FFP-03
Section Formation Recovery, Approaches, Landing Configuration
(b) Kiss off wingman
(2) Wingman: acquire runway and execute normal touch and
go approach
(3) Lead: level off and maintain position slightly in front of
wingman
(4) Wingman:
(a) Execute touch and go
(b) Match lead’s configuration if changed from point of
separation
(c) Rendezvous on lead
C. Common errors
1.
By wingman
a.
Problem: wingman overcontrols aircraft during transitions in
dirty approach
Correction: wingman should anticipate aircraft pitch changes
with proper trim and maintain position with small adjustments in
AOB and power
b.
Problem: wingman does not maintain IFR parade in turns,
getting too much stepdown or too much stepup
Correction: wingman should maintain IFR parade in turns;
rotate around axis of lead’s aircraft
c.
Problem: wingman gets too wide with risk of losing sight of
lead
Correction: wingman should be particularly concerned with
maintaining good IFR parade due to criticality of situation
(10-95) Original
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