CNATRAINST 1542.108E
08 April 2004
OBJECTIVES
CONDITIONS
STANDARDS
EO MOD
F.
Formation
Day/night,
Control the
03/06
F.1 Control the
VMC,
aircraft smoothly
FORM
aircraft in the
NFORM
dual/solo,
IAW the parameters
execution of
aircraft
designated in
section and
available.
NATOPS, without
division formation
assistance and
maneuvers listed
with only minor
below:
deviations, which
a. Takeoff.
do not compromise
b. Join-up.
flight safety.
c. Cross under.
d. Lead change.
e. Breakup and
rendezvous.
f. Underrun.
g. Parade
formation.
h. Cruise
formation.
i. Column
formation.
j. Trail
position.
k. Carrier
rendezvous.
l. Recovery
procedures.
F.2 Execute the
Day/night,
Execute the
03/06
correct radio
VMC,
required
FORM
communication
dual/solo,
NFORM
procedures during
aircraft
using standard
formation flight.
available.
terminology and
practicing radio
discipline,
without assistance
and without error.
F.3 Execute the
Day/night,
Execute the
03/06
correct visual
VMC,
correct visual
FORM
signals during
aircraft
signals IAW NATOPS
NFORM
formation flight.
available.
without assistance
and without error.
A-25
Appendix A