Formation Training Rules and Emergency Procedures Flashcards
When will Terminate be called?
Bingo fuel is reached
Desired learning objectives are met
Aircraft is out of position with no expectation of expeditious return to position
When should a Knock-It-Off be called?
Bingo fuel overflown Unplanned A/C MOA bust/Training rule violated SA is lost Wx is below mins/clouds Overspeed/Over-G Lead of 2 calls "KIO" Dangerous situation
If number 2 is blind, call “_____________” and attain ______ feet altitude separation minimum, until visual.
“C/S 2’s Blind, XXXX feet”
Minimum 1000’ separation
Do no exceed approximately ___º and ___-___ Gs while in fingertip or close trail. Minimum airspeed is ____ KIAS
90º
2-3 Gs
120 KIAS
Close Trail maneuvering is limited to _____ and ________ _______ ______
turns and modified lazy eights
Extended Trail Restrictions
Max bank angle of 120º for level I and II
Inside 300’ or forward of 3/9 requires KIO call
No abrupt turn reversals
Spin current pilots
Weather required - 3sm clear of clouds
Number 2 will lag last known position of lead if lost sight and call “Blind”
Two ship only
Solo students will not fly barrel rolls or over-the-top maneuvers as Number 2
BLOWTITS
Bank, Lost sight (lag and blind), Over-the-top (solo: lead only), Wx, Turns (no abrupt), Inside or forward, Two ship only, Spin current pilots
Do not accomplish a position change less than ____’ AGL or greater than ___º aft of line abreast
500’ AGL
30º aft of line abreast
Do not accomplish Practice Lost Wing man at _____, _____ or ≤ ________’ AGL
Night, IMC, ≤6000’ AGL\
When should a formation split up be planned in the MOA?
When the status is IFR Recoveries or worse, unless a greater need exists
How does a formation split up when VMC in the MOA?
Lead will coordinate with ATC for flight split up and separate squawk for Wing.
Lead will inform ATC who will recover first.
Once ready for flight split, Lead will clear off Wing with an ATC vector.
How does a formation split up in IMC outside of the MOA?
Lead will perform an “Alpha check” to the primary recovery NAVAID by reading off the current bearing and range.
If the bearing/range is within +/– 5° and 1 NM, then Wing will respond with 2 same; otherwise, Wing will reply with bearing and range, and it will be Lead’s responsibility to determine where the discrepancy exists before clearing off Wing for recovery.
Wing will use Lost Wingman procedures IAW AFMAN 11-248 to obtain separation.
In which positions should a formation plan to split up?
Break
Closed (Sequential closed for two is requested by Lead and is considered the standard pattern entry from a formation low approach. Do not use a crossunder to reposition Wing if he is on the inside. Instead, obtain clearance, clear in the direction of the closed pull and clear Wing off via a radio call (e.g. ‘Reno 2 cleared off.”). Wing will then pull closed, followed 5 seconds later by Lead.)
Crosswind (Aircraft closest to pattern direction turns first after cleared off, other aircraft waits 5 seconds. If desire is to stay in form in the pattern, make request with RSU)
Formation Breakout (Initiate climb prior to sending wing to route or fighting wing. If desired, lead can clear off wing at VFR entry)
What are the solo student limitations in formation (7)? 11-2T-6V3
Actual or simulated instrument approaches and landings as lead or wing
Close trail as wing
Fingertip position when accomplishing in-flight checks or radio channel changes
Practice lost wingman as wing
ET 3 as wing
Formation landings, wing or lead
Form takeoff as wing
CATPILE
(CT, Approaches, Takeoffs, PLW, In-flight checks, Landings, ET3)
When is a Breakout (wing) required?
Sight is lost
Hazard
In-front/under lead
Told to breakout
What are the Wing Takeoff x-wind and weather restrictions?
15 knots max x-wind
No Ice / Snow or Standing Water
Highest of: Circling Mins or 500-1.5sm or PWC minimums
What are the Interval Takeoff x-wind and weather minimums?
25 knots
1500 - 3sm
What are the Wing Approach / Wing Landing x-wind and weather minimums?
15 knots x-wind
No ice / snow or standing water
Highest of 500 - 1.5 or Approach mins
What is the procedure for formation mid-air collision?
The FL should split the area and obtain separate chase ships. The FL will direct separate rendezvous locations (ex. split airspace, separate visual ground references, etc.) or coordinate for separate areas.
What is the procedure for simple NORDO in formation?
The NORDO aircraft squawks 7600 if able
NORDO aircraft may change altitude if greater than 1000’ separation exists
Do no get closer than 500’ until visual and lead can signal a rejoin
Non-NORDO aircraft should take lead
Recovery should be thru Radar initial, or straight-in/instrument approach
