Intermediate Through Advanced
Each subsequent Phase will begin with a review of the previous Phase(s) and add more complex maneuvers. By exposing you to defensive tactics in Phase II and the high G-load tactics in Phase III then bringing it all together in Phase IV. Any or all of the maneuvers in Phases I – III will be incorporated in Phase IV. You will deal with what you are dealt using the skills you have learned so far.
Phase II
- Pre-briefing, which includes:
- Review of Phase I
- Maneuvers for Airspeed and Lateral Separation
- High Side Attacks
- Defensive Maneuvers
- Rolling Scissors
- Flying 6 combat engagements
- Debriefing and review of your flight videotapes
Phase III
- Review of Phase I and II
- High Speed Fighter Tactics, including:
- Fly-Through Extension
- Pitch-Black
- Head-Fake
- Nose Low Slice Turn
- Immelmann Attacks
- Flying minimum of 6 combat engagements
- Debriefing and review of your flight videotapes
Phase IV
- Review of all previous phases
- Rules of Engagement (ROE)
- Flying a minimum of 6 combat engagements
- Debriefing and review of your flight videotapes