11-248 Formation Flying Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Execution signal for Attention in the Air?
A
Rapid shallow rocking of wings
2
Q
What is the Execution signal for Battle Damage Check?
A
Finger Gun
3
Q
What is the Preparation signal for change lead?
A
Several forward pointing motions then hold up number of fingers to indicate the present position that is to change for lead
4
Q
What is the Execution signal for change lead?
A
Pilot of assuming aircraft nods head
5
Q
What is the Execution signal for echelon turn?
A
Extend clenched fist with forefinger and pinky finger extended upward for each echelon turn performed
6
Q
What is the Preparation Signal for Flaps Up or Down?
A
Hand flat, fingers forward, downward motion of hand from wrist to lower flaps, reverse motion to raise flaps
7
Q
What is the Execution Signal for Flaps Up or Down?
A
Nod Head
8
Q
What is the Execution signal for Fuel Check?
A
Close fist with the thumb extended and perform a drinking motion with thumb touching the oxygen mask
9
Q
What is the Response to a Fuel Check?
A
Extend one finger for each 1,000 lbs of fuel onboard. Extend fingers vertically for 1,000 to 5,000 lbs, horizontally for 6,000 to 9,000 lbs. After signaling 1,000s of lbs, pull hand out of sight and signal 100s of lbs in the same manner
10
Q
What is the Preparation signal for Gear Down?
A
Downward motion with a closed fist, thumb extended downward
11
Q
What is the Execution Signal for Gear Down?
A
Nod Head
12
Q
What is the Preparation Signal for Gear Up?
A
Upward Motion with Closed Fist, thumb extended upward
13
Q
What is the Execution Signal for Gear Up?
A
Nod Head
14
Q
What is the Execution Signal for Take Spacing/Loosen Formation?
A
Make a pushing motion toward the wingman with an open hand
15
Q
What is the execution signal for Oxygen check?
A
Cup hand over oxygen mask, followed by query in the form of an OK sign
16
Q
What is the Preparation signal for a Pitchout?
A
Make a circular motion with vertically extended index finger
17
Q
What is the execution signal for radio frequency change?
A
Tap helmet near ear with fingers extended, extend fingers vertically for digits 1 through 5, horizontally for digits 6 through 9. Signal 0 with a closed fist
17
Q
What is the execution signal for Ready for Takeoff?
A
Wingman nods head yes or no
17
Q
What is the preparation signal for ready for takeoff?
A
After run up, the leader looks at the wingman
17
Q
What is the execution signal for reform or tighten formation?
A
Rock wings slowly
18
Q
What is the execution signal for run up engine for takeoff?
A
Make a circular motion with vertically extended index finger
19
Q
What is the preparation signal for Speed Brake In or Out?
A
Make a biting motion with hand
20
Q
What is the execution signal for Speed Brake in or out?
A
Nod Head
21
Q
What is the Execution Signal for Start Engines?
A
Extend arm overhead and make a circular motion with the hand
22
What is the preparation signal for start takeoff roll?
Lead places head back towards headrest
23
What is the execution signal for start takeoff roll?
Lead nods head for brake release.
24
What is the signal for Bailing Out or Ejection?
One or both clenched fists pulled downward across face to simulate pulling an ejection face curtain
25
What is the signal for Descend to a lower altitude?
Hold hand at top of canopy, palm down, fingers extended and joined, move hand forward and down
26
What is the signal for desire to land?
Movement of the hand, flat, with palm down, forward and downward, finishing with a simulated roundout
27
What is the signal for I must Land Immediately?
Close fist and hold it to top of canopy with thumb extended downward, then move arm up and down rapidly
28
What is the signal for I must Land on your Wing?
Pat Shoulder, palm down, crossing arm across to pat opposite shoulder
29
What is the signal for radio failure?
Tap microphone and/or earphone and wave for appropriate receiver/transmitter failure
30
What is the signal for System Failures? (HEFOE)
Clench fist and hold it at top of canopy, then hold up the required number of fingers to denote which system is involved
31
For Radio Check ins, 1 says _______ and 2 responds with ________
"Callsign Check [AUX]", "2!"
32
For Push commands, 1 says _______ and 2 responds with _________
"Callsign Push Channel ____", No response
33
For Go commands, 1 says ______ and 2 responds with _______
"Callsign Go Channel ______", "2!"
34
For Climb Check, 1 says ______ and 2 responds with _______
Then 1 Says _______ and 2 Responds with _________
"Callsign Climb Check", "2!"
"Callsign 1, OBOGS [good/off]", "Callsign 2, OBOGS [good/off]"
35
For take spacing, 1 says ______ and 2 responds with ________
"Callsign take spacing", No Response
36
For Fence Check, 1 says _______ and 2 responds with ________
Then after Fence check 1 says _____ and 2 Says ____ on Ski Discrete
"Callsign FENCE in/out", "2!"
"Callsign ## Check", "2!"
37
For Fuel and Gs Check after Pitchout/GX, 1 Says ______ and 2 Responds with _________
"Callsign 1, (FUEL) (G.s)", "Callsign 2, (FUEL) (G.s)"
38
For OPS check 1 will say ______ and 2 will respond _______
1 will then say _______ and 2 will respond _______
"Callsign Ops Check", "2!"
"Callsign 1, (FUEL)", "Callsign 2, (FUEL)"
39
For KIO/Terminate, the initiating aircraft will say _______
Then 1 will say _______
Then 2 will say _______
The initiating aircraft will then say ________
"Callsign Knock it Off/Terminate"
"Callsign 1 Knock it Off/Terminate"
"Callsign 2 Knock it Off/Terminate"
"Callsign 1/2 Reason"
40
To configure, 1 will say ______ and 2 will respond _______
1 Will then say ______ and 2 will respond ________
"Callsign Standby [Gear/Flaps/Speed Brake]", No Response
"Callsign Ready Ready [Gear/Flaps/Speed Brake]", No Response
41
For Reposition, 1 will say _____ and 2 will respond ______
"Callsign Go [Close, Route, Echelon, Fighting Wing, Tactical, Wedge] [right side/left side]", "2!"
42
For Reform, 1 will say _____ and 2 will respond ______
"Callsign Reform (Position)" or "Callsign Cleared (Position)"
No Response from 2
43
For Crossunder, 1 will say _____ and 2 will respond _______
"Callsign 2 take the [right/left]", No Response
44
For GX radio calls, 1 will say _______ and 2 will respond ______
Then 1 will say _____ and 2 will say _______
Then 1 will say ______ and 2 will say ______
Then 1 will say ______ and 2 wll say _______
Then 1 will say _____ and 2 will respond ______
"Callsign Push it Up, standby GX", "2!"
"Callsign 1 Ready", "Callsign 2 [Ready, Standby Airspeed/Spacing]"
"Callsign G warm up [hook] [left/right]", "2!"
"Callsign 1 Ready", "Callsign 2 [Ready/Standby Airspeed]"
"Callsign G awareness, [hook left/right]"
45
For ET from fingertip, route, or fighting wing, 1 will say _____ and 2 will respond _____
Once 2 is in position 2 will say ______
"Callsign Go ET level [1/2/3]", "2!"
"Callsign 2 in"
46
For ET from Tac, 1 will say _____ and 2 will respond _______
Then 1 will say ______ and 2 will respond _______
Then 1 will say _______ and 2 will not respond until in position in fighting wing when 2 says _______
"Callsign next set ET level [1/2/3]", "2!"
"Callsign 1 Ready", "Callsign 2 Ready"
"Callsign Check 45 [left/right]"
"Callsign 2, in"
47
For Practice Lost Wingman, 1 will say ______ and 2 will respond with _______
Then 2 will say ______
1 will respond with _____
2 will respond with ______
"Callsign, Go practice lost wingman", "2!"
"Callsign 1 Roll out, Callsign 2 is lost wingman"
"Callsign 1, Attitude [Altitude, Airspeed]"
"Callsign 2 Visual"
48
For Breakout, 1 will say _____ and 2 will respond with _____
Then 1 will say ______ and 2 will respond with _______
"Callsign 2 Breakout", "2!"
"Callsign 2 Roll out", No Response
49
For Close Trail, 1 will say _____ and 2 will respond with ______
Once 2 is in position, 2 will say ______
To reform after close trail, 1 will say ____ and 2 will respond with _____
(or 1 will give rapid shallow wing rocks)
"Callsign, go close trail", "2!"
"Callsign 2 in"
"Callsign 2 Reform [Right/Left] side", No Response
50
For the Blind Exercise, 1 will say _____ and 2 will respond with ______
Then 1 will say _____ and 2 will respond with ______
Then 1 will say _______ and 2 will respond once blind with ______
Then 1 will say _______ and 2 will respond with ______
"Callsign Standby Blind Ex Reference [HDG]", 2
"Callsign 1 Ready", "Callsign 2 Ready"
"Callsign Turn Away", "Callsign 2 Blind [MSL Altitude]"
"Callsign 2 Maintain [MSL Altitude]", No Response
51
For Rejoin, 1 will say _____ and 2 will respond with ______
"Callsign Rejoin [Straight Ahead, Right Turning, Left Turning]"
52
For Lead Change, 1 will say _____ and 2 will respond with ______
Once 2 has the lead, 2 will say ______
"Callsign 2, you have the lead on the [left/right]", "2!"
"Callsign 2 has the lead on the [left/right]"
53
For Battle Damage Check, 1 will say ______ and 2 will respond with _______
"Callsign, battle damage check", No Response
54
For a check turn, 1 will say ______ and 2 will respond with _______
"Callsign Check (DEG) [left/right]"
55
For Bullseye check, 1 will say _____ and then 1 will say _____.
2 Will respond with ______
"Callsign Standby Bullseye Check"
"Callsign 1 (Radial) at (DME)"
"Callsign 2 Same" or "Callsign 2 (Radial) at (DME)
56
What are the reasons to Breakout?
-Hazard to Formation
-In Front of or Under Lead
-Told To
-Situational Awareness Lost
57
What are the reasons to Terminate?
-Bingo Reached
-Out of Position
-Learning Objectives Met
-Directed to
58
What are the reasons to Knock it Off?
-Emergency/Dangerous Situation
-Boundary Bust
-Unbriefed flight enters area
-Min cloud separation/altitude/range
-Situational Awareness Lost
-Weather Below Mins
-Overflown Bingo or Limits
-Radio Failure or Wing Rock
-Line Bust or within 300' in ET
-Directed To
59
What are the actions in a Knock it Off?
-Clear Flight Path
-Cease Maneuvering
-Maintain Visual
-Acknowledge with Callsign
60
What is the spacing for Route?
2 Ship Widths to 500 Feet
61
What is the Line for Route?
Line Abrest to 60 Aspect (30 degrees aft of line abreast)
62
What is the spacing for fighting wing?
500-1000 feet
63
A standard formation is one in which a proximity of no more than ____ laterally or longitudinally and within _____ vertically from the flight leader is maintained by each wingman
1 mile, 100 feet
64
The flight lead is ultimately responsible for the ________ of the mission including _____, _____, ______, and ______ of the flight
Safe and effective conduct, planning, briefing, execution, debriefing
65
Admin lead is used to ____
Pass lead responsibilities to another member of the flight
66
Number 1's responsibilities are:
-Clear for the formation
-Plan ahead of the aircraft
-Monitor number 2
-Navigation
-Communication
67
Number 2's responsibilities are:
-Don't Hit 1
-Keep 1 in Sight
-Be in position and on frequency
-Clear for the formation
-Back up number 1
68
What is the definition of Line of Sight?
A direct line from your eyeballs to the other aircraft
69
What's the standard airspeed for Rejoins in a Climb, Outside the Fence?
160 KIAS
70
What's the standard airspeed for Level/Descending Rejoins outside the fence?
200 KIAS
71
What's the standard airspeed for Rejoins inside the Fence?
180 KIAS
72
Upon reaching Joker/Bingo, Pilots will immediately call _________
"C/S #, [JOKER/BINGO]"
73
The formation will first ______ when directed to FENCE-In. Lead will ______ at the conclusion of FENCE-In.
Auto Push to MOA Discrete (CH 13 in SKI), Check the formation in on MOA discrete
74
During FENCE-OUT, unless briefed otherwise, it is standard for 2 to get the ______ and report on Aux with ______. Lead will then ask for _______
ATIS, the letter identifier, the relevant ATIS information when ready
75
If unable to maintain position on a wing takeoff, 2 may request lead to _______ if 2 needs lead to speed up.
"Push it Up"
76
If unable to maintain position on a wing takeoff, 2 may request lead to _______ if 2 needs lead to slow down
"Give me One"
77
For Highway VFR days, on an interval takeoff, lead will delay the turn to crosswind until _______ past the DER and maintain ____ KIAS
1 NM past DER, 200 KIAS
78
For Highway VFR days, on an interval takeoff, 2 will turn crosswind ______ past the DER at a minimum of ____ KIAS, and use _________ to accomplish the rejoin
1/2 NM, 140 KIAS, Geometry
79
For Highway VFR days, on an interval takeoff, 2 will rejoin to within ______ feet of lead prior to ___________.
500 feet, VFR entry
80
If you get a spare aircraft, it is standard to relay the new tail number to the formation during _________. Lead will then direct 2 to _________.
Check in, Pass the new information to redstick before takeoff
81
After confirmation from ATC that clearance readback is correct, 2 will __________
acknowledge on AUX and auto push to Ground CH 3
82
Should formation members wait on other aircraft to start engines in ITS Danger?
NO
83
For an Instrument Trail Departure, all aircraft will accelerate to _____ using ______ on all level offs, and then use power as required to maintain _______
200 KIAS, MAX power, 200 KIAS
84
During an instrument trail departure, Lead will inform ATC when _________
The formation is a standard formation
85
Who is responsible for directing any changes to Joker or Bingo?
The lead aircraft
86
For a formation Low Level, during Fence In, all aircraft will turn on ______
TAS
87
Formations will perform a _____ prior to conducting a Flight Split
Alpha Check
88
Wingmen will maintain no further than ______ from lead while on final for a Formation Approach
2 ship widths
89
If both aircraft land sequentially, lead will ________
Check in the formation on Ground prior to Taxi
90
If anyone in the formation experiences spatial disorientation the ____________ will lead the recovery
Least affected pilot in the affected aircraft
91
Formations will use ______ to switch radio frequencies to the max extent practical
PUSH
92
In route or closer positions, _______ will be the primary method of communication
Visual Signals
93
During ET, it is standard for ____ to be responsible for calling terminate when Desired Learning Objectives (DLOs) are met. (This is also known as "owning the hammer")
2 (2 owns the hammer in ET)
94
For all ops checks in between FENCE-in and FENCE-out, you must state _________
Fuel and Gs
95
Any wake turbulence encountered in formation should be treated as ________
Asymmetric Gs
96
For midair collisions, DFO #1 will take the ______ of the MOA, and DFO #2 will take the _______ of the MOA. DFO #1 will coordinate for _______
Front Half, Back Half, Separate Chase Ships
97
For Blind and Nordo Procedures, DFO #1 will climb/descend to ______, and proceed direct to ________
Base Altitude, Center Radial/Center DME
98
For Blind and Nordo Procedures, DFO #2 will climb/descend to ______, and proceed direct to ________
Base Altitude +/- 1,000 (WITHOUT crossing the Base Altitude), Center Radial/Center DME
99
For Blind and Nordo Procedures, Upon Reaching Center Radial/Center DME, DFO #1 will ________
Orbit with Right 30 Degree Turns
100
For Blind and Nordo Procedures, Upon Reaching Center Radial/Center DME, DFO #2 will ________
Orbit with Left 30 Degree Turns
101
For Blind and Nordo Procedures, If unable to rejoin, DFO #1 will recover at _______, and DFO #2 will recover at ________
Bingo, Bingo+100
102
For Blind and Nordo Procedures, What is the Base Altitude for SKI Low MOAs?
9,000' MSL
103
For Blind and Nordo Procedures, What is the Base Altitude for High MOAs?
17,000' MSL
104
For Blind and Nordo Procedures, What is the Base Altitude for High/Low MOAs?
12,000' MSL
105
For Laughlin Standards, Wingmen may only use "Same" on the radio during ________ checks within ________
Bullseye/Alpha Checks, 0.5NM and 5°
106
Wingmen will always acknowledge the following:
-Directive Calls that Cannot be Visually Confirmed by the Flight Lead
-Rejoins Directed over the Radio
-Any Calls using the word "GO"
-When told to acknowledge
107
Except during rare situations like the practice lost wingman drill, wingmen will normally not acknowledge ________ such as reference headings, airspeeds, fuel changes, etc.
Informative Calls
108
______ Normally has primary responsibility for flight path deconfliction except when ________
2, 2 calls blind with an altitude
109
When talking to ATC, refer to members of the formation with their _____, and within the formation on AUX refer to them with _______
Full Callsign (Spade 11/Spade 12), Abbreviated Callsign (Spade 1/Spade 2)
110
What is the procedure for lost wingman in a wings level attitude?
Lost wingman turns away using 15 degrees of bank for 15 seconds and informs number 1. After 15 seconds 2 resumes heading and proceeds on a separate clearance.
111
What is the procedure for lost wingman on the inside of a turn?
Lost wingman momentarily reduces power to ensure nose-tail separation and tells number 1 to roll out of the turn. Number 2 maintains bank to ensure lateral separation and proceeds on a separate clearance. Number 1 may resume turning only when separation is ensured
112
What is the procedure for lost wingman on the outside of a turn?
The lost wingman reverses the direction of the turn using 15 degrees of bank for 15 seconds and informs number 1. After 15 seconds, number 2 rolls out, continues straight ahead, and ensures positive separation before resuming the turn and obtaining a separate clearance.
113
What is the procedure for lost wingman on a precision or non-precision Final Approach?
The lost wingman momentarily turns away from number 1 to ensure separation and starts a climb to either the FAF or glide slope intercept altitude, as appropriate. While proceeding to the missed approach point, 2 informs 1 and obtains a separate clearance from approach control.
114
What is the procedure for lost wingman on a missed approach?
The lost wingman momentarily turns away to ensure clearance, informs number 1, and continues to the published missed approach altitude while climbing 500 feet above the missed approach altitude. 2 obtains a separate clearance from approach control.
115
For a wing takeoff, consider the following factors in this order of priority:
-Place 2 on the ______ side when the crosswind component exceeds 5 knots
-Place 2 on the ______ of the first turn if entering IMC
-Place 2 on the ______ of the first turn if winds and IMC are not factors
Upwind, outside, inside
