Term
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Definition
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Term
| MAD Envelope: Deployment (cable payout) |
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Definition
Climb: 1000 fpm
Descent: 0 fpm
Bank angle: 0 degrees
Airspeed: 40-90 KIAS |
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Term
| Retrieval/Docking: up to last 12 feet |
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Definition
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Term
| Retrieval/Docking: Last 12 feet |
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Definition
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Term
| Full Trail Position: Straight and Level |
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Definition
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Term
| Full Trail Position: Level Turns |
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Definition
Up to 45 degrees angle of bank.
Between 40-120 KIAS |
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Term
| Full Trail Position: Descents |
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Definition
| 80-100 KIAS at up to 2400 fpm |
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Term
| Full Trail Position: Climbs |
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Definition
| 80-100 KIAS up to max. climb rate |
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Term
| Recommended Jettisoning Profile |
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Definition
| Straight and level, 0-60 KIAS |
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