FFP-04
Formation Emergencies
1.
Wingman
a.
If sight lost en route
(1) Turn away from lead (30-degree cut for 1 minute)
(2) Transmit "[Call sign], lost sight"
(3) Follow lead's instructions
b.
If sight lost during approach
(1) Simultaneously shift to an instrument scan and turn away from
lead
(2) Inform lead of lost sight by transmitting "[Call sign], lost sight"
(3) Conform to instructions from approach
NOTE: Turn away for 30 degrees in pattern (10 degrees on
final) from flight's last heading, hold for one minute, and, if in a
descent, level off. After one minute, without further instructions
from approach control, turn back to original heading.
2.
Lead
a.
If sight lost during approach, continue approach
b.
If sight lost en route
(1) Call a visual and direct join-up or confirm mutual lost sight
(2) If mutual lost sight exists, direct a TACAN rendezvous
(10-95) Original
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