PRINCIPLES OF C/O INTX GEOMETRY (CF-5)

Question 1

MAGNETIC DIRECTION

Answer 1

JSTARS, AWACS, and other C2 systems use magnetic headings in their computations. All bearing measurements you use while controlling air-to-air will be in magnetic directions.

Question 2

CUTOFF GEOMETRY

Answer 2

Cutoff geometry is primarily used as the fastest way to join any two aircraft, whether the target is an enemy fighter or friendly aircraft rejoining a formation.

Question 3

ASPECT ANGLE

Answer 3

AA)—The angle between the longitudinal axis of the target (projected rearward) and the line of sight to the interceptor measured from the tail of the target. An important thing to remember about aspect angle is that the fighter’s/interceptor’s heading has nothing to do with determining aspect angle.

HOT / FLANK / BEAM / DRAG

Question 4

IAS

Answer 4

Indicated Airspeed (IAS)—Speed indicated by aircraft instruments.

Question 5

MACH

Answer 5

Mach—The expression of speed relative to the speed of sound.

Question 6

C/O INTX 2

Answer 6

Intercept—A cutoff intercept is used when minimum time to intercept is desired. Also known as a collision course intercept,

Question 7

C/O GEOMETRY 2

Answer 7

If both the fighter and target are on steady headings and at the same speed then an isosceles triangle will be formed.

Question 8

DRAG

Answer 8

0 TO 60 (T TO 6)

Question 9

BEAM

Answer 9

70 TO 110 (7 TO 11)

Question 10

FLANK

Answer 10

120 TO 150 (12 TO 15)

Question 11

HOT

Answer 11

160 TO 180 (16 TO H)