Landing - P-8700058

CHAPTER FIVE

T-6A FORMATION

should allow the Wingman ample time to establish the required 1500 feet of landing separation.

If Lead is not able to coordinate clearance to land and establish the section drag in time to ensure

1500 feet of runway separation, Lead will coordinate a section low approach and re-attempt. If

the Wingman realizes they will not have sufficient separation, he will wave off.

NOTE

OPNAV 3710.7 specifically prohibits the Wingman from slowing

to less than normal approach speed or using "S" turns to obtain

interval.

Guidelines for the planning and execution of section instrument approaches are thoroughly

covered in OPNAV 3710.7 Section 538 and Wing SOP, Chapter 3, Section 301.

504. LANDING

Runway Ops. The lead aircraft will land on the center of the downwind half of the runway and

the Wingman will land on the center of the other half of the runway. Just as in the takeoff

sequence, the centerline is treated like a brick wall until both aircraft are safe on deck and have

slowed to a safe taxi speed. If Lead will need to cross in front of the Wingman in order to exit

the runway, the Wingman is required to call "(Tactical Call sign)-2, slow" prior to Lead crossing

in front of the Wingman (this call signifies the Wingman has adequate spacing and speed control

ensuring it is safe for Lead to cross.)

It should be noted, there is no rush to make an early turnoff from the runway, potentially

compromising formation safety. If at anytime, things do not go as planned during this critical

phase of flight, maintain aircraft control and use the radios.

Post Landing Ground Ops. After clearing the duty/active runway (remember, the formation is

not clear of the runway until the last Wingman is clear), the formation must still maintain

formation integrity (just as in Departure Ground Operations). Once the formation clears the

runway in use, change to the ground frequency (or follow tower communication instructions) and

taxi In Accordance With (IAW) procedures previously discussed in Chapter 2.

When returning to Sherman Field, the formation will taxi back to the chocks on button 3 and

only the lead aircraft will switch to the appropriate base frequency to report the Return to Base

(RTB). This call will be made when the lead aircraft enters the T-6A ramp area and without

notifying Wingman.

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