Figure 3-38 Initiate Lead Change

CHAPTER THREE

T-34C PRIMARY FORMATION FLIGHT TRAINING

314. LEAD CHANGE PROCEDURE

The Lead Change is a maneuver designed to effect a safe and efficient change of the formation

lead with the least possible degradation to flight integrity. The Lead change has to occur with

relative ease so there is a crisp, instantaneous exchange of Lead and Wing roles and

responsibilities. If at any time there is confusion by either aircrew about who is in the lead,

utilize the radios to identify the leader (use aircraft side numbers to identify the Lead aircraft).

Lead Change Signal

Lead will establish the section in a location where the lead change has enough room to

occur and Wing will have enough time to orient himself in the area.

Lead will check Wing in position on the right side (conduct a crossunder if necessary) and

check the area clear.

Lead will initiate the lead change signal by patting the right side of his helmet three times

with his left hand while looking forward (Figure 3-38).

Lead will pass the lead by pointing his left hand to Wing once (Figure 3-39).

Figure 3-38 Initiate Lead Change

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