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01/07/21 17:29:16 UTC 75.650 MHz "...7-5, lima-charlie, in-the-RED.." 1644h. "..radio check...fire..gonna start for us...prob get a good hour, an hour from when we depart, if we stick around past now its going to delay those guys getting in the air by 1800..." 1700h. "..9-9, VIKING73, came in broken, unreadable, say again...from 73, we want to push SECURE..." 1826h. All Tx's after that sounded like static, with a chirp/beep at the start of each. 01/06/2021. 96-6042 & 96-6043 (common callsign VIKING) active in same time frame Sanford/Bragg vic. -AJ |
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12/17/20 13:34:43 UTC 32.450 MHz "ZEUS33, FORECAST BASE, calling in the blind, we are arrival Montgomery County (K43A)" 2145h. "...Ops normal, we are off Montgomery, en route to TTA (KTTA Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County Airport)" 2220h 12/15/20 -AJ |
USAF Air Demonstration Squadron (Thunderbirds)
2019 FAA Maneuver Package
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
USAF AIR DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON (ACC)
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA
MEMORANDUM FOR FAA Representatives
FROM: USAFADS/CC
SUBJECT: 2019 Thunderbirds' Maneuver Package
1.This United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (Thunderbirds) maneuver package is designed to provide you with a pictorial display of all demonstration maneuvers used by the Thunderbirds.
2.The Thunderbirds have three shows that may be performed depending upon weather or terrain considerations. A High Show, which includes formation rolls and loops, may be flown with a minimum ceiling of 8,000’ and five nautical mile visibility. A Low show, which has formation rolls only, may be flown with a minimum ceiling of 3,500’ and five nautical mile visibility. A Flat show, which includes no loops or rolls, may be flown with a minimum ceiling of 2,000’ and five nautical mile visibility (57 WG/CC or USAFWC/CC may waive the flat show minimum ceiling to 1,500’).
3.The Department of Defense accepts full responsibility for the operation of Thunderbird demonstration maneuvers as described herein. Lieutenant Colonel John Caldwell, Commander/Leader, USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, has been designated as the representative for the Department of Defense for the execution of these maneuvers and prioritizes safety over visual appeal or presentation.
4.Thunderbird maneuvering airspace and minimum dimensions for an aerobatic box are depicted in section IV. FAA guidelines currently permit
5.The Thunderbirds will occasionally fly a seventh aircraft during practice demonstrations and site surveys in a
6.My point of contact to address any questions concerning these maneuvers is Lt Col Eric Gorney, Thunderbird Operations Officer, at (702)
CALDWELL.JOH
N.D.1117302217
Digitally signed by CALDWELL.JOHN.D.111730221 7
Date: 2019.01.29 16:50:23
JOHN D. CALDWELL, Lt Col, USAF Commander/Leader
Table of Contents
Section I: High Show
Displays all high show maneuvers demonstrated during a normal show sequence.
Section II: Low show
Displays all maneuvers unique to a low show.
Section III: Flat show
Displays all maneuvers unique to a flat show and other maneuvers available to the Thunderbirds that were not covered in previous pages.
Section IV: Airfield layout of a typical show site.
THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Section I
THUNDERBIRD 2019 HIGH SHOW
WEATHER 8000’ AND 5 MILES VISIBILITY
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Diamond takeoff / Loop on takeoff |
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Diamond takeoff / Loop on takeoff |
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Diamond takeoff / Loop on takeoff |
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(LS) Roll on Takeoff |
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(RS) Max Climb / Split S |
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Roll on Takeoff |
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Max Climb / Split S |
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Diamond Cloverloop Opener |
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Diamond Cloverloop Opener |
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Diamond Cloverloop Opener |
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Opposing Knife Edge |
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4 Point |
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4 Point |
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Trail to Diamond BUP |
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Trail to Diamond BUP |
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Trail to Diamond BUP |
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Opposing Inverted |
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Inverted to Inverted |
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Inverted to Inverted |
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Line to Diamond Loop (Ops √) |
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Line to Diamond Loop (Ops √) |
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Line to Diamond Loop (Ops √) |
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(LS) Knife Edge |
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Knife Edge |
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Knife Edge |
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(RS) Slow Roll |
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Diamond Roll |
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Diamond Roll |
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Diamond Roll |
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High Alpha Pass |
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Slow Roll |
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(LS) 8 - Point |
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Bon Ton Roulle |
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Bon Ton roulle |
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(RS) Aileron Rolls |
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Aileron Rolls |
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Aileron Rolls |
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Bon Ton Roulle |
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Trail to Diamond Cloverloop |
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Trail to Diamond Cloverloop |
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Calypso Pass |
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8 - Point |
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8 - Point |
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Trail to Diamond Cloverloop |
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Diamond PIR |
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Diamond PIR |
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Crossover Break |
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Max Turn, 1/2 Cuban 8 |
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Max Turn |
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Diamond PIR |
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Trail to Diamond Roll |
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Trail to Diamond Roll |
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Opposing – Split S |
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Sneak Pass |
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Sneak Pass |
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Trail to Diamond Roll |
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Hi Low Pass (Ops √) |
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(RS) Sneak Pass |
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Solo Hit – No Rejoin |
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Solo Hit ½ Cuban Rejoin |
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(LS) High Alpha /Muscle Climb |
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Inverted to Inverted |
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High/Low Pass (Ops √) |
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Line Break Loop |
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(RS) Solo hit, ½ Cuban 8, Rejoin |
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Vertical Rolls |
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Solo Hit |
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Arrowhead Loop |
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Vertical Rolls |
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(LS) Vertical Rolls |
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Arrowhead Loop |
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Line Break Loop with RS |
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Stinger BUP |
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(RS) Solo Hit |
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Stinger Roll |
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(LS) Max Turn, 1/2 Cuban 8 |
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Stinger Loop |
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Stinger Roll |
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Arrowhead Loop |
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High Bomb Burst |
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Stinger Loop |
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Solo Hit |
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Delta BUP |
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Solo Hit |
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Delta Roll |
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Thunderbird Diamond Pitch (Pass)** |
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Delta Loop |
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Aileron Roll Pitch – (Sneak Pass) |
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Thunderbird Diamond Pitch (Pass)** |
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Delta Burst and Warrior Loop |
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High Bomb Burst |
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(LS) Solo Hit |
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High Bomb Burst Rejoin |
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Thunderbird Diamond Pitch (Pass)** |
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Reflection Pitch (No Pitch) |
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Delta Blue Out Pitch Up (Delta Closer**) |
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(LS) Aileron Roll Pitch Up |
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** (Deployed show option for any show sequence) |
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DIAMOND LOOP ON TAKEOFF
250’ AGL MINIMUM
MAX CLIMB WITH
150’ AGL MINIMUM
SOLO ROLL ON TAKEOFF
100’ AGL MINIMUM
CLOVERLOOP
OPENER
500’ AGL MINIMUM
OPPOSING
100’ AGL MINIMUM
TRAIL TO DIAMOND BOTTOM UP PASS
500’ FROM CROWD
200’ AGL MINIMUM
OPPOSING INVERTED PASS
500’ FROM CROWD
200’ AGL MINIMUM
ARROWHEAD LOOP
100’ AGL MINIMUM
SLOW ROLL
DIAMOND ROLL
250’ AGL MINIMUM
EIGHT POINT ROLL
100’ AGL MINIMUM
AILERON ROLLS
100’ AGL MINIMUM
BON TON ROULLE
100’ AGL MINIMUM
CALYPSO PASS
100’ AGL MINIMUM
250’ AGL MINIMUM
CAN BE EXECUTED WITH A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN OUT.
CROSS OVER BREAK
500’ AGL MINIMUM
DIAMOND PASS IN REVIEW
500’ FROM CROWD
200’ AGL MINIMUM
OPPOSING
100’ AGL MINIMUM
250’ AGL MINIMUM
SNEAK PASS/AFTER BURNER ON
500’ FROM CROWD
100’ AGL MINIMUM (500’ AGL OVER CROWD)
.94 MACH MAX
HIGH AOA PASS
500’ FROM CROWD
100’ AGL MINIMUM
HIGH/LOW
PASS
200’ AGL MINIMUM
.94 Mach Max
Post Pass, Solo Executes Half Cuban then rejoins with Diamond.
FIVE CARD LOOP
VERTICAL ROLLS
100’ AGL MINIMUM
LINE ABREAST LOOP PLUS SOLO BREAKAWAY
250’ AGL MINIMUM
MAX TURN WITH HALF CUBAN EIGHT
100’ AGL MINIMUM
DIAMOND 360 SOLO REJOIN (Afterburner on)
DIAMOND 200’ AGL MINIMUM
SOLOS 500’ OVER CROWD
DELTA
500’ FROM CROWD
200’ AGL MINIMUM
DELTA ROLL
100’ AGL MINIMUM
DELTA LOOP
200’ AGL MINIMUM
DELTA BURST
WINGS LEVEL
500’ OVER THE CROWD
WARRIOR LOOP
100’ AGL MINIMUM
HIGH BOMB BURST WITH SOLO
HIT TO VERTICAL ROLLS
200’ AGL MINIMUM |
BB – BOMB BURST |
HIGH BOMB BURST CROSS
200’ AGL MINIMUM
HIGH BOMB BURST REJOIN
300’ AGL MINIMUM