Line Abreast Turns Flashcards
How is a ‘check’ turn flown?
“Swift, check 20 right”
Said once, direction is the executive
Both aircraft simultaneously turn through the stated number of degrees
During a pre-planned route with an in-place check turn, wingmen should anticipate the displacement caused by the turn and move forward (outside of turn) or back (inside of turn) as the turn point is approached
What are check turns normally used for?
Formation turns of up to 30 deg.
To regain formation integrity
Except for assisted turns, who’s responsibility is it to avoid during line abreast turns?
Wingman
What is the purpose of ‘Playtex’?
Expeditiously form Line Abreast
How is ‘Playtex’ flown?
“Swift, play…tex”
Both elements turn outwards by 45 deg. for 4 seconds, then reverse back to the reference heading
(Ensure the reference heading is bugged before you turn out)
What is the purpose of a ‘Hook’?
Turn the formation 180 deg. in the SAME direction
How is a Hook flown?
“Swift, hook…left”
3g, max power turn in the stated direction through 180 deg. (have previous heading bugged for easy 180 deg. reference on the HSI)
Half-way round:
Rear element should be directly astern the front element with parallel fuselages
Rear element must not relax the pull when belly up in the second half
After 90 deg. of turn, the front element should look in their 5/7 o’clock to re-acquire the rear element
Work cycle:
Lookout - Speed - G
What is ‘Rotate’ used for?
Turn formation through 180 deg. in OPPOSITE directions
Useful in confined airspace
How is a ‘Rotate’ flown?
“Swift, ro..tate”
Wingman is responsible for collision avoidance - Add slight upward vector and ease slightly to pass ABOVE and BEHIND the leader halfway round the turn
Lookout - Speed - G
Both aircraft fly a max power, 3g turn towards one another, rolling out on reciprocal
What is the purpose of ‘Shackle’?
Allow aircraft in line abreast to rapidly swap sides whilst maintaining formation integrity
How is Shackle flown?
“Swift, sha..ckle”
Wingman is responsible for collision avoidance - checks nose up and aims to fly slightly ABOVE and BEHIND the leader
Both turn IN 45 deg., 3g, max power
Cross at 90 degrees - At crossover count 4 bananas before resuming original heading (ensure it is bugged beforehand)
Important to maintain correct datum speed in order to be in the correct place when you roll out
How are 90s flown in line abreast?
“Swift, 90 left, 90 left, GO”
Executive is GO, turn command is stated twice
OUTSIDE element avoids - Immediately begin a max power, 3g, 90 deg. turn
Use AoB to control vertical clearance over the inside element
Inside element - Maintains hdg and speed
Once outside element begins turn, clear airspace in to the turn and monitor the other aircraft
Will see its forward facing anti-colls illuminate
Once anti-colls disappear, count to 3 bananas and initiate a max power, 3g, 90 deg. turn
Roll out checks = Standard for line abreast (remember to bug new heading)
Who is responsible for avoidance in 90s?
The OUTSIDE element
How are 90s flown in line abreast as the outside aircraft?
“Swift, 90 left, 90 left, GO”
Immediately begin a max power, 3g, 90 deg. turn
Your avoid
Use AoB to control vertical clearance over the inside element
Normal line abreast roll out checks
How are 90s flown in line abreast as the inside aircraft?
“Swift, 90 left, 90 left, GO”
Maintains hdg and speed
Once outside element begins turn, clear airspace in to the turn and monitor the other aircraft
Will see its forward facing anti-colls illuminate
Once anti-colls disappear, count to 3 bananas and initiate a max power, 3g, 90 deg. turn
