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|  T-45C TS, ADV & IUT NFFP-01
Night Formation Flight Procedures
B.
Abort procedures 3.5.11.10.1
NOTE: Same as day formation abort
procedures except that, because visual cues are
limited, voice communications are critical during
abort situations.
IV. Initial rendezvous
Sg 4, fr 2
NIGHT FORMATION FLIGHT
A.
Initial rendezvous/departure/climbout (same as
PROCEDURES
day procedures) 3.7.1.1.4.4.1
*
Night formation visual signals
*
Ground procedures
B.
Running rendezvous 3.7.1.1.5.1
*
Takeoff and field departure
*
Initial rendezvous
1.
Wingman
*
Fundamental maneuvers
*
Lost sight procedures
*
Recovery and landing
a.
Maintain 6 o'clock approach until 2,000
ft from lead with no more than 25 kts
excess, at which time move aircraft out
Sg 4, fr 3
400 ft abeam to 5 or 7 o'clock position
from lead and establish parallel course
30 Bearing
5 kt or Less
Excess Airspeed
b.
Use maximum excess of 25 KIAS until
reaching 1,000 ft in trail
c.
Maintain parallel course at no more
15 kt or Less
Excess Airspeed
than 15 KIAS of closure until arriving
at 1,000 ft
on rendezvous bearing off lead and
reduce closure rate to 5 KIAS
maximum
Approx.
Reduce Power
400 ft Abeam
d.
Adjust power and join up in parade
2,000 ft
No More Than 25 kts
e.
When close-aboard, call "Lights" if
Excess Airspeed
required
RUNNING RENDEZVOUS
2.
Lead: when wingman close-aboard or has
broadcast "Lights"
a.
Turn anti-collision light off
b.
Turn external lights to dim and steady
(or as briefed)
(3-99) Original
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