Appendix A Glossary - Cont'd

T-6A FORMATION

APPENDIX A

RENDEZVOUS: A maneuver where the formation aircraft are maneuvered into a position

where a join-up may be performed.

SHAKE OFF: A visual signal (negative head shake) given by the Wingman to indicate he is not

prepared to execute the next maneuver or required action.

STACK: A visual checkpoint on the T-6A, referring to the trailing edge of the exhaust stacks.

STEPDOWN: The vertical distance between the lead and wing aircraft.

SUCKED: A condition in which the Wingman is positioned aft of a designated bearing line.

TAIL CHASE: An exercise designed to demonstrate the concepts of lead lag and pure pursuit

while dynamically maneuvering the section.

TERMINATE: A radio call (normally initiated by the flight Lead) to terminate an exercise or

maneuvering. This differs from the Knock-it-off call in that it is anticipated/expected (i.e., after

cruise maneuvering). The terminate radio drill (if initiated by Lead) will be conducted as

follows:

"(Tactical Call sign), Terminate... (Tactical Call sign)-1, Terminate"

"(Tactical Call sign)-2, Terminate"

TRAIL: A formation pattern where the wing is directly behind the lead aircraft.

UNDERRUN: A maneuver utilized to allow the wing aircraft to pass below, behind, and outside

the lead aircraft's radius of turn in the event that the rendezvous becomes unsafe.

GLOSSARY A-3