Figure 5. Cruise Turns Away

Introduction to Tactical Formation--Section Turns

T-45C TS, ADV & IUT TFFP-02

Problem: after turn, wingman is sucked and

wide due to improper AOB and airspeed control

Correction: lower nose and turn into lead to

achieve combat spread

Procedure away from wingman 5.7.1.3.3.2.1

WARNING: If wingman commences cruise turn

away from an acute/close position and does not

get nose behind the lead while turning for the

2000-ft window, the geometry of the wingman's

flight path will take the aircraft very close to the

lead, thus causing potential for a midair.

Wingman

Lead

Figure 5: CRUISE TURNS AWAY

Sg 2, fr 10

Lead: "[Call sign] right/left 90"

Fig 5: Cruise Turns

Away

Wingman: acknowledge "Two"

Lead: begin 30-degree AOB turn, maintain

altitude and 300 KIAS

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