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Day formation taxi interval
Staggered from taxiway centerline
150’
Day formation taxi interval
On centerline
300’
Maximum 90 degree crosswind component for SNA solos
10 kts
What are the external store limitations for a section takeoff?
Only with similar external store configuration and fuel state within 500 lbs. Dissimilar pylon configuration is permissible, but pylons may not be loaded with external ordnance or empty bomb rack(s)
What is the dry runway crosswind limitation for a section takeoff?
No more than 10 kts of crosswind
What is the minimum runway dimension for a section takeoff?
8,000’x150’
What is the minimum interval for a multi-plane takeoff?
7 seconds
Longer if directional control is an issue
What is the minimum runway width for one or two aircraft on the runway?
100’
What is the minimum runway width for three aircraft on the runway?
150’
What is the minimum runway width for four aircraft on the runway?
200’
On which side does the lead aircraft line up on for all multi-plane interval launches?
Downwind side
During an abort, what does the word “clear” mean?
The first aborting aircraft may move to runway centerline and lower the hook for a long field arrestment
During an abort, if the word “clear” is not heard, what does that mean?
The pilot is obligated to pass up the long field gear and remain on the assigned side of the runway
Per SOP, are sympathetic abort allowed during a section takeoff?
No
What is the configuration for section practice approaches?
- Half-flaps
- 150 KIAS
During a section approach on final, when shall the wingman be detached?
- No later than circling minimums
- The wingman shall (with clearance from trunk IP), immediately extend to full flaps and slow to on-speed
What is standard break interval at the field?
4 seconds
In the formation, what position does the NORDO aircraft take?
Wing, conduct a lead change if necessary
If an aircraft loses radio communication after the flight is joined, what must the aircraft do?
- Remain in parade
- Communicate status via hand signals
- NORDO aircraft may attempt to go acute to get lead’s attention
If unable to determine whether NORDO aircraft requires a straight-in approach or if a potential for penetration into IMC exists, what should the NORDO aircraft be lead back to?
Section straight-in approach
If VMC can be maintained and the NORDO aircraft is not experiencing any form of malfunction, what kind of recovery may be conducted?
Visual recovery to the overhead break
What is the procedure for a visual recovery via overhead break with a NORDO aircraft?
- Lead will inform tower wing is NORDO
- Normal 4-second break interval
- Lead will request the option on the runway NORDO aircraft is cleared to
- Lead will request a steady green light for wing
- If lead waves off, wing will as well
- Lead will remain in the pattern until wing lands
If the NORDO aircraft is experiencing an emergency that will require a short field arrestment, how shall wing communicate that?
Lowering the hook
If an IFR recovery is required (or at night), how will lead recover the NORDO aircraft?
Via section instrument approach
What is the NORDO section approach configuration?
- Half-flaps
- Configure to full-flaps when the section is detached
During a section NORDO approach, what is lead’s signal that the NORDO wingman is cleared to land?
Lead:
- Point to runway
- Pat the dash
- Smartly break away from wingman
- Retract speed brakes
- Climb to pattern altitude and maintain 150 KIAS
Formation flight through IMC is limited to how many aircraft?
2
Who is responsible for collision avoidance when the formation is in IMC?
Wing
What must wing transmit if the wingman loses sight of lead due to inadvertent IMC?
“blind”
If the wingman loses sight of lead during IMC conditions in a climb or descent, what must wing do?
- Level off
- Coordinate altitude separation from the lead
If wingman loses sight of lead during IMC conditions in straight an level flight, what must wing do?
- Wing shall take a 30 degree cut away from lead’s heading
- Coordinate altitude separation from the lead
If wingman loses sight of lead during IMC conditions in a turn away from the wingman, what does wing do?
- Level the wings
- Coordinate altitude separation from the lead
If wingman loses sight of lead during IMC condition in a turn into the wingman, what does wing do?
- Lead shall level the wings
- Wingman continues the turn to 30 degrees past the heading
- Coordinate altitude separation from the lead
During lost sight, what must be confirmed over the radio?
- Altitude
- Heading separation
- Instructions to rejoin
If wing loses sight of lead, what is lead responsible for?
- Remaining predictable
- Calling base heading and altitude after initial separation
If the NORDO aircraft has lost sight of lead, what does the NORDO aircraft do?
- Attempt to get VMC
- Proceed to the lost communications/lost sight rendezvous point (or as briefed)
What is the procedure if a mid-air collision has occured?
- Aircraft will maintain visual separation from other aircraft
- Altitude and heading separation will be coordinated on the radio
- Involved aircraft will not rejoin the flight
- Aircraft shall perform controllability checks per NATOPS
What are the two types of lead?
- Flight lead
- Formation lead
What are the responsibilities of the flight lead?
- Conduct safe and orderly flight
- May fly as either lead or wingman
What are the responsibilities of the formation lead?
- Immediate conduct of flight
- Staying clear of traffic
- Weather avoidance
- Remaining within the briefed operation area
- Performing smooth/consistent changes in power and heading
- Being considerate of wingman
What are the responsibilities of wing?
- Maintain position off the lead
- Knowing procedures for the mission
- Maintain situational awareness
- Be prepared to assume lead at any time
What are the keys to successful formation flying?
- Relax
- Keep the aircraft trimmed
- Scan the lead’s entire aircraft
- 3 point power corrections
What controls nose-to-tail distance?
Power
What controls stepdown?
Pitch
What controls wingtip seperation?
AOB control
If lead turns into your position, what power correction is required?
Reduce power
If lead turns away from your position, what power correction is required?
Increase power
If you are in doubt of the correct frequency in use, what can you request over the TAC frequency?
“Get well”
In marshal, where should the wing park?
On the side of lead that prevents lead from sweeping his wingman with the tailpipe
What is the purpose of the 150’ nose-to-tail separation during taxi?
- In case there is any FOD
- In case of possible brake failure
What is the distance between each blue taxiway light?
50 yards or 150 ft (far taxi distance)
If the taxiway is in poor condition or there is a high potential for FOD, how should the formation taxi?
- On centerline
- 300’ nose-to-tail separtation
Which side of the runway does lead taxi onto?
- Left side if there is no wind
- Downwind side if there is wind
What is the visual checklist when preparing to takeoff?
- Fluid pooling beneath aircraft? (No)
- Tires properly inflated? (Yes)
- Nosewheel straight? (Yes)
- Launch bar up? (Yes)
- Safety pins out? (Yes)
- Flaps/slats set properly? (Yes)
- Doors and panels secure? (Yes)
- Stabilator? (Yes)
- Boarding steps stowed? (Yes)
- Canopy down? (Yes)
What is the interval for an interval takeoff?
7 seconds
What is the purpose of an interval takeoff?
- Allows for aircraft separation during the roll
- Prevents dual high speed abort situation
- Allows for the wingman to safely abort behind the lead aircraft and stop prior to the long field arresting gear
If wing aborts during an interval takeoff, when may wing take runway centerline?
Once lead is safely airborne