Departure

Question 1

If the wingman requires a power advantage greater than 600 EGT, what will lead do and what are situations that this may occur?

Answer 1

Lead will reduce power to 550 EGT or as necessary.

This may occur if a cross under is required during a climb or during a climbing rejoin

Question 2

As lead, when do you accelerate to 350 knots?

Answer 2

Passing through 10,000 MSL provided that the wingmen have rejoined from takeoff

Question 3

Below 10,000’ MSL, what should you do with your formation as lead?

Answer 3

Loosen the formation to maximize clearing

Question 4

For nonstandard formations, within what distance must the wingman maintain within lead and the centerline of the desired course?

Answer 4

The wingman will remain within 5NM of lead and 2.5NM of either side of the course

Question 5

If you are operating within your 2000’ altitude block in nonstandard formation, are 360 degree turns enroute to the area allowed?

Answer 5

No, they require specific FWC clearance

Question 6

On departure when performing a straight ahead rejoin, how far behind lead does the wingman go when given the Take Spacing command/signal?

Answer 6

1NM trail

Question 7

When lead initiates a straight ahead rejoin on departure after telling 2 to take spacing, what do they do?

Answer 7

Lead will accelerate and maintain 350 kts until two calls in. Lead will then decelerate to maintain 300 knots.