Form Check Prep Flashcards
How many aircraft in a standard formation should operate the transponder?
Only one aircraft (usually the lead) [3.41.1.1]
Unless otherwise directed, all aircraft within a non-standard formation will
squawk an ATC assigned Mode 3A/C beacon code until established within the assigned altitude block
Who will operate in traffic advisory mode?
Formation leads (and last aircraft when formation length exceeds 3 NM)
[AETC] ATC must ____ for operations in a non-standard formation. The formation leader shall notify ATC upon initial contact on each new frequency that ____
approve and issue a specific clearance; flight operations are being conducted in a non-standard formation and advise ATC of the separation and spacing being employed
Formation flights are non-RVSM if?
any aircraft in the flight is non-RVSM
[AETC] Formation flights are authorized to vary their lighting configuration based on ____. Pilots operation with varied lighting configurations outside restricted or warning areas must?
MDS-specific volumes or training syllabus; ensure the entire formation can be visually identified by non-participating aircraft
What is a standard formation?
A standard formation is one in which a proximity of no more than 1 mile laterally or longitudinally and within 100 feet vertically from the flight leader is maintained by each wingman [FAA glossary/AETC sup]
What is a Knock-It-Off used for? When is it called?
When safety of flight is a factor, doubt or confusion exists, or any of the following situations:
-Emergency
-Bingo fuel is inadvertently over flown
-Unbriefed/unscheduled flight enters the working area
-MOA bust has occurred or appears imminent
-Speed is below minimum required for maneuver
-Weather is below minimums for area or route
-Over G or Over limits
-Radio failure or rocking of wings
-Loss of SA
-Dangerous situation developing
or any player calls “knock-it-off”
When will terminate be called? In what situations?
Terminate will be called by any player to discontinue maneuvering when safety of flight is not a factor and in these circumstances
-Bingo fuel is reached
-Objectives desired are met
-Out of position with no expectation of expeditious return to position
-(Told to)
If #1 is blind, transmit “CS, blind, XXXX feet” and _____
maintain a predictable flight path; #2 will either call “continue” and state position or call “KIO (as req’d and “blind” with altitude in MSL)
If #2 is blind, transmit “CS, blind, XXXX feet” and _____
maneuver away from #1’s last known position
If both aircraft are blind, #1 must
immediately direct a minimum of 1,000 feet altitude separation
Do not exceed approx. ___ degrees and ____ G’s while in fingertip/close trail. Minimum airspeed is ____
90 degrees, 2-3 G’s, 120 min A/s
Close trail maneuvering is limited to
turns and modified lazy eights
What are the restrictions for ET?
Minimum airspeed of 100 KIAS and max bank of 120 degrees (ET II)
AGL of 6000’ or greater
No abrupt turn reversals
Two ship only
Weather required is 3SM, Clear of Clouds, and discernable horizon
Inside of 300’ or in front of 3/9 line requires KIO
Number 2 will lag last known position of number 1 and call “blind”
Solos will not fly over the top or barrel rolls as Number 2
Do not accomplish a position change
below 500’ AGL or greater than 30 degrees aft of LAB
Do not accomplish PLW
less than or equal to 6,000 feet AGL, IMC, or night
What are #1’s responsibilities?
I will Clear and Plan for the formation, Monitor number 2, Navigate and Communicate
What are #2’s responsibilities?
I will not hit number 1, keep number 1 in sight, be in position and on frequency, clear for the formation, and back up number 1”
Although numbers 1 and 2 are both responsible for adequate separation, generally ____ has primary responsibility for flight path deconfliction within the element unless ______
number 2; unless number 2 is unable to maintain visual in which they should call “blind”
If number 2 calls blind, who has responsibility for flight path deconfliction?
Number 1
What factors contribute significantly to the potential for a midair collision?
-Failure of number 1 to properly clear or visually monitor number 2 during a critical phase of flight
-Failure of number 2 to execute lost wingman procedures promptly and correctly
-Failure to recognize excessive overtake
-Failure to maintain lateral or vertical separation
-Failure to consider the effects of wingtip vortices
Lead Pursuit. Number 2 aims the aircraft nose _____ number 1’s flight path. With enough lead pursuit, ___ and ___ will increase, and ___ will decrease
in front of; AA and closure will increase , HCA decreases
Pure Pursuit. Number 2 aims the aircraft nose _____ number 1. In pure pursuit there is initially no ___; the other aircraft remains fixed at ___ o’clock in the canopy. A pure pursuit picture initially creates _____ that diminishes over time. ___ equals ___, which also both diminish over time. If both aircraft are co-airspeed, an attempt to sustain pure pursuit eventually evolves into ____ pursuit, resulting in increasing range and a decreased AA.
directly at, LOS, 12 o’clock, closure initially, HCA equals AA which also diminish over time
co-airspeed pure pursuit eventually evolves into lag pursuit