Inadvertent IFR (Division)

STANDARD DIVISION PROCEDURES

CHAPTER SEVEN

NOTE

If a formation other than echelon is flown to the break, the first

aircraft out of the break to hit the abeam will become the lead.

Each aircraft will be renumbered in order and make pattern calls

appropriately (i.e., in Figure 7-7) for a right hand break using the

diamond formation, DASH-2 will assume the role of lead at the

abeam.

IMC. Division IMC recoveries are not normally performed because of the risks associated with

dirtying the flight and achieving flight separation in instrument conditions. Therefore, divisions

are commonly split to two sections prior to recovery. The section leads (Lead and DASH-3)

may then elect to further split into individuals if the conditions at the destination warrant.

Sequencing and obtaining individual squawks is normally coordinated with approach control.

Headwork dictates that the aircraft be detached in order of fuel criticality.

Inadvertent IFR (Division)

If a formation flight inadvertently enters the clouds and it is obvious that IFR conditions will

prevail more than momentarily, the flight lead will transition to instrument flight and level their

wings. When steady, the lead may coordinate a new squawk and callsign with ATC and detach

the second section.

Another option for a division lead is to reverse their heading in a shallow, gentle turn to exit the

IMC conditions. Turns should be made away from the wingman if in section, or away from the

second section if in division.

STANDARD DIVISION PROCEDURES 7-7