NFFP-01
Night Formation Flight Procedures
Sg 8, fr 1
Sg 8, fr 2
NIGHT FORMATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES
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Ground procedures
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Individual takeoff
1
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TACAN rendezvous
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Parade turns
2
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Crossunder
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Breakup and rendezvous
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Running rendezvous
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Lead change
4
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Section approach
3
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T&G rejoin/missed approach
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Section break
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Full flap/slat T&G landings
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Night formation visual signals
LEAD CHANGE
VIII. Lead change
3.7.1.1.1.4.3
A.
Procedures
1.
Conduct primary communications for lead change via radio
2.
Lead will turn external lights to bright and steady, anti-
collision light on
3.
Lead will then transmit "[flight call sign] two, you have the
lead on the right/left."
Wing will transmit "[flight call sign] two, I have the lead on the
right/left."
NOTE: The lead is formally passed when wingman verbally
accepts lead over radio.
4.
Wing (new lead) will turn external lights to dim and steady,
anti-collision light off
5.
Lead (new wing) will move to IFR parade position
6.
After a fuel check by new lead, pass lead back, or as briefed.
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