CNATRAINST 1542.135A
10 March 2003
OBJECTIVES
CONDITIONS
STANDARDS
EO MOD
F.
Formation
F.1 Control the
Day/night,
Control the
06
aircraft in the
VMC,
aircraft smoothly
FORM
execution of
dual/solo,
IAW the parameters
section and
aircraft
designated in
division formation
available.
NATOPS, without
maneuvers listed
assistance and
below:
with only minor
a. Takeoff.
deviations, which
b. Join-up.
do not compromise
c. Cross under.
flight safety.
d. Lead change.
e. Breakup and
rendezvous.
f. Underrun.
g. Parade
formation.
h. Cruise
formation.
i. Column
formation.
j. Trail
position.
k. Carrier
rendezvous.
l. Recovery
procedures.
F.2 Execute the
Day/night,
Execute the
06
correct radio
VMC,
required
FORM
communication
dual/solo,
procedures during
aircraft
using standard
formation flight.
available.
terminology and
practicing radio
discipline,
without assistance
and without error.
F.3 Execute the
Day/night,
Execute the
06
correct visual
VMC,
correct visual
FORM
signals during
aircraft
signals IAW NATOPS
formation flight.
available.
without assistance
and without error.
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