Formation

Question 1

Formation Go-Around

Answer 1

#1: 75%  
Normal Go-Around Procedures

Question 2

Wing Work Lvl 1

Answer 2

AOB: 0-30
Pitch: +- 10
G: 1-2
Min Airspeed 120, 55%, 180-200 Kts

Question 3

Wing Work Lvl 2

Answer 3

AOB: 0-60
Pitch: +- 25
G: 1-2
Min Airspeed 120, 55%, 180-200 Kts

Question 4

Wing Work Lvl 3

Answer 4

AOB: 0-90
Pitch: +- 35
G: 1-3
Min Airspeed 120, 55%, 180-200 Kts

Question 5

Extended Trail Lvl 1

Answer 5

Manuvers: Level Turns
Bank: 30-60
Gs: 2
Power: 50%
Min Airspeed 100

Question 6

Extended Trail Lvl 2

Answer 6

Manuvers: Modified Lazy 8
Bank: 120 Max
Gs: Moderate
Power: 85%-MAX
Min Airspeed 100

Question 7

Extended Trail Lvl 3

Answer 7

Manuvers: Leaf, Leaf, Barrel Roll, Cloverleaf 
Bank: As required 
Gs: As required 
Power: 85%-MAX
Min Airspeed 100

Question 8

Minimum Form Rwy Width

Answer 8

150’ - Wing Landing
75’ - Interval

Source: 2T6 3.43.1

Question 9

Weather for Form T/O

Answer 9

Wing Takeoff: Circling Mins or (500-1/2) whichever is higher
Interval: (1500-3)

Question 10

Lead Priorities

Answer 10

Clear
Plan
Monitor #2

Question 11

When to Breakout

Answer 11

S - sight is lost
H - hazard
I - In front of lead
T - Told to break up

Question 12

Min Attitude for lead change

Answer 12

500 Ft AGL

Source: 2T6 3.42.1

Question 13

Standard Lead Change Time/Fuel

Answer 13

35 Min or 750 lbs

Standards: 6.1.2

Question 14

NORDO MOA Altitudes

Answer 14

#1: 11K, 15K, 17K 
#2: +- 1000

Question 15

Fighting Wing

Answer 15

30-45 Deg Cone

500-1000’ Behind Lead

Question 16

Straight Ahead Rejoin

Answer 16

#1: 180 KTS (advises if AS > 10 different )
#2: 20-30 overtake until 500' (pitot tubes visual) then move to route

Question 17

Turning Rejoin

Answer 17

#1: 180 KTS (advises if AS > 10 different ), 30 Deg Bank
#2: STAR or "SA"  in saddle

Question 18

Route Parameters

Answer 18

2 ship widths - 500’
LOB to 6 Aspect (30 degrees)
Stack level

All turns will be echelon
Min Airspeed: 120 kts
60 deg Max bank

Source: 11-248 9.21

Question 19

Fingertip Parameters

Answer 19

10’ seperation
6 Aspect (30 degrees)
Stack exhaust on top of wing (eyes lvl with horz stab)

2-3 Gs Max
Min Airspeed: 120 kts
120 deg Max bank

Question 20

2 Responsibilities

Answer 20

Don't hit #1
Keep #1 in sight
Be in Position on Freq
Clear 
Back up #1

Question 21

Weather for Form Approach/Landing

Answer 21

Published approach mins or (500-1 1/2) whichever is greater

Source: 2T6 3.4.5.2.4

Question 22

When should lead be offered in an emergency

Answer 22

1. When emergency occurs
2. On recovery below Wx & able to navigate VFR to rwy
3. On final, field in sight, cleared to land

Question 23

Formation as defined by ATC (outside MOA)

Answer 23

100’ Vertically
6000’ Horizontal

Source: 11-248 9.35

Question 24

Extended Trail Maneuvering Limits

Answer 24

300’ Bubble
500’ slant range (must recognize & fix or terminate)
Min Airspeed 100 KTS
Conduct Ops check after every ET EX

Question 25

Close Trail Visual Ref

Answer 25

``` #1 elevator 1/3 of wingspan (just past dihedral break) #1 exhaust stacks on top of wings (no space) ```

Question 26

Form Inst. App Airspeed Minimums

Answer 26

110 KTS min 120 KTS recommended Source: 11-248 9.40.5.4.

Question 27

Form Inst. App Airspeed Minimums

Answer 27

110 KTS min 120 KTS recommended Source: 11-248 9.40.5.4.

Question 28

Blind Exercise Comms

Answer 28

1: "Cobra, standby blind X, reference heading 270" 2: "2" 1: " Cobra turn away" 2: "2" 2: "Cobra 2, blind, 11K" 1: "Cobra 1, blind, Cobra 2 maintain 11K, Cobra 1 climbing 12K" * 45 deg bank for 90 deg of turn from ref hdg * 1 then directs rejoin location after altitude deconfliction

Question 29

Instrument Trail Departure

Answer 29

``` 20 second delay All Altitude, level-off, heading on Aux #1 announces when clear of Wx #2 will call visual ```

Question 30

Midair Collision & NORDO

Answer 30

``` #1: LOA (lower MOA #, odd altitude, MOA sector A) #2: HEB (higher MOA #, even altitude, MOA sector B) ```

Question 31

Midair Collision & NORDO

Answer 31

``` #1: LOA (lower MOA #, odd altitude, MOA sector A) #2: HEB (higher MOA #, even altitude, MOA sector B) ```

Question 32

NORDO & Blind

Answer 32

``` 1,000 ft altitude deconfliction Center Radial & DME Lead makes Left turns (30 deg) #2 makes right turns (30 deg) 180 KTS for both If unable to rejoin: NORDO leaves at JOKER, other leaves at BINGO ```

Question 33

Chase Ship Parameters

Answer 33

30-60 deg cone Out to 1000' Chase will not stack lower than lead below 1000' AGL Source: 11-248 9.28

Question 34

How many seconds to delay pitchout for FM?

Answer 34

7 seconds Source: 11-248 A3.9.4

Question 35

Parameters for "Fights On"

Answer 35

Range: 1500' Pure Pursuit on Lead Frozen at 4 Aspect Source: 11-248 A3.9.4

Question 36

FM Starting Position (lvl 1 & 2 )

Answer 36

200 KTS 3000' LAB Stack +- 100' 11K-12K ft, center of airspace Source: 11-248 A3.9.3

Question 37

TAC Form Contract Turn

Answer 37

200 KTS MAX Power G to hold airspeed (2-3) Level turns

Question 38

Ground OPS Comm check in

Answer 38

ON AUX: “COBRA check Aux” / “2” ON CH3: “COBRA 61 check” / “2” “Sheppard ground, COBRA 61 flight of two, taxi with A”

Question 39

EOR Bullseye Check Comms

Answer 39

ON AUX: #1: “COBRA, bullseye check, 064, 5.1” #2: “COBRA 2, same” *if within 3° AND 1 NM, otherwise say your numbers*

Question 40

Departure Check-In Comms

Answer 40

On CH6: “COBRA 61 check” / “2” “Sheppard Departure, COBRA 61, flight of 2, passing ___, request Shep II Low”

Question 41

FENCE-IN / Established Comms

Answer 41

On CH11: #1: “COBRA 61, established area ___ low” ATC: “COBRA 61, frequency changed approved” #1: “COBRA, FENCE in, go Channel 10”/ “2” On CH10: #1: “COBRA 61 check” / “2”

Question 42

G EX Comms

Answer 42

ALL ON AUX: #1: “COBRA, push it up, standby G Ex” / “2” *CLEF check* #1: “COBRA 1’s ready” #2: “COBRA 2’s ready” #1: “COBRA, G warmup left (right)” Give 2 pitchout signal (tornado) Wait for head nod from 2 MAX PCL, 4G pull, 180° turn, then wings level Regain 220 KIAS...wait 5 seconds #1: “COBRA 1’s ready” #2: “COBRA 2’s ready” #1: “COBRA, G awareness right (left)” MAX PCL, 5G pull, 180° turn KEEP EYES ON 2,DON’T TURN INTO HIS FLIGHT PATH 2 waits until you pass his 3/9 line, does the same Wait 5 seconds, then give ops check via radio #1: “COBRA, ops check, 1, 850, 5 G” #2: “2, 840, 5.2 G”