Final answer:
The RV Delta is also known as Boom Refueling. In this procedure, the receiver enters the track via the 'initial point' and should aim to be at the 'pre-contact position' at the 'contact point'. Boom Refueling is a method used for air refueling, where a tanker aircraft extends a boom to make contact with a receiver aircraft, transferring fuel during flight.
Step-by-step explanation:
In this procedure, the receiver enters the track via the 'initial point' and should aim to be at the 'pre-contact position' at the 'contact point'.
Boom Refueling is a method used for air refueling, where a tanker aircraft extends a boom to make contact with a receiver aircraft, transferring fuel during flight.
Locking the boom and nozzles in place completes an electrical circuit that starts the pressurized pumping of the fuel. During refueling, the receiving aircraft flies in formation either behind or below the tanker aircraft. At the end of the refueling process, the valves are sealed and the telescopic boom is retracted.
Primarily, aerial refueling adds to the combat radius of attack, fighter and bombers aircraft, and allows patrol aircraft to remain airborne longer, thereby reducing the numbers of aircraft necessary to accomplish a given mission.