Tactical Formation
Self-Test
FLIGHT PROCEDURES—COMBAT SPREAD TURNS, CRUISE TURNS
9.
Why would you assume a turn away if you did not see/recognize the wing flash?
ANSWER:
The section would become separated and the wingman might lose sight, making it
more difficult to join-up again.
10.
If you find yourself in a sucked position and the lead initiates a cruise turn in your direction,
what is your initial action?
ANSWER:
Use more AOB than normal and lower the nose to increase airspeed.
11.
If you find yourself in a sucked position and the lead initiates a cruise turn away from you, what
is your initial action?
ANSWER:
Use less AOB than normal and lower the nose to increase airspeed.
12.
At the end of a check turn, what should the wingman do?
ANSWER:
Maneuver as necessary to combat spread.
FLIGHT PROCEDURES—COMBAT SPREAD TURNS, ENGAGING TURNS
13. Why do you think we use engaging turns instead of cruise turns?
ANSWER:
Engaging turns are used to maintain energy and aggressively maneuver the
section.
14.
When, if at all, will the wingman lose sight of the lead during an in-place turn away from the
wingman?
ANSWER:
After 135 degrees of turn
15.
As the inside man in a TAC turn, when do you advance to MRT and start your engaging turn of
14 units?
ANSWER:
When the outside man approaches nose on
16.
When does the wingman regain sight of the lead aircraft during an in-place turn into the
wingman?
ANSWER:
After 135 degrees of turn
17.
When does the high man overbank to pass nose low, inside the low man’s turn with approxi-
mately 1,000 ft of vertical separation?
ANSWER:
When approaching 90 degrees into the turn
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