Can someone enlighten me about the need for sustained maneuvering from a trainer?
The RFI states that the maneuver must start at or above 15,000 feet and end it no lower than 13,000 feet, while the aircraft loses no more than 10 per cent of its initial speed. The maneuver has to begin with at least 80% internal fuel, so that it can be performed at any time during a training sortie.
Why does it matter to a students training what energy state the aircraft has once completing the maneuver?