U. S. Air Force Academy Introductory Flight Training (IFT)

DV-20 Falcon Operating Limitations

DV-20 Falcon Checklist Bold Face Acronymns

Engine Failure during Takeoff Roll
T
B
F

Engine Failure after Takeoff-Runway Available
A
LRR

Engine Failure after Takeoff-No Runway Available
A
T
M
A
L

If Engine Fails To Restart
M
F
I
M

Engine Failure during Flight
A
LSS

Engine Restart
M
F
I
F
F
T
I

Forced Landing
A
F
M
I

Engine Fire during START
F
C
M
I
M
A

Engine Fire in FLIGHT
F
C
A
F

Electrical Fire on Ground
M

Electrical Fire in Flight
M
C


M
C
C

Phraseology

Academy Tower/Ground Phraseology

"Academy Ground, Talon ___, North Ramp, request Taxi, with information ___, ______ departure" (Call on North Ramp, before entering Bravo taxiway; if parked on Row one, call before moving)
"Academy Tower, Talon ___, ready for TAKEOFF" (Call when ready for takeoff and holding short of assigned runway; if you request a downwind departure and Tower approves it, permission to turn crosswind is implied. On the other hand, you might request a downwind before takeoff and NOT get the approval, in which case you must request it again and receive approval before turning crosswind. Straight-out departures normally require no further permissions from Tower after takeoff; you may switch frequencies automatically when clear of the Class D airspace, when tower hands you off to another ATC facility (e.g., under IFR), or when the USAFA departure procedure in use requires a frequency change (normally the case for all IFT flights).
Tower, Talon ___, request CLOSED" (A required call before turning crosswind when you would like to remain in th etraffic pattern. While flying closed traffic, you must recieve verbal permission from the Tower before each turn to crosswind. Sometimes the Tower will anticipate your call and say "Left/Right turn approved" or "Left/Right cosed traffic approved" before you ask for it when you are flying mulitple patterns for touch-and-go practice. If Tower has not approved the turn by the time you reach 300' below TPA, request closed. In order to keep radio talk to a minimum, Tower has requested that you do not repeat the approval to fly closed traffic-just turn when approved).
"Tower, Talon ___, turning BASE," (full-stop/touch-and-go/low approach) (Base leg call is mandatory at KAFF. You must also let the Tower know whether you will be full-stop, touch-and-go, or low approach. If you forget to mention this, Tower will inquire, "Say type landing." the default clearance at any towered airport will be, "Cleared to land", which means you are cleared for a full-stop landing. If you want a touch-and-go, you must explicitly request it.)
Tower, Talon ___, BREAKING OUT for ENTRY ___" (16L/34R) (Required call when breaking out of the patern for re-entry; this will be followed by the appropriate call to begin the entry leg at the ENTRY point)
"Tower, Talon ___, ENTRY, ___" (16L/34R) (Call when directly above the entry point at 8000' MSL. Approach the entry point so that you can roll out over the point on the entry leg heading, which is 45 degrees to the downwind leg)
"Academy Tower, Talon ___, FOREST, with information ___" (Report FOREST, PALMER, or FIVE MILES SOUTH. Note that the word "Academy" is used only in the initail radio call. Also note that the arrival name need not be included.)
...etc.

Springs Approach/Departure Phraseology

"Springs Departure, Talon ___, DEPOT, WOODMAN Departure"
"Springs Departure, Talon ___, NORTHGATE, EAST Departure"
"Springs Approach, Talon ___, SOUTHGATE, SOUTHEAST Departure"
"Springs Approach, Talon ___, SOUTHGATE, SOUTH, Departure"
...etc.

Eagle Traffic Phraseology

"Eagle Traffic, Talon ___, (power lines), Woodman departure, to AREA ___"
"Eagle Traffic, Talon ___, (power lines), Woodman Departure, to MEADOWLAKE"
"Eagle Traffic, Talon ___, (power lines), Woodman Departure, to EASTON, then AREA ___"
"Eagle Traffic, Talon ___, (power lines), East Departure, to EASTON, then AREA ___"
"Eagle Traffic, Talon ___, (power lines), East Departure, to MEADOWLAKE"
"Eagle Traffic, Talon ___, (PALMER), North Departure, to AREA ___"
"Eagle Traffic, Talon ___, Bullseye Departure, to JUNKYARD"
"Eagle Traffic, Talon ___, Bullseye Departure, to TOWER"
...etc.

Estimate crosswind before takeoff or landing

Estimated crosswind component ___ knots" (made by tower)

Advancing Takeoff Power

"RPM ___"
"Engine gauges in the GREEN"
"Airspeed is ALIVE"

At 44 KIAS On Takeoff

"Vr"

Positive Climb On Takeoff

"Positive climb"

1,000 Ft. Below assigned altitude

"Out of ___ for ___"

Flap Extension In The Air

"Airspeed below 100" (beofre extending Flaps T/O)
"Airspeed in the white arc" (before extending Flaps LDG)

Flap Retraction/Extension On The Ground

PF: "Flaps Identified" (PF identifies the flap lever with hand)
PNF: "Flaps Verified" (PNF verifies that the correct lever has been identified)
PF: "Confirmed" (PF may then move the lever and confirm flap movement to desired position)

MANEUVERS

TAKEOFFS

Pitch Attitudes
Vy climb: 5 degrees nose up (top of engine cowling 1/4" below horizon
Vx climb: 7-9 degrees nose up (top of engine cowling ON the horizon

Normal Takeoff
Vr
44 KIAS
Vy 66 KIAS
"400' AGL...flaps CRUISE"
Vy 70 KIAS

Short Field Takeoff
Brakes, full throttle
Vx climb...60 KIAS
Clearing obstacle, pitch for Vy, 66 KIAS
"Above 66 KIAS...flaps CRUISE"
Vy...70 KIAS

Soft Field Takeoff
Full back-evelator pressure...No stopping...No brakes
As nosewheel comes off ground, maintian Vy pitch attitude
As mains come off ground, lower pitch to stay in ground effect

With Obstacle
Accelerate to 60 KIAS in ground effect
Vx climb...60 KIAS
Clearing obstacle, pitch for Vy, 66 KIAS
"Above 65 KIAS...flaps CRUISE"
Vy...70 KIAS

No Obstacle
Accelerate to 60 KIAS in ground effect
Vy climb...66 KIAS
"400' AGL...flaps CRUISE"
Vy...70 KIAS

APPROACHES & LANDINGS

Pich Attitudes
65 KIAS descent power-on: 3 degrees nose down
63 KIAS descent power-on: 2-3 degrees nose down

Normal Approach & Landing
65 KIAS
500 ft. AGL, verify "fuel pump ON, mixture RICH"
ROund out; slowly reduce power to idle and touch down on main wheels
Hold nose off with elevator back pressure...After nosewheel down, gently apply brakes
After exiting runway, call Ground, go to appointed stopping area, stop, and complete after landing checklist.

Short Field Approach & Landing
63 KIAS
Proper pitch/power corrections to maintain aim on landing point until round out.
"flaps up, maximum braking"

Go-aound/Rejected Landing
Full power...pitch to stop descent
Flaps T/O
Pitch Vy (66 KIAS)
After clearing obstacle, flaps CRUISE (70 KIAS)
Sidestep

Forward Slip to Landing
Throttle IDLE
Simultaneously bank upwind & yaw with opposite rudder
Maintain original ground track (centerline)
Adjust PITCH to maintain airspeed (airspeed gauge will not be accurate)
When desired flight path reached, resume normal approach

SLOW FIGHT & STALLS

STEEP TURNS

Pre-maneuver checklist: Mixture LEAN for altitude
Pick visual reference point
90 KIAS (RPM 2300)
Apply back pressure to stick passing 30 degrees of bank
45 degrees bank...(RPM 2600 RPM)
to maintain airspeed
Use visual reference point to lead rollout (approximately 22 degrees prior)
At start of rollout, decrease power (RPM 2300) and maintain altitude/airspeed
Repeat maneuver in opposite direction
CRUISE CHECKLIST

GROUND REFERENCE

TRAFFIC PATTERN

UNUSUAL ATTITUDE RECOVERY

CLEARING TURNS

Diamond Aircraft

Garmin 530 turtorial/free simulator

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