Figure 7-2 Balanced Cruise Formation

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CHAPTER SEVEN

Figure 7-2 Balanced Cruise Formation

In fingertip, DASH-3 will match DASH-2's spacing off the lead (Figure 7-3). In this formation,

each aircraft is flying a parade position on their respective interval. This formation will be used

when the formation encounters marginal weather.

Figure 7-3 Finger Tip Formation

Tactical formations: There are many different formations used in tactical operations and it is

not practical to try to list them all here. Tactical formations generally offer mutual support to the

formation and prevent compromise of the entire formation if one or two aircraft are spotted.

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