A-10C Warthog Syllabus

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Basic Section

Intro

The Basic Syllabus gives an overall picture of what is expected to be accomplished by our A-10C pilots and should be seen as a minimum level of knowledge. The syllabus should be used to identify educational needs and help you set up training goals for the next sortie. When you can complete all parts of the syllabus without the need for external assistance, you should be well prepared to complete the Basic Qualification.

If not specified in the Syllabus all procedures are to be followed as described in the A-10C II Manual.

If you are new to the MA-community, be sure to read about our procedures around the airfield (Linked below) to ensure everyone can have a safe training environment. Good luck and have fun!

• Airport procedures
• Airport charts
  • Runways
  • Taxiways
  • TACAN/ILS Freq
  • Entry/Exit points

Basic System

HOTAS

The A-10C is a well thought out aircraft where you can manage almost everything through HOTAS commands, at the beginning you should focus on learning some basic ones and make sure you have them bound to your throttle and stick.

• Set SOI (Coolie switch on throttle)
• Mark (TMS on stick)
• Hook (TMS on stick)
• Set/reset SPI (TMS on stick)
• Slew sensors to SPI/STEER PT (China Hat on throttle)

Radio

• Power ON/OFF and use MNL/PRESET MODE for:
  • Radio 1 VHF AM inc. SRS
  • Radio 2 UHF inc. SRS
  • Radio 3 VHF inc. SRS (optional)
  • Basic Comms as part of a flight (not as lead)
• ATIS Information

TAD/SADL

• Check/Set NET ID
• Map navigation
  • ZOOM
  • MAP ON/OFF
  • SLEW CURSUR
• Symbology (Friendly, wingman, Markpoint etc.)
• Broadcast SPI
• Change LL/MGRS

DSMS

• Reload DSMS-page after rearming
• Modify an existing profiles parameters
  • CCRP/CCIP
  • Single/Ripple/Pairs etc.
  • Ripple quantity
  • Auto lase ON/OFF
  • Fuze
• Set PRF code

CDU

• AAP STEER PT
• AAP PAGE
  • Check Steerpoint info
  • Check own pos/condition
  • Select divert airfield
  • Check 2049 “Bullseye” pos
  • Create new/Edit waypoint (LL/MGRS)
  • Set ToT
  • Edit Flightplan

Miscellaneous

HUD

• Symbology/Info
• Browse Steerpoints

LAAP

• ENGAGE/DISENGAGE:
  • PATH - HOLD
  • ALT/HDG - HOLD
  • ALT - HOLD

TACAN

• Select Channel
• Select A-G Mode

IFF

• Set transponder code
• TURN ON/OFF

CMS

• Jammer ON/OFF
• Detect/react to Missile launch (MWS, RWR)
• Drop Flare/Chaff

HMCS

• Power ON/OFF
• Slew TGP to Crosshair

HSI

• Set course
• CDI
• Direction and distance to TACAN/STEERPOINT

TGP

• Set Lasercode
• Change LL/MGRS
• Symbology
• Designator Mode (Laser, IR, Both)
• Laser/IR-pointer ON/OFF
• Acquire Point/Area-Track on static target

Basic Flying

Start-up

• Cold start
  • EGI Align (Full)
  • Load DTS Cartridge
• Exterior Lights

Takeoff

• Configure aircraft for takeoff
• Standard procedure

1. Takeoff
   • Hold down brakes
   • Throttle to 90% RPM
   • Lead calls “Rolling”, releases brakes and set throttle to MAX. 2nd, 3rd and 4th AC follow with 10 sec interval
   • Disengage NWS at 50-70kts
   • Pull back stick for 10° Pitch angle at ≈125kts (10kts before rotation speed)
2. Climb out
   • Climb to specified altitude and as lead maintain ≈200kts at max 80% RPM in the climb until flight has joined up.

Landing

• Configure aircraft for landing.
• Overhead break:

1. Initial approach
   • 1500ft above runway
   • 250kts (not 300 as shown in linked procedure above)
2. Break left/right at runway threshold
   • Keep throttle position
   • 50° Bank
   • Pull 1.5G
   • Maintain Altitude
3. Downwind leg
   • Reduce speed to 200kts
   • Maintain Altitude
4. Base leg
   • Turn base when threshold aligned with wingtip (≈45° behind aircraft)
   • Throttle to IDLE
   • Start descend 1000 ft/min
   • 20° Bank
   • 1-1.5G
   • Extend speedbrakes 40%
   • Gear down <200kts
   • Flaps down <190kts
   • Reach and keep on-speed AoA
5. Final
   • Aim TVV at TZM at -3° on Pitch ladder
6. Touchdown
   • Throttle to IDLE
   • Extend airbrakes to 100%

Basic Combat

Fence IN

• Countermeasures from STBY -> MAN/SEMI/AUTO
• Exterior lights OFF
• AHCP
  • MASTER ARM – ON
  • GUN – ARM or PAC-ARM
  • LASER – ARM
• TACAN – OFF or REC
• ILS - OFF
• Check fuel state

Air-to-Ground

Gun

• Reticle/Cross symbology
• Obtain rounds on static target

Rockets

• CCIP Reticle symbology
• Release in CCIP mode
• Hit static area-target

A-G Missiles

• AGM-65D/L
  • Power ON
  • Change Field of View
  • Obtain missile track with AGM-65D on static target in CT and Boresight mode
  • Obtain missile lock with AGM-65L on laser reflection in Activate and Slave mode
• AGR-20A
  • CCIP Reticle symbology
  • Hit static target in CCIP mode

Unguided bombs

• Low drag
  • CCIP Reticle symbology
  • Release in CCIP mode
  • Hit static area-target

IAM’s

• GBU-54
  • Release in CCRP mode
  • Hit static target with INS/GPS guidance only
  • Hit static target with final-phase laser guidance

Fence OUT

• Countermeasures - STBY
• Exterior lights ON
• AHCP
  • MASTER ARM – SAFE
  • GUN – SAFE
  • LASER – SAFE
• TACAN – As needed
• ILS – As needed
• Check fuel state

Advanced Section

Intro

The Advanced Syllabus is aimed at those who have completed the Basic Qualification. Our A-10C pilots who want to take the next step whether it is to learn something new (AAR, ADF Navigation etc.) or to strengthen their knowledge in topics covered in the Basic syllabus like CDU or DSMS-page.

Advanced System

HOTAS

Full understanding of HOTAS

• Stick: Page 90 in A-10C II Flight Manual
• Throttle: Page 93 A-10C II Flight Manual

Radio

• KY-58
• Setup ADF

TAD/SADL

• Send/Receive target to/from flight member
• Hook mode
  • OWN
  • BULL
  • CURS
• Create mission waypoint from hooked symbol
• Mark by overfly
• Expand mode
• Modify/Create TAD profiles

DSMS

• Create profiles
• Profile on HUD ON/OFF
• MANUAL Profile
• Auto EO Power functions
• Select stations to jettison
• Jettison modes
• Assign weapon to stations
• Clear “Hung station”
• CBU Dispersal area

CDU

• Full understanding of:
  • SYSTEM-PAGE
  • NAVIGATION-PAGE
  • WAYPOINT MENU
  • OFFSET
  • FLIGHT PLAN MANU

Miscellaneous

HUD

• IFFCC – TEST
  • BIT
  • CCIP Consent opt.
  • DISPLAY MODES
• Day/Night mode
• Air-to-Air Symbology
• Change Altitude alert numerics

TACAN

• A-A Mode

ILS

• Power ON/OFF
• Select ILS Frequency

CMS

• Modify/Create program
• Select/Activate program
• RWR symbology

HMCS

• Modify/Create profiles
• Changing profiles
• Display TGP Video

NVG

• Perform section 2.9, 2.11 and 2,13 at night using NVG’s
• NVIS LTS (Not simulated as of now)
• Find position/unit marked by IR-pointer

HSI

• Set HEADING
• HEADING Symbology

TGP

• Set LSS code
• Latch ON/OFF
• TAAF
• Acquire Point/Area-Track on moving target
• Use LSS to find target marked by laser
• Acquire Point track on an aircraft

Advanced Flying

Start-up

• Cold start with ground power. (All systems up and running before engine startup)

Takeoff

• Formation

1. Takeoff
   • Hold down brakes
   • Throttle to 90% RPM
   • When lead calls “Brakes, Brakes, Brakes” release brakes on 3rd “Brakes” and set throttle to MAX
   • Disengage NWS at 50-70kts
   • Pull back stick for 10° Pitch angle at ≈125kts (10kts before rotation speed)
2. Climb out
   • Climb to specified altitude and as lead maintain ≈200kts at max 80% RPM in the climb until flight has joined up on lead.

Landing

• Formation overhead break:
  • As explained in section 2.13 but instead of a 5 sec separation you brake in 2-ship formations.

ILS Approach

• ILS Landing pattern

TACAN Approach

• TACAN Landing pattern

AAR

• Day/Night

1. Preparation
2. Pre-contact
3. Contact
4. Disconnect

Advanced Combat

Air-to-Ground

Gun

• Obtain rounds on moving target

Rockets

• Hit moving target

A-G Missiles

• AGM-65
  • Power ON
  • Change Field of View
  • Obtain missile track on moving target in CT and Boresight mode
  • Engage multiple targets in one pass
• AGR-20A
  • Release in CCRP/CCIP mode
  • Hit moving target

Unguided bombs

• Mk-82AIR
  • Release in CCRP/CCIP mode
  • Low-level attack

Laser-guided bombs

• Release in CCRP mode
• Hit moving target with final-phase laser guidance
• Engage multiple targets in one pass (Buddy/JTAC lased)

IAM’s

• Release in CCRP mode
• Hit static target
• Hit moving target with final-phase laser guidance (LJDAM)
• Engage multiple targets in one pass

CAS

• Close Air Support Procedures

Air-to-Air

• Configure aircraft for air-to-air
• GUN
  • Reticle/Cross symbology
• AIM-9
  • Acquiring good missile tone