DRAFT
FLIGHT PROCEDURES
TAKEOFF/DEPARTURE
Interval Takeoff
The interval takeoff is standard for division formation. On runways of 200 ft or wider, the procedures mirror
section interval takeoffs, except with four aircraft. The lead will taxi down the runway a short distance to allow
sufficient space for the remaining flight members to line up in "banana" echelon off the lead (Figure 31). Dash-
2 will line up on the parade bearing line, Dash-3 and 4 should line up so that they can see the lead aircraft's
cockpit, avoiding wing overlap. When cleared for takeoff, the lead passes the runup signal; each wingman
acknowledges and passes the signal down the line, and the flight performs their engine runups. Dash-3 and
Dash-4 may retard their throttles to approximately 75 rpm percent after completing their engine checks. When
the visual inspection of the aircraft on either side of you is completed, look for the thumbs-up from the
aircraft behind you, then pass the thumbs-up to the aircraft ahead of you. After the lead receives a
thumbs-up from Dash-2, he begins the takeoff roll. The wingmen begin their takeoff roll at a minimum of 7-
second intervals (or as briefed). When the lead rolls, Dash-2 maintains MRT; when Dash-2 rolls, Dash-3 goes
to MRT; when Dash-3 rolls, Dash-4 goes to MRT. Other procedures for positioning aircraft on the runway may
be briefed.
Aborting
During an abort, a dangerous situation exists when aircraft are following, especially if arresting gear is
required. Even though the abort procedure is the same as in section, the complexity increases with four
aircraft. Nevertheless, the wingmen still completing the normal checks/scans must remain alert to the
possibility of aircraft ahead aborting.
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