FO101 Flashcards
What are number 1 and number 2 responsibilities for formation radio procedures?
Number 1: a. Communicate for flight b. Keep flight on frequency c. Squawk for flight d. Maintain radio discipline Number 2: a. Monitors communications b. Responds to number 1 c. Maintains radio discipline
What is radio discipline?
Radio discipline is using the radio only when necessary. Radio priorities: safety of flight,
mission accomplishment, flight management, in-flight checks, other.
What is the most important consideration when giving visual signals in formation?
The signal must be seen.
You are in fingertip on the left side and number 1 dips his wing to the right. What do you do as
number 2?
Crossunder to number 1’s right wing
What is the signal for radio transmitter failure?
Take the hand closest to the other aircraft, tap oxygen mask, then move hand up and down
with palm towards the face.
How does number 1 signal for a fuel check?
Make a drinking motion with a closed fist, thumb extended and touching the oxygen mask
How do you give the speed brake signal?
Make a biting motion with the fingers and thumb of the hand
How does number 1 visually signal the completion of a Climb Check?
With the “OBOGS OK” signal
Formation in-flight checks are normally performed in what position during VMC?
Route position
What are the unique challenges to clearing in formation flight?
a. Attention is divided or focused on other flight members
b. Close formations are less maneuverable
Which crew is responsible for keeping the formation within assigned airspace and accomplishing the
mission profile?
The formation leader
What are some ways that number 2 can help number 1 maintain area orientation and run the mission
profile?
a. Be aggressive
1) Be in position
2) Accomplish maneuvers safely and on time
b. Be ready to assume number 1
1) Stay aware of position
2) Stay aware of profile progress
The number 1 aircraft is maneuvering the formation through a steep banked, high-G turning
maneuver when you observe another aircraft in your area that appears to be a hazard to the formation.
What should you do?
Immediately call “KNOCK-IT-OFF”
Your number 2 called “TERMINATE” in order to regain proper position. When can you normally
resume maneuvering the flight?
When number 2 reports “CALLSIGN, TWO’S IN”
When are the three times a formation aircraft with a malfunction should be offered number 1?
Should be offered number 1:
a. When the emergency occurs
b. On recovery when VFR
c. On final with field in sight
True or false? If a formation has a midair collision, the aircraft should remain together as a formation
for mutual support.
False. After a midair collision:
a. Do not attempt to maintain formation
b. Number 1 should coordinate for separate clearances and chase ships
c. Both aircraft should accomplish controllability check
What is the reason for military formation flying?
To provide the mutual support required to accomplish a given mission
What does military formation flying build in the individual flight members?
Formation flying builds
a. confidence
b. self-reliance
c. self-discipline
d. aggressiveness
Number 2 normally accomplishes radio frequency changes in what position when VMC?
Route position
What two ways can number 1 signal for a radio frequency change?
Visually or over the radio
What do the letters in HEFOE mean?
a. H – Hydraulic
b. E – Electrical
c. F – Fuel
d. O – Oxygen
e. E – Engine
The Es are in alphabetical order.
Is number 1 required to give a gear down signal during a formation landing?
Yes. Number 1 must give the gear down signal. (The gear up signal is optional for formation
wing takeoffs).
How do you perform a pitchout signal?
Hold hand closest to other aircraft up, index finger extended upward, and make rapid
circular motions with the hand.
What is the hand signal for the number nine?
Hand held sideways with four fingers (not thumb) extended
