FO103

Question 1

To maneuver in relation to another aircraft, you will control the placement and magnitude of the ______ and ______ vectors

Answer 1

lift; velocity

Question 2

With number 1 in a turn, ______ pursuit increases aspect angle and closure, while ______ pursuit
decreases aspect angle and closure.

Answer 2

lead; lag

Question 3

The pitchout is a precision maneuver that requires a constant airspeed and altitude be maintained
throughout the maneuver.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The pitchout is the only method used to generate spacing prior to practicing a rejoin.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true concerning number 2 responsibilities during a pitchout?

a. Number 2 should keep track of number 1, clear, match number 1’s turn, and roll out behind and
slightly below number 1.
b. Number 2 should keep eyes on number 1 and roll out with number 1 on the horizon.
c. Number 2 should fly a 2G, 180° turn, keeping number 1 on the horizon at all times.
d. Number 2 should delay 5 seconds, perform a 3-4 G turn, and roll out with number 1 slightly
above the horizon.

Answer 5

a. Number 2 should keep track of number 1, clear, match number 1’s turn, and roll out behind and slightly below number 1.

Question 6

Normal rejoin airspeed for the T-6A is ______KIAS unless otherwise briefed

Answer 6

180

Question 7

Number 1’s responsibilities during a turning rejoin include all of the following EXCEPT ______.

a. area orientation
b. clearing
c. maintaining a stable platform
d. keeping number 2 slightly below the horizon

Answer 7

keeping number 2 slightly below the horizon

Question 8

During a turning rejoin, you should plan to arrive in the route position ______.

Answer 8

co-speed with number 1 and with no angle off

Question 9

You can use all of the following to control closure during a rejoin EXCEPT ______.

a. power
b. altitude
c. the speed brake
d. pursuit curves

Answer 9

b. altitude

Question 10

An overshoot is normally indicated when approaching route with ______.

Answer 10

too much airspeed and/or too much angle off

Question 11

If you don’t specify a side for number 2 to rejoin to during a straight-ahead rejoin, number 2 will ______.

Answer 11

rejoin to the left side

Question 12

In which of the following situations is a radio call

a. To inform number 2 you are in a slight descent
b. To rejoin number 2 on the left
c. To inform number 2 of a greater than 10 knot change in rejoin airspeed
d. To inform number 2 your next maneuver will be an echelon turn

Answer 12

c. To inform number 2 of a greater than 10 knot change in rejoin airspeed

Question 13

When performing a straight-ahead rejoin as number 2, you should attempt to ______.

Answer 13

stabilize in the route position

Question 14

Which of the following statements concerning straight-ahead rejoins is true?

a. You will rejoin to number 1’s left side unless directed otherwise.
b. You should establish 20-30 degrees of aspect for the rejoin.
c. You should maintain 50 knots of overtake until the route position.
d. You use both geometry and airspeed to complete a straight-ahead rejoin.

Answer 14

a. You will rejoin to number 1’s left side unless directed otherwise.

Question 15

What should you do to ensure lateral separation during an overshoot from a straight-ahead rejoin?

Answer 15

Turn away from number 1 slightly as you overshoot.

Question 16

The fighting wing position is anywhere within a 30 to 45° cone at a distance of ______ - ______ feet aft of number 1.

Answer 16

500; 1000

Question 17

How does number 1 direct the flight to go close trail?

Answer 17

Use radio call or places open hand on back of helmet.

Question 18

Which of the following maneuvers is allowed in close trail?

a. Lazy eight maneuvers
b. Rapid turn reversals
c. Negative G maneuvers
d. Sudden releases of back pressure

Answer 18

a. Lazy eight maneuvers

Question 19

What are the bank limits in close trail?

Answer 19

90°

Question 20

In the close trail position, you should be ______.

Answer 20

1-2 ship lengths behind number 1 and slightly below number 1

Question 21

In formation, the NORDO aircraft should normally be given or retain the ______ position

Answer 21

number 2

Question 22

Lost wingman procedures include all but which of the following items?

a. Attempting to rejoin
b. Calling lost wingman
c. Transitioning to instrument flight
d. Ensuring the separation of aircraft

Answer 22

a. Attempting to rejoin

Question 23

You are in a wings-level descent when you lose sight of number 1. What should you do?

Answer 23

Turn away from number 1 using 15° of bank for 15 seconds, and then resume course.

Question 24

During one type of lost wingman procedure, number 1 must roll out to help ensure separation. Which situation requires this action?

Answer 24

Turning into number 2

Question 25

Practice lost wingman procedures may be initiated by either number 1 or number 2

Answer 25

False

Question 26

You have lost sight of the other aircraft in your formation and called “blind.” If there is no timely response to your call, you should ______.

Answer 26

maneuver away from the other aircraft’s last known position

Question 27

Which of the following considerations is true concerning formation penetrations?

a. Place number 2 on the inside of the penetration turn.
b. Minimum power setting for number 1 is 30%.
c. Configure with landing flaps and maintain 120 KIAS on final.
d. The weather must be at or above a 500 foot ceiling with visibility at 1 1/2 miles or greater.

Answer 27

d. The weather must be at or above a 500 foot ceiling with visibility at 1 1/2 miles or greater

Question 28

Number 1 will advance the power to ______ to perform a formation missed approach

Answer 28

75%

Question 29

When going to initial, all turns in the pattern ______.

Answer 29

are away from number 2 using echelon references

Question 30

During a traffic pattern and landing from the break, number 1 should ______.

Answer 30

land on the downwind side

Question 31

Where is the nose of the aircraft pointing if you are in lag pursuit?

Answer 31

Behind number 1

Question 32

With number 1 in a turn, lead pursuit will ______ aspect angle and ______ closure

Answer 32

increase; increase

Question 33

In fingertip, you are at a ______ aspect angle from number 1 with ______ angle off.

Answer 33

60; 0

Question 34

How will number 1 signal for a left turning rejoin?

Answer 34

Rock wings and roll out in a 30° bank left turn.

Question 35

What are the normal turning rejoin airspeed and bank angle for the T-6A?

Answer 35

180 KIAS and 30°

Question 36

When accomplishing either a turning or straight ahead rejoin, number 2 should ______.

Answer 36

stabilize in route prior to moving in to fingertip

Question 37

Which of the following limitations does NOT apply to close trail?

a. Minimum of MAX power maintained by number 1
b. 2-3 Gs maximum
c. Minimum of 120 knots
d. 90° of bank maximum

Answer 37

a. Minimum of MAX power maintained by number 1

Question 38

When overshooting from a turning rejoin, you should ______.

Answer 38

not climb higher than number 1

Question 39

When recovering with a NORDO number 2 to a straight-in or instrument approach, the aircraft with the operable radio will lead the flight through the approach until ______.

Answer 39

the runway is in sight and landing clearance has been obtained

Question 40

You are number 2 on the inside of a turn in IMC when you lose sight of number 1. What will you do?

Answer 40

Reduce power momentarily and tell number 1 to roll out.

Question 41

When will you stack level on a formation approach?

Answer 41

After breaking out of the weather, but no later than 1/2 mile from touchdown

Question 42

Number 2 should ______ when recovering to the overhead pattern.

Answer 42

be on the outside of the turns

Question 43

During a formation landing, ______.

Answer 43

number 1 should plan to land 1000 feet down the runway