Training Circular (TC) 3-04.4 Fundamentals of Flight presents the basic physics of flight, the dynamics associated with rotary and fixed wing aircraft, and covers basic tactical flight profiles, formation flight, and maneuvering flight techniques. It contains theoretical and practical concepts which Army Aviators and crewmembers apply to tactical and operational expertise technical base from which Army Aviation executes its core competencies.
Training Circular (TC) 3-04.4, "Fundamentals of Flight," presents the basic physics of flight, the dynamics associated with rotary and FW aircraft, and covers basic tactical flight profiles, formation flight, and maneuvering flight techniques. It contains theoretical and practical concepts which Army Aviators and crewmembers apply to tactical and operational expertise technical base from which Army Aviation executes its core competencies.
Training Circular (TC) 3-04.4 presents the basic physics of flight, the dynamics associated with rotary and FW aircraft, and covers basic tactical flight profiles, formation flight, and maneuvering flight techniques. It contains theoretical and practical concepts which Army Aviators and crewmembers apply to tactical and operational expertise technical base from which Army Aviation executes its core competencies. The principal audience for TC 3-04.4 is all Army Aviators and crewmembers. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this publication. Commanders, staffs, and subordinates ensure that their decisions and actions comply with applicable United States, international, and in some cases host-nation laws and regulations. Commanders at all levels ensure that their Soldiers operate in accordance with the law of war and the rules of engagement. (See FM 27-10.)
Field manual (FM) 3-04.203 still presents information to plan and conduct common aviation tasks for fixed- and rotary-wing flight. However, it has become more inclusive and its scope broadened to reduce the number of manuals used by Army crewmembers for reference One of the underlying premises of Army aviation is if crewmembers understand 'why' they will be better prepared to 'do' when confronted with the unexpected. FM 3-04.203 endeavors to ensure that crewmembers understand the basic physics of flight, and the dynamics associated with fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. A comprehensive understanding of these principles will better prepare a crewmember for flight, transition training, and tactical flight operations. Because the U.S. Army prepares its Soldiers to operate anywhere in the world, this publication describes the unique requirements and flying techniques crewmembers will use to successfully operate in extreme environments, not always encountered in home station training.
Official United States Army publication. This publication supersedes FM 3-04.203, dated 1 May 2007. Training Circular (TC) 3-04.4 presents the basic physics of flight, the dynamics associated with rotary and FW aircraft, and covers basic tactical flight profiles, formation flight, and maneuvering flight techniques. It contains theoretical and practical concepts which Army Aviators and crewmembers apply to tactical and operational expertise technical base from which Army Aviation executes its core competencies. The principal audience for TC 3-04.4 is all Army Aviators and crewmembers. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this publication.
This is the current official army U.S. Army Field Manual, unchanged since this edition completed 7th May 2007. Field manual (FM) 3-04.203 presents information to plan and conduct common aviation tasks for fixed- and rotary-wing flight. However, it has become more inclusive and its scope broadened to reduce the number of manuals used by Army crewmembers for reference. One of the underlying premises of Army aviation is if crewmembers understand 'why' they will be better prepared to 'do' when confronted with the unexpected. FM 3-04.203 endeavors to ensure that crewmembers understand the basic physics of flight, and the dynamics associated with fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. A comprehensive understanding of these principles will better prepare a crew member for flight, transition training, and tactical flight operations.
Field manual (FM) 3-04.203 still presents information to plan and conduct common aviation tasks for fixed- and rotary-wing flight. However, it has become more inclusive and its scope broadened to reduce the number of manuals used by Army crewmembers for reference. One of the underlying premises of Army aviation is if crewmembers understand 'why' they will be better prepared to 'do' when confronted with the unexpected. FM 3-04.203 endeavors to ensure that crewmembers understand the basic physics of flight, and the dynamics associated with fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. A comprehensive understanding of these principles will better prepare a crewmember for flight, transition training, and tactical flight operations. Because the U.S. Army prepares its Soldiers to operate anywhere in the world, this publication describes the unique requirements and flying techniques crewmembers will use to successfully operate in extreme environments, not always encountered in home station training. As a full-time force, the U.S. Army is capable of using the advantages of its superior night operation technologies to leverage combat power. To that end, Army crewmembers must be familiar and capable of performing their mission proficiently and tactically at night. The information on night vision systems (NVSs) and night operations in this circular will provide the basis for acquiring these skills. Every aviator understands that the primary purpose is to operate aircraft safely. Every crewmember must perform the mission effectively and decisively in tactical and combat operations. FM 3-04.203 also covers basic tactical flight profiles, formation flight, and air combat maneuvers. FM 3-04.203 is an excellent reference for Army crewmembers; however, it cannot be expected that this circular is all inclusive or a full comprehension of the information will be obtained by simply reading the text. A firm understanding will begin to occur as crewmembers become more experienced in their particular aircraft, study the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) of their units, and study other sources of information. Crewmembers honing skills should review FM 3-04.203 periodically to gain new insights.
Training Circular (TC) 3-04.5, "Instrument Flight for Army Aviators," is specifically prepared for aviators authorized to fly Army aircraft. This manual presents the fundamentals, procedures, and techniques for instrument flying and air navigation. TC 3-04.5 presents fundamentals, procedures, and techniques for instrument flying that are essential to the effective conduct of military operations and creates the ability to enable commanders to make risk decisions in less than optimal weather while preserving combat power. This publication is written for Army Aircrews to develop a fundamental understanding of knowledge and skills necessary to operate in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). TC 3-04.5 is an excellent reference for Army aircrews; however, it cannot be expected that this training circular is all inclusive or a full comprehension of the information will be obtained by simply reading the text. TC 3-04.5 facilitates adherence to Army regulation (AR) 95-1 by providing guidance and procedures for standard Army instrument flying. Aircraft flight instrumentation and mission objectives are varied, making instruction general for equipment and detailed for accomplishment of maneuvers. Guidance found in this manual is both technique and procedure oriented. Aircraft operator manuals provide the detailed instructions required for particular aircraft instrumentation or characteristics. When used with related flight directives and publications, this publication provides adequate guidance for instrument flight under most circumstances but is not a substitute for sound judgment; circumstances may require modification of prescribed procedures. Aircrew members charged with the safe operation of United States Army, Army National Guard (ARNG), or United States Army Reserve (USAR) aircraft must be knowledgeable of the guidance contained herein. This manual applies to all military, civilian, and/or contractor personnel who operate Army aircraft, and is designed as a technical reference for Army aviators who operate under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the National Airspace System (NAS) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
This publication, Training Circular TC 3-04.14-1 Handbook 11-203 Flying Operations, familiarizes the aircrew member with fundamentals of weather. It serves as a text for flight training programs, all USAF instrument refresher training, flight instruction programs, and various unit and individual flying training programs. It is issued to each instructor and student involved in undergraduate flight training programs as well as to each flying unit. This handbook, when used with related flight directives and publications, provides weather guidance for visual and instrument flight under most circumstances. It is not a substitute for sound judgment. The handbook contains these eighteen chapters: Chapter 1 THE EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE Chapter 2 MOISTURE Chapter 3 TEMPERATURE Chapter 4 ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AND ALTIMETRY Chapter 5 WIND Chapter 6 CLOUDS Chapter 7 AIR MASSES Chapter 8 FRONTS Chapter 9 TURBULENCE Chapter 10 WINDSHEAR Chapter 11 AIRCRAFT ICING Chapter 12 VISIBILITY AND CEILINGS Chapter 13 THUNDERSTORMS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS Chapter 14 TROPICAL WEATHER Chapter 16 VOLCANIC ASH Chapter 17 NUMERICAL WEATHER MODELS Chapter 18 SPACE WEATHER GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION Abbreviations and Acronyms Terms
