FFP-01
FormationMarshal,Takeoff,Rendezvous,Departure/Climbout
(2) At briefed altitude
(3) Briefed direction with 30-degree AOB turn
(4) At briefed airspeed
(5) Simultaneously making radio call "[call sign], point one"
b.
Wingman
(1) Fly to point 1 with 500 ft of stepdown and remain 500 ft
below lead until lead in sight.
(2) At night, wingman must remain 500 ft below the lead until
established on bearing with fuselage alignment
c.
Wingman and lead: call four points of circle as they are
passed
d.
Wingman: upon seeing lead
(1) Call "Visual"
(2) Fly to rendezvous bearing line
(3) Climb to lead's altitude
(4) Proceed as in standard CV rendezvous
e.
Angle of bank during the day may vary as necessary and is
limited to 45 degrees at night
D. Departure Climbout
1.
Lead: pass fuel check signal and comply with clearance/local
course rules
2.
Wingman: pass fuel quantity rounded to closest 100 pounds
(10-95) CHG 1
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