Formation 11-248

Question 0

What are the top priorities of number 1? 9.3.2.1

Answer 0

Clearing for the formation
Planning
Monitoring number 2
Navigation
Communication

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of flying formation? 9.1.1

Answer 1

mutual support

Question 2

What is number 2’s primary responsibility and other responsibilities? 93.2.2

Answer 2

Primary responsibility is to maintain flight path deconfliction and proper position as directed by number 1

Other:
Do not hit number 1
Keep number 1 in sight
Be in position and on frequency
Clear for the formation
Back up number 1

Question 3

What is the difference between “go” and “push”? 9.3.5.2

Answer 3

If number 1 uses the term “go”, number 2 will acknowledge before changing the frequency
“push” requires no acknowledgement

Question 4

What should you do if number 1 sends number 2 to the wrong frequency? 9.3.5.3

Answer 4

Number 2 should go to that frequency and wait. Number 1 will get number 2 on the proper frequency either using the radio or using visual signals. Number 2 should NEVER go hunting for number 1

Question 5

If in fingertip and number 1 directs a channel change, what should 2 do? In IMC? 9.3.5.4

Answer 5

2 will automatically move to the route position when number 1 directs a channel change, and they will return to fingertip after being checked in on the new frequency.

If in IMC stay in fingertip and use the crew concept to change frequencies

Question 6

As number 2, if 1 gives a signal and you do not understand, what should you do? 9.4.3

Answer 6

2 should not acknowledge or change position. Number 1 repeats the signal until an acknowledgment is received

Question 7

How do you accomplish in flight checks for climb check, ops check and descent check? 9.5.3.1

Answer 7

1 allows number 2 enough time to complete the check. Check number 2 in with a visual signal or radio call. Transmit call sign and OBOGS status for the climb check and total fuel for ops check and descent check (“Texan 1, OBOGS good” or “Texan 1, 800”)

Question 8

What is the call and response for the Gx? 9.6.3.1

Answer 8

“Texan 1, 800, 4.5”

“Texan 2, same” (or actual amounts if different)

Question 9

How to you execute the FENCE check? 9.7

Answer 9

1 directs “FENCE-in” or “FENCE-out”

2 moves to route and accomplishes check

Question 10

How do you execute the Battle Damage check? 9.8

Answer 10

With number 2 in the route position, number 1 initiates using a radio call or the “check mark” visual signal.

Number 2 climbs to see the opposite wingtip of number 1’s aircraft, descend back to route position and performs a cross under to look at the other side in the same fashion.

2 passes a thumbs up to 1

1 initiates a lead change and number 2 assumes navigational lead while clearing for the flight.

1 checks number 2