Line Abreast Flashcards
What is the advantage of line abreast and what mantra can be adopted when flying line abreast?
Excellent cross coverage
‘Stick (in position), search, report’
What is the nominal line abreast spacing?
0.75nm
What are the approximate references for line abreast?
Other aircraft is in line with the earthing point + a little larger than it
How does the aircraft responsible for collision avoidance show ‘intent’ to avoid?
Checking the nose up slightly prior to manoeuvring
When making corrections to line abreast positioning, what should you first achieve?
Parallel fuselages - Provides a stable, constant range
You are out of position in line abreast and have established parallel fuselages. What corrections should you make next?
Speed next - use power to re-establish position
Small heading changes to widen or narrow as appropriate
If out of position near a turn point - Achieve parallel fuselages and then alter position in the turn
What are the datum line abreast speeds?
ML = 210 KIAS
LL = 240 KIAS
What are the post roll out checks when flying line abreast?
FP, D/W, TCAS
Lookout, Leader, Speed
Heading (BUG) - Check steer if on a nav route
Fuel - Check + relate to BINGO/JOKER/Combat if time permits
How is a LL abort flown from Line Abreast?
Same as a fighting wing LL abort, but the wingman only turns 10 deg. away from the leader as opposed to 20, due to the higher initial spacing
You are LL in line abreast and the weather ahead looks bad, what should you consider doing as the wingman?
If you think an IMC climb out of LL may be required then you can collapse from line abreast in to fighting wing in order to provide a quicker re-positioning to echelon prior to entering IMC.
Do not have to wait for the lead to call this, just decide and do it if you think it necessary.
By being in fighting wing you also provide the lead with greater manoeuvrability for getting around the bad weather should re-routing be an option.
