Maneuvers

Question 1

First thing you do when you get into cockpit

Answer 1

Tune in TAC into VHF and UHF.
Comms check.

Question 2

Over speed Governor and Before Taxi Checklist’s are complete:
What comes next?

Answer 2

Wing initiates integrity check (CPSTFALL) and gives thumb up. Holds it till Lead drops his.

Question 3

Lining up on runway

Answer 3

Execute lineup checklist as you get lined up on each side. Wing aligns edge of wing to tail of lead.
Lead passes “Run up” signal
Engine run up to 30%, instruments checked.
Wing gives thumbs up to signal integrity check good.
Lead - returns thumbs up, and gives kiss off signal.

Question 4

Running Rendezvous

Answer 4

Lead: Out of pattern, Set power to 80%, climb at 160. No more than 30AOB

Wing: Max power, place lead slightly above horizon. Work in ABC’s.

Question 5

Turn in

Answer 5

slightly reduce, slight nose down
normal checkpoints as parade

Question 6

VMC Turn Away

Answer 6

Slightly add power, slight back stick
Rolling about your own longitudinal axis

Question 7

IMC Turn Away

Answer 7

Power addition, slight nose up
Same checkpoints as parade.
Turning about Lead’s longitudinal axis

Question 8

Underrun (Lead is Level)

Answer 8

Lower Idle Lateral
“LiL”
“11,12 Underrun”

Question 9

Underrun (Lead in a turn)

Answer 9

Lower
Level
Idle
Speed Brake as required
Pass below and behind
Stabilizing outside of turn
“11,12 underrun”

Question 10

Lead Change (Lead—> new wing)

Answer 10

Look at wing entire time.
Wing dip away for 20’ separation
Power out
Nose down
Walk back
Pitot tube on the orange and white
“lateral pitot lateral pitot”

Question 11

Lead’s responsibilities in Cruise

Answer 11

Set 70% below 10k feet and maneuver predictably.