FFP-01
FormationMarshal,Takeoff,Rendezvous,Departure/Climbout
Problem: Reducing closure rate
too quickly
Sg 3, fr 18
Solution: -Scan airspeed
-Observe relative motion
-Adjust power
RUNNING RENDEZVOUS ERROR: REDUCING CLOSURE TOO EARLY
3.
Common errors by wingman
a.
Problem: reducing closure rate too early due to power and
nose attitude changes which reduce airspeed below
acceptable speed differential with lead
Correction:
(1) Scan airspeed indicator in order to compare current speed
with briefed airspeed
(2) Observe relative motion between aircraft
(3) Use power to maintain closure
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