Form Brief

Question 1

Frequencies

Answer 1

We will use preset UHF/VHF/NAV frequencies and manual frequencies as required. UHF TAC (2 freq) VHF TAC (2 freq)

Question 2

Radio Procedures and Discipline

Answer 2

Lead will have responsibility for UHF communication. Automatic frequency changes are 19 (base, lead in runup), 4 (tower, prior to hold short), 3 (ground, when clear of active rwy). Frequency changes will be made over the radio if feasible. If radio traffic prohibits switch or if lost comms, frequency changes will be made via hand signals. All frequency changes will be followed by positive check in, not a positive check out.

Question 3

Change of Control of Aircraft

Answer 3

Flight will use a positive three way change of controls internal to the aircraft; and a positive two way change of controls inter-flight for all lead changes via hand signals. If there is any doubt about which aircraft has the lead, the lead aircraft will identify itself over the UHF using its call sign.

Question 4

Navigation aids (NAVAIDS)/FMS Set-up

Answer 4

VFR landmarks in accordance with course rules. NAVAIDS as appropriate (114.0, 115.5). FMS Set-up as appropriate (central/foxtrot)

Question 5

Identification

Answer 5

On initial check-in with ground: “Navy Corpus Ground, (call sign) and (wingman call sign), flight of two.” All other ATC check-ins “(call sign), flight of two.” Subsequent calls “(call sign) and flight.” All 99 calls and inter-flight communications will use the tactical call sign. The flight will use lead’s squawk for duration of flight.

Question 6

Clearing Procedures

Answer 6

Lead is responsible for vigilant 360 degree lookout and traffic separation. Wing can assist, but primary responsibility is flight integrity.

Question 7

Ground Ops/Check-In/Taxi

Answer 7

Ground ops: IAW NATOPS. Check in: Lead aircraft will check wingman on VFH tactical prior to commencing cockpit all flights checklist, prior to closing canopy, and prior to calling for taxi. Taxi: Wingman taxi in trail position no faster than 10-12 kts with 1-2 plane lengths.

Question 8

Troubleshooting

Answer 8

If either aircraft experiences a malfunction prior to engine start, alert other aircraft

Question 9

Takeoff/Rendezvous

Answer 9

We will utilize an interval takeoff with a 5 second delay. Lead will position on the downwind side of the runway with enough room for wing to get into position on the opposite side. After takeoff wing will join in the parade position utilizing the running rendezvous procedure.

Question 10

Climb-out/Transit

Answer 10

Climb out will be IAW VFR course rules and standardization instructions.

Question 11

Ops Check/FENCE

Answer 11

Lead will FENCE in the flight prior to entering the working area. An Ops check will be performed after each lead change. Lead will FENCE out the flight prior to exiting the working area.

Question 12

Visual Signals

Answer 12

All signals will be made in a clear, exaggerated manner utilizing a predictable cadence.

Question 13

Profile/Sequence of Events

Answer 13

Full sequence shall be flown on F4101/2. Half sequence at instructors discretion on all subsequent flights.

Question 14

Terminate/Knock If Off

Answer 14

The term terminate will be used at the completion of B&R’s IOT signal to the flight lead that wing has completed the required items.

Knock it off shall be used when safety of flight is an issue, such as an emergency, traffic threat, a crew member has G locked or when we are about to bust the area boundary. Either aircraft can initiate and that pilot should state the reason if able. Lead will maneuver in a predictable manner to a safe flying attitude and may give a reference heading for the flight. IP’s shall take the controls until the situation has been resolved.

Question 15

G-Awareness Maneuver

Answer 15

A G-warm shall be conducted prior to commencing any cruise maneuvering or tail chase.

Question 16

Joker/Bingo

Answer 16

Joker for the flight will be xxx, and bingo will be xxx. If the flight is greater than 20lbs off, the lead aircraft will recalculate a new joker for the flight.

Question 17

Course Rules/Home Field Entry

Answer 17

Recovery to home field shall be made using VFR course rules. IMC recovery

Question 18

Penetration/Approach/Missed Approach

Answer 18

IMC penetration to VFR as required. The lead aircraft will keep wing in the parade position for all penetrations if feasible. If the lead aircraft dictates that breaking up the section is the prudent course of action, lead will coordinate separate squawks for the flight and allow wing to exit the area first. If unable to recover VFR, a section instrument approach or individual instrument approaches will be flown at IP’s discretion.

Question 19

Abort

Answer 19

Both aircraft will maintain their side of the runway during the aborted takeoff.

Either lead or wing can abort the entire flight by transmitting “(tactical call sign) flight, abort” on UHF.

If lead aborts during an interval takeoff, lead will abort the entire flight by transmitting “(tactical call sign) flight, abort” on UHF.

If lead aborts during a section takeoff, wing will add full power and execute a normal individual takeoff. Lead will call “(call sign) abort” after wing is safely airborne. Wing will return for a full stop.

If wing initiates his own abort, wing will call “(call sign) abort” after lead is safely airborne. Lead will return for a full stop.

Question 20

Divert Fields

Answer 20

Emergency Fields: Foxtrot (American Liberty, Matagorda, Aransas County), Central Mustang (Navy Corpus, Mustang Beach, T.P. McCampbell). Weather diverts: Primary - Corpus Christi International, secondary - Victoria, Tertiary - NAS Kingsville.

Question 21

Minimum and Emergency Fuel

Answer 21

IAW SOP

Question 22

Power Loss

Answer 22

In the event of a power loss in the section, the aircraft with the power loss will assume the lead and execute the engine failure in flight procedure, maneuvering as needed to intercept ELP to nearest suitable field. Dash 2 shall assume the perch position and assist as needed.

Question 23

Radio Failure/ICS failure

Answer 23

If radio failure occurs outside the VFR entry point, the aircraft with the bad radio will assume the lead IOT troubleshoot. If communications cannot be re-established, the aircraft with the good radio will assume the lead. On initial contact, lead will inform tower that wing is NORDO and request lamp signals for wing.

If wing experiences a radio failure inside the VFR entry point, the flight shall not conduct any lead changes. Lead will inform tower that wing is NORDO and request ALDIS lamp signals for wing.

If lead experiences a radio failure inside the VFR entry point, the flight instructor shall conduct a lead change and cross under; putting the NORDO aircraft in the dash 2 position. With dash 2 NORDO, lead will conduct a low approach IOT inform wing that it is not safe to land, or a touch and go IOT signify that wing may perform a full stop. Lead will remain airborne until the wingman is safely on deck.

If either aircraft experiences an ICS failure, it is at the IP’s discretion whether to continue or terminate the flight.

Question 24

Inadvertent IMC/Loss of Sight/Lost Wingman

Answer 24

If wing loses visual contact in VMC, wing will call “(tac call sign) 2 is blind” The lead aircraft will immediately try to establish visual contact. If successful, lead will coordinate the join-up on UHF using the wings clock. If unsuccessful, lead will climb 250’ above and wing will descend 250’ below the working altitude. Lead will coordinate the join-up rendezvous point over the UHF. Both aircraft will orbit the rendezvous point at 200 kts in left hand turns using 30deg AOB. Once lead is in sight, wing will call “(tac call sign) 2 is visual” and will rejoin on lead. After wing rejoins, both aircraft will descend to the working altitude. If either aircraft is NORDO, rendezvous point will be Point Shamrock for central. If there are no ground references, the rendezvous point will be the Truax 060 radial at 10 DME for central.

If the flight inadvertently enters IMC, lead aircraft will roll wings level and wing will maintain flight integrity. If the flight is not in VMC at the end of one minute straight and level, the Flight will execute a 20deg AOB turn in the direction away from the wingman for 180deg of heading change IOT reestablish VMC.

If wing loses visual contact in IMC, wing calls “(tac call sign) 2 is lost sight. If straight and level, lead will report current heading and altitude on UHF. Wing will turn 30deg away from lead. Lead will direct a rejoin or coordinate a separate squawk for wing as appropriate. If in a turn, the aircraft on the outside of the turn will roll wings level and report current heading and altitude on UHF. The aircraft on the inside of the turn will continue to turn for 30 deg of heading change. Lead will direct a rejoin or coordinate a separate squawk for wing as appropriate. If lost sight is encountered while in a climb or descent, wing will level of, while executing the appropriate procedures outlined above. The lead will be directive, using the radios to ensure non-conflict by assigning different altitudes to formation members. If at any time either pilot or both aircraft encounter VMC, remain VMC and execute blind procedures if practical. If unable to reach VMC, lead will coordinate separate squawks and approaches with ATC.

Question 25

Downed Pilot and Aircraft

Answer 25

If we are the first aircraft on scene, the lead aircraft at the time will assume on scene commander. Lead will dissolve the form flight and dash 2 will return to base as a single ship via course rules, remain well clear if the downed aircraft.

Question 26

Bird strike/Midair/Airborne Damage

Answer 26

Our first priority in all cases will be to maintain aircraft control. If we are unable to control the aircraft we will eject. If a single aircraft is damages that aircraft will communicate if able, take the lead and climb to a safe altitude to asses the damage. The good aircraft will assume the perch position and assist as necessary.
If severe damage occurs, or both aircraft are affected. Both aircraft should separate, communicate, maintain visual contact and not rejoin as a flight. After separation is assured and appropriate emergency checklists are complete a game plan will be developed to get both aircraft safely on deck.

Question 27

Unsafe Gear

Answer 27

The aircraft with the unsafe indication should notify the other aircraft and ATC/Tower and climb to an emergency orbit/delta pattern.

Coordinate with wing to get an airborne landing gear inspection. They will follow the distressed aircraft into the delta pattern and assist as necessary.

If a solo flight, wing will not join up at any time to inspect the gear, but will instead return to base as a single aircraft IAW course rules.

Emergency aircraft can have wing, base, or RDO help read checklist and troubleshoot.

Question 28

Other Aircraft Emergencies

Answer 28

If Lead experiences an emergency, Lead’s priorities will be to Aviate, Communicate, Separate.

If Wing experiences an emergency, Wing’s priorities will be Aviate, Separate, Communicate.

Either aircraft can wave-off entire flight by calling “(tac call sign) flight wave off” on UHF.

Either aircraft can wave-off individually by calling “(call sign) wave off” on UHF

Single aircraft wave-off procedures apply

Question 29

Ejection

Answer 29

The good aircraft will look for 2 good chutes and act as on scene commander, using caution not to under fly the chutes.