Formation Test Flashcards
What are #1’s responsibilites?
Clear for the formation
Plan for the formation
Monitor #2
Navigate
Communicate
What are #2’s responsibilities?
Don’t hit #1 (deconflict)
Keep #1 in sight
Be in position and on frequency
Clear for the formation
Backup #1
Radio calls should be CCC:
Clear, Concise, Correct
Lead has the Squawk/TAS for the formation. During a lead change?
Responsibility follows the Lead during a lead change
What is the difference between “push” and “go”?
“Go” requires a response
How to do a frequency change using visual signals (if you’re #1)?
Fist to head
Show number with fingers
How to respond to frequency change using visual signals (if you’re #2)?
(Initiate, change, check in)
#1 initiates
#2 acknowledges (head nod) and moves to route if VMC
#1 checks in on the new frequency
Once checked in on the new frequency, #2?
moves back into fingertip (from route)
How do you change frequency in IMC?
2 stays in fingertip
Use the “crew concept” (1 crewmember flies, 1 crewmember changes the freq)
Callsigns include?
a name prefix and 2 digit suffix
What happens to callsigns after a flight split?
the callsign stays with the tail number and should match what is input into the flight ID
On initial contact with ATC you must include?
“flight” with the callsign
External radio calls require use of?
Callsign name
Internal radio calls?
Can be abbreviated (but #2 mimics #1)
What are pros and cons of using visual signals?
Pro: reduced radio traffic (or when NORDO)
Con: Vague, takes time, hard to see
Visual signals (are/are not) optimal in an emergency?
NOT optimal unless the emergency requires the use of visual signals
How will #2 acknowledge visual signals?
Head Nod (or go to directed position)
Before using visual signals, lead should consider?
2’s current workload (IMC vs. VMC)
#2’s spacing / distance
Is there a contrasting background?
What 2 things will lead check prior to giving the Gear/Flap Retraction visual signal?
110 knots and #2 is off the ground
In-flight checks in VMC:
1 initiates
#2 acknowledges (head nod or “2”) and moves to route
After reaching route, #2 accomplishes the check
#1 completes the check visually or over the radio if required
Once the checklist is complete, #2
moves back into fingertip (if that was the original position)
In-flight checks in IMC, #2 will be in ____ and use the ____
2 stays in fingertip and will use the “crew concept” (1 person flies, 1 person completes checks)
If a turn is required after a check is initiated, then #1 will
call the turn
“Texan heads up, coming left”
Climb check visual signal?
hand on mask, okay
Ops check visual signal?
drinking motion
What does #1 say after the ops check? What does #2 respond?
“1 is 800, 4G’s” (include G’s if in the MOA and 2 always mimics 1)
When can #2 say “same” to #1’s ops check?
If #2 is within 50 pounds and 0.5Gs
Fuel / G Check is always
initiated over the radio
When are you required to do a Fuel / G Check? (3)
After each ET set
Any high G maneuvering
Gx
FENCE-In
-always directed over the radio “2 fence in”
-in CBM MOA, auto-change to area monitor
FENCE-out
-always directed over the radio
-in CBM MOA, auto-sweep ATIS and auto-change to Ch8/18
At CBM, once complete with the Before Taxi Check, #2 will give a
“thumbs up” to indicate ready for Clearance Delivery call
After #1 responds to Clearance Delivery, #2 will acknowledge receipt of clearance by saying:
“XXXX” on Aux
Taxi spacing is ___ feet in trail or ___ feet staggered
150 feet and 75 feet
During staggered taxi, #1 takes the ____ side
downwind
After the completion of the overspeed governor, #2 will give a?
thumbs up to indicate all checks are complete
Max crosswind for a wing takeoff is?
15 knots (and no slush, ice, snow, or standing water)
What weather do you need for a formation takeoff?
500 and 1.5 SM or circling mins, whichever is greater
What is the minimum runway width for a formation takeoff?
150 feet
What is the minimum wingtip spacing for a formation takeoff?
20 feet
“Winds, Weather, Direction of Turn” Considerations
- crosswind greater than 5 knots, #1 takes the downwind side
- If IMC, put #2 on the outside of the turn (lost wingman)
- If VMC, put #2 on the inside of the turn (first one)
Wing Takeoff power settings (for #1 and #2)
1: 85-95%
#2: Power as required
