FO104 - Formation Review Flashcards
SMART acronym
Keep lead in SIGHT MONITOR lead Stay AWARE Assist with RADIOS TRUST lead
What are the 3 primary lead responsibilities during formation flight?
Clearing
Planning
Monitoring wingman
What are the wingman communication responsibilities?
Monitor comms
Respond to lead
Maintain radio discipline
How does lead accomplish a frequency change during formation flight?
Visual or radio signals
Which position is usually accompanied by high Gs?
Extended Trail
What are the lead and wing responsibilities for clearing in formation flight?
Lead
Clears for the flight
Knows wingman’s position
Loosens formation to help clear if required
Wingman
Knows lead’s position
Helps clear flight
Stays aware
What is the call after a TERMINATE to indicate 2 is ready?
“Texan 2’s in”
In formation takeoff, what power setting should 2 use?
AS REQUIRED
When should lead retract the gear and flaps during a formation takeoff?
After checking the wingman is safely airborne and passing 110 KIAS minimum
Delay turns until ____ KIAS and _____ feet AGL minimum on takeoff.
140 KIAS, 400’ AGL
What parameters define route position?
2 ship widths to 500 ft
Line abreast to 30º Line
slightly low
How should the wingman be positioned during turns in route formation?
2 on outside looks like Echelon
During toward turns, 2 descends as necessary to keep 1 visual
Must call the turn if route is used for checks
When should 2 breakout?
SHIT
Sight of lead is lost
Hazard to the formation
In front/under
Told to breakout
What is Angle Off?
Angular difference between the two aircraft’s longitudinal axes
Also known as Heading Crossing Angle (HCA)
On straight ahead rejoin, which side will 2 rejoin unless otherwise told?
Left side
When is lead required to call out airspeed during a rejoin?
Greater than 10 KIAS from prebriefed airspeed
During an overshoot, 2 should never be closer than ________ nor higher than _________
2 ship lengths nor higher than echelon
What is the limitations of fighting wing?
30º to 45º cone
30º inner limit
45º outer limit
500 to 1000 feet aft of lead
What is the signal for close trail?
Hand behind the helmet***
What is the spacing for close trail?
1-2 ship lengths
below the propwash
Which position is normally given to NORDO aircraft in formation?
wing position
How much separation is required when both lead and wing lose sight (go blind)?
1000’ separation
What are the formation penetration restrictions?
> 500’ ceiling, 1.5 miles vis***
10% minimum power until configured
Always put wingman on outside of turns
How do you do a formation missed approach?
Lead
Sets 75% power
Establishes climb
Retracts gear and flaps
Wingman
Maintains stack position
Anticipates gear and flaps up
