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SELF-TEST
SECTION DAYTIME FLIGHT PROCEDURES--BACKGROUND
1. What are the formation lead's responsibilities?
ANSWER:
a. Maintain safe and orderly conduct of mission
b. Stay clear of traffic and weather
c. Stay within the briefed operations area
d. Execute checklists
f. Make smooth/consistent changes in power, heading, and altitude
2. What is the signal for "Next signal will be a
question"? ANSWER: Hand cupped behind ear,
listening
3. The wingman sees the lead raise his arm vertically and then drop it smartly below the canopy
rail. What should the wingman do?
ANSWER: Perform section takeoff, i.e., release brakes.
4. You see the lead make the weeping signal and then hold up three fingers vertically. What is he
saying?
ANSWER: I'm in trouble because of a fuel malfunction.
SECTION DAYTIME FLIGHT PROCEDURES--GROUND PROCEDURES
5. Why does the lead take the downwind side of the runway?
ANSWER: FOD hazard, jetwash, and wingtip vortices
6.
Why should pilots man their aircraft and start engines at the same time?
ANSWER: To arrive in marshal at approximately the same time with the same amount of fuel
7.
Describe the wingman's actions while taxiing for takeoff during day, section formation.
ANSWER:
a. Positions himself on opposite side of taxiway from the lead
b. Taxis to the hold short area while ensuring a minimum of 150 ft nose-to-tail separation on the
lead
c. Switches to tower frequency as the lead approaches the hold short area
8.
What is the crosswind limitation for a section dual? ANSWER: As listed in NATOPS or SOP?
ANSWER: As listed in NATOPS or SOP
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