Formation signals

Question 1

Fist with thumb extended downward against side of helmet

Move forearm up and down

Answer 1

Lower gear

Question 2

1: Make flapping motion with forearm pointed rearward
2: Head nod

Answer 2

Lower flaps

Question 3

1: Palm down, fingers extended - Make biting motion
2: head nod

Answer 3

Speed brake

Question 4

Diffrence between signalling 1 through 5 and 6 through 9

Answer 4

1 through 5: fingers pointing up

6 through 9: fingers pointing forward

Question 5

1: tapping helmet

Answer 5

Frequency change

• Preset – Tap headset with fingers and extend appropriate number of fingers. Pull hand down between digits*
• Prebriefed manual – Tap helmet, hold up clenched fist next to helmet*

Question 6

Drinking motion

Answer 6

Fuel check (may be used for in-flight check)

reply with fingers extended per 100

Question 7

Number 1 – Cup hand over oxygen mask, followed by an ____ sign

Answer 7

OBOGS check followed by an OK sign

• we use it for climb check

Question 8

Answer 8

Battle damage check

Question 9

Routine Signals - Maneuvers (aircraft)

Rapid, shallow rocking of the wings

Answer 9

Attention in the air

Question 10

Routine Signals - Maneuvers (Aircraft Signals)

Slow pushing motion away with palm of hand

Answer 10

Route signal

Question 11

Routine Signals - Maneuvers (Aircraft Signals)

Rock wings slowly

Answer 11

Reform/tighten formation

Question 12

Routine Signals - Maneuvers (Aircraft Signals)

Dip wing in the desired direction of the _____

Answer 12

Crossunder

Question 13

Make a circular motion with vertically extended index finger

Answer 13

Pitchout / engine start / runup

Question 14

Answer 14

Echelon

Question 15

Make several forward pointing motions then hold up number of fingers to indicated present position of aircraft which is to assume the _____

Answer 15

lead (number 1)

Question 16

Hold hand at top of canopy, palm down and move hand forward and down

Answer 16

Descend to lower altitude

Question 17

Make a _____ motion with hand

Answer 17

Desire to land

Question 18

Closed fist, thumb down, at top of canopy. Move arm up and down rapidly

Answer 18

I must land immediately

Do not confuse with “GEAR DOWN” signal

Question 19

Pat opposite shoulder, palm down

Other pilot gives OK signal

Answer 19

I must land on your wing

• Basic approach speed of 130 KIAS (one finger for each 10 knot increase)*
• Distressed aircraft lands; escort executes low approach*

Question 20

Tap earphone of helmet, move hand over the ear position forward and backward

Answer 20

Radio failure – Receiver

Question 21

Tap microphone or oxygen mask and move hand up and down in front of visor

Answer 21

Radio failure – Transmitter

Question 22

Tap side of helmet
Give receiver and transmitter failure signals in succession

Answer 22

Radio failure - Total

Question 23

(and if followed by a number)

Answer 23

HEFOE

System signal - number of fingers denotes system involved