FFP-02
Section Parade Formation
2.
Procedure for rolling into turn
a.
Lead
(1) Pass signal for turn (optional)
(2) Turn into wingman, rolling to 30-degree AOB with parade
rate of roll
NOTE: A constant rate of roll is important as well as
making all rolls uniform.
b.
Wingman
(1) Match lead's rate of roll while rotating about lead's
longitudinal axis so wingman sees lead from same
perspective as in straight and level flight (i.e., same
wingtip distance, bearing, nose-to-tail, and stepdown)
[VFR & IFR]
(2) Simultaneously reduce power slightly to stay on bearing
because
(a) Wingman on inside of lead's radius of turn
(b) Nose was lowered when entering turn to maintain
parade position
c.
Common error by wingman
(1) Problem: Wingman is close and acute because he fails
to match lead's rate of roll and fails to anticipate power
change. In trying to correct, wingman overbanks trying to
gain wingtip separation. Instead, he cuts off lead's radius
of turn and goes more acute
Correction:
(a) Reduce power and match lead's rate of roll and AOB
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