FFP-05
Formation Section Cruise/Column
Sg 3, fr 5
CRUISE POSITION--GOUGE
6.
Cruise position gouge
a.
Split star on lead's fuselage with lead's inboard wingtip or
align outboard aileron hinge (canoe) with danger arrow on
intake
b.
Estimate proper nose-to-tail separation
7.
All flight members maintain position by sliding to inside of lead's
turn radius to minimize throttle movements
8.
Wingman may change position to either side of lead to maintain
cruise position on the inside of lead's turn
B. Procedure for achieving cruise position from wings level
1.
Lead: give cruise signal
2.
Wingman
a.
Drop nose slightly and adjust power to increase stepdown
b.
Adjust nose-to-tail (down and aft) to proper cruise position
c.
Primarily utilize radius of turn to maintain nose-to-tail
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