***Formation***

Question 1

List 4 circumstances when wingmen must break out of formation:

Answer 1

1. Any time his presence constitutes a Hazard to the formation;
2. When unable to safely rejoin without crossing In-front or under lead or the preceding aircraft;
3. When directed/Told by formation lead
4. SA lost/when unable to maintain sight of lead or the preceding aircraft.

Question 2

In any formation, what is the minimum spacing between aircraft?

Answer 2

One RD

Question 3

What type of formation is recommended for cross-country or deployment flights?

Answer 3

Fluid trail:

• 1-10 RD
• 60 deg (30 deg L/R per 3-3)

Question 4

In what type of formation do even numbered aircraft line up in the 30-45 deg quadrant of the preceding aircraft?

Answer 4

Staggered L/R

Question 5

For formation taxi, what is normally the minimum spacing between aircraft?

Answer 5

100 feet from main and tail rotor

Question 6

Does the radio call sign of a formation change following a formation lead change?

Answer 6

No; the call sign of the formation remains as designated on the flight authorization.

Question 7

If you are flying as “Chalk 3” in formation, what heading and altitude change would you use for “LOST WINGMAN” in non-mountainous terrain?

Answer 7

Turn 30 deg from base heading, and climb 600 feet above MSA.

Question 8

If you are flying VMC as “Chalk 2” in formation and “Chalk 4” calls “LOST WINGMAN”, you should execute the maneuver, or remain VMC?

Answer 8

Remain VMC

Question 9

The wingman acknowledgement of a frequency change indicates what 2 things?

Answer 9

1. All checklist are complete, and

2. The wingman is ready for the next event;

Question 10

Who may call go-around for the flight if they observe a hazard to the flight?

Answer 10

Lead or wingmen (any crew position)