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What is the purpose of formation?
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To provide the mutual support required to accomplish a given mission.
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Who is responsible for the safe and effective conduct of the mission?
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Flight lead
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Nav Lead
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Used when flight lead wants wing to navigate and clear. May be used for BD check.
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Admin Lead
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Used to pass lead responsibilities to another member of flight. Used in training.
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Tacitical Lead
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Used when wing will lead tac navigation and radios but does not have overall leadership responsibility.
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Who is responsible for collision avoidance?
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Each aircrew member shares the responsibility, though wing is primarily responsible
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What should lead do if wing calls padlocked?
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Manuever to alleviate padlock situation
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Traffic callout format (BRA)
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Directive, bearing, range, altitude. "Reno 21, climb, traffic 12 oclock, 1 mile, level."
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When should you consider maneuvering away?
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Traffic that will pass within 1 mile or 1000 ft
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When will wing inform lead of joker or bingo?
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Upon reaching, unless already RTB. Lead should ack. If fuel drops below joker prior to informing lead, reference it from bingo. "Snake 2 is bingo plus 1."
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Normal radio setup
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VHF (AUX)- Internal, UHF-External/ATC
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Push vs Go
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Do not acknowledge push, Acknowledge go with callsign ("2")
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Who should give visual signals?
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Only the pilot at the controls.
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Ops Check Callout
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"Buzz 31, Ops Check, 1 is 2.3, 5.5 Gs," "2 is 2.2, 5.8 Gs." Don't inlcude Gs on departure or RTB. Reset G-meter after ops check exceeding 4 G.
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FENCE Check
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Fire Control (Master Arm, EGI Master Mode), Emitters (TCAS, A/A TAC, RALT), NAVAIDs (as required), Camera (VTR on), ECM (CMD)
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Do not initiate a lead change if:
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Wingman further aft than normal fingertip or route position, or greater than 30 deg aft of LAB. Don't begin unless lead change can be safely initiated and visual contact maintained.
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Lead Change Procedure
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Wing moves out and forward (if in close form) to ensure wingtip separation. Assume lead upon passing 3/9 line (use canopy bow b/w front and rear cockpit as reference). Maintain same form position as prior to lead change.
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3-4 Ship Lead Change
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Will be accomplished over the radio. New lead will acknowledge.
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Delays during ground ops (form)
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Inform lead ASAP, but NLT briefed check in time
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Form Taxi Visual Reference- 150 ft
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2.5 deg pitch line just under mains of lead
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Form Takeoff Min Wingtip Clearance
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10 ft (wider as desired); 50 ft if either crew is solo
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Two Ship Runway Lineup
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Each takes center of its half of runway. Wing lines up lead's main gear doors as fore/aft reference. Wing gives head nod after canopy closed and ready for run up.
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Three Ship Runway Lineup
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Normally echelon. However, may use any four ship lineup if briefed.
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Four Ship Runway Lineup
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3 or 4 can take slot (Normally 3). Lead should line up as far to the side or rwy as practical. 4 gives head nod when ready. Should be relayed up the line (3-2-1) to lead.
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Brake Release Visual Signal
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Helmet tap is prepatory, head nod is execution. Release and set MAX when chin hits chest.
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Form Takeoff Lead
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Set MAX initially then slightly reduce power. Approx 60% NOZ but no less than min AB. Verify both AB have lit. Monitor 2. No visual signal for gear. Pull out of AB 220-280, terminate AB by 300.
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Form Takeoff Wing
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MAX as chin hits chest. Tap brakes to prevent overtake. Give me one/push it up as rqd. If you can't prevent overtake, set both to MAX, maintain sep and perform separate takeoff. Maintain stack level until gear/flaps up then move to fingertip.
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Interval Takeoff
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10 sec delay for 2 ship, 15 sec b/w elements on 4 ship. For 2 ship, steer toward CL but don't cross. Lead terminate AB early (220 kt), accelerate to 300 in MIL, climb at reduced power setting. 2 will rejoin to inside of first turn out of traffic. Wing delays coming out of AB until sufficient overtake is achieved.
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Rolling Interval Takeoff
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Normal rolling takeoff with 10 sec interval.
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Insturment Trail Power Settings, Bank
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30 deg of bank for all turns, takeoff spacing no less than 20 sec. Climb at 300 kt, 600 EGT until VMC and cleared to rejoin.
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Instrument Trail Callouts
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Call altitude and heading when passing multiples of 5000 ft and when initiating any heading or altitude change.
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Instrument Trail Vertical Separation
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Maintain at least 1000 ft vertical seperation from preceeding except when DP specifically prohibits. If 1000 ft spacing prevents compliance with MSA, lead can reduce to 500 ft separation.
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Instrument Trail Rejoin
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Wingmen call visual on preceeding aircraft and rejoin only after directed by lead.
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Form G Ex
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Flown from LAB Tac. Normally, 2 180 deg turns. Minimum lateral seperation is 4000 ft. After G Ex, wing deconflicts, MIL power, 350 kt, in proper tac position.
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When do you call KIO?
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When safety of flight is a factor or where doubt or confusion exist.
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When do you call terminate?
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When safety of flight is not a factor.
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How do you make KIO call?
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Snake 11 knock it off. Snake 1 knock it off. Snake 2 knock it off.
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BD Check Procedure
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Slight check away from lead (from fingertip), climb as necessary to inspect top of near side. Drop low to inspect lower, perform crossunder. Upon completion, remain on that side. Pass thumbs up if good. Lead passes lead to wing an performs BD check.
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BD Check 3/4 Ship
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Lead directs 2 to check entire flight. Then 3 (3 ship) or 4 (4 ship) is automatically cleared to check 2.
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What does 2 need to have prior to lead splitting the flight?
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Lead should verify that wing has a positive fix to navigate from, then coordinate with ATC for separate clearances.
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Form Approach Positioning
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Place wing on upwind side if crosswinds are greater than 5 kt.
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Form Approach Configuration
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Gear and full flaps are normally lowered with one signal/call. Pass a thumbs up if both aircraft are good.
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Form Approach aimpoint
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500-1000 ft beyond threshold
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Form approach airspeed
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Use final airspeed for heaviest aircraft. If either will circle, configure with 60 flaps and final turn airspeed for heaviest.
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Form approach as wing
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Fly normal fingertip until on glidepath. Assume stack level once VMC or on glidepath (whichever is later).
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Stack Level References
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Helmet of FCP pilot on horizon. Fore/aft is same as form takeoff- gear doors line up. Lateral spacing of 10-50 ft wingtip clearance.
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Form landing as wing
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Lead is primary reference. Make quick cross checks of runway. Once nose-tail separation is under control clear to cold side. If already on cold side, turn off landing light at taxi speed to clear lead to cold side.
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When should you accomplish VMC drag maneuver?
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To achieve minimum rwy separation (3000 ft) when wing landing or VFR pattern cannot be completed.
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What should lead ensure prior to directing VMC drag?
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250 kt, coordinate with ATC for non-standard formation, ensure all aircraft can maintain VMC from drag point to landing.
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What is the latest drag point?
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8 miles from runway. On instrument app, normally accomplish so that separation is established prior to FAF or glideslope intercept.
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What does wing do when directed to drag?
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Select idle/boards until below 240 then configure. Set TCAS.
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How does lead fly a drag procedure?
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Maintain 250 kt until 5 miles out, then idle/boards and configure. Maintain a minimum of 180 until 3 miles out then slow to final app speed.
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Can wing make S-turns to establish spacing on a VMC drag?
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No and he cannot fly below final approach speed.
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In the VFR pattern, turns away from wing are normally
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In echelon
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When should lead position wing for the break?
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Before turning initial place wing on the side opposite the direction of break. Normally fly initial in fingertip, though route may be used for bird or other hazards.
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Where do lead and wing break?
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Lead breaks at beginning of zone. Wing delays 5 seconds. This provides 3000 ft spacing. (8 sec delay for 6000 ft)
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Fingertip References (FCP)
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FCP looks down lead's leading edge, while abeam the slab bolt (this provides 3 ft wingtip separation)
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Fingertip References (RCP)
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RCP lines up position light with point on intake halfway between wing root and lower leading edge of intake. Head abeam trailing edge of burner cans.
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Wingwork
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Modified lazy 8s, max 3 G and 90 deg bank. 200-400 kt.
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Purpose of Route
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Enhances clearing and visual lookout responsibilities, increases maneuverability, eases completion of inflight checks and other cockpit tasks.
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Route Position
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2 ship widths of spacing out to 500 ft, no further aft than extended fingertip line, no farther forward than LAB, level stack. On inside of turn, stack below lead only as needed to keep in sight. On outside of turn, maintain same vertical references as echelon.
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Route Max Bank
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Lead should limit bank to 60 deg with wingmen in route.
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How does 2 show he has excess power availabe in route in a climb?
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Stack slightly higher
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Chase Position
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30-60 deg cone out to 1000 ft
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Max bank for echelon
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Limit bank to 60 deg
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Echelon Visual References
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Match lead's roll rate, horizon should split lead's lower intake, FCP head abeam slab bolt.
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2 Ship Crossunder
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Lead directs with a call or wing dip. Wing reduces power to create small LOS, wing moves back and slightly below lead and moves across with minimum nose tail clearance. On opposite side wing moves to fingertip.
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Pitchout
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Lead turns away from wingman, using G to attain 300 kt (unless otherwise briefed) for 180 deg
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Pitchout Delay for 2
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5 sec or as briefed (5 sec provides approx 1 NM spacing)
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When is take spacing used?
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To increase range when reversing direction of flight not practical (for practice rejoin on way to MOA)
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How can take spacing be achieved?
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Any combination of wing maneuvers, lead acceleration or wing deceleration (one technique is for wing to make various check turns)
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How does lead acknowledge wing's practice lost wingman call?
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With altitude, heading, airspeed, and other parameters as appropriate
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Practice lost wingman comms
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1: "Bully 2 go practice lost wingman." 2: "2. Bully 2 is practice lost wingman." 1: "Bully 1 wings level, 15k, heading 350, 300 kt." 2: "Bully 2 visual."
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Standard Lead Rejoin Profile
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Basic Form: 300 kt, 30 deg; Tac Form: 350 kt, 45 deg
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Which side does 2 (or 3/4) rejoin to on standard straight ahead?
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2: Left wing, 3/4: Right wing
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Standard Straight Ahead Rejoin
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Fly to a position slightly below and approx 0 AA from lead. Avoid jet wash. 50 kt overtake adequate from 1 NM. Approaching 2000 ft (13 mil/width of gun cross), pull power to arrive at 2000 ft with 20-30 kt smash. From this point, bid towards route and continue to reduce overtake (pull throttles at same rate as lead's LOS). Once overtake under control, rejoin to fingertip.
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Minimum Distance Straight Ahead Rejoin: 3/4 Ship
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Maintain at least 500 ft spacing from preceeding aircraft until it is stabilized in route
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Standard Turning Rejoin To 2
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Wing begins turn to create lead pursuit, establish vertical separation, approx 30 kt overtake. Maintain 50 ft vertical separation until established in route. 50 kt max for low aspect, 30 kt for medium aspect, 10 kt high aspect within 3000 ft of lead.
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Standard Rejoin to 3 (Outside)
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Same as normal rejoin to inside of turn, but then perform crossunder to get to outside of turn.
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Moderate Aspect Visual Reference
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Top of tail flush and centered on outside wingtip
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Straight Ahead Rejoin Overshoot
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Select idle/boards (if required), slight diverging vector if needed. Retract boards and increase power just before achieving co-airspeed.
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Turning Rejoin Overshoot
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Maintain 50 ft below lead. Make decision early. Cross 6 oclock with approx 2 ship length spacing. Use idle and/or boards if needed. Once outside of turn, establish route then crossunder. Fly no higher than route echelon.
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When do you break out?
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1: When directed by lead, 2: Unable to maintain sight of lead, 3: Unable to rejoin or remain in formation without crossing under or in front of lead, 4: Anytime your presence constitutes a hazard to the formation
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How does lead initiate close trail?
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With a radio call from figertip, echelon, or route. Wait for 2 to call in before maneuvering.
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Close Trail Maneuvers
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Any combination of turns, modified lazy 8s, barrel rolls. Over the top maneuvering is prohibited.
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Close Trail G Limits
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Min 1 G, Max 4 G. Be smooth and predictable, avoid rapid or inconsistent roll rates.
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Close Trail Position
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1-2 aircraft lengths, just below lead's jet wash. You should see space between forward edge of stab and trailing edge of wing. If you fly higher than this you may be in jet wash.
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Close Trail Fore/Aft Reference
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Tips of stab should be 2/3 of the way out on ailerons (1 ship length); mid point of ailerons (2 ship lengths)
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Do you call in for fighting wing?
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No
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Fighting wing position
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30-45 AA cone, 500-1500 aft
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30 AA Visual Reference
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Tail over wing, centered halfway out on wing. Or: Lead's wingtip aligned with nose of aircraft.
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45 AA Visual Reference
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Top of tail flush and centered on outside wingtip. Or: Lead's wingtip on aligned with middle of aft canopy.
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500 ft visual reference
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Can easily read lead's tail number
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1000 ft visual reference
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Can see but not be able to read lead's tail number, and discern two separate tail pipes
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Can you fly aerobatic maneuvers in fighting wing?
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No
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1500 ft aft visual reference
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Figure 8 design of tail pipes visible, but two separate engines are not
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ET Cone position
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30-45 AA between 1000-3000 ft
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3000 ft visual reference
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Can just start to make out detail on airplane. Should be able to see canopy and canopy bows, distinct lines where wings and tail meet fuselage, distinct horizontal stab and clear lines where colors change
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4000 ft visual reference
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VHF shark fin antenna disappears
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Ops Checks During ET
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Lead should call for one prior to each engagement. Ops checks between engagements and after the last will include Gs.
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2 Ways to Send Wing to ET
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ET Exercise, Perch Setup
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ET Exercise Initiation
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"Colt 21, go extended trail," "2," Lead turns away from wing with MIL and moderate G turn. 2 manuevers to ET cone and calls in.
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Perch Setup for ET
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"Colt 21, next exercise is Perch Setup, (Offensive/Defensive) for 2." Lead and wing set A/A mode (have set before calling ready).
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Perch Setup for ET Parameters and Initiation: Lead
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Lead: 14,000 MSL (or briefed), 350+/-15. Lead and 2 call ready. After 2 calls ready, lead calls check 45 away from 2. Once 2 achieves pure pursuit, lead reverses turn and achieves 315+-15 kt. Adjust turn to keep 2 at 30-45 AA in level turn (beer can on side above horizon and beer can in front of canopy bow). 2 Calls "Fight's on"
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Perch Setup for ET Parameters and Initiation: Wing
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Stack level with lead, 350+-15, 1.0 +- 0.1 NM LAB. At check call, put lead under gun cross for pure pursuit using contract tac turn. Modulate power to be at 315+-15 kt at Fight's on. (Tech: During check turn, use G to slow to 320-330, use throtte to slow the last 15 kt as you reverse turn.) Call down ranges from 6000. At 3000 call "Fight's on."
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Floor for ET
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10,000 MSL
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ET Reposition Phase
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At Fight's On, 2 maintains pure pursuit to forward edge of ET cone at 1000 ft/45 AA. At 1000 ft, 2 lags lead and stabilizes in ET cone. At Fight's On, lead sets 550 EGT and makes 2-3 G descending turn while maintaining 315 +-15 kt.
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ET Maneuvering Phase
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After repositioning, 2 calls in. Lead sets 550, 2 sets 600. Limit maneuvering to turns, lazy 8s, barrel rolls, cloverleafs, loops, and cuban 8. Do not perform abrupt turn reversals. 2 stays in ET cone and attempts to stay in a position where lead can be visual.
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ET Terminate Phase
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After terminate call, wing lags lead, rolls wings level, sets MIL and achieve/maintain 350 kt in most efficient manner. Lead will reverse turn to parallel wing, timing it so that he is LAB. Wing adjust pitch/power to maintain LAB at 4000-6000 ft. Normally, this is done along with a climb to starting altitude block.
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Avionics Setup after ET
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Return to NAV master mode
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TAC Form Standard Airspeed
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350 at/above 10,000 MSL, 300 below 10,000 MSL
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TAC LAB Position
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4000-6000 ft horizontal spacing, LAB to 10 deg aft, vertical stack of up to 2000 ft.
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Visual Signal to Go to TAC
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Lead porpoises aircraft
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Priorities for Fixing TAC Position
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Fore/Aft, Lateral, Vertical
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4000 ft visual reference (TAC)
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VHF (shark fin) antenna disappears, beacon disappears, canopy bow disappears, both canopies blend into one
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6000 ft visual reference (TAC)
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"L" formed by vertical stab and burners begins to disappear. Canopy disappears or blends into aircraft.
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EHSI TCAS Distance References
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6000 ft - Outer CDI Dot, 4000 ft- midway between the 2 CDI dots
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Small Course Corrections in TAC
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Use check turns
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Turns of 30 deg or more in TAC
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Use delayed turns, in-place or fluid turn
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Is radio response required when lead directs TAC turn over radio?
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No
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Visual Signal for TAC Turn
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Wing flash in direction of turn (except for cross or hook turn)
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Contract Turn
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MIL power, G to hold altitude and airspeed (usually just short of light tickle/0.35 AOA)
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Vertical Deconfliction in TAC Turn
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If wing is stacked high or low, maintain this through the turn. If not stacked, then telegraph intentions.
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Delayed 90 into Wing
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Signaled by lead's turn into wing. 2 starts turn just prior to looking down lead's intakes (when lead is through approx 45 deg and just before noting rapid LOS increase)
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Delayed 90 away from Wing
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When directed (wing flash), 2 makes contract turn into lead, lead maneuvers just as wing does in turn away
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Check Turn
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Initiated with a radio call. Both aircraft turn simulteneously using contract turn. Wing remains on same side.
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In Place Turn
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Turn both aircraft in same direction at same time. Initiate with radio call.
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Shackle
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Used to move wing to opposite side or fix position. Initiate with radio call. Both aircraft turn towards each other, wing ensure deconfliction. Both aircraft reverse turn after crossing flight paths.
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Hook Turn
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Turns into wing must be called over radio, away from wing may use a wing flash. Contract turn in same direction for 180 deg.
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Cross Turn
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Both aircraft make contract turn into each other. Initiate with radio call. Spacing will be large (2-3 miles) after cross turn. Wing should begin maneuver back to TAC after turn unless briefed otherwise. Lead may direct shackle to fix spacing.
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When are fluid turns used?
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To maneuver formation when little G or excess thrust available (heavy weight or high altitude)
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Fluid Turn
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Generally turn in 90 deg increments at 45 deg bank. Initiate with radio call, no acknowledgment required. Maintain constant power setting/airspeed.
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Airspeed Range for High Alt TAC
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0.85-0.9 IMN
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Do not plan formation flights above:
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FL350, however if it must be done, use 0.9 IMN or slightly higher as base airspeed
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Wedge Position
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30-45 off lead's 6, (30-45 AA) at 4000-6000 ft, maneuver as required to maintain position, including crossing 6 if needed
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When is Wedge Primarily Used?
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Low altitude
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Wedge Vertical Stack
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Not lower than lead in low altitude environment, no higher than 500 ft above lead unless necessary for obstacle clearance
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Do radio calls to rejoin need to be acknowledged?
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Yes
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TAC Rejoin Platform
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350 kt, 45 deg, level
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TAC Straight Ahead Rejoin
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Work towards stack level, roll and pull to put lead slightly forward of LAB (slight lag, aimpoint at close trail position), begin to align fuselages (reduce HCA) as range closes and lead moves further forward in canopy to keep lead slightly forward of LAB position, once in route rejoin to fingertip.
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TAC Straight Ahead Overshoot
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Wing should not cross lead's 6. Conduct breakout if needed.
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TAC Turning Rejoin Into Wing
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Wing maneuvers to lag (to solve excess AA problem). Approaching lead's turn circle you will have excess HCA, so zero out HCA (align fuselages). Once slightly outside lead's turn cicle, lead will have slight forward LOS, use throttle to zero this out and stabilize lead. Then conduct crossunder back to inside and rejoin to fingertip.
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TAC Turning Rejoin Away from Wing
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As soon as lead turns, wing must manuever to lead pursuit. Use caution for excessive lead (which leads to excessive AA, HCA and closure). Cross lead's 6 while clear of jet wash. Once on inside of turn, rejoin to fingertip.
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Fluid 4 Position
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Element Leads (1/3) fly standard 2 ship TAC. 2 and 4 fly fighting wing off their element lead, striving to stay on side outside of formation unless maneuvering. TAC turns are flown same as in 2 ship, with wingmen completing tac turn on their element lead as element lead flies tac turn off other element lead.
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Four Ship Wall Formation
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All 4 fly LAB tac formation, Wingmen fly LAB off their element leads
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Four Ship Wall Delayed 90
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Aircraft on outside of turn is first to turn. Standard 90 contract turn down the line.
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Four Ship Hook Turn
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Same as 2 ship hook turn. Ensure you are at 0 AA at 90 deg of turn to minimize potential for conflicts.
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Box/Offset Box Formation
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Essentially 2 elements flying standard TAC with 6000-9000 ft spacing aft of lead element. In box, trail element flies in trail off of lead, in offset box, trail element offsets so that either 3 or 4 is in slot.
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Box Formation Turns
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Standard TAC turns, with a 3-10 sec delay between lead and trail elements beginning turn. Attempt to turn at same "point in sky"
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Box Formation Hook Turn
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Same as standard TAC hook turn, however trail element must delay. If stacked level, trail element needs to climb/descend to ensure vertical separation. Trail element will delay, but start turn before lead element passes in opposite direction
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In Place Box Formation Turn
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Same as normal 4 ship hook turn, but all elements turn simelteneously which puts trail element in lead after the turn. This may be used for a G-ex.
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Do 3/4 ship tac rejoins need to be called on the radio?
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Yes, and they should be acknowledged
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4 Ship Straight Ahead TAC Rejoin
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Same as 2 ship. Do not cross lead's 6. Join in sequence. Fly no closer than 500 ft to proceeding aircraft until it is in position.
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4 Ship Turning TAC Rejoins
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2 Rejoins to Inside. 3 rejoins to outside of lead and 4 rejoins to outside of 3. Join in sequence. Fly no closer than 500 ft until preceeding aircraft is in position.
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Form Takeoff Abort
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Maintain aircraft control, ensure separation from other aircraft by maintaining your side of runway, make radio call as soon as practical. There will normally not be a sympathetic abort, aircraft not aborting will select MAX AB and continue single ship takeoff. If lead determines both aircraft should abort "Sting 21 flight abort abort abort."
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Interval Takeoff Abort
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If lead aborts, make radio call to wing. If below 100 as 2, consider aborting; if above 100 continue takeoff using MAX AB.
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Element Abort
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Maintain your side of the runway, make every efforto to stop prior to EOR. If taking the barrier, first aircraft to the barrier gets it. Second aircraft will take necessary action to avoid barrier, including departing runway.
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What should lead do if wing has an EP?
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As a minimum, offer wing the lead as long as he is in a position to take lead. If wing refuses, offer again on recovery and on final with clearance to land. Do not land in formation with disabled aircraft.
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What should wing do if he has an EP?
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Call KIO, and normally take the lead if offered. Avoid flying wing as much as possible with an EP. Fly no closer than route as long as wx allows.
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If an aircraft is NORDO, what position should he take?
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Wing
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What do you do if you experience radio failure?
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If in close or route, maneuver to attract attention of other flight member and give signal. In other positions, do not rejoin closer than 500 ft, rock wings, and wait for rejoin signal. Then rejoin as close as needed and give signal.
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What does lead do if both aircraft are blind?
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Immediately ensure 1000 ft altitude separation. Use TCAS and be directive to effect a rejoin.
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Blind in 3/4 ship
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If you go blind, call it, if you are visual with anyone, call visual with number of aircraft.
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Minimum Spacing for Chase for Controlled Ejection
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Fly LAB no closer than 1000 ft
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What should lead do if exeperiencing Spatial D?
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Attempt to transfer aircraft control if possible. If not, confirm attitude with other crewmember or wingman. If symptoms persist, terminate mission and recover by simplest and safest means possible.
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What should wing do if experiencing Spatial D?
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Advise other crewmembers and/or lead if it makes it difficult to maintain position. PNF or lead will advise of altitude, heading, altitude and airspeed. If symptoms persist, fly straight and level for 30-60 sec and consider passing lead. If necessary, RTB with safest and simplest means possible.
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4 Ship Spatial D
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Separate into elements. Element with spatial D member should remain straight and level, other element should separate from flight.
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