Formation (T-6 Standards)

Question 1

If a formation splits up, what must the solo add to the base call?

Answer 1

“solo”

Question 2

What is the difference between push and go, and when is which used?

Answer 2

Push: no acknowledge, just switch

Go: 2 acknowledges

Go is pre-solo, push may be used post-solo

Question 3

What does Sweep ATIS mean?

Answer 3

Every member listens to one cycle of ATIS.

Listen to ATIS on Prime, unless otherwise briefed/directed or required (i.e. VHF frequency)

Question 4

“(Position X), cleared ATIS” meaning and subsequent calls

Answer 4

Position directed to listen to ATIS and report back with:

Wingman: “(Callsign), up with (identifier)”

Lead: “Go with (identifier)”

Wingman: “RWY, winds, altimeter…”

Question 5

When do you pass the thumbs up signal to lead, indicating you’re ready for engine start?

Answer 5

Prior to closing the canopy

Question 6

When do you not wait for the lead to initiate engine start?

Answer 6

• When not visual
• ITS Caution/Danger
• FRL Low (Caution)

Question 7

When is check in time? (Standards and practical)

Answer 7

Standards: 10 min prior to T/O

Practical: 15 min from stepping off the bus

Question 8

TOLD considerations for formation T/O

Answer 8

Add 1,000’ to T/O run

Question 9

When may wing call “same” on a Bullseye check?

Answer 9

Within 3° and 1 nm

Question 10

During an interval T/O (6s), what side does wing join up on, if:

• Straight Ahead
• On 33L/C/R
• Turning

Answer 10

• Left
• Right, no matter if turning or straight ahead
• Inside the turn

Question 11

En-route to area rejoin is accomplished at ___ KIAS

Answer 11

200 (local procedure airspeed)

Question 12

What do you perform passing 10,000’ on climbout?

Answer 12

OPS + Climb check

Question 13

When is the normal lead change?

Answer 13

750 lbs or 35min (for a 1.4 ASD)

may be adjusted for training purposes

Question 14

What is the call from lead initiating acceleration for GX?

Answer 14

C/S, push it up, standby GX

Question 15

How to does lead command the G-warm-up?

When commanded, what is the sequence?

(BASIC Two-ship)

Answer 15

C/S, G warm-up left/right (away from wing)

1. Wing delays min. 5 seconds
2. Wing performs warm-up rolling out in trail
3. Both regain 220 KIAS (level)
4. Both exchange ready calls
5. Lead: “C/S, G awareness left/right”
6. Wing delays until lead pass 3/9 line

Question 16

What are the formation area maneuvers?

Answer 16

• Wing work (WW)
• Close trail
• Echelon turn
• Pitch out
• Rejoins
• Extended Trail profile
• Fingertip/Route ET Entry Admin
• Tactical 2-ship
• Fluid maneuvering

Question 17

What side must 2 be on prior to radar drop-off point?

Answer 17

Outside of the turn, so all turns become echelon

Question 18

Prior to executing the break (in the pattern) lead gives the ____ signal, with wing delaying ____

Answer 18

Pitchout - 5 s

Question 19

NORDO Deconfliction plan (LOA, HEB)

Answer 19

LOA: Lower # in SHEP 1, Odd thousand, A sector of SHEP 2

HEB: Higher # in SHEP 1, Even thousand, B sector of SHEP 2

Question 20

NORDO Rejoin point

Answer 20

Center radial and DME of MOA.

Squawk 7600

Orbit at 30° left (FL), right (2) at 180 KIAS

Question 21

What are the base altitudes for NORDO?

Answer 21

1: 11,000’ (Low), 17,000’ (High), 15,000’ (Continuous)
2: +/- 1,000’

Question 22

If unable to rejoin NORDO, when do NORDO and seconds ship leave the area?

Answer 22

NORDO at JOKER

Other at BINGO