Takeoff

Question 1

What is the minimum runway line up spacing?

Answer 1

10ft

50 ft is any AC is solo

Question 2

What are the takeoff roll limitations?

Answer 2

Do not takeoff when takeoff roll exceeds 80% for an interval takeoff or 70% for a formation takeoff

Question 3

When can you not execute a formation takeoff?

Answer 3

1. Runway width is less than 150 ft
2. Standing water, ice, slush or snow is on the runway
3. Crosswind component exceeds 15 kts
4. AC being ferried from contractor or AF depot-level maintenance facilities
5. Takeoff roll exceeds 70% of runway length

Question 4

What type of TOLD do you use for a formation takeoff?

Answer 4

Single-ship TOLD

Question 5

As lead, during a formation takeoff, where do you set your power prior to rotation?

Answer 5

Approx 60% nozzles, but not less than min AB

Question 6

What is the normal takeoff interval for an interval takeoff?

What about if you are going to rejoin on top of a ceiling?

Answer 6

10 seconds

20 seconds

Question 7

Min weather required for a VFR join up underneath a ceiling?

Answer 7

1500’

3 mile vis

Question 8

What airspeed will lead maintain until a join up is accomplished?

Answer 8

300 knots unless mission requirements necessitate a different speed

Question 9

During an interval takeoff, what are the power settings for lead?

Answer 9

Terminate AB early (approx 220 knots)
Continue to 300 KCAS in MIL
Climb at a reduced power setting once at 300 KCAS (approx 550 EGT)

Question 10

Where does 2 normally rejoin to after an interval takeoff?

Answer 10

On the inside of the first turn