Figure 3-19 The Crossunder Signal

T-34C PRIMARY FORMATION FLIGHT TRAINING

CHAPTER THREE

Figure 3-19 The Crossunder Signal

Wing. Wing will acknowledge the cross under signal with a head-nod and stabilize in the parade

position prior to commencing the maneuver. Wing should cross under using straight lines. First

straight down to 20 feet of stepdown, straight across to the other side (while maintaining constant

nose-tail clearance), and straight up into the parade position. Throughout the crossunder keep

relative motion slow and controlled.

Observe the signal Lead passes and acknowledge with a quick head-nod.

Stabilize in the parade position.

Increase stepdown to 20 feet by using slight forward stick pressure to descend straight

down until the trailing edge of the Lead's exhaust "stack" on your side is tangent to the leading

edge of that wing and the ventral point is directly over the cutout (Figure 3-20). Wing may need

to reduce power momentarily to avoid becoming acute as he steps down to 20 feet.

SECTION PARADE 3-23