Rejoins Flashcards
Standard rejoin in basic formation?
300 KCAS
30 degrees of bank (if turning)
Standard rejoins form tactical?:
350 KCAS
45 degrees of bank (if turning)
All rejoins will be to what position?
Fingertip, unless otherwise briefed
Any deviation from standard rejoin parameters requires what?
According to the standards, any deviation from the standard rejoin parameters will be called and acknowledged over the radio
For a straight ahead rejoin, where will number 2 rejoin and where will the element rejoin?
Number 2 will join on the left wing
Element will join on the right wing
Unless otherwise briefed
What is a good visual reference for 2000 ft for a straight ahead rejoin?
Lead’s wingspan is approximately 13 miles (the width of the HUD boresight cross)
What is a good visual reference for 1500 ft for a straight ahead rejoin?
The burner cans become visible forming a figure-8 design.
When do you make a bid for the rejoin during a straight ahead rejoin?
At 1500’
For a turning rejoin, where will #2 rejoin and where will the element rejoin?
2 will rejoin on the inside of the turn
The element will rejoin to the outside of the turn
During all turning rejoins to the number 3 or 4 position, what distance must you maintain from the preceding aircraft?
You must maintain at least 2 ship lengths spacing
During a turning rejoin, wingmen should establish how much vertical separation below lead until when?
The wingman should establish 50 ft of vertical separation until stabilized in route formation
Minimum spacing for a turning rejoin overshoot?
You must cross behind lead’s low 6 o’clock with a minimum of 2 ship lengths spacing
Max height you can fly during an overshoot?
Fly no higher than route echelon
Max airspeed for a low aspect rejoin?
50 knots
Max airspeed for a moderate aspect rejoin?
30 knots
