Formation Test Flashcards

1
Q

What are #1’s responsibilites?

A

Clear for the formation
Plan for the formation
Monitor #2
Navigate
Communicate

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2
Q

What are #2’s responsibilities?

A

Don’t hit #1 (deconflict)
Keep #1 in sight
Be in position and on frequency
Clear for the formation
Backup #1

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3
Q

Radio calls should be CCC:

A

Clear, Concise, Correct

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4
Q

Lead has the Squawk/TAS for the formation. During a lead change?

A

Responsibility follows the Lead during a lead change

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5
Q

What is the difference between “push” and “go”?

A

“Go” requires a response

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6
Q

How to do a frequency change using visual signals (if you’re #1)?

A

Fist to head
Show number with fingers

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7
Q

How to respond to frequency change using visual signals (if you’re #2)?

A

(Initiate, change, check in)
#1 initiates
#2 acknowledges (head nod) and moves to route if VMC
#1 checks in on the new frequency

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8
Q

Once checked in on the new frequency, #2?

A

moves back into fingertip (from route)

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9
Q

How do you change frequency in IMC?

A

2 stays in fingertip

Use the “crew concept” (1 crewmember flies, 1 crewmember changes the freq)

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10
Q

Callsigns include?

A

a name prefix and 2 digit suffix

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11
Q

What happens to callsigns after a flight split?

A

the callsign stays with the tail number and should match what is input into the flight ID

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12
Q

On initial contact with ATC you must include?

A

“flight” with the callsign

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13
Q

External radio calls require use of?

A

Callsign name

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14
Q

Internal radio calls?

A

Can be abbreviated (but #2 mimics #1)

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15
Q

What are pros and cons of using visual signals?

A

Pro: reduced radio traffic (or when NORDO)
Con: Vague, takes time, hard to see

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16
Q

Visual signals (are/are not) optimal in an emergency?

A

NOT optimal unless the emergency requires the use of visual signals

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17
Q

How will #2 acknowledge visual signals?

A

Head Nod (or go to directed position)

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18
Q

Before using visual signals, lead should consider?

A

2’s current workload (IMC vs. VMC)

#2’s spacing / distance
Is there a contrasting background?

19
Q

What 2 things will lead check prior to giving the Gear/Flap Retraction visual signal?

A

110 knots and #2 is off the ground

20
Q

In-flight checks in VMC:

A

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

21
Q

Once the checklist is complete, #2

A

moves back into fingertip (if that was the original position)

22
Q

In-flight checks in IMC, #2 will be in ____ and use the ____

A

2 stays in fingertip and will use the “crew concept” (1 person flies, 1 person completes checks)

23
Q

If a turn is required after a check is initiated, then #1 will

A

call the turn
“Texan heads up, coming left”

24
Q

Climb check visual signal?

A

hand on mask, okay

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Ops check visual signal?
drinking motion
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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)
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When can #2 say "same" to #1's ops check?
If #2 is within 50 pounds and 0.5Gs
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Fuel / G Check is always
initiated over the radio
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When are you required to do a Fuel / G Check? (3)
After each ET set Any high G maneuvering Gx
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FENCE-In
-always directed over the radio "2 fence in" -in CBM MOA, auto-change to area monitor
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FENCE-out
-always directed over the radio -in CBM MOA, auto-sweep ATIS and auto-change to Ch8/18
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At CBM, once complete with the Before Taxi Check, #2 will give a
"thumbs up" to indicate ready for Clearance Delivery call
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After #1 responds to Clearance Delivery, #2 will acknowledge receipt of clearance by saying:
"XXXX" on Aux
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Taxi spacing is ___ feet in trail or ___ feet staggered
150 feet and 75 feet
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During staggered taxi, #1 takes the ____ side
downwind
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After the completion of the overspeed governor, #2 will give a?
thumbs up to indicate all checks are complete
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Max crosswind for a wing takeoff is?
15 knots (and no slush, ice, snow, or standing water)
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What weather do you need for a formation takeoff?
500 and 1.5 SM or circling mins, whichever is greater
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What is the minimum runway width for a formation takeoff?
150 feet
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What is the minimum wingtip spacing for a formation takeoff?
20 feet
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"Winds, Weather, Direction of Turn" Considerations
1. crosswind greater than 5 knots, #1 takes the downwind side 2. If IMC, put #2 on the outside of the turn (lost wingman) 3. If VMC, put #2 on the inside of the turn (first one)
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Wing Takeoff power settings (for #1 and #2)
#1: 85-95% #2: Power as required
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