn as normal.